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Vulnerabilities and Cyber Attacks
- BazarLoader Malware Abuses Slack, BaseCamp Clouds April 16, 2021Two cyberattack campaigns are making the rounds using unique social-engineering techniques.
- iOS Kids Game Morphs into Underground Crypto Casino April 16, 2021A malicious ‘Jungle Run’ app tricked security protections to make it into the Apple App Store, scamming users out of money with a casino-like functionality.
- NSA: 5 Security Bugs Under Active Nation-State Cyberattack April 16, 2021Widely deployed platforms from Citrix, Fortinet, Pulse Secure, Synacor and VMware are all in the crosshairs of APT29, bent on stealing credentials and more.
- Mandiant Front Lines: How to Tackle Exchange Exploits April 16, 2021Matt Bromiley, senior principal consultant with Mandiant, offers checklists for how small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can identify and clear ProxyLogon Microsoft Exchange infections.
- Google Project Zero Cuts Bug Disclosure Timeline to a 30-Day Grace Period April 16, 2021The zero-day flaw research group has revised its disclosure of the technical details of vulnerabilities in the hopes of speeding up the release and adoption of fixes.
Dark Reading:
- Pandemic Drives Greater Need for Endpoint Security April 16, 2021Endpoint security has changed. Can your security plan keep up?
- High-Level Admin of FIN7 Cybercrime Group Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison April 16, 2021Fedir Hladyr pleaded guilty in 2019 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit computer hacking.
- Security Gaps in IoT Access Control Threaten Devices and Users April 16, 2021Researchers spot problems in how IoT vendors delegate device access across multiple clouds and users.
- How the Biden Administration Can Make Digital Identity a Reality April 16, 2021A digital identity framework is the answer to the US government's cybersecurity dilemma.
- Software Developer Arrested in Computer Sabotage Case April 15, 2021Officials say Davis Lu placed malicious code on servers in a denial-of-service attack on his employer.
Security Tip of the Day
- Don't Lose That Device April 19, 2021Did you know you are 100 times more likely to lose a laptop or mobile devices than have it stolen? When you are traveling, always double-check to make sure you have your devices with you, such as when leaving airport security, exiting your taxi or check out of your hotel.
- Digital Inheritance April 16, 2021What happens to our digital presence when we die or become incapacitated? Many of us have or know we should have a will and checklists of what loved ones need to know in the event of our passing. But what about all of our digital data and online accounts? Consider creating some type of digital […]
- Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network April 15, 2021Be aware of all the devices connected to your home network, including baby monitors, gaming consoles, TVs, appliances or even your car. Ensure all those devices are protected by a strong password and/or are running the latest version of their operating system.
- Privacy April 14, 2021Privacy is more than just settings in your social media account or using the Tor Browser. Your data and actions are collected in a variety of ways. The more aware you are of just how much of your data is collected, the better you can protect it.