Given the unhealthy data-collection habits of some mHealth apps, you’re well advised to tread carefully when choosing with whom you share some of your most sensitive data This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: A prescription…
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Healthcare still a prime target for cybercrime gangs – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Healthcare organizations remain firmly in attackers’ crosshairs, representing 20 percent of all victims of ransomware attacks among critical infrastructure entities in the US in 2023 This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Healthcare still a prime…
Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast
We break down the fundamentals of threat intelligence and its role in anticipating and countering emerging threats This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Threat intelligence explained | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast
How to share sensitive files securely online
Here are a few tips for secure file transfers and what else to consider when sharing sensitive documents so that your data remains safe This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: How to share sensitive files…
APT attacks taking aim at Tibetans – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Evasive Panda has been spotted targeting Tibetans in several countries and territories with payloads that included a previously undocumented backdoor ESET has named Nightdoor This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: APT attacks taking aim at…
Top 10 scams targeting seniors – and how to keep your money safe
The internet can be a wonderful place. But it’s also awash with fraudsters targeting people who are susceptible to fraud. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Top 10 scams targeting seniors – and how to…
Irresistible: Hooks, habits and why you can’t put down your phone
Struggle to part ways with your tech? You’re not alone. Here’s why your devices are your vices. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Irresistible: Hooks, habits and why you can’t put down your phone
Deceptive AI content and 2024 elections – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
As the specter of AI-generated disinformation looms large, tech giants vow to crack down on fabricated content that could sway voters and disrupt elections taking place around the world this year This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the…
Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight
As adversaries increasingly set their sights on vulnerable enterprise VPN software to infiltrate corporate networks, concerns mount about VPNs themselves being a source of cyber risk This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Vulnerabilities in business…
PSYOP campaigns targeting Ukraine – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Coming in two waves, the campaign sought to demoralize Ukrainians and Ukrainian speakers abroad with disinformation messages about war-related subjects This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: PSYOP campaigns targeting Ukraine – Week in security with…
Cyber-insurance and vulnerability scanning – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Here’s how the results of vulnerability scans factor into decisions on cyber-insurance and how human intelligence comes into play in the assessment of such digital signals This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Cyber-insurance and vulnerability…
All eyes on AI | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast
Artificial intelligence is on everybody’s lips these days, but there are also many misconceptions about what AI actually is and isn’t. We unpack the basics and examine AI’s broader implications. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original…
Ransomware payments hit a record high in 2023 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Called a “watershed year for ransomware”, 2023 marked a reversal from the decline in ransomware payments observed in the previous year This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Ransomware payments hit a record high in 2023…
Grandoreiro banking malware disrupted – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The banking trojan, which targeted mostly Brazil, Mexico and Spain, blocked the victim’s screen, logged keystrokes, simulated mouse and keyboard activity and displayed fake pop-up windows This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Grandoreiro banking malware…
ESET Research Podcast: ChatGPT, the MOVEit hack, and Pandora
An AI chatbot inadvertently kindles a cybercrime boom, ransomware bandits plunder organizations without deploying ransomware, and a new botnet enslaves Android TV boxes This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET Research Podcast: ChatGPT, the MOVEit…
ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt the Grandoreiro banking trojan
ESET provided technical analysis, statistical information, known C&C servers and was able to get a glimpse of the victimology This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET takes part in global operation to disrupt the Grandoreiro…
Blackwood hijacks software updates to deploy NSPX30 – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The previously unknown threat actor used the implant to target Chinese and Japanese companies, as well as individuals in China, Japan, and the UK This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Blackwood hijacks software updates to…
Assessing and mitigating supply chain cybersecurity risks
Blindly trusting your partners and suppliers on their security posture is not sustainable – it’s time to take control through effective supplier risk management This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Assessing and mitigating supply chain…
Why many CISOs consider quitting – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The job of a CISO is becoming increasingly stressful as cybersecurity chiefs face overwhelming workloads and growing concerns over personal liability for security failings This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Why many CISOs consider quitting…
Virtual kidnapping: How to see through this terrifying scam
Phone fraud takes a frightening twist as fraudsters can tap into AI to cause serious emotional and financial damage to the victims This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Virtual kidnapping: How to see through this…