CISA alert: Federal agency ‘compromised by malicious cyber actor’
An ominous alert from CISA: A federal agency was the victim of a cyberattack that resulted in the installation of a vicious malware.
Hacking & Cyberattacks
Mozi botnet behind massive spike in IoT device attacks
The Mozi botnet appears to be another unintended consequence of people spending more time at home — and using more Internet-connected devices.
See the light: How to avoid webcam hacking
With so many employees video conferencing from home, the webcam may be a portal to disaster. Webcam hacking is real – but it can be avoided.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs experiences data breach
A successful cyberattack initiated by a social engineering campaign has caused a data breach at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Chrome remote execution vulnerability uncovered by Cisco Talos
Google Chrome users should patch their browser if they have not yet done so to close a just-uncovered remote execution vulnerability.
Former Uber security chief charged in 2016 hack cover-up
The 2016 hack of Uber has resulted in charges against the company’s former chief security officer, who is alleged to have tried to cover up the breach.
MSSPs: Why managed security service providers are crucial for SMBs
Managed security service providers were considered the preserve of the world’s largest organizations. That is changing as MSSPs for SMBs become the norm.
Diebold Nixdorf ATMs targeted by jackpotting attacks
ATM manufacturer Diebold Nixdorf says its European machines are being hit by jackpotting attacks, where hackers try to get the devices to disgorge money.
Blackbaud data breach after ransomware attack hits universities, nonprofits
Blackbaud, a cloud services provider focused on the education sector and nonprofits, suffered a data breach after being hit by a ransomware attack.
Social media as a tool for malware propagation, cybercrime, and data loss
Social networking platforms have become a key battleground in the fight against social media malware, cybercrime, and data loss.
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