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Defending Against Credential Phishing: Protecting Your Business and Employees Introduction In today’s digital era, online security is of utmost importance for individuals and businesses alike. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new techniques to steal sensitive information and exploit vulnerabilities. One such prevalent threat is credential phishing, which aims to acquire login credentials, personal information, and access…
Government Report Reveals Dark Side of Smart Devices: Enabling Domestic Violence Introduction The U.K. government’s recent report on the impact of smart technology and connected devices in facilitating domestic abuse has raised serious concerns about the potential risks and harms associated with such technology. The report, titled “Connect Tech: Smart or Sinister,” was informed by…
Tesla Cars Vulnerable to Irreversible Jailbreak: Implications and Solutions Introduction A team of academic researchers has discovered a vulnerability in Tesla‘s onboard infotainment systems that allows for a near irreversible jailbreak. This jailbreak can unlock various paid in-car features for free, including improved bandwidth, faster acceleration, and heated seats. The researchers also found that the…
Protecting Your Devices: The Importance of Internet Security Introduction In today’s digital age, where we rely heavily on technology to carry out our personal and professional tasks, internet security has become a paramount concern. The ever-evolving threat landscape, ranging from malware to phishing attacks, poses significant risks to our data and devices. Consequently, it is…
Voice Cloning Enabled by Artificial Intelligence Poses Growing Danger The Incident and the Rise of Deepfake Scams An incident earlier this year highlighted the growing danger of voice cloning enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). In this case, a cybercriminal attempted to extort $1 million from a woman in Arizona by claiming to have kidnapped her…
Apple Releases Emergency Patches for Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Apple has recently released emergency patches for two zero-day vulnerabilities in its software that were being actively exploited by an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor. These vulnerabilities, discovered by security researchers at Kaspersky, are part of an ongoing iOS spying campaign called “Operation Triangulation.” The campaign involves the…
Ransomware Attacks on the Rise: A Closer Look at the Latest GRIT Report In May, there was a noticeable increase in the number of victims falling prey to ransomware attacks compared to the previous month. However, the leading ransomware groups, LockBit and AlphV, saw a decrease in observed victims during this period. LockBit’s victim count…
Q&A: Expert Discusses How New Research Can Help Protect Private Data Introduction In an increasingly digitized world where so much of our lives are stored online, the need for robust data security is more important than ever. Borzoo Bonakdarpour, an associate professor at Michigan State University, is at the forefront of research aiming to protect…
Circle Security and ForgeRock Integration Brings a Preventative Approach to Cybersecurity San Francisco, May 16, 2023 – Circle Security announced a joint integration with ForgeRock Identity Platform for the purpose of implementing a preventative cybersecurity approach. The cutting-edge platform is designed to minimize the dependence on usernames and passreplaces and secured data flows, resulting in…