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SpyLoan Apps: The New Face of Financial Exploitation
The McAfee mobile research team has identified a significant global rise in predatory loan applications, commonly referred to as SpyLoan apps, which primarily target Android users. These applications, classified as potentially unwanted programs (PUP), utilize social engineering tactics to manipulate users…
As Device Dependency Grows, So Do the Risks
It’s no stretch to say connected devices are taking over the world. In every sector and country, endpoints are driving newfound efficiencies inside the smart home, office, and warehouse. These devices – from sensors to smart meters and industrial controllers…
Anticipating Change: Key Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025
Thanks to the fantastic response we received, we’re excited to continue our exploration of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. As we approach 2025, the challenges and threats facing businesses, governments, and individuals are becoming increasingly complex. Following our initial insights, we…
Navigating Australia’s Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: Insights on AI-Driven Scams, Ransomware, and more
Cyber threats evolve rapidly in our current digital world—and Australia is no exception. AI-driven scams, ransomware, and social engineering tactics are only getting more sophisticated. In this interview with Gaidar Magdanurov, President of Acronis, we explore the latest trends in…
APIs and the Demise of Direct Database Access: A Safer World?
When they’re building an application, developers have to consider how that application will connect to the data sources that will help it function. To date, the most common options have been to build and use an API that connects to…
Imperva Defends Against LLM Hacking
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the advent of large language models (LLMs) has introduced a new frontier of challenges and opportunities. Research has shown advanced LLMs, such as GPT-4, now possess the ability to autonomously execute sophisticated cyberattacks, including…
First Things First: Know and Prioritize Your Risk in Data Security
Fortify your risk posture by shifting focus from network security to data-centric security for more robust cyber defense. Cyberattacks are one of the most onerous threats faced by businesses today. Not only is cybercrime skyrocketing in volume, it is also…
Alleviating Alert Fatigue with an MSSP
By Euan Carswell, SOC Team Lead at Barrier Networks Everyone can relate to the 7AM alarm call. You can be in a deep sleep when suddenly your ears are met with an incessant pinging that won’t stop until you muster…
KnowBe4 Releases the Latest Phishing Trends in Q3 2024 Phishing Report, With QR Code Phishing on the Rise
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released its Q3 2024 Phishing Report. This quarter’s findings reveal the most frequently clicked email subjects in simulated phishing tests, demonstrating the continued efficacy of HR and IT-related…
Heimdal Announces New Partnership with ITHealth to Reinforce Cyber Security for NHS Organisations
We are proud to announce a new partnership with ITHealth, a trusted cyber security provider to the NHS. This partnership expands ITHealth’s offerings by integrating Heimdal’s advanced capabilities into the ITHealth Dashboard. By combining Heimdal’s threat protection and mitigation features with…
SmokeLoader Attack Targets Companies in Taiwan
FortiGuard Labs has uncovered an attack targeting companies in Taiwan with SmokeLoader, which performs its attack with plugins this time. Learn more. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Threat Research Blog Read the original article: SmokeLoader Attack Targets…
Fortinet Contributes to Major Cybercrime Operation Arrests
Fortinet contributes to major INTERPOL and AFRIPOL cybercrime operations arrests of members of cybercrime groups operating across Africa. These individuals specialize in ransomware, digital extortion, online scams, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. This article has been indexed from…
Amazon and Google Must Keep Their Promises on Project Nimbus
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> When a company makes a promise, the public should be able to rely on it. Today, nearly every person in the U.S. is a customer of either…
🍿 Today’s Double Feature: Privacy and Free Speech
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> It’s Power Up Your Donation Week! Right now, your contribution to the Electronic Frontier Foundation will go twice as far to protect digital privacy, security, and free speech rights for everyone.…
Speaking Freely: Aji Fama Jobe
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> *This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Aji Fama Jobe is a digital creator, IT consultant, blogger, and tech community leader from The Gambia. She…
Top Ten EFF Digital Security Resources for People Concerned About the Incoming Trump Administration
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> In the wake of the 2024 election in the United States, many people are concerned about tightening up their digital privacy and security practices. As always, we…
A week in security (November 25 – December 1)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 25 to December 1 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 25 – December 1)
These cars want to know about your sex life (re-air) (Lock and Code S05E25)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we re-air an episode from 2023 about why modern cars want to know about your sex life and a lot more. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
No company too small for Phobos ransomware gang, indictment reveals
The US indictment against an alleged Phobos ransomware kingpin reveals that no company was too small for the cybercriminal gang to hit. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: No company too small for Phobos ransomware…
Repeat offenders drive bulk of tech support scams via Google Ads
Consumers are getting caught in a web of scams facilitated by online ads often originating from the same perpetrators. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Repeat offenders drive bulk of tech support scams via Google…
AI chatbot provider exposes 346,000 customer files, including ID documents, resumes, and medical records
AI chatbot provider WotNot left a cloud storage bucket exposed that contained almost 350,000 files, including personally identifiable information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI chatbot provider exposes 346,000 customer files, including ID documents,…
Severity of the risk facing the UK is widely underestimated, NCSC annual review warns
National cyber emergencies increased threefold this year The number of security threats in the UK that hit the country’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) maximum severity threshold has tripled compared to the previous 12 months.… This article has been indexed…
Major energy contractor reports ‘limited’ access to IT after ransomware locks files
ENGlobal customers include the Pentagon as well as major oil and gas producers American energy contractor ENGlobal disclosed that access to its IT systems remains limited following a ransomware infection in late November.… This article has been indexed from The…