Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Industry publication giant Sandhills Global has suffered a ransomware attack, causing hosted websites to become inaccessible and disrupting their business operations. [.].
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 2, 2021
The Flubot Android malware is now leveraging fake security updates warning to trick users into installing the malicious code. Threat actors behind the Flubot Android malware are now leveraging fake security updates to trick victims into installing the malicious code. The attackers use fake security warnings of Flubot infections and urging them to install the security updates.
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 2, 2021
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month so in this episode we discuss multi-factor authentication and the use of authenticator apps. Multi-factor authentication is one of the most important things that you can enable to secure your online accounts but its unfortunately overlooked by most people. Listen to this episode to learn what multi-factor authentication is, all […].
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Threat actors stole funds from the accounts of more than 6,000 users of the crypto exchange Coinbase exploiting a flaw to bypass 2FA authentication. Threat actors have exploited a vulnerability in the SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) system implemented by the crypto exchange Coinbase to steal funds from more than 6,000 users. According to a data breach notification letter filed with US state attorney general offices, the attackers with the knowledge of their username and password and ph
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Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Maintainers behind the Ruby programming language have revised the project's Code of Conduct on GitHub to remove tolerating opposing viewpoints as a prerequisite. The decision comes after a community member posted a joke that many deemed sexist. [.].
Identity IQ
OCTOBER 2, 2021
With the increased global use of social media, there are more opportunities than ever for scammers to steal identities or perpetrate fraud online. It can even put your family at physical risk. For example, did you know that your status updates posted on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and many other social media sites can be used by criminals? If you post that you’re out of town on vacation, you’ve opened yourself up for burglary.
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WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Plus: A cybersecurity CEO arrest, an Apple Pay hack, and more of the week's top security news.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 2, 2021
via the Comic Noggins of Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech® ! Permalink. The post The Joy of Tech® ‘Amazon’s Astro Robot’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Spinone
OCTOBER 2, 2021
The number of employees who admit to using unauthorized apps, devices, or other technologies at work is about 40%—nearly half—at any given company. In this article, we discuss three shadow IT tools and four rules to manage it and improve your cybersecurity. The odds are that by the beginning of 2022, it would be accountable […] The post 3 Shadow IT Tools and 4 Rules to Manage Risky Apps first appeared on SpinOne.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their tremendous DEFCON Conference Biohacking Village videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEF CON 29 Biohacking Village – Alissa Knight’s And Mitch Parker’s ‘Playing With FHIR’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 2, 2021
RESTON, Va.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–AIS (Applied Information Sciences), a leading solution provider for application modernization, enterprise cloud adoption, and data intelligence, announces today that it was awarded a prime seat on the Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Application Layer Modernization (ALM) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in a Contractor Team Arrangement (CTA) with Accenture Federal Services (AFS).
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their tremendous DEFCON Conference Biohacking Village videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEF CON 29 Biohacking Village – Vee Schmitt’s And Ken Kato’s ‘Red Vs. Blue Vs. Green’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Troy Hunt
OCTOBER 2, 2021
Lots of little bits and pieces this week in a later and shorter than usual update. See the references for all the details, but plenty of cyber, some IoT weather station discussion and a bit of chatter around career and me deciding I want to do a "Hack Your Career More" talk once we all get back to doing events in person. Stay tuned for that last one in particular!
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 2, 2021
SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Onfido , the global identity verification and authentication company, today announced that it has been honored for its innovative fraud prevention technology. The company won “Fraud Prevention Innovation of the Year” at the 2021 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards , an awards program that recognizes the world’s best information security companies, products, and people.
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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
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