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The number of cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions deals in 2021 set a record pace. The first three quarters of the year saw 151 transactions in the industry, according to 451 Research. That’s up from 94 for the same period in 2020. That trend is likely to continue in 2022. Many of the 2021 transactions CSO reported were in the identity and cloud security markets, especially toward the end of the year. This trend is likely…
Read MoreHere are some of the most common ways that an iPhone can be compromised with malware, how to tell it’s happened to you, and how to remove a hacker from your device Let’s be clear: if your iPhone or iPad is connected to the internet, there’s a risk it might get hacked. Sure, statistics seem to support the idea that your iOS device is pretty safe (and Apple keeps adding new safety features), but your…
Read MoreYour eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication? The ability to confirm your identity using your fingerprint or face is something we have already become accustomed to. Most of us carry a piece of this technology in our pockets: Our phones are able to recognize not only…
Read MoreYou probably don’t have to ditch your phone just yet – try these simple tips and tricks to make any Android device or iPhone run faster Mobile phones are so present in our lives that they have become just as important as our wallets; in fact, they have also become our wallets. Unfortunately, no matter how powerful the chip or the amount of RAM available, there’s a point at which all devices feel the strain…
Read Moreby Paul Ducklin WE’RE SCRAPING YOUR FACES FOR YOUR OWN GOOD! (ALLEGEDLY) Click-and-drag on the soundwaves below to skip to any point. You can also listen directly on Soundcloud. With Doug Aamoth and Paul Ducklin. Intro and outro music by Edith Mudge. You can listen to us on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and anywhere that good podcasts are found. Or just drop the URL of our RSS feed into your favourite podcatcher.…
Read MoreOriginal release date: October 27, 2022 CISA has released four (4) Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on October 27, 2022. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. CISA encourages users and administrators to review the newly released ICS advisory for technical details and mitigations: • ICSA-22-300-01 Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Alarm and Events Server • ICSA-22-300-02 SAUTER Controls moduWeb • ICSA-22-300-03 Rockwell Automation Stratix Devices Containing Cisco IOS • …
Read MoreThe New York Post said Thursday it had been “hacked” by an employee after the tabloid newspaper’s Twitter account posted a series of antagonistic messages, including a call for the assassination of US President Joe Biden. The rogue tweets were removed late Thursday morning. “The New York Post has been hacked. We are currently investigating the cause,” a message on the tabloid’s account said. “The New York Post’s investigation indicates that the unauthorized conduct was…
Read MoreIt is highly recommended to implement and maintain a regular patching cycle for all devices in an organization and particularly devices that are Internet-facing. Vice Society exploits vulnerabilities to both gain an initial foothold into an environment as well as escalating privileges on infected systems. By making sure all devices are up-to-date on patches consistently, an organization can help prevent threat actors like Vice Society from being able to gain a foothold into an environment.…
Read MoreMedibank plans to aid their customers moving forward by providing some resources free of charge, those include: • Financial support for customers who are in a uniquely vulnerable position because of this crime.• Free identity monitoring services for customers who have had their primary ID compromised• Reimbursement of fees for re-issue of identity documents that have been fully compromised in this crime.• Specialist identity protection advice and resources from IDCARE.• Medibank’s mental health and wellbeing…
Read MoreFake accounts, fake job offers, and phishing attacks are all common tactics of threat actors using LinkedIn to target individuals. Threat actors may message individuals asking them to visit a company site which is reality, a fake site designed to steal credentials. Users should always be cautious if sent an external link on LinkedIn. Additionally, users should be wary of any files sent on LinkedIn from unknown users — threat actors will often use this…
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