Watch out for these scams targeting Amazon customers
Most people are fans of the convenience Amazon brings to online shopping, and that’s precisely what cybercriminals are betting on.
Archives - July 2021
Cybersecurity agencies reveal most exploited vulnerabilities in the past two years
There are 30 vulnerabilities listed in total; organizations would do well to patch their systems if they haven’t done so yet
Tackling the insider threat to the new hybrid workplace
Now that organizations are set to evolve a hybrid blend of home and office-based work for most employees, it is more important then ever to address the risks that insider threat can pose
Most Twitter users haven’t enabled 2FA yet, report reveals
Twitter’s transparency report revealed that users aren’t quick to adopt 2FA and once they do enable it, they choose the least secure option
Booking your next holiday? Beware these Airbnb scams
With vacations in full swing, cybercriminals will be looking to scam vacationers looking for that perfect accommodation.
Apple releases patch for zero‑day flaw in iOS, iPadOS and macOS
The vulnerability is under active exploitation by unknown attackers and affects a wide range of Apple’s products.
Protecting the hybrid workplace through Zero Trust security
The Zero Trust architecture offers an increasingly popular way to minimize cyber-risk in a world of hybrid cloud, flexible working and persistent threat actors.
Popular Wi‑Fi routers still using default passwords making them susceptible to attacks
To mitigate the chances of their Wi-Fi home routers being compromised, users would do well to change the manufacturer’s default access credentials
Cybercriminals may target 2020 Tokyo Olympics, FBI warns
Cybercriminals may target the popular event with ransomware, phishing, or DDoS attacks in a bid to increase their notoriety or make money
Some URL shortener services distribute Android malware, including banking or SMS trojans
On iOS we have seen link shortener services pushing spam calendar files to victims’ devices.
Google patches Chrome zero‑day vulnerability exploited in the wild
The newest update fixes a total of eight vulnerabilities affecting the desktop versions of the popular browser.
Vacationing? How to avoid the cybersecurity blues
From securing your devices to avoiding public Wi-Fi hotspots for logging into apps, we look at measures you can take to remain safe this holiday season
Sports events and online streaming: prepare your cybersecurity
If you'll be watching Sports Streaming events on your SmartTV, laptop, tablet or cell phone, learn the tips to keep you and your personal data safe.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 13 critical flaws, including 4 under active attack
The latest Patch Tuesday brings a new batch of security updates addressing a total of 117 vulnerabilities
Choosing your MSP: What the Kaseya incident tells us about third‑party cyber‑risk
Lessons to learn from the Kaseya cyberincident to protect your business' data when doing business with a MSP.
The hybrid workplace: What does it mean for cybersecurity?
How can organizations mitigate the risk of damaging cyberattacks while juggling the constantly changing mix of office and off-site workers?
Microsoft issues patch to fix PrintNightmare zero‑day bug
The out-of-band update fixes a remote code execution flaw affecting the Windows Print Spooler service
Ransomware: To pay or not to pay? Legal or illegal? These are the questions …
Caught between a rock and a hard place, many ransomware victims cave in to extortion demands. Here’s what might change the calculus.
Bandidos at large: A spying campaign in Latin America
ESET Research uncovers an active malicious campaign that uses new versions of old malware, Bandook, to spy on its victims
Kaseya supply‑chain attack: What we know so far
As news breaks about the supply-chain ransomware attack against Kaseya's IT management software, here’s what we know so far