Security
Here is how fast threat actors can encrypt your data
There's a growing belief that ransomware has become a global cyber epidemic, with attacks such as those on the Colonial Pipeline being only the tip of a very large iceberg that is affecting countries and sectors worldwide.
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‘Silent zombie’ bot armies slip under radar, warns report
Bots are going undetected in company systems for an average of nearly four months, and can be purchased on the deep web for as little as 70 cents each, according to fresh data released by specialist firm Netacea.
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Is FIDO secure enough to give us a passwordless internet?
FIDO is entering the world of consumer authentication. The big techs like Apple, Google, and Microsoft are backing FIDO, but will this bold move work out?
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Beware falling victim to QR code scams
Few technologies have managed to snatch success from the jaws of defeat like QR codes. The small barcodes, which can...
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Russian hackers target embargoed news releases
Russian cybercriminals are turning their attention to embargoed news releases to either drive trading activity or extort payments from the...
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Leaky database exposes job seekers to phishing attacks
A dataset belonging to an Italian job searching agency left the details of more than 100,000 people accessible to the public, the Cybernews research team has discovered.
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Failing to protect transportation systems may profoundly hurt business
As the transportation sector grows increasingly connected to the internet, it becomes more susceptible to cyberattacks. Failing to protect the industry might induce significant damage to companies and disrupt our lives.
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Russian credit card data floods the market following the Russo-Ukrainian war
Sberbank, a Russian majority state-owned bank, seems to be in the eye of the storm.
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Exposed: the threat actors who are poisoning Facebook
An investigation of the infamous “Is That You?” video scam has led Cybernews researchers to a cybercriminal stronghold, from which threat actors have been infecting the social media giant with thousands of malicious links every day. At least five suspects, thought to be residing in the Dominican Republic, have been identified.
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Open dataset leaves job seekers from Eastern Europe at risk
International job search engine Jooble.org put itself and its clients in peril by leaving a 470GB database unprotected.
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Ignat Tolchanov, Serverspace: “the transition to the cloud was greatly influenced by the coronavirus pandemic”
The current pace of the world has influenced society to become more involved in digital reality. The increase in online...
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Michael Pleasant, Open Security: “businesses will have to make rapid pandemic infrastructure changes permanent”
Once the pandemic hit, companies of all sizes had to quickly adapt and implement remote work environments. Even though such...
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Nancy Carleton, Straal: “those who invest in cybersecurity today have to always think about what will come tomorrow”
As the pandemic facilitated a quick switch of our daily tasks to an online environment, the need for cybersecurity to...
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Simon Davis, RoboForm: “securing personal devices outside a corporate network is now more important”
Because the pandemic prompted the search for more digital and remote means, many activities are now performed in cyberspace. While...
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Why can't Russians hack Starlink satellites?
Safety measures that make the Starlink satellite constellation safe against attacks from the Kremlin's and other adversaries might be short-lived.
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Tom Pilling, Trust Payments: “security is imperative as frictionless payments grow in popularity”
Technological innovations and sophisticated digital solutions have transformed the way we make transactions today. The emergence of digital wallets, auto-renewing...
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How Ukraine is harnessing the power of the IT crowd to defend itself
In times of war, countries conscript their citizens to fight for them. In extraordinary circumstances, they also conscript volunteers from...
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Millions of Brits exposed as traffic camera data left open to public
A dataset thought to belong to UK law enforcement agencies left information on millions of vehicles accessible to the public, the Cybernews research team has discovered. Threat actors could use this information to track commuters or destroy evidence.
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Is Ukraine prepared to wage a cyber war?
As the war on the ground escalates, many come to wonder whether Ukraine is prepared to take on another full-scale...
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Deepfakes are scary good at bypassing remote identification
There are likely thousands of active bank accounts set up using manipulative software enabled by artificial intelligence.
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