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Online Frauds: The Art of Deception and Psychological Manipulation Introduction Online fraud has become the most common crime of our digital age, with scammers continuously finding innovative ways to exploit people’s vulnerabilities and cognitive biases. It is essential to keep up with the latest scams and understand how they work to protect ourselves from falling…
Fraud & Identity Theft: US Military Personnel Receiving Unsolicited, Suspicious Smartwatches The Issue at Hand The U.S. Army has issued a warning to military personnel regarding the receipt of unsolicited and suspicious smartwatches in the mail. The army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has raised concerns that these smartwatches may be rigged with malware, potentially granting…
S3 Ep140: So you think you know ransomware? Lack of Internet Security and Responsible Disclosure Last week, the Naked Security podcast discussed the recent developments in the world of cybersecurity, including the prison sentencing of two of the founders of Megaupload and the critical router bugs discovered in ASUS routers. However, one of the most…
More Engagement in Tech Design Can Improve Children‘s Online Privacy and Security Introduction In today’s digital world, children are increasingly exposed to technology in their everyday lives. As a result, issues of privacy and security have become critical considerations when designing technologies for children. However, research in human-computing interaction (HCI) has shown that creating effective…
The Hidden Danger of Dark Data: Protecting Your Company’s Invisible Asset Unveiling the Dark Data In the age of data-driven business operations, companies are increasingly focused on collecting and analyzing vast amounts of information from their customers. While this data holds immense value for companies’ day-to-day operations, there is another massive data repository lurking in…
API Security and the Need for Testing In today’s digital age, where information is exchanged at an unprecedented scale, the security of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) has become a critical concern. APIs allow different software applications to communicate with each other, enabling seamless integration and functionality. However, with the rising prevalence of cyber attacks, it…
North Korean Hackers Caught Using Malware With Microphone Wiretapping Capabilities Introduction A hacking group, allegedly linked to the North Korean government, has been caught using new wiretapping malware with microphone capabilities. The group, known as APT37, was discovered by South Korean cybersecurity firm AhnLab. The hackers were exploiting the real-time data transfer and messaging platform…
Cisco Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges A newly disclosed security vulnerability in Cisco‘s client software for remote workers has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts. The bug, known as CVE-2023-20178, is an arbitrary file delete vulnerability in the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows. If successfully…
Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Six Main Attack Surfaces Greater connectivity and enhanced digital operations have revolutionized the business landscape, offering numerous benefits. However, along with these advancements comes a need to defend against a broader and more dynamic range of cyber threats. While basic security hygiene can mitigate around 98% of cyberattacks, according to the Microsoft…
The Importance of Safeguarding and Securing the Six Main Attack Surfaces Email Threats Abound The prevalence of cyberattacks through email has reached alarming levels, with phishing attacks growing by 61% from 2021 to 2022. Email-based ransomware incidents have also been a significant concern, costing businesses around $2.4 billion in 2021 alone, according to the FBI….