Zoom deceived customers about how secure its video calling app was, the FTC alleges. Zoom has agreed to implement better security for its video calling platform under a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission. The company “deceived users” by claiming to
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How social networks are preparing for a potential October hack-and-leak
Four years ago, Russia’s hack-and-leak operation paved the way for QAnon’s rise. Social networks say they’re better prepared this time around. With less than a month before Election Day, cybersecurity officials and social networks are on the lookout for a
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How ransomware attacks are growing in severity
Demands are sharply higher, and the complexity and costs of addressing an attack are increasing, according to cyber insurance provider Coalition. Ransomware can harm an organization in a variety of ways. Business operations can grind to a halt as crucial
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Farewell Flash Player: Microsoft tells businesses to get ready for the end of support
From January 2021, Flash will be disabled by default in IE 11 and Microsoft Edge browser. The end of Adobe Flash Player is nigh: Microsoft has reaffirmed its phase-out plan for one of the internet’s most successful – yet technically
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Security in the ‘new normal’: Passwordless is the way forward
Moving on from passwords to strong authentication and adaptive access policies is key to improving security without hurting productivity, especially given the increase in remote working. Data breaches, phishing, ransomware: the specifics may change, but stolen credentials are behind 80%
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FBI announcement on Windows 7 end of life prompts worry from security experts
Despite the FBI announcement, hospitals, schools, and government offices across the world still use Windows 7. Security experts detailed a litany of concerns following an announcement on Monday from the Federal Bureau of Investigation about the official end of life for Windows
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U.S. government considering a ban on TikTok
TikTok is having a difficult time proving it isn’t spyware In context: The United States government has shown great skepticism of Chinese firms, particularly when it comes to technology. Secretary Pompeo’s remarks highlight the ongoing tension between the U.S. and China. A
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Study of home routers shows many unpatched and affected by vulnerabilities
Router companies named and shamed Facepalm: Do you think your home router is secure? According to a new report, that belief might be far from accurate. It found that many popular devices are affected by hundreds of known vulnerabilities, and over a
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Cybersecurity pros are working harder than ever during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many tech career fields. Learn how it has impacted cybersecurity professionals, and how to help. Virtually all career fields have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, some in positive ways and others in not-so-positive ways. As a
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This new ransomware targets Windows and Linux in surprising ways
Cybercriminals are always looking for new tricks and techniques to target potential victims without being caught. That’s especially true of ransomware attackers who need to stealthily invade an organization’s network to encrypt the sensitive files they plan to hold hostage.
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