Google will soon allow users to store their location data on their devices rather than on Google’s servers, effectively ending a long-running surveillance practice that allowed police and law enforcement to tap Google’s vast banks of location data to identify…
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OAuth App Abuse: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat
User data security has grown critical in an era of digital transactions and networked apps. The misuse of OAuth applications is a serious danger that has recently attracted attention in the cybersecurity field. OAuth (Open Authorization) is a widely used…
Ransomware Groups are Using PR Charm Tactic to Put Pressure on Victims to Pay Ransom
Recently, ransomware groups have been increasingly adopting newer tactics, one of them being the transparent, quasi-corporate strategy with the media, with the benefits of building pressure on the victims to pay ransom. According to a report, released this week by…
Google Just Denied Cops a Key Surveillance Tool
Plus: Apple tightens anti-theft protections, Chinese hackers penetrate US critical infrastructure, and the long-running rumor of eavesdropping phones crystallizes into more than an urban legend. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Google Just Denied…
Rise of OLVX: A New Haven for Cybercriminals in the Shadows
OLVX has emerged as a new cybercrime marketplace, quickly gaining a loyal following of customers seeking through the marketplace tools used to conduct online fraud and cyberattacks on other websites. The launch of the OLVX marketplace follows along with…
LockBit is Recruiting Members of ALPHV/BlackCat and NoEscape Ransomware Outfit
Recruiting affiliates and developers from the troubled BlackCat/ALPHV and NoEscape ransomware operations is one of the calculated steps being taken by the LockBit ransomware group. An ideal opportunity emerged for LockBit to expand its network due to the recent…
How to Defend Against Digital Cyberthreats This Holiday Season
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Akamai?s Perspective on December?s Patch Tuesday 2023
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DEF CON 31 – Joe Sullivan’s ‘A Different Uber Post Mortem’
Many thanks to DEF CON 31 for publishing their terrific DefCon Conference 31 presenters content. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada; via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF…
New iOS feature to thwart eavesdropping – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Your iPhone has just received a new feature called iMessage Contact Key Verification that is designed to help protect your messages from prying eyes This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: New iOS feature to thwart…
Unleashing the Power of AI in Fintech API Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Product Managers
Welcome to the next article in our series on mastering API integration, specifically tailored for the fintech industry. In this article, we will explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in API management within the fintech sector. As product managers,…
China’s MIIT Introduces Color-Coded Action Plan for Data Security Incidents
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday unveiled draft proposals detailing its plans to tackle data security events in the country using a color-coded system. The effort is designed to “improve the comprehensive response capacity for data security incidents,…
Protect your Discord account with a Security Key
Users of the chat app Discord may now protect their accounts using security keys. The developers of Discord have added the option to the existing arsenal of multi-factor authentication options that the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Align to The MITRE ATT&CK Framework
By Michael Mumcuoglu, CEO & Co-Founder, CardinalOps As we approach the second half of a year punctuated by ransomware and supply chain attacks, a top concern on nearly everyone’s mind […] The post Why It’s More Important Than Ever to…
Cybersecurity Is Changing: Is the Experience Positive or Negative?
By Dotan Nahum, Head of Developer-First Security, Check Point Software Technologies Cybersecurity is Changing: Is the Experience Positive or Negative? Unfortunately, cybersecurity and cybercrime represent the age-old Hollywood trope famously […] The post Cybersecurity Is Changing: Is the Experience Positive…
Navigating The Cybersecurity Horizon: Insights and Takeaways from Blackhat2023
Exploring the Future of Cybersecurity at BlackHat 2023 By Kylie M. Amison, Technical Reporter, Cyber Defense Magazine In our ever-evolving world, where digital threats loom larger and more diverse than […] The post Navigating The Cybersecurity Horizon: Insights and Takeaways…
Understanding The Impact of The SEC’s Cybersecurity Disclosure Regulations
By George Gerchow, CSO and SVP of IT, Sumo Logic Corporate security and compliance teams are scrambling to understand the implications of the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recently […] The post Understanding The Impact of The SEC’s Cybersecurity…
Microsoft Warns of Storm-0539: The Rising Threat Behind Holiday Gift Card Frauds
Microsoft is warning of an uptick in malicious activity from an emerging threat cluster it’s tracking as Storm-0539 for orchestrating gift card fraud and theft via highly sophisticated email and SMS phishing attacks against retail entities during the holiday shopping season. The…
Rev Up to Recert: Your Catalyst for Learning Cisco SD-WAN
Rev Up to Recert offers tech learners free limited-time access to learn and earn Continuing Education credits toward recertifying active Cisco certifications. This holiday season, Rev Up to Recert is all about SD-WAN. This article has been indexed from Cisco…
New NKAbuse malware abuses NKN decentralized P2P network protocol
Experts uncovered a new Go-based multi-platform malware, tracked as NKAbuse, which is the first malware abusing NKN technology. Researchers from Kaspersky’s Global Emergency Response Team (GERT) and GReAT uncovered a new multiplatform malware dubbed NKAbuse. The malicious code is written…