Cybersecurity News
Cyberattackers Exploiting Critical WordPress Plugin Bug
The security hole in the Plus Addons for Elementor plugin was used in active zero-day attacks prior to a patch being issued.
10 March 2021
US Schools Faced Record Number of Security Incidents in 2020
The K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center reports an 18% increase in security incidents as schools moved classes online.10 March 2021
'Thousands' of Verkada Cameras Affected by Hacking Breach
Thousands of Verkada cameras have been affected by a breach from a group of hackers, who have reportedly gained access to surveillance systems inside several high-profile companies, police departments, hospitals, prisons and schools.10 March 2021
Multiple Attack Groups Exploited Microsoft Exchange Flaws Prior to the Patches
Researchers have spotted multiple groups exploiting the zero-day Exchange server vulnerabilities.10 March 2021
Hiding in Plain Sight: Protecting Enterprises from the 'New' Shadow IT
Three steps to fight this increasingly vexing problem.10 March 2021
How to Protect Vulnerable Seniors From Cybercrime
According to the FBI, people over the age of 60 lose more money to cybercrime than any other age group. The good news: Safety is only three main tips away.
10 March 2021
Nim-Based Malware Loader Spreads Via Spear-Phishing Emails
Spear-phishing emails are spreading the NimzaLoader malware loader, which some say may be used to download Cobalt Strike.
10 March 2021
2020 was a ‘record-breaking’ year in US school hacks, security failures
New research suggests “cybersecurity risks are now neither hypothetical, nor trivial.”10 March 2021
Digitally Transforming Trusted Transactions Through Biometrics, ML & AI
The pandemic has increased the appetite for e-commerce and contactless payments, and biometrics and artificial intelligence are playing a larger role in securing those transactions.10 March 2021
Call Recorder iPhone App Flaw Uncovered
Researcher finds thousands of recorded calls easily accessible to others.10 March 2021
Breach Exposes Verkada Security Camera Footage at Tesla, Cloudflare
Surveillance footage from companies such as Tesla as well as hospitals, prisons, police departments and schools was accessed in the hack.
10 March 2021
Microsoft expands AccountGuard ahead of elections, deepens Yubico partnership
Enhanced identity and access features are on offer in 31 democracies.10 March 2021
Exchange servers under siege from at least 10 APT groups
ESET Research has found LuckyMouse, Tick, Winnti Group, and Calypso, among others, are likely using the recent Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities to compromise email servers all around the world
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10 March 2021
Online health security – when ‘opt out’ isn’t an option
What happens when you try to opt out of e-health to avoid issues in the event of a breach?
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10 March 2021
OVHcloud data centers engulfed in flames
Customers are being urged to launch their own disaster recovery plans.10 March 2021
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2021 Edition
On the off chance you were looking for more security to-dos from Microsoft today...the company released software updates to plug more than 82 security flaws in Windows and other supported software. Ten of these earned Microsoft's "critical" rating, meaning they can be exploited by malware or miscreants with little or no help from users.09 March 2021
Apple’s Device Location-Tracking System Could Expose User Identities
Researchers have identified two vulnerabilities in the company’s crowd-sourced Offline Finding technology that could jeopardize its promise of privacy.
09 March 2021
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Updates Fix 14 Critical Bugs
Microsoft's regularly scheduled March Patch Tuesday updates address 89 CVEs overall.
09 March 2021
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 82 CVEs, Internet Explorer Zero-Day
The monthly rollout follows last week's emergency Microsoft Exchange Server patch covering seven CVEs, four of which are under attack.09 March 2021