Tag: Info Security Buzz
Almighty Mistakes: The Danger Of Accidental Insider Threats And How To Prevent Them
Insider threats may sound like an act of revenge – disgruntled employees, contractors or partners misusing their access privileges to cause harm to an organisation, most often resulting in the loss of data or access to crucial systems. But...
China Threat Recap: A Deeper Insight
1. Accusation at the Heart of British Democracy Background on the Tory Parliamentary Expert A Tory parliamentary expert on China has been accused of spying for Beijing from a position at the very heart of the seat of British...
Security Breaches Are On The Rise, Here’s How Verified Identities Can Help
There are only three certainties in life. Death, taxes and cybercriminals attempting to steal information they can flip for money. Verizon’s annual Data Breach Investigation Report analyzed more than 23,000 security incidents that occurred in 2022 alone, demonstrating just...
Step Up Your Defense Against Cloud-loving Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are capitalizing on a burgeoning opportunity, akin to a modern-day Gold Rush. With the escalating trend of enterprises migrating their data and applications to cloud environments, the potential for cloud-based cyberattacks continues to expand exponentially. More cloud...
What is Software Localization: Everything You Need to Know!
In today’s interconnected world, software has become an integral part of our daily lives. From the apps on our smartphones to the software running on our computers, software applications have a global reach. However, as the world becomes more...
Which Is Better For File Security: Cloud Or NAS Backup?
Introduction In today’s digital age, data security is paramount, with individuals and businesses alike seeking reliable methods to safeguard their valuable files and information. Two popular options that have gained significant attention are Cloud Backup and Network Attached Storage...
How Do Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS Differ From One Another?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) stand out as two of the most prominent and widely adopted cloud platforms. As businesses increasingly shift their IT infrastructure to the cloud, understanding...
Three Persistent Data Security Challenges Organizations Need To Address Now
When it comes to cybersecurity, bad actors never stand still. As a result, neither can today’s security professionals, technology providers and data privacy legislators. Indeed, an attacker now needs just 102 minutes to begin to move laterally once they have compromised...
Why It’s Time To Remove Local Admin Rights For The Safety Of Organisations
The idea of removing local admin rights from every single user in your organisation is likely to spark strong reactions. But local admin privileges are like juicy colourful fruit waiting to be picked by threat actors and used to...
Duolingo Data Breach: 2.6 Million Users At Risk Of Targeted Phishing Attacks
In a startling revelation, the personal information of over 2.6 million Duolingo users has been compromised and posted on a hacking forum. The breach has led to the unauthorized scraping of sensitive user data, including usernames, email addresses, and...
St Helens Council Targeted In Suspected Ransomware Attack
St Helens Borough Council in Merseyside has fallen victim to a suspected ransomware attack, according to an official statement released on Monday, August 21. The local authority has described the incident as a “complex and evolving situation,” with cybersecurity...
Tesla Data Breach Exposes Personal Information Of Over 75,000 Individuals: Inside Job By Former Employees Confirmed
In a startling revelation, Tesla, the Austin, Texas-based electric carmaker, has confirmed that a data breach in May this year led to the exposure of personal information of over 75,735 individuals. Details of the breach were disclosed on Monday,...
Energy One Cyberattack: Key Systems In Australia And UK Compromised – Immediate Actions Taken And Investigation Underway
In a significant incident that has raised alarm within the energy sector, Energy One, a prominent wholesale energy software provider, revealed on Friday, 18 August 2023, that certain corporate systems in Australia and the United Kingdom were affected by...
What’s Beyond SASE? The Next Steps
In an era where cybersecurity is paramount, the emergence of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has revolutionized network protection. However, as technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the question arises: What lies beyond SASE? This article delves into the...
Crash Test: REST API vs. SOAP Security
REST and SOAP APIs are the two most common application protocols that define how to build application programming interfaces (APIs). While they share some similarities, there are critical differences that organizations must understand to secure their REST and SOAP...
From Watering Hole to Spyware: EvilBamboo Targets Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Taiwanese
Tibetan, Uyghur, and Taiwanese individuals and organizations are the targets of a persistent campaign orchestrated by a threat actor codenamed EvilBamboo to gather sensitive information.
"The attacker has created fake Tibetan websites, along with social media profiles, likely used to deploy browser-based...
In-the-Wild Exploitation Expected for Critical TeamCity Flaw Allowing Server Takeover
A critical vulnerability in the TeamCity CI/CD server could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code and take over vulnerable servers.
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Predator Spyware Delivered to iOS, Android Devices via Zero-Days, MitM Attacks
Predator spyware delivered to iPhones and Android devices using iOS and Chrome zero-day vulnerabilities and MitM attacks.
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BEC Scammer Pleads Guilty to Part in $6m Scheme
Nigerian was extradited to the US from Canada
Researchers Spot Novel “Deadglyph” Backdoor
Malware is linked to UAE-backed spies
