Security

James Christiansen, Netskope: before you can control the data, you need to have visibility

As the cloud accelerated the way data is spread and delivered, it also created new opportunities for threat actors to...
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Infamous ransomware gangs are rebranding and preparing to strike

The most dangerous ransomware groups might have gone dark. But it only means they are rebranding, evolving their tactics, and...
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‘Amazon’s Choice’ best-selling TP-Link router ships with vulnerable firmware

CyberNews researchers found numerous security flaws within the default firmware and the web interface app of the TP-Link AC1200 Archer...
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Why does the U.S. want 'white hats' hacking satellites

Space is the final frontier for cybersecurity. With the number of satellites increasing every day, threat actors will soon note...
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Here’s how to secure your company against ransomware attacks, according to CISA

Ransomware attacks continue to create serious damages and huge economic losses to private businesses, critical infrastructure, and government organizations. Over...
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Caught in a crossfire: how your data ends up on criminal forums

General news coverage might lull us into thinking that major hacks target businesses only. While there's some truth to that, cybercriminals will use everything they steal, including your personal data.
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What cyber insurance claims tell us about cyber risk today

This year’s Global Risks Report from the World Economic forum identified cybersecurity as the biggest short-term economic risk society faces....
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The LockBit 2.0 ransomware attack against Accenture - time is running out

Global consulting giant Accenture was recently hit by a ransomware attack, and its systems were infected with the LockBit 2.0...
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Want access to corporate networks? That’ll cost $1,000

45% of dark web corporate network access points being sold are less than $1,000.Corporate networks are a treasure trove of...
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First half of 2021 sees triple-digit rise in cybercrime

Every six months, Accenture’s Cyber Investigations, Forensics and Response team provides a mid-year update on the state of cybercrime in...
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Cyber Partisan hack targets Lukashenka regime

Police database accessed as group aims to support protestors.A highly secretive hacking group has carried out a successful attack on...
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Researchers have cracked facial recognition systems

Just nine ‘master faces’ can pass for 40% of people’s faces.Getting the keys to the kingdom is a boon for...
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Andrea Pfundmeier, CEO of Boxcryptor: file encryption can save companies money and reputation

Encryption has not yet become a routine practice for businesses worldwide, with many failing to recognize how crucial it is...
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Security consultant hacked a capsule hotel to shut up his noisy neighbor

A security researcher hacked a hotel to teach his noisy neighbor a lesson - he was able to control his...
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Cybercriminals are using encrypted chat apps as illegal marketplaces

The last year has seen a huge rise in the use of private messaging apps, with Signal announcing in January...
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Tonia Dudley, Director at Cofense: it might not be you the threat actors are after

You wake up to an email of a Nigerian princess telling you a fascinating story of her money being trapped...
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Not using 2FA? You’re asking to be hacked

In recent years, we have observed a surge in the number of data breaches that exposed an impressive amount of...
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Dumping yards are treasure to malicious hackers

Hundreds of thousands of electronic devices are dumped each year into the digital graveyards. It creates a significant environmental problem...
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Social engineering goes automatic: new robocall bot on Telegram can trick you into giving up your password

CyberNews researchers discovered a new type of automated social engineering tool that can extract one-time passwords (OTPs) from users across...
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The cybersecurity threat of browser extensions

Traditionally, businesses have automatically trusted anyone and anything inside the corporate network. In a digital world, most are now adopting...
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