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Ever needed a Zoom password? Probably not. But why not?
With Zoom – and Zoom-bombing – being all the rage, here’s why the app’s default password settings may be leaving the backdoor wide open
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09 April 2020
Emails Impersonating Trump, White House Seek to Exploit Pandemic Fears
The phishing campaign is only the latest among many related to COVID-19, INKY says.09 April 2020
Copycat Site Serves Up Raccoon Stealer
![Copycat Site Serves Up Raccoon Stealer Copycat Site Serves Up Raccoon Stealer](https://media.threatpost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/103/2020/04/09121051/raccoon-150x150.jpg)
09 April 2020
Zoom, Microsoft & NTT Data Leaders Share Work-from-Home Security Tips
Tech leaders encourage organizations to maintain security awareness training and offer advice on how to protect their information.09 April 2020
No STEM, No Problem: How to Close the Security Workforce Gap
Those who work well with others, learn quickly, and possess a proactive mindset toward the work can make great employees, even if their backgrounds aren't rooted in cybersecurity.09 April 2020
US Senate, German government tell employees not to use Zoom
The two organizations now join a list that also includes the Taiwanese government, the Australian government, SpaceX, Google, and New York state area schools.09 April 2020
US Senate, German government tell staff not to use Zoom
The two organizations now join a list that also includes the Taiwanese government, the Australian government, SpaceX, Google, and New York state area schools.09 April 2020
Schneier on Hacking Society
![Schneier on Hacking Society Schneier on Hacking Society](https://img.deusm.com/darkreading/VBabutsPhoto_Bruce-Schneier_02.jpg)
09 April 2020
Zoom Taps Ex-Facebook CISO Amid Security Snafus, Lawsuit
![Zoom Taps Ex-Facebook CISO Amid Security Snafus, Lawsuit Zoom Taps Ex-Facebook CISO Amid Security Snafus, Lawsuit](https://media.threatpost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/103/2020/04/09093227/zoom2-150x150.png)
09 April 2020
Medical Devices on the IoT Put Lives at Risk
Device security must become as important a product design feature as safety and efficacy.09 April 2020
Cisco ‘Critical Update’ Phishing Attack Steals Webex Credentials
![Cisco ‘Critical Update’ Phishing Attack Steals Webex Credentials Cisco ‘Critical Update’ Phishing Attack Steals Webex Credentials](https://media.threatpost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/103/2020/04/08155232/cisco-webex-150x150.jpg)
09 April 2020
Bugcrowd vulnerability bounty platform snags $30 million in fresh funding round
The Series D round capitalizes on enterprise booking growth of 100%.09 April 2020
‘Unbreakable’ Smart Lock Draws FTC Ire for Deceptive Security Claims
![‘Unbreakable’ Smart Lock Draws FTC Ire for Deceptive Security Claims ‘Unbreakable’ Smart Lock Draws FTC Ire for Deceptive Security Claims](https://media.threatpost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/103/2020/04/08172655/tapplock-150x150.jpg)
09 April 2020
Fleeceware apps discovered on the iOS App Store
More than 3.5 million iOS users installed 'fleeceware' apps from the Apple App Store.09 April 2020
Bisq Bitcoin exchange slams on the brakes after exploit of critical security flaw, crypto theft
Over $250,000 in cryptocurrency has been stolen from users.09 April 2020
Cloudflare dumps reCAPTCHA as Google intends to charge for its use
Cloudflare says its moving to hCaptcha, an alternative CAPTCHA service, more private than reCAPTCHA.09 April 2020
Zoom removes meeting IDs from app title bar to improve privacy
Zoom app won't show meeting ID in the title bar going forward to avoid accidental leaks and Zoom-bombing disruptions.09 April 2020
Unique Passwords
Make sure each of your accounts has a separate, unique password. Can't remember all of your passwords/passphrases? Consider using a password manager to securely store all of them for you.09 April 2020
Keeping Vigilant for BEC Amid COVID-19 Chaos
FBI and security experts warn that attackers are particularly targeting cloud-based email systems at the moment.08 April 2020
After Adopting COVID-19 Lures, Sophisticated Groups Target Remote Workers
While coronavirus-themed emails and files have been used as a lure for weeks, attackers now are searching for ways to actively target VPNs and remote workers to take advantage of weaker security.08 April 2020