The news tends to blame hackers for cyber breaches. But research shows there is another cause for over 80% of breaches. This Insight looks at that cause, how it occurs, and suggests ways to be safer.
Apple aims to keep tight control over its environment. This has led to lawsuits to force acceptance of app stores other than Apple’s. In this case browser extension apps in the other stores were corrupted. Anyone downloading apps from the non-Apple store got malware in the app that could steal your data.
Apple's tight security vindicated
Ransomware attackers are exploiting Amazon Web Services own encryption to encrypt user data. If the demanded ransom is not paid within 7 days, the data is deleted by the attackers.
Go Daddy, a popular web hosting platform, has been warned by the FTC to improve their cyber security or face stiff fines.
Tools used to keep us safer don’t always do the job. In this case attackers exploited a vulnerability in VPNs and more.
Are they really safer than passwords as much publicity says? This Insight looks at how they work and their pros and cons. Spoiler alert, they are safer than passwords alone.
Using Apple’s Xprotect encryption techniques allows this infostealer to avoid detection. Hackers are getting better. Stay up to date to be safe.
Serious Ivanti flaw, rated at CVSS 9.0, is being exploited. Be sure to patch now and have the most current version.
In a new attack, Microsoft 365 is being used to send payment requests. If the user then logs into their PayPal account the attacker steals the credentials and takes over the account. Be sure before logging in.
WordPress is a popular platform for website publishing and now e-commerce. This fake app impersonates payment service sites like Stripe to steal the payment processing information from people using real sites. .