What’s next, ransomware on spoons? Hackers can compromise intranet-connected wrenches – and it’s a lot more dangerous and disruptive than it sounds, with ransomware as the possible end threat. Cybersecurity researchers from Nozomi published a report in which they claim finding almost
Read More about Even wireless tools aren’t safe from ransomware attacksGoogle Chrome starts blocking data tracking cookies
Google has begun testing changes to the way companies are able to track users online. A new feature in the Chrome browser disables third-party cookies – small files stored on your device to collect analytic data, personalise online ads and
Read More about Google Chrome starts blocking data tracking cookiesApple now requires court orders in U.S. to access push notification data
Apple is now requiring that U.S. law enforcement agencies obtain a court order for information on its customers’ push notifications — the alerts iPhone apps send users that can reveal a lot about their online activity WASHINGTON — Apple is now
Read More about Apple now requires court orders in U.S. to access push notification dataNo, Your Amazon Account Wasn’t ‘Hacked’
A social media rumor claims hackers added fake Amazon Hub locker locations to accounts, but those addresses were actually added by Amazon. A rumor is circulating on social media that Amazon accounts have been hacked, with hackers adding additional addresses
Read More about No, Your Amazon Account Wasn’t ‘Hacked’North Korean hackers are posing as job interviewers – don’t be fooled
You won’t get a job – but you might get a virus If you’re hiring, or looking to get hired for a new job – be very careful who you talk to. Cybersecurity researchers from Palo Alto’s Unit 42 have
Read More about North Korean hackers are posing as job interviewers – don’t be fooledGoogle is developing ‘Private Spaces’ for Android that hides photos, apps, and data
Options have existed to hide certain photos and apps for years, but Google is working on an all-in-one solution that’s more secure than ever. While wanting to keep certain apps, data, and photos on our phones private is nothing new,
Read More about Google is developing ‘Private Spaces’ for Android that hides photos, apps, and dataIf you haven’t updated WinRAR in the past few weeks, do so now
PSA: If your WinRAR installation is older than version 6.23, released in August, you should update the software as soon as possible. The latest version patches a vulnerability that has been known for months. Recent reports indicate that state-backed hackers are actively exploiting
Read More about If you haven’t updated WinRAR in the past few weeks, do so nowA New Protocol Vulnerability Will Haunt the Web for Years
Dubbed “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset,” the flaw requires making patches available for virtually every web server around the world before the problem can be eradicated. GOOGLE, AMAZON, MICROSOFT, and Cloudflare revealed this week that they battled massive, record-setting distributed denial of service attacks against
Read More about A New Protocol Vulnerability Will Haunt the Web for YearsRansomware access broker steals accounts via Microsoft Teams phishing
Microsoft says an initial access broker known for working with ransomware groups has recently switched to Microsoft Teams phishing attacks to breach corporate networks. The financially motivated threat group behind this campaign is tracked as Storm-0324, a malicious actor known
Read More about Ransomware access broker steals accounts via Microsoft Teams phishingAbnormal Security: Microsoft Tops List of Most-Impersonated Brands in Phishing Exploits
A significant portion of social engineering attacks, such as phishing, involve cloaking a metaphorical wolf in sheep’s clothing. According to a new study by Abnormal Security, which looked at brand impersonation and credential phishing trends in the first half of 2023,
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