π’ Google Cloud adds cryptomining protection following widespread exploitation π’
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In nearly all cases of compromised Google Cloud instances, cryptomining malware was installed within 22 secondsπ Read
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Google Cloud adds cryptomining protection following widespread exploitation | IT PRO
In nearly all cases of compromised Google Cloud instances, cryptomining malware was installed within 22 seconds
π’ Linux-based multi-cloud environments facing increased ransomware attacks π’
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VMware researchers claim not enough effort is being spent on developing countermeasures for attacks on the cloud's most popular operating systemπ Read
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Linux-based multi-cloud environments facing increased ransomware attacks | IT PRO
VMware researchers claim not enough effort is being spent on developing countermeasures for attacks on the cloud's most popular operating system
π’ Washington State Department of Licensing hit by suspected data breach π’
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The DOL temporarily disabled its POLARIS system to investigate a possible breachπ Read
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Washington State Department of Licensing hit by suspected data breach | IT PRO
The DOL temporarily disabled its POLARIS system to investigate a possible breach
π’ Apple bug allowed iPhones to inadvertently record Siri interactions π’
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The flaw stored Siri recordings even if a user had opted outπ Read
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Apple bug allowed iPhones to inadvertently record Siri interactions | IT PRO
The flaw stored Siri recordings even if a user had opted out
π’ Online Safety Bill will require porn sites to verify age of UK users π’
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However, internet users are concerned the proposal will threaten online privacy and open new opportunities for blackmailπ Read
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Online Safety Bill will require porn sites to verify age of UK users
However, internet users are concerned the proposal will threaten online privacy and open new opportunities for blackmail
π’ Building IT antibodies to fight future shocks π’
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As enterprises look towards their post-COVID futures, they must ensure their IT systems are robust, secure, and resilientπ Read
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Building IT antibodies to fight future shocks
As enterprises look towards their post-COVID futures, they must ensure their IT systems are robust, secure, and resilient
π’ Google claims default 2FA reduced account breaches by 50% π’
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The auto-enabled security mechanism was first introduced late last yearπ Read
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Google claims default 2FA reduced account breaches by 50%
The auto-enabled security mechanism was first introduced late last year
π’ US seizes record $3.6 billion in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack π’
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The FBI has also arrested a married couple for allegedly conspiring to launder the stolen cryptocurrencyπ Read
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US seizes record $3.6 billion in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack | IT PRO
The FBI has also arrested a married couple for allegedly conspiring to launder the stolen cryptocurrency
π’ US indicts Indian call center scammers π’
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Six call centers were responsible for millions of IRS and loan fraud scams, says DoJπ Read
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US indicts Indian call center scammers | IT PRO
Six call centers were responsible for millions of IRS and loan fraud scams, says DoJ
π’ Foreign Office hit by βserious cyber security incidentβ π’
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The department sought urgent assistance from its security contractor in light of the "emergency"π Read
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Foreign Office hit by βserious cyber security incidentβ | IT PRO
The department sought urgent assistance from its security contractor in light of the "emergency"
π’ Microsoft's Patch Tuesday fixes 70 vulnerabilities after a troublesome January update π’
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Microsoft will be hoping for a bug-free round of patches after admins complained of January's updates breaking more components than they fixedπ Read
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Microsoft's Patch Tuesday fixes 70 vulnerabilities after a troublesome January update
Microsoft will be hoping for a bug-free round of patches after admins complained of January's updates breaking more components than they fixed
π’ Swissport ransomware attack leads to flight delays π’
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The attack is now 'under control' but raises questions around critical European businesses being targeted in recent weeksπ Read
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Swissport ransomware attack leads to flight delays | IT PRO
The attack is now 'under control' but raises questions around critical European businesses being targeted in recent weeks
π’ Microsoft disables VBA macros in Office by default following years of complaints π’
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The move has been widely welcomed by the security industry, though concerns remain over the ease of implementationπ Read
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Microsoft disables VBA macros in Office by default following years of complaints
The move has been widely welcomed by the security industry, though concerns remain over the ease of implementation
π’ DHS establishes the nationβs first Cyber Safety Review Board π’
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The public-private initiative unites federal government and industry leaders to boost cyber security in the USπ Read
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DHS establishes the nationβs first Cyber Safety Review Board | IT PRO
The public-private initiative unites federal government and industry leaders to boost cyber security in the US
π’ The top 12 password-cracking techniques used by hackers π’
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Some of the most common, and most effective methods for stealing passwordsπ Read
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How do hackers get your passwords?
How do hackers get your passwords? Knowing the answer could help you keep yours safe from predatory cyber criminals
π’ IRS backtracks on facial recognition plans following backlash π’
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The turnabout was prompted by privacy concerns raised by taxpayers, lawmakers, and advocacy groupsπ Read
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IRS backtracks on facial recognition plans following backlash | IT PRO
The turnabout was prompted by privacy concerns raised by taxpayers, lawmakers, and advocacy groups
π’ Why software alone wonβt solve the security crisis π’
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The shift to remote working and emerging cyber threats have the potential to create a perfect storm. Endpoint security requires a new approachπ Read
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Why software alone wonβt solve the security crisis | IT PRO
The shift to remote working and emerging cyber threats have the potential to create a perfect storm. Endpoint security requires a new approach
π’ China-backed hackers linked to News Corp cyber attack π’
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Journalists at high-profile media organisations such as the Wall Street Journal and The Times were targeted in the attack linked to espionage activityπ Read
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China-backed hackers linked to News Corp cyber attack | IT PRO
Journalists at high-profile media organisations such as the Wall Street Journal and The Times were targeted in the attack linked to espionage activity
π’ FBI warns of "sophisticated" LockBit 2.0 ransomware π’
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Bureau warns of fast, automated organization-wide encryption capabilityπ Read
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FBI warns of "sophisticated" LockBit 2.0 ransomware | IT PRO
Bureau warns of fast, automated organization-wide encryption capability
β Apple zero-day drama for Macs, iPhones and iPads β patch now! β
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Sudden update! Zero-day browser hole! Drive-by malware danger! Patch Apple laptops and phones now...π Read
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Naked Security β Sophos News
βΌ CVE-2022-0308 βΌ
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Use after free in Data Transfer in Google Chrome on Chrome OS prior to 97.0.4692.99 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific user interaction to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.π Read
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