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Deepfakes, Synthetic Media: How Digital Propaganda Undermines Trust

03/14/2023
Organizations must educate themselves and their users on how to detect, disrupt, and defend against the increasing volume of online disinformation.

Emotet, QSnatch Malware Dominate Malicious DNS Traffic

03/14/2023
An analysis of trillions of DNS requests shows a shocking amount of malicious traffic inside enterprise networks, with threats using DNS as a sort of malicious Autobahn.

Why Healthcare Boards Lag Other Industries in Preparing for Cyberattacks

03/14/2023
Only by working collaboratively can boards and security leaders make progress and agree about cybersecurity threats and priorities.

Orgs Have a Long Way to Go in Securing Remote Workforce

03/13/2023
Organizations recognize that they are responsible for protecting remote workers from cyber threats, but they have a long way to go in deploying the necessary security technologies.

SVB Meltdown: What It Means for Cybersecurity Startups' Access to Capital

03/13/2023
The implosion of Silicon Valley Bank will impact investors, startups, and enterprise customers as they become more cautious over the near term, security experts say.

Brand Names in Finance, Telecom, Tech Lead Successful Phishing Lures

03/13/2023
AT&T, PayPal, and Microsoft top the list of domains that victims visit following a link in a phishing email, as firms fight to prevent fraud and credential harvesting.

Hackers Lure Cybersecurity Researchers With Fake LinkedIn Recruiter Profiles

03/13/2023
Campaign demonstrates the DPRK-backed cyberattackers are gaining tools to avoid EDR tools.

Hike in AI-Created YouTube Videos Loaded With Malware

03/13/2023
AI-generated videos pose as tutorials on how to get cracked versions of Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and more.

5 Lessons Learned From Hundreds of Penetration Tests

03/13/2023
Developers must balance creativity with security frameworks to keep applications safe. Correlating business logic with security logic will pay in safety dividends.

And the Cyberattack Goes To ... Oscar-Nominated Film Fans

03/10/2023
With the rise of cybercriminals targeting online piracy, this year's Oscar-nom fans need to be especially careful not to download malicious files while attempting to watch popular films for free.

ChatGPT Browser Extension Hijacks Facebook Business Accounts

03/10/2023
Between March 3 and March 9, at least 2,000 people a day downloaded the malicious "Quick access to ChatGPT" Chrome extension from the Google Play app store.

Pig Butchering & Investment Scams: The $3B Cybercrime Threat Overtaking BEC

03/10/2023
A novel take on investment scams mixes romance and the lure of crypto riches to con targets out of "the whole hog" of their assets.

Unpatched Zero-Day Bugs in Smart Intercom Allow Remote Eavesdropping

03/10/2023
A video-enabled smart intercom made by Chinese company Akuvox has major security vulnerabilities that allow audio and video spying, and the company has so far been unresponsive to the discoveries.

Make Sure Your Cybersecurity Budget Stays Flexible

03/10/2023
CISOs' ability to pivot tight budgets is key to defense plans that can stand up to attackers.

Proposed FCC Rule Redefines Data Breaches for Communications Carriers

03/09/2023
If the proposed rule is approved, organizations would need to disclose all data breaches, even ones that don't cause any harm, to affected customers.

Avast Introduces Avast One Platinum

03/09/2023
New premium service provides all-in-one personal protection beyond device security to include identity restoration and unlimited 24/7 tech support.

Forrester Study Reveals Businesses Are Insufficiently Prepared to Manage Enterprise Risks

03/09/2023
Study underscores the clear and pressing need for real-time physical and cyber threat alerts for effective enterprise risk management and business resilience.

ThreatBlockr Announces Partnership With Engaged Security Partners

03/09/2023
This strategic partnership highlights the importance of breach prevention and creating a proactive security culture.

IceFire Ransomware Portends a Broader Shift From Windows to Linux

03/09/2023
IceFire has changed up its OS target in recent cyberattacks, emblematic of ransomware actors increasingly targeting Linux enterprise networks, despite the extra work involved.

AT&T Vendor Breach Exposes Data on 9M Wireless Accounts

03/09/2023
AT&T is notifying customers of a Customer Proprietary Network Information compromise, exposing years-old upgrade details.