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The Kenyan Data Protection Commissioner Takes Action Against Data Mishandling The Kenyan Data Protection Commissioner has recently issued monetary penalties to multiple organizations for their mishandling of personal data. These penalties serve as a reminder of the importance of privacy and data protection in our increasingly digital world. It is essential for companies to prioritize…
Data Protection Commissioner Penalizes Organizations in Kenya for Mishandling Personal Data Introduction The Kenyan Data Protection Commissioner recently took decisive action against several organizations for their mishandling of personal data. In doing so, the regulator sent a strong message about the importance of safeguarding individuals’ privacy and enforcing data protection laws. This article will discuss…
Series of Highly Sophisticated Attacks Targeting Okta Users Spark Concerns Introduction A recent surge in highly sophisticated cyber attacks targeting organizations using multifactor authentication (MFA), particularly those relying on vendors like Okta, has raised significant concerns. The attacks have specifically targeted hospitality groups and casinos, creating alarm across the industry. One particular method that has…
Mac Security Survey 2023: Unveiling Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies The Growing Vulnerability: WordPress and Cybersecurity In a world where digital threats continue to evolve, it is imperative to stay vigilant about online security, regardless of the operating system one chooses. Mac users, often perceived as having a more secure environment than their Windows…
IoT Security Misconfigured TeslaMate Instances Put Tesla Car Owners at Risk Introduction Internet of Things (IoT) security intelligence firm Redinent has reported that misconfigured instances of the third-party data logging application TeslaMate pose a significant risk to Tesla car owners. While TeslaMate is a useful tool for tracking car data, if not configured correctly, it…
ZeroFont Phishing Technique Used to Trick Outlook Users Threat actors have recently adopted a novel approach to phishing by utilizing the existing technique of zero-point font obfuscation. This technique tricks Microsoft Outlook users into believing that phishing emails have successfully undergone antivirus scans, increasing the likelihood of recipients falling for scams. SANS Internet Storm Center…
Stolen GitHub Credentials Used to Push Fake Dependabot Commits Introduction Threat actors have been using stolen GitHub personal access tokens to push fake Dependabot contributions to hundreds of GitHub repositories, according to a report by application security firm Checkmarx. The attackers used the stolen access tokens to gain access to the repositories and inject malicious…
Vulnerabilities in macOS 14 Sonoma Apple has recently released macOS 14 Sonoma, the latest version of its operating system. According to a security advisory from Apple, this update includes patches for over 60 vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to gain access to sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, escape the system sandbox, cause denial-of-service attacks,…
Vulnerabilities Addressed in macOS 14 Sonoma Apple has released macOS 14 Sonoma, the latest version of its operating system, which patches over 60 vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities include issues that could lead to the exposure of sensitive information, the execution of arbitrary code with elevated privileges, and the bypassing of security mechanisms, among other risks. While…
Google Open Sources BinDiff: A Win for Application Security and Collaborative Development Google has announced that it is open sourcing BinDiff, a binary file comparison tool that has been popular within the security research community for more than a decade. Developed by zynamics.com and acquired by Google in 2011, BinDiff is a powerful utility that…