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Phishing Kit Targets US Shoppers
Security experts at Akamai have discovered a campaign that uses an elaborate phishing kit. This campaign targets Americans using lures centered around holidays like Labor Day and Halloween.
Lenovo Patches Critical Security Flaws
Lenovo reports that it has patched two critical security flaws that affected several of its ThinkBook, IdeaPad, and Yoga laptops. Lenovo is also recommending that consumers update their systems immed
DuckDuckGo Releases App Tracking Protection Beta for Android
The feature is comparable to Apple's 'App Tracking Transparency. However, unlike Apple, DuckDuckGo's method does not rely on app developers' compliance with user choice.
How To Develop Accountability In Remote Workers
Accountability can be a tricky thing when it comes to your remote employees. It's something that even seasoned managers struggle with.
Bypass Android Lock Screen on Pixel and Other Devices
David Schütz, a cybersecurity researcher, inadvertently discovered a means to circumvent the lock screen on his fully updated Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 5 devices, allowing anybody with physical access
Recent Growth of Fake LinkedIn Accounts
According to a KrebsOnSecurity article, the recent growth of phony LinkedIn accounts is causing an identity crisis for the business networking site and organizations that rely on it to hire and evalua
Implementing SSO in Your Business
When you're a business owner, you always look for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency. A single sign-on (SSO) system is a great way to simplify authentication.
SaaS Phishing Attacks Are Increasing
It's getting easier than ever to conduct effective phishing campaigns thanks to the rise in popularity of SaaS platforms. A recently published report released by Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 revealed
VoIP Features Enhance Customer Experience
There are many reasons why staff may be required to put customers on hold. However, Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology can be utilized to ensure that callers do not feel abandoned during
The Rise of Encryption in Businesses
As our world becomes increasingly digitized, businesses are finding themselves at a greater risk of cyberattacks. One way companies can protect their data is by encrypting it.
Hundreds of U.S. News Outlets Affected by Malware
A cyber-security threat actor known as SocGholish has compromised a JavaScript code used by an unnamed media content provider. The malware is being used to spread the FakeUpdates malware to major med
New Microsoft Report Details Latest Cybersecurity Threats
According to Microsoft's latest announcement, businesses should assess security measures to defend against evolving cyber-security threats. Microsoft released its Digital Defense Report (MDDR) for 20
Zoom Unveils New Productivity Tools
While holding its Zoomtopia event on November 8, 2022, the video conferencing giant announced the release of two brand-new productivity tools for Zoom users. In addition to the communication and coll
Attacks on Business VPNs are Increasing
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are used to give users remote access to resources on corporate networks. However, several factors have revealed incompatibilities between VPNs and Zero-Trust security
Dropbox Suffers Major Breach in Phishing Attack
It's no secret that cyber attacks are on the rise, and that no company is immune to them. Dropbox, a cloud storage company, was the lastest victim when their GitHub account was compromised.
SIM Swap Attack Targets Verizon Customers
Recently, Verizon experienced a minor but significant data breach. Between October 6, 2022, and October 10, 2022, an unknown malicious actor gained access to Verizon's prepaid wireless accounts, comp
Benefits of Having a Dual Monitor Setup for Your Business
In recent years, the use of advanced technology in the office has increased in popularity among businesses to improve their efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness. Whether running a small or lar
Zoom Fixes Severe Security Vulnerability for Mac Users
There is no doubt that Zoom has become very popular in the business and academic sectors, as it is widely used for video conferencing and voice-over IP (VoIP). Zoom issued a security bulletin at the
The Evolution of Callback Phishing Scams
Phishing is one of the oldest forms of cybercrime. It continues to grow and evolve, making it difficult for people to defend themselves.
DuckDuckGo for Mac Comes with New Privacy Features
DuckDuckGo announced on October 18, 2022, that the beta version of its Mac desktop app is now available for all Mac users. DuckDuckGo is a browser that focuses on privacy.
Ducktail Malware Returns With New PHP Variant
An advanced PHP variant of the Ducktail malware poses a risk to Facebook users. On October 13th, 2022, ZScaler, a cloud security firm, published a blog post detailing this latest discovery.
DDoS IP Protection: A New, Low-Cost Option for SMB
Microsoft announced the Azure DDoS IP Protection released as a public preview on October 19, 2022. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can now benefit from DDoS protection with a pricing model c
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Implementing A CRM For Your Business
In order to be successful, it is important for businesses to have a good customer relationship management system in place. However, many small companies make simple mistakes that get them in trouble.
Fortinet Security Updates
Fortinet addressed a critical vulnerability that gave remote access to numerous services and was being exploited by threat actors in the wild. The company described the vulnerability as an authentica
Toyota T-Connect Database Exposed
On October 7, 2022, Toyota Motor Corporation made an announcement that the personal information of approximately 296,000 consumers had been compromised. The Toyota T-Connect system enables owners of
Firefox 106 Update: What’s New and Improved
On October 18, 2022, Firefox 106 Stable and Firefox 102. 4 ESR were released to the public.
Personal Information Compromised in City of Tucson Data Breach
In light of a recent data breach, the City of Tucson, Arizona, is alerting approximately 123,000 citizens that their personal information has been compromised. The issue was detected in May 2022, but
Akamai Finds 13 Million Malicious Domains Each Month
According to a new Akamai analysis, the company's experts classified about 79 million domains as dangerous in the first half of 2022; based on a NOD (newly observed domain) dataset, this is about 13 m
Lyft and Argo Bring Autonomous Vehicle Rides to Austin
Lyft is now launching autonomous robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas. Argo AI will power Ford's autonomous driving vehicles.
Intel Confirms Leak of Alder Lake BIOS Source Code
After a source code leak was posted by an unidentified third party on 4chan and GitHub last week, the technology giant Intel has confirmed that confidential source code related to its Alder Lake CPUs