Krebs on Security
JANUARY 6, 2022
Norton 360 , one of the most popular antivirus products on the market today, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers. Norton’s parent firm says the cloud-based service that activates the program and allows customers to profit from the scheme — in which the company keeps 15 percent of any currencies mined — is “opt-in,” meaning users have to agree to enable it.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 6, 2022
DuckDuckGo has had a banner year : And yet, DuckDuckGo. The privacy-oriented search engine netted more than 35 billion search queries in 2021 , a 46.4% jump over 2020 (23.6 billion). That’s big. Even so, the company, which bills itself as the “Internet privacy company,” offering a search engine and other products designed to “empower you to seamlessly take control of your personal information online without any tradeoffs,” remains a rounding error compared to Google
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The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 6, 2022
Cyber threats continue to gain momentum and there are still not enough ways to counter it. Related: Why the ‘Golden Age’ of cyber espionage is upon us. The global threat intelligence market size was estimated at $10.9 billion in 2020 and will grow to $16.1 billion by 2025. Yet, according to the study by the Ponemon Institute, the number of insider leaks has increased by 47 percent in 2020 compared to 2018.
Joseph Steinberg
JANUARY 4, 2022
Cyber Security Expert, Joseph Steinberg, who joined Newsweek’s Expert Forum last year, will continue serving as a member throughout 2022. In 2021, based on Steinberg’s proven expertise in the fields of cybersecurity, privacy, and artificial intelligence, the premier news outlet invited him to join its community of pioneering thinkers and industry leaders, and to provide input related to his areas of expertise.
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Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 4, 2022
Google says Manifest V3 is focused on security, privacy and performance, but it could also break Chrome browser extensions used by millions of people.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 7, 2022
Norton 360 can now mine Ethereum. It’s opt-in, and the company keeps 15%. It’s hard to uninstall this option.
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Malwarebytes
JANUARY 6, 2022
When removing malware from an iOS device, it is said that users need to restart the device to clear the malware from memory. That is no longer the case. Security researchers from ZecOps have created a new proof-of-concept (PoC) iPhone Trojan capable of doing “fun” things. Not only can it fake a device shutting down, it can also let attackers snoop via the device’s built-in microphone and camera, and receive potentially sensitive data due to it still being connected to a live ne
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 3, 2022
If you'd like a powerful firewall for your Ubuntu Server, but one that offers a fairly straightforward configuration, Jack Wallen thinks CSF might be the right tool for the job.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 5, 2022
Both Russia and Ukraine are preparing for military operations in cyberspace.
We Live Security
JANUARY 5, 2022
From social engineering to looking over your shoulder, here are some of the most common tricks that bad guys use to steal passwords. The post 5 ways hackers steal passwords (and how to stop them) appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
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Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 5, 2022
Researchers have developed a new technique that fakes a shutdown or reboot of iPhones, preventing malware from being removed and allowing hackers to secretly snoop on microphones and receive sensitive data via a live network connection. [.].
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 5, 2022
The Kennedy Space Center kick-started Andee Harston's career in cybersecurity. Here's how she worked her way up to overseeing the cybersecurity curriculum for Infosec.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 4, 2022
There was no shortage of cybersecurity headlines in 2021. From REvil’s attacks, disappearance and resurgence to a brewing “cyber cold war” sweeping the world, 2021 was one of the most hectic years yet for the cybersecurity industry. And 2022 looks like it is going to be just as challenging, if not more so. A complex. The post What’s Ahead for AI and Cybersecurity in 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
We Live Security
JANUARY 3, 2022
Be alert, be proactive and break these 10 bad habits to improve your cyber-hygiene in 2022. The post Breaking the habit: Top 10 bad cybersecurity habits to shed in 2022 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 4, 2022
Hackers used a cloud video hosting service to perform a supply chain attack on over one hundred real estate sites that injected malicious scripts to steal information inputted in website forms. [.].
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 6, 2022
Attackers are taking advantage of the comment feature in Google Docs to send people emails with malicious links, says Avanan.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 3, 2022
Ransomware is more pervasive than ever, and the number of attacks is mindboggling. With help from ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), cybercriminals and organized “bad actors” continue to wreak havoc. Cybersecurity vendor SonicWall recorded more than 495 million ransomware attack attempts globally by the end of Q3 2021, a 148% increase from 2020. Despite efforts by enterprises to secure.
We Live Security
JANUARY 4, 2022
How can you help your kids navigate Instagram safely? Here are a few tips to help you protect their privacy on the app. The post Instagram and teens: A quick guide for parents to keep their kids safe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 7, 2022
The US National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and the Department of State have jointly published guidance on defending against attacks using commercial surveillance tools. [.].
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 5, 2022
Already impacting more than 2,000 victims, the malware is able to modify a DLL file digitally signed by Microsoft, says Check Point Research.
The Hacker News
JANUARY 3, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers have proposed a novel approach that leverages electromagnetic field emanations from the Internet of Things (IoT) devices as a side-channel to glean precise knowledge about the different kinds of malware targeting the embedded systems, even in scenarios where obfuscation techniques have been applied to hinder analysis.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 3, 2022
Apple is coming under renewed flak for its AirTags—and how they make life easy for stalkers and carjackers. But is the criticism fair? The post Apple AirTag: Absolutely Awful, Say Stalking Victims appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 7, 2022
SonicWall has confirmed today that some of its Email Security and firewall products have been hit by the Y2K22 bug, causing message log updates and junk box failures starting with January 1, 2022. [.].
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 7, 2022
The new opt-in feature turns your idle PC into a cryptominer, with Norton skimming 15% off the top, plus market fees.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 2, 2022
The Twitter account of NASA Director Parimal Kopardekar (@nasapk) was hacked by the Powerful Greek Army group. The Twitter account of the NASA Director and Sr Technologist for Air Transporation Sytem Mr. Parimal Kopardekar ( @nasapk ) was hacked by the Powerful Greek Army group. NASA Director account hacked by PGA! — Powerful Greek Army (@PowerfulGRArmy) January 2, 2022.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 7, 2022
On Tuesday, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a stern warning to companies that have not yet patched the Log4j vulnerability: We will find you. The post Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of January 3, 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 3, 2022
Programmers, sysadmins, security researchers, and tech hobbyists copying-pasting commands from web pages into a console or terminal risk having their system compromised. Wizer's Gabriel Friedlander demonstrates an obvious, simple yet stunning trick that'll make you think twice before copying-pasting text from web pages. [.].
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 4, 2022
Commentary: The privacy-oriented search engine keeps winning fans. Will it spur Google to improve its own privacy?
The Hacker News
JANUARY 6, 2022
A North Korean cyberespionage group named Konni has been linked to a series of targeted attacks aimed at the Russian Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MID) with New Year lures to compromise Windows systems with malware.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 4, 2022
This time of year is traditionally for either looking back at the previous year or looking forward to the year ahead. While there have been great advances over the years with respect to information security tools, technologies, training and awareness, significant challenges remain. What follows are my estimations of the top information security challenges for.
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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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