Cybersecurity News
Icon files abused in malspam to spread NanoCore Trojan
.zipx has been employed to deploy both Lokibot and NanoCore malware.11 March 2021
Sex in the digital era: How secure are smart sex toys?
ESET researchers investigate what could possibly go wrong when you connect your bedroom to the internet of things
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11 March 2021
Smart sex toys: appealing to you, exploitable to hackers
Some of the most popular sex toys on the market are anything but smart when it comes to security.11 March 2021
F5 issues BIG-IP patches to tackle unauthenticated remote code execution, critical flaws
Four out of seven vulnerabilities are considered critical.11 March 2021
Sky ECC denies police have ‘cracked’ encrypted messaging platform
Europol, however, says arrests have been made based on monitoring conversation flows.11 March 2021
SAP Stomps Out Critical RCE Flaw in Manufacturing Software
The remote code execution flaw could allow attackers to deploy malware, modify network configurations and view databases.
10 March 2021
Fake Ad Blocker Delivers Hybrid Cryptominer/Ransomware Infection
A hybrid Monero cryptominer and ransomware bug has hit 20,000 machines in 60 days.
10 March 2021
Malware Operator Employs New Trick to Upload its Dropper into Google Play
Check Point researchers recently discovered the Clast82 dropper hidden in nine legitimate Android utility apps.10 March 2021
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