Emotet took down an entire network in just 8 daysSecurity Affairs
Microsoft declared that an Emotet attack took down an organization’s network by overheating all the computers and bringing its Internet access down. Microsoft shared details of the Emotet attack suffered Continue Reading
TLS 1.3: Slow adoption of stronger web encryption is empowering the bad guys
For twelve years, the standard internet encryption has been Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.2. Following its roots takes you back to the first version of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Continue Reading
Australian government advice on how to avoid coronavirus-related scams and cyber threats
As the nation adapts to new ways of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has published guidance for small and micro businesses along with advice on Continue Reading
Cybercrime and disinformation during the pandemic
Cybercrime is evolving since criminals have been quick to seize opportunities to exploit the pandemic by adapting their tactics and engaging in new criminal activities. Cybercriminals seeking to exploit emerging Continue Reading
Zoom concedes custom encryption is substandard as Citizen Lab pokes holes in it
Citizen Lab, a research group within the University of Toronto, has been able to drive a proverbial truck through the encryption used by video conferencing app Zoom. In a report Continue Reading
A Hacker Found a Way to Take Over Any Apple Webcam
Apple has a well-earned reputation for security, but in recent years its Safari browser has had its share of missteps. This week, a security researcher publicly shared new findings about Continue Reading
NYC schools dropping Zoom because of security concerns
The city’s Department of Education is directing schools to “move away from using Zoom as soon as possible,” Danielle Filson, a department spokeswoman, told CNN in a statement. “There are Continue Reading
Docker servers targeted by new Kinsing malware campaign
Image: Aqua For the past few months, a malware operation has been scanning the internet for Docker servers running API ports exposed on the internet without a password. Hackers are Continue Reading
Thousands of private Zoom videos are online for anyone to watch
Your boss may not be the only one secretly replaying your Zoom meetings. Thousands of recorded Zoom meetings are floating around the open web — available for anyone to watch. Continue Reading
Flaw in Rank Math WordPress Plugin Allows Hackers to Revoke Admin Privileges of Website Owners
Researchers have discovered two vulnerabilities in WordPress SEO plugin – Rank Math – which has over 200,000 installations. The most critical of these is a privilege escalation vulnerability that can Continue Reading