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Public health vs. personal privacy: Choose only one?
As the world turns to technology to track and contain the COVID-19 pandemic, could this sound the death knell for digital privacy?
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25 March 2020
Do DevOps Teams Need a Company Attorney on Speed Dial?
In today's regulatory and legislative environment, companies and individuals are exposed to lawsuits over security breaches, resulting in significant fines and ending careers.25 March 2020
Beware of COVID-19 Online Scams and Threats
PCI SSC shares guidance on protecting against COVID-19 scams and threats.
25 March 2020
Tupperware website hacked and infected with payment card skimmer
Malicious code still active at the time of writing.25 March 2020
Chinese Hackers Exploit Cisco, Citrix Flaws in Massive Espionage Campaign
Researchers say that APT41's exploits are part of one of the broadest espionage campaigns they've seen from a Chinese-linked actor "in recent years."
25 March 2020
GE Employees Lit Up with Sensitive Doc Breach
Marriage, divorce and death certificates, beneficiary info, passports and more were all caught up in an email takeover hack.
25 March 2020
FBI Shutters Russian-Based Hacker Platform, Makes Arrest
The Deer.io platform let cybercriminals buy access to virtual storefronts where they could sell illicit products and services.25 March 2020
COVID-19: Getting Ready for the Next Business Continuity Challenge
What comes after you've empowered your remote workforce in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic? Dealing with a large portion of that workforce getting sick at the same time.25 March 2020
World Health Organization, Facebook, Microsoft team up in COVID-19 hackathon
#BuildforCOVID19 focuses on the development of technology of value during the coronavirus outbreak.25 March 2020
TrickBot App Bypasses Non-SMS Banking 2FA
TrickBot victims are being fooled into downloading an app that records their screens - stealing non-SMS 2FA passcodes for banking websites.
25 March 2020
Apple Safari Blocks Ad-Targeting Cookie Support
The move follows Google’s announcement last May that it would do the same in Chrome by 2022.
25 March 2020
Privacy
Privacy 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.25 March 2020
Microsoft announces new 'Hardware-enforced Stack Protection' feature
The new "Hardware-enforced Stack Protection" feature is under development and an early preview is available in Windows 10 Insider previews builds (fast ring).25 March 2020
Android lets advertisers get a list of all your apps -- and this API feature is broadly used
In-depth study looks at the usage of installed application methods (IAMs) API calls across the Android ecosystem.24 March 2020
Apple blocks third-party cookies in Safari
Safari becomes second browser after the Tor Browser to block third-party cookies by default for all users.24 March 2020
How Attackers Could Use Azure Apps to Sneak into Microsoft 365
Researchers warn Microsoft 365 account holders to pay attention to unknown applications that request permissions.24 March 2020
Unknown ‘WildPressure’ Malware Campaign Lets Off Steam in Middle East
The cyberattacks -- some on industrial targets -- use a previously unknown trojan dubbed Milum.
24 March 2020
Covid-19 Privacy Poll: Phone Tracking, Public Health and Surveillance
Is sacrificing your personal privacy worth flattening the coronavirus infection curve? Weigh in on our Threatpost poll.
24 March 2020
Akamai to slow down video game downloads during COVID-19 outbreak
Akamai says its working together with Microsoft and Sony to avoid global internet traffic bottlenecks.24 March 2020
WHO Targeted in Espionage Attempt, COVID-19 Cyberattacks Spike
The DarkHotel group could have been looking for information on tests, vaccines or trial cures.
24 March 2020