On course for a good hacking
A story of how easily hackers could hit a hole-in-one with the computer network of a premier golf club in the UK.
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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
With vacations in full swing, cybercriminals will be looking to scam vacationers looking for that perfect accommodation. Learn to identify these scams. Most people are fans of the convenience provided by online shopping, but some criminals uses this to lure...
Watch out for these scams, targeting Amazon’s customers
Most people are fans of the convenience Amazon brings to online shopping, and that’s precisely what cybercriminals are betting on.
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Leading cybersecurity agencies reveal list of most exploited vulnerabilities of the past 2 years
There are 30 vulnerabilities listed in total; organizations would do well to patch their systems if they haven’t done so yet
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Tackling the insider threat to the new hybrid workplace
Now that organizations are set to evolve a hybrid blend of home and office-based work for most employees, it is more important then ever to address the risks that insider threat can - willingly or unwitingly - pose.
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Most Twitter users haven’t enabled 2FA yet, report reveals
Twitter’s transparency report revealed that users aren’t quick to adopt 2FA and once they do enable it, they choose the least secure option
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Booking your next holiday? Watch out for these Airbnb scams
With vacations in full swing, cybercriminals will be looking to scam vacationers looking for that perfect accommodation.
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Apple releases patch for zero‑day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS
The vulnerability is under active exploitation by unknown attackers and affects a wide range of Apple’s products.
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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
URL shortener services distributing Android malware – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
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Protecting the hybrid workplace through Zero Trust security
The Zero Trust architecture offers an increasingly popular way to minimize cyber-risk in a world of hybrid cloud, flexible working and persistent threat actors.
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Popular Wi‑Fi routers still using default passwords making them susceptible to attacks
To mitigate the chances of their Wi-Fi home routers being compromised, users would do well to change the manufacturer’s default access credentials
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Cybercriminals may target 2020 Tokyo Olympics, FBI warns
Cybercriminals may target the popular event with ransomware, phishing, or DDoS attacks in a bid to increase their notoriety or make money
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Some URL shortener services distribute Android malware, including banking or SMS trojans
On iOS we have seen link shortener services pushing spam calendar files to victims’ devices.
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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Lessons to learn from the Kaseya cyberincident to protect your business' data when doing business with a MSP. Our best tips to keep you safe while streaming, and more.
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Google patches Chrome zero‑day vulnerability exploited in the wild
The newest update fixes a total of eight vulnerabilities affecting the desktop versions of the popular browser.
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Mismanagement Driving Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Research
“To some extent, this data supports the theory that the cybersecurity skills shortage is related to mismanagement rather than a dearth of qualified candidates or advanced skills.”
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Linux Kernel Security Done Right
Posted by Kees Cook, Software Engineer, Google Open Source Security TeamTo borrow from an excellent analogy between the modern computer ecosystem and the US automotive industry of the 1960s, the Linux kernel runs well: when driving down the highway,...
Raccoon Stealer Bundles Malware, Propagates Via Google SEO
An update to the stealer-as-a-service platform hides in pirated software, pilfers crypto-coins and installs a software dropper for downloads of more malware.
SAP Customer Survey Reveals False Sense of Security
Many SAP customers have a false sense of security, according to a new report from risk management consultancy Turnkey Consulting and business-critical application security firm Onapsis.
The SAP Security Survey Report 2021 is based on information from over 100 SAP...
BazarCaller – the malware gang that talks you into infecting yourself
Calling someone back feels safer than clicking an unknown link... but it isn't! Remind your friends and family.
