In the era of social media, users freely share a plethora of information with their connections and followers, often overlooking the potential threat to their privacy. Opportunistic hackers seize on these vulnerabilities, infiltrating or impersonating accounts and causing significant trouble…
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Network connected wrenches are now vulnerable to Ransomware attacks
Network-connected wrenches used globally are now at risk of exposure to ransomware hackers, who can manipulate their functionalities and gain unauthorized access to the connected networks, according to experts. Research conducted by Nozomi reveals that the Bosch Rexroth Handheld Nutrunner,…
PRODUCT REVIEW: MIXMODE PLATFORM FOR REAL-TIME THREAT DETECTION
As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, organizations are in desperate need of advanced solutions that can keep up. Cybersecurity vendor MixMode has redefined the art and science of threat detection and response with its groundbreaking MixMode…
Hackers promise to delete ransomware data for small fees
Hackers have ventured into a novel business tactic that pledges to delete data stolen by ransomware attackers, offering a dubious assurance to victims in exchange for a modest fee, typically ranging from 1-2 BTC. The modus operandi involves certain ransomware…
Vodafone network not down by Cyber Attack
When Vodafone users in the UK found themselves grappling with network downtime on their mobile phones, a segment of them turned to various social media platforms to express their frustration. While many were eager to learn when normal network services…
Protecting Your Digital Space: A Guide on How to Stay Cyber Safe on Social Media
In the age of digital inter-connectedness, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to connect, share, and communicate globally. However, with the convenience and benefits come potential risks to our cybersecurity. As cyber threats…
PRODUCT REVIEW: ENEA QOSMOS THREAT DETECTION SDK
The evolution of network environments towards distributed, cloud-centric architectures in the work-from-anywhere era has brought unique challenges to network security. The industry’s shift to comprehensive cloud-based services like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Security Service Edge (SSE), and Secure SD-WAN…
The Evolution of Authorization Controls: Exploring PBAC and Its Benefits
[By Gal Helemski, co-founder and CTO at PlainID] There has been a substantial trend toward improvement of authorization capabilities and controls. Policy Based Access Control (PBAC) provided by advanced authorization and access control system is progressively displacing more basic and traditional…
Deep dive into synthetic voice phishing (vishing) defense
In a survey conducted by TrueCaller Insights, it was revealed that over 68,000 Americans fell victim to financial fraud through phone scams in 2022. Voice phishing attacks are an escalating threat and this alarming statistic highlights a pervasive lack of…
How to smartly tackle BlackCat Ransomware group
In 2023, the BlackCat, also known as ALPHV ransomware group, achieved remarkable success by nearly accumulating $700 million through the encryption of databases. Among its victims were three Fortune 500 companies, numerous financial institutions, and businesses in the hospitality sector,…