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Digital Security

New tool helps companies assess why employees click on phishing emails

New tool helps companies assess why employees click on phishing emails

Digital Security

New tool helps companies assess why employees click on phishing emails

NIST’s tool can help organizations improve the testing of their employees’ phish-spotting prowess

Amer Owaida22 Sep 2020


Mobile Security

Mozilla fixes flaw that let attackers hijack Firefox for Android via Wi-Fi

Mozilla fixes flaw that let attackers hijack Firefox for Android via Wi-Fi

Mobile Security

Mozilla fixes flaw that let attackers hijack Firefox for Android via Wi-Fi

Attackers could have exploited the flaw to steal victims’ login credentials or install malware on their devices

Amer Owaida21 Sep 2020


Cybercrime

5 ways cybercriminals can try to extort you

5 ways cybercriminals can try to extort you

Cybercrime

5 ways cybercriminals can try to extort you

What are some common strategies cybercriminals employ in extortion schemes and how can you mitigate the chances of falling victim to a cyber-shakedown?

Amer Owaida18 Sep 2020


Digital Security

Plugging in a random USB drive – What could possibly go wrong?

Plugging in a random USB drive – What could possibly go wrong?

Digital Security

Plugging in a random USB drive – What could possibly go wrong?

While wanting to return a found USB flash drive is commendable, you should avoid taking unnecessary risks, lest your device get infested and your data compromised

Amer Owaida17 Sep 2020


Cybercrime

Emotet strikes Quebec’s Department of Justice: An ESET Analysis

Emotet strikes Quebec’s Department of Justice: An ESET Analysis

Cybercrime

Emotet strikes Quebec’s Department of Justice: An ESET Analysis

The cyberattack, which affected 14 inboxes belonging to the Department of Justice, was confirmed by ESET researchers

Gabrielle Ladouceur Despins16 Sep 2020


Privacy, Business Security

Sports data for ransom – it’s not all just fun and games anymore

Sports data for ransom – it’s not all just fun and games anymore

Privacy, Business Security

Sports data for ransom – it’s not all just fun and games anymore

Sports and training data are more sophisticated and affordable than ever. With the democratization of (sports) performance data, is your personal information safe?

James Shepperd16 Sep 2020


Digital Security

Zoom makes 2FA available for all its users

Zoom makes 2FA available for all its users

Digital Security

Zoom makes 2FA available for all its users

Zoom now supports phone calls, text messages and authentication apps as forms of two-factor authentication

Amer Owaida15 Sep 2020


Privacy

Portland passes the strictest facial recognition technology ban yet in the US

Portland passes the strictest facial recognition technology ban yet in the US

Privacy

Portland passes the strictest facial recognition technology ban yet in the US

Oregon’s largest city aims to be a trailblazer when it comes to facial recognition legislation

Amer Owaida10 Sep 2020


Ransomware

UK University suffers cyberattack, ransomware gang claims responsibility

UK University suffers cyberattack, ransomware gang claims responsibility

Ransomware

UK University suffers cyberattack, ransomware gang claims responsibility

The cyber-incident takes most of the university’s systems offline and officials estimate that the institution will take weeks to recover

Amer Owaida09 Sep 2020