We spoke to Michel Mayor about the importance of public engagement with science and fostering responsibility among the youth for the preservation of our changing planet This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: How technology drives…
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The many faces of impersonation fraud: Spot an imposter before it’s too late
What are some of the most common giveaway signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line isn’t who they claim to be? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article:…
Protecting yourself after a medical data breach – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
What are the risks and consequences of having your health data exposed and what are the steps to take if it happens to you? This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Protecting yourself after a medical…
RDP remains a security concern – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Much has been written about the risks that poorly-secured RDP connections entail, but many organizations continue to leave themselves at risk and get hit by data breaches as a result This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original…
AceCryptor attacks surge in Europe – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The second half of 2023 saw massive growth in AceCryptor-packed malware spreading in the wild, including courtesy of multiple spam campaigns where AceCryptor packed the Rescoms RAT This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: AceCryptor attacks…
A prescription for privacy protection: Exercise caution when using a mobile health app
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…
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…