First is regarding a ‘Rapid Security Update’ that is being issued by Apple Inc to all iOS devices and applies to iPads and macOS. The technology giant confirmed that the update is a necessity and can be automatically updated as…
10 Effective Ways to Protect Your Privacy Online
The internet has transformed our lives in many positive ways, but it has also created a new set of challenges, such as the need to protect our privacy online. With so much personal infor-mation available on the internet, it is…
Universal Data Permissions Scanner: Open-source tool to overcome data authorization blindspots
Satori released Universal Data Permissions Scanner, a free, open-source tool that enables companies to understand which employees have access to what data, reducing the risks associated with overprivileged or unauthorized users and streamlining compliance reporting. Who has access to what…
New infosec products of the week: May 5, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Dashlane, Immersive Labs, Intruder, Private AI, Vanta, and Veza. Immersive Labs Resilience Score strengthens executive decision making in cyber crises Immersive Labs Resilience Score helps…
Guidance on network and data flow diagrams for PCI DSS compliance
This is the third blog in the series focused on PCI DSS, written by an AT&T Cybersecurity consultant. See the first blog relating to IAM and PCI DSS here. See the second blog on PCI DSS reporting details to ensure when…
New Weaponized Android Apps With 1M Installs Steals 2FA Codes & Passwords
Check Point Research has recently published a study revealing the discovery of a previously unknown malware variant dubbed FluHorse. The malware comprises multiple malicious Android apps that impersonate legitimate ones, and unfortunately, most of these fake apps have already been…
Hackers use WinRAR as a Cyberweapon to Conduct Destructive Cyberattacks
CERT-UA (Ukrainian Government Computer Emergency Response Team) recently reported that the Ukrainian state networks suffered a cyber attack attributed to the notorious ‘Sandworm’ hacking group from Russia. The attackers reportedly employed WinRar to destroy critical data on various government devices.…
Think your data has no value? Scammers disagree
In the first quarter of 2023 there was a significant increase in cyberattacks exploiting trust in established tech brands Microsoft and Adobe, according to Avast. The Avast report also found a 40% rise in the share of phishing and smishing…
Organizations brace for cyber attacks despite improved preparedness
Cyber-risk levels have improved from “elevated” to “moderate” for the first time, but insiders represent a persistent threat for global organizations, according to Trend Micro. Jon Clay, VP of threat intelligence at Trend Micro: “For the first time since we’ve…
Atomic Stealer: Thieving Mac malware sold via Telegram
Atomic Stealer, a new “malware as a service” framework, can exfiltrate sensitive data from Macs, including passwords, stay-logged-in session cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, and more. The post Atomic Stealer: Thieving Mac malware sold via Telegram appeared first on The Mac Security…
China labels USA ‘Empire of hacking’ based on old Wikileaks dumps
Pot, meet kettle, both containing weak sauce The National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center of China and local infosec outfit 360 Total Security have conducted an investigation called “The Matrix” that found the CIA conducts offensive cyber ops, and labelled…
$10M Is Yours If You Can Get This Guy to Leave Russia
The U.S. government this week put a $10 million bounty on the head of a Russian man who for the past 18 years operated Try2Check, one of the cybercrime underground’s most trusted services for checking the validity of stolen credit…
Former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan Avoids Prison Time Over Data Breach Cover-Up
Former Uber security chief Joe Sullivan was sentenced to probation and community service for covering up the data breach suffered by the ride-sharing giant in 2016. The post Former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan Avoids Prison Time Over Data Breach Cover-Up…
World Password Day must die
Categories: News Critical technology should not require an annual pep talk to function correctly. (Read more…) The post World Password Day must die appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Labs Read the original article:…
The one and only password tip you need
Categories: News I was asked to write a list of password tips. It’s a short list. (Read more…) The post The one and only password tip you need appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes…
How small businesses can secure employees’ mobile devices
Categories: Business Categories: News Tags: Small Business Week Tags: mobile security policy Tags: A third of organizations aren’t protecting their mobile devices at all. Don’t be one of them. (Read more…) The post How small businesses can secure employees’ mobile…
AI-powered content farms start clogging search results with ad-stuffed spam
Categories: News Tags: spam Tags: AI Tags: GPT Tags: generated Tags: content Tags: farm Tags: SEO Tags: click Tags: news Tags: ad Tags: advert Tags: google Tags: advertisers We take a look at the potential issues surrounding AI-generated content produced…
Scammers get sneaky: New malware distribution tactics revealed in Avast Threat Report
The first quarter of 2023 saw a notable rise in cyberattacks targeting trust in established tech brands Microsoft and Adobe, according to the Avast Q1 2023 Threat Report. The report also revealed a 40% increase in the share of phishing…
Identifying Compromised Data Can Be a Logistical Nightmare
Being able to trace an incident backwards from breach to data source is vital in restoring and improving cybersecurity. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Identifying Compromised Data Can Be a Logistical Nightmare
Ex-Uber CSO gets probation for covering up theft of data on millions of people
Exec begged judge for leniency – and it worked Joe Sullivan won’t serve any serious time behind bars for his role in covering up Uber’s 2016 computer security breach and trying to pass off a ransom payment as a bug…
RustBucket: APT group targets Macs with PDF Trojan malware
An APT group known as BlueNoroff, which has ties with Lazarus Group, is targeting Macs with a fake PDF viewer Trojan horse. Here is everything you need to know about this macOS malware. The post RustBucket: APT group targets Macs…
Protecting Your Server Room: 5 Best Practices for Physical Security
Welcome to the world of server rooms — the beating heart of every digital enterprise. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a seasoned IT professional, you know that the security of your server room is of utmost importance. Without adequate physical…
Databricks Ventures Invests in Data Security Leader Immuta
Strategic investment builds upon long-standing partnership and reinforces Databricks’ commitment to Immuta as its trusted partner for data security. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Databricks Ventures Invests in Data Security Leader Immuta
Autocrypt Releases Comprehensive Key Management Solution for Automotive Manufacturing
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Finding the right drone for the job
With MITRE’s Drone Selector, public safety agencies input their desired tasks and locality to see details on all drones that meet their requirements and can operate under current state and local regulations. This article has been indexed from GCN –…
Google adds passkey option to replace passwords on Gmail and other account services
Storing passkeys directly on devices will cut down on successful phishing, Google suggests. Is it the beginning of the end for passwords? The post Google adds passkey option to replace passwords on Gmail and other account services appeared first on…
Dallas City Systems Taken Down by Royal Ransomware
Courts closed, but police, fire rescues unaffected following ransomware attack. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Dallas City Systems Taken Down by Royal Ransomware