Apple rolled out emergency security updates to backport patches for two actively exploited zero-day flaws to older devices. The company released iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 which address a dozen of security flaws. The most severe flaw is a memory corruption issue…
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BlackBerry squashes plan to spin out its IoT biz
Board and incoming CEO decide reorganizing is better than splitting BlackBerry has decided its plan to split into two separate companies is not a good idea and will instead reorganize itself into two independent divisions.… This article has been indexed…
Apple Releases Security Updates to Patch Critical iOS and macOS Security Flaws
Apple on Monday released security patches for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari web browser to address multiple security flaws, in addition to backporting fixes for two recently disclosed zero-days to older devices. This includes updates for 12 security vulnerabilities in iOS and…
Interpol moves against human traffickers who enslave people to scam you online
Scum lure folks with promises of good jobs in crypto and then won’t let them leave Hundreds of suspected people smugglers have been arrested, and 163 potential victims rescued from servitude, as part of an Interpol-coordinated operation dubbed “Turquesa V”…
Watch out for these signs when your smart phone is hacked
Smartphones have become indispensable in our daily lives, but with their ubiquity comes the lurking threat of hackers seeking to infiltrate these devices and gain access to our personal information. This danger is particularly heightened for individuals in the public…
Many popular websites still cling to password creation policies from 1985
A significant number of popular websites still allow users to choose weak or even single-character passwords, researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have found. Websites’ lax creation policies for passwords The researchers used an automated account creation method to assess…
New Critical RCE Vulnerability Discovered in Apache Struts 2 – Patch Now
Apache has released a security advisory warning of a critical security flaw in the Struts 2 open-source web application framework that could result in remote code execution. Tracked as CVE-2023-50164, the vulnerability is rooted in a flawed “file upload logic” that could enable…
The $390 Million Alarm Bell: Why Cold Wallets Are No Longer Optional in Crypto
By Mark Venables, CEO of The Crypto Merchant In July 2023, the cryptocurrency sector saw a significant escalation of cyber-related incidents. The loss was initially reported at $486 million but […] The post The $390 Million Alarm Bell: Why Cold…
The 5 Things Every Leader Should Know for A Cyber-Vigilant Summer
By Michael Nizich, PhD, CISSP As another summer comes and goes and we start to prepare for another school year, IT departments all over the country are dealing with fallout […] The post The 5 Things Every Leader Should Know…
The Embedded Systems and The Internet of Things
By Milica D. Djekic The Internet of Things (IoT) is a quite new concept dealing with the devices being connected to each other and communicating through the web environment. This […] The post The Embedded Systems and The Internet of…
Nemesis: Open-source offensive data enrichment and analytic pipeline
Nemesis is a centralized data processing platform that ingests, enriches, and performs analytics on offensive security assessment data (i.e., data collected during penetration tests and red team engagements). Nemesis was created by Lee Chagolla-Christensen and Will Schroeder, both security researchers…
Balancing AI advantages and risks in cybersecurity strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Holland, CEO of Field Effect, discusses achieving a balance for businesses between the advantages of using AI in their cybersecurity strategies and the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyber threats. Holland also explores how…
eIDAS: EU’s internet reforms will undermine a decade of advances in online security
The European Union’s attempt to reform its electronic identification and trust services – a package of laws better known as eIDAS 2.0 – contains legislation that poses a grave threat to online privacy and security. An article buried deep in…
Protecting Children Online: A Parent’s Guide
As digital technology continues to infiltrate our everyday lives, the risks associated with children utilizing this technology become more and more apparent. It’s easy to… The post Protecting Children Online: A Parent’s Guide appeared first on Security Zap. This article…
WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, and other messaging platforms face constant security risks
42% of businesses report employees with BYOD devices in business settings that use tools like WhatsApp have led to new security incidents, according to SafeGuard Cyber. Messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Teams face constant threats, emphasizing the need…
A Gigantic New ICBM Will Take US Nuclear Missiles Out of the Cold War-Era but Add 21st-Century Risks
New “Sentinel” nuclear missiles will need to be well protected from cyberattacks, while its technology will have to cope with frigid winter temperatures where the silos are located. The post A Gigantic New ICBM Will Take US Nuclear Missiles Out…
Secure Online Shopping: Tips for Smart Homeowners
Secure shopping online is a prudent practice for homeowners. By following certain safety protocols, consumers can prevent potential fraud and identity theft while enjoying the… The post Secure Online Shopping: Tips for Smart Homeowners appeared first on Security Zap. This…
A Recap of Our Pragmatic Cyber Risk Management Webinar
Last week, the Axio services team hosted a webinar roundtable on pragmatic cyber risk management. The presentation focused on what security professionals can do today to be prepared for the Read More The post A Recap of Our Pragmatic Cyber…
Proposed US surveillance regime would enlist more businesses
Expanded service provider definition could force cafes and hotels to spy for the feds Many US businesses may be required to assist in government-directed surveillance – depending upon which of two reform bills before Congress is approved.… This article has…
InflateVids – 13,405 breached accounts
In December 2023, the inflatable and balloon fetish videos website InflateVids suffered a data breach. The incident exposed over 13k unique email addresses alongside usernames, IP addresses, genders and SHA-1 password hashes. This article has been indexed from Have I…