The growing use of digital systems in cars, trucks, and mobility services has made the automotive industry a new favorite target for hackers. Companies involved in making vehicles, supplying parts, and even selling them are now dealing with a…
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Here’s How to Prevent Outdated Software from Hurting Your Business
Do you think continuing with the same old version of the same old software is a good idea? While it may function adequately for the time being, the clock is ticking towards disaster. Waiting to upgrade results in a…
North Korean Spyware Disguised as Android Apps Found on Google Play
Researchers have discovered at least five Android apps on Google Play that secretly function as spyware for the North Korean government. Despite passing Google Play’s security checks, these apps collect personal data from users without their knowledge. The malware,…
Growing Concerns Over Deceptive Master Password Reset Emails
A network security risk associated with unauthorized password resets is very significant, as it can expose sensitive information and systems to cyber threats. IT administrators must take care to monitor and validate every password reset, particularly those that involve…
New Ransomware ‘SuperBlack’ Abuses Fortinet Firewall Flaws to Launch Attacks
A newly discovered ransomware group known as Mora_001 is carrying out cyberattacks by exploiting security weaknesses found in Fortinet’s firewall systems. The group is using a custom ransomware strain named SuperBlack to target organizations and lock their data for…
Medusa Ransomware Attacks: CISA, FBI, and MS-ISAC Issue #StopRansomware Advisory
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the FBI and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has issued a #StopRansomware advisory, warning organizations about the increasing threat of Medusa ransomware. Medusa, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS)…
Microsoft Unearths Novel XCSSET macOS Malware Variant Targeting Xcode Projects
Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified a new strain of XCSSET, a complex modular macOS malware that targets Xcode programs. The malware was discovered in the wild during routine threat hunting, and it is the first known XCSSET variant to appear…
Smishing Scams and How to Strengthen Cybersecurity
There is a growing threat to individuals from spamming, a form of cyber attack derived from SMS phishing, which uses text messaging to deceive them into disclosing sensitive information or engaging with malicious links via text messaging. Though the…
How Web Browsers Have Become a Major Data Security Risk
For years, companies protected sensitive data by securing emails, devices, and internal networks. But work habits have changed. Now, most of the data moves through web browsers. Employees often copy, paste, upload, or transfer information online without realizing the…
The Business Consequences of Believing ID Verification Myths
With the advent of cybercrime, a highly lucrative industry has emerged, which in turn has drawn the attention of malicious actors eager to exploit the growing digital landscape. Cyber-attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and frequent and have made the…