The Dark Side of Social Apps Selling Your Personal Information Primary Concerns Social apps have become indispensable in today's interconnected world, seamlessly integrating into our daily lives. But lurking beneath this convenience is a dark reality that poses grave risks to personal privacy. When social apps sell your personal information, the consequences can be devastating. [...]
Have you ever heard of XZ Utils? It's a handy tool for data compression in Linux systems that's widely used but not well-known outside the world of open-source software. However, last week, security experts uncovered a serious flaw in XZ Utils that could leave networked Linux computers open to malicious attacks. This vulnerability is no [...]
Combatting the Volt Typhoon Campaign: Proactive Steps for Router Security In light of recent cyber incidents, a comprehensive guide has been issued by the Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI to help owners of vulnerable routers bolster their protection. This advice is critically pertinent for home office workers and small to medium-sized [...]
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been marked by a series of cyberattacks that have targeted both sides of the border. From disrupting government websites and radio stations to sabotaging food supply chains and critical infrastructure, hackers have been playing a significant role in the war, both as allies and enemies of the [...]
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It is crucial for law practices to have a dedicated website manager to protect against scams and hackers. According to reports, victims in the United States lost over $14 billion due to business email scams alone between June 2016 and December 2021. Law firms are high-value targets and are particularly vulnerable to such crimes. Victims [...]
Google confirmed that they had patched a serious Chrome browser vulnerability used by North Korean hackers to spy on and take over victims' devices. According to Google, however, Chrome was not the only target as other platforms such as Safari and Firefox are also being directed to specific links on known exploitation servers. The Chrome [...]
Google Issues New Chrome Warning - Its 8th 'Zero Day' Hack This Year Being at the top of the web browser market share has its drawbacks. Google Chrome dominates the market with over two billion users worldwide making it an attractive target for hackers. Google issued its third urgent upgrade warning in a month. Google [...]
Multiple vulnerabilities affecting the BIOSConnect feature within Dell Client BIOS were discovered by Eclypsium researchers. These vulnerabilities allow a hacker on the same network to impersonate Dell.com and execute arbitrary code at the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) / Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) level prior to loading the operating system thus allowing adversaries subvert higher-layer security [...]
92% Who Pay Don’t Get Their Data Back As Apple gets caught up in an apparent $50 million ransomware extortion attempt by a significant cybercriminal gang, new research reveals just how unlikely it is that organizations will get all their data back if they pay up. On April 23, I reported how the notorious cybercriminal [...]
