Cybersecurity News
Protecting Phones From Pegasus-Like Spyware Attacks
Podcast: Can a new SIM card and prepaid service from an MVNO help? Former spyware insider, current mobile white hat hacker Adam Weinberg on how to block spyware attacks.
19 July 2021
When Ransomware Comes to (Your) Town
While steps for defending against a ransomware attack vary based on the size of the government entity and the resources available to each one, rooting out ransomware ultimately will come down to two things: system architecture and partnerships.
19 July 2021
Leaked NSO Group Data Hints at Widespread Pegasus Spyware Infections
The secretive Israeli firm was allegedly storing 50,000+ mobile phone numbers for activists, journalists, business executives and politicians -- possible targets of iPhone and Android hacking.
19 July 2021
UK and White House blame China for Microsoft Exchange Server hack
Updated: The UK government says the country is responsible for "systematic cyber sabotage."19 July 2021
Breaking Down the Threat of Going All-In With Microsoft Security
Limit risk by dividing responsibility for infrastructure, tools, and security.19 July 2021
7 Ways AI and ML Are Helping and Hurting Cybersecurity
In the right hands, artificial intelligence and machine learning can enrich our cyber defenses. In the wrong hands, they can create significant harm.19 July 2021
UK blames China for Microsoft Exchange Server hack
The government says the country is responsible for "systematic cyber sabotage."19 July 2021
NSO Group's Pegasus spyware used against journalists, political activists worldwide: report
A probe into the group suggests that its products are being used for purposes beyond criminal or terrorist investigations.19 July 2021
Facebook fights Biden claim that social media is 'killing people' through anti-vax, COVID-19 misinformation spread
Facebook says it is time to move past "finger pointing."19 July 2021
Swedish man sentenced for gold-backed cryptocurrency scam
Prosecutors say that investors were defrauded out of over $16 million.19 July 2021
Linux Variant of HelloKitty Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Servers
HelloKitty joins the growing list of ransomware bigwigs going after the juicy target of VMware ESXi, where one hit gets scads of VMs.
16 July 2021
Top CVEs Trending with Cybercriminals
An analysis of criminal forums reveal what publicly known vulnerabilities attackers are most interested in.
16 July 2021
Researchers Create New Approach to Detect Brand Impersonation
A team of Microsoft researchers developed and trained a Siamese Neural Network to detect brand impersonation attacks.16 July 2021
Recent Attacks Lead to Renewed Calls for Banning Ransom Payments
While attackers in protected jurisdictions continue to get massive sums for continuing to breach organizations, the ransomware threat will only continue to grow.16 July 2021
The Evolving Role of the CISO
Curtis Simpson, CISO at Armis, discusses the top qualities that all CISOs need to possess to excel.
16 July 2021
Critical Juniper Bug Allows DoS, RCE Against Carrier Networks
Telecom providers, including wireless carriers, are at risk of disruption of network service if the bug in SBR Carrier is exploited.
16 July 2021
Windows 0-Days Used Against Dissidents in Israeli Broker’s Spyware
Candiru, aka Sourgum, allegedly sells the DevilsTongue surveillance malware to governments around the world.
16 July 2021
Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Lessons to learn from the Kaseya cyberincident to protect your business' data when doing business with a MSP. Our best tips to keep you safe while streaming, and more.
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16 July 2021
Google patches Chrome zero‑day vulnerability exploited in the wild
The newest update fixes a total of eight vulnerabilities affecting the desktop versions of the popular browser.
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16 July 2021
4 Future Integrated Circuit Threats to Watch
Threats to the supply chains for ICs and other computer components are poised to wreak even more havoc on organizations.16 July 2021
