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The Risks of Browser Extensions in Enterprise Environments Introduction A recent study conducted by Spin.AI has shed light on the significant cybersecurity risks associated with browser extensions within enterprise environments. The study focused on Chromium-based browser extensions, which are used across multiple browsers such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. The findings of the study…
Privacy White House Hosts Roundtable on Harmful Data Broker Practices August 15, 2023 | Tonya Riley The White House is taking action to address the harmful practices of data brokers and protect Americans’ privacy. In a roundtable discussion hosted by Arati Prabhakar, the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and…
Securing Sensitive Accounts: Learn PAM Security Strategies The Growing Challenge of PAM Security In an increasingly interconnected world, cyber threats pose a significant risk to individuals and organizations alike. One of the primary targets for malicious actors is sensitive accounts, which hold valuable information and provide access to critical systems or resources. Protecting these accounts…
Mobile & Wireless Decommissioned Medical Infusion Pumps Expose Wi-Fi Configuration Data Potential Security Risk in Secondary Market Medical Infusion Pumps Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has discovered a potential security risk associated with medical infusion pumps that are sold in the secondary market. These devices, such as the Alaris PC 8015, Baxter Sigma Spectrum model 35700BAX2, and…
Data-stealing Malware Targeting macOS Users with Hidden Virtual Network Computing (hVNC) Recently, cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of data-stealing malware that specifically targets macOS users. This malware uses a sneaky approach that utilizes Hidden Virtual Network Computing (hVNC), a modified version of Virtual Network Computing (VNC) software commonly used by IT teams for…
Privacy Risks in Secondhand Cellphones Purchased at Police Auctions Introduction In a recent study conducted by security experts at the University of Maryland, significant privacy concerns were uncovered with cellphones purchased from police property room auctions. The researchers discovered that many of the phones sold at these auctions were not properly wiped of personal data,…