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πŸ“’ Linux-based multi-cloud environments facing increased ransomware attacks πŸ“’

VMware researchers claim not enough effort is being spent on developing countermeasures for attacks on the cloud's most popular operating system

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Washington State Department of Licensing hit by suspected data breach πŸ“’

The DOL temporarily disabled its POLARIS system to investigate a possible breach

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Apple bug allowed iPhones to inadvertently record Siri interactions πŸ“’

The flaw stored Siri recordings even if a user had opted out

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Online Safety Bill will require porn sites to verify age of UK users πŸ“’

However, internet users are concerned the proposal will threaten online privacy and open new opportunities for blackmail

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Building IT antibodies to fight future shocks πŸ“’

As enterprises look towards their post-COVID futures, they must ensure their IT systems are robust, secure, and resilient

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Google claims default 2FA reduced account breaches by 50% πŸ“’

The auto-enabled security mechanism was first introduced late last year

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ US seizes record $3.6 billion in Bitcoin from Bitfinex hack πŸ“’

The FBI has also arrested a married couple for allegedly conspiring to launder the stolen cryptocurrency

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ US indicts Indian call center scammers πŸ“’

Six call centers were responsible for millions of IRS and loan fraud scams, says DoJ

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Foreign Office hit by β€œserious cyber security incident” πŸ“’

The department sought urgent assistance from its security contractor in light of the "emergency"

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Microsoft's Patch Tuesday fixes 70 vulnerabilities after a troublesome January update πŸ“’

Microsoft will be hoping for a bug-free round of patches after admins complained of January's updates breaking more components than they fixed

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Swissport ransomware attack leads to flight delays πŸ“’

The attack is now 'under control' but raises questions around critical European businesses being targeted in recent weeks

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Microsoft disables VBA macros in Office by default following years of complaints πŸ“’

The move has been widely welcomed by the security industry, though concerns remain over the ease of implementation

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ DHS establishes the nation’s first Cyber Safety Review Board πŸ“’

The public-private initiative unites federal government and industry leaders to boost cyber security in the US

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ The top 12 password-cracking techniques used by hackers πŸ“’

Some of the most common, and most effective methods for stealing passwords

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ IRS backtracks on facial recognition plans following backlash πŸ“’

The turnabout was prompted by privacy concerns raised by taxpayers, lawmakers, and advocacy groups

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ Why software alone won’t solve the security crisis πŸ“’

The shift to remote working and emerging cyber threats have the potential to create a perfect storm. Endpoint security requires a new approach

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ China-backed hackers linked to News Corp cyber attack πŸ“’

Journalists at high-profile media organisations such as the Wall Street Journal and The Times were targeted in the attack linked to espionage activity

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via "ITPro".
πŸ“’ FBI warns of "sophisticated" LockBit 2.0 ransomware πŸ“’

Bureau warns of fast, automated organization-wide encryption capability

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via "ITPro".
⚠ Apple zero-day drama for Macs, iPhones and iPads – patch now! ⚠

Sudden update! Zero-day browser hole! Drive-by malware danger! Patch Apple laptops and phones now...

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via "Naked Security".
β€Ό CVE-2022-0308 β€Ό

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.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".
β€Ό CVE-2021-25014 β€Ό

The Ibtana WordPress plugin before 1.1.4.9 does not have authorisation and CSRF checks in the ive_save_general_settings AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it and change the plugin's settings which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issue.

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via "National Vulnerability Database".