On Friday December 10, 2021 news of active exploitation of a previously unknown zero day vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) in a common component of java-based software, referred to as log4j, became widely known. The extent to which this software package is integrated into the world’s technologies and platforms is still being discovered, making response a fluid activity …
Microsoft is an established provider of top-tier business productivity software — and its commitment to its subscribers’ cybersecurity is integral to that reputation. To combat phishing, one of today’s most prevalent cyberthreats, the software giant has equipped Microsoft 365 Defender with powerful features. Here are some of them. 1. Anti-phishing The most dangerous types of …
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Ransomware Victims Pay $700K in Extra Extortion Fees A staggering 96% of ransomware victims that agree to their extorters’ demands are subsequently forced to pay additional fees amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to CrowdStrike. The security vendor’s 2021 CrowdStrike Global Security Attitude Survey was compiled from interviews with 2200 senior IT and …
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Security researchers at Lookout have discovered the Anubis Android Banking malware is again wreaking havoc after being found targeting the customers of nearly 400 financial institutions, cryptocurrency wallets and virtual payment platforms. This new malware campaign is also masquerading as the official account management application from leading French telecommunications company, Orange S.A. The infamous Anubis …
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The initial apps in Google Play were safe, but the creators found a way around the Play Store’s protections to install malware on Android users’ devices. Here’s how it happened and how to stay safe. Image: marchmeena29, Getty Images/iStockphoto A November report from ThreatFabric revealed that more than 300,000 Android users unknowingly downloaded malware with banking …
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The US Department of State has upped the ante in the Biden administration’s ongoing battle against ransomware operators, announcing a reward of up to $10m (£7.4/€8.7m) for information leading to the identification and/or location of key members of the DarkSide syndicate. The authorities are also offering a second bounty of up to $5m for information …
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The hazard from destructive programs and millions of active viruses costs the global economic system billions of dollars each year. While there are numerous antivirus programs available, some are more effective than other folks. They fluctuate in price, system, functionality, and added features. Knowing which is suitable for your needs is vital to safeguarding your …
7 December 2021 – Human Layer Security company Tessian is integrating with KnowBe4, the world’s largest integrated security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, to provide organizations with enhanced visibility into phishing risk. The integration combines KnowBe4’s phishing simulation and training results with powerful insights from Tessian’s Human Layer Risk Hub, to give security and …
At Replit, we have created a general purpose computing environment that anyone can use to run whatever programs they want, and access whatever services they want. You can run almost any type of software in a repl, including Mac OS, a Commodore 64 emulator, DOOM, or even a web browser. While this is powerful, it …
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Over 800,000 attempted incursions into network systems were observed in fewer than 72 hours. Although widespread ransomware attacks haven’t yet been reported, hackers could be playing the long-game. Once inside systems, attackers could persist there for months; unnoticed. At some point, organizations could find themselves perpetually playing whack-a-mole. Access brokers have already been …