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Scams Your humble phone number is more valuable than you may think. Here’s how it could fall into the wrong hands – and how you can help keep it out of the reach of fraudsters. Márk Szabó 15 Jul 2024 • , 7 min. read What might be one of the easiest ways to scam someone out of their money – anonymously, of course? Would it involve stealing their credit card data, perhaps using digital…
Read MoreAt least a dozen organizations with domain names at domain registrar Squarespace saw their websites hijacked last week. Squarespace bought all assets of Google Domains a year ago, but many customers still haven’t set up their new accounts. Experts say malicious hackers learned they could commandeer any migrated Squarespace accounts that hadn’t yet been registered, merely by supplying an email address tied to an existing domain. Until this past weekend, Squarespace’s website had an option…
Read MoreVideo The issue of whether to ban ransomware payments is a hotly debated topic in cybersecurity and policy circles. What are the implications of outlawing these payments, and would the ban be effective? 12 Jul 2024 Back in May, we weighed in on the UK’s apparent plan to make it illegal for critical infrastructure entities to pay ransomware attackers. The move would be designed to deter cybercriminals from targeting vital services. Two months later, the…
Read MoreAT&T Corp. disclosed today that a new data breach has exposed phone call and text message records for roughly 110 million people — nearly all of its customers. AT&T said it delayed disclosing the incident in response to “national security and public safety concerns,” noting that some of the records included data that could be used to determine where a call was made or text message sent. AT&T also acknowledged the customer records were exposed…
Read MoreVideo, Internet of Things As security challenges loom large on the IoT landscape, how can we effectively counter the risks of integrating our physical and digital worlds? 10 Jul 2024 Imagine all traffic lights in a city turning green simultaneously, much like in Die Hard 4. Could a movie plot become a reality? Does it actually require a great leap of the imagination? While the Internet of Things (IoT) and its integration into critical infrastructure…
Read MoreScams Scammers gonna scam scam scam, so before hunting for your tickets to a Taylor Swift gig or other in-demand events, learn how to stop fraudsters from leaving a blank space in your bank account Phil Muncaster 09 Jul 2024 • , 5 min. read Thanks to advances in technology, buying tickets to your favorite show has probably never been easier – as long as you can sometimes endure virtual queues and you’re not a…
Read MoreThe Russia-based cybercrime group dubbed “Fin7,” known for phishing and malware attacks that have cost victim organizations an estimated $3 billion in losses since 2013, was declared dead last year by U.S. authorities. But experts say Fin7 has roared back to life in 2024 — setting up thousands of websites mimicking a range of media and technology companies — with the help of Stark Industries Solutions, a sprawling hosting provider that is a persistent source…
Read MoreMicrosoft Corp. today issued software updates to plug at least 139 security holes in various flavors of Windows and other Microsoft products. Redmond says attackers are already exploiting at least two of the vulnerabilities in active attacks against Windows users. The first Microsoft zero-day this month is CVE-2024-38080, a bug in the Windows Hyper-V component that affects Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 systems. CVE-2024-38080 allows an attacker to increase their account privileges on a…
Read MoreVideo Social media sites are designed to make their users come back for more. Do laws restricting children’s exposure to addictive social media feeds have teeth or are they a political gimmick? 04 Jul 2024 Social media platforms have become a near-constant presence in our daily lives. They are a great tool to stay connected with relatives and friends while also offering various avenues for self-expression. However, the rise of social media has also raised…
Read MoreScams From sending phishing emails to posting fake listings, here’s how fraudsters hunt for victims while you’re booking your well-earned vacation Christian Ali Bravo 03 Jul 2024 • , 5 min. read Booking.com has become one of the main go-to platforms for travelers looking for holiday accommodation deals, but also for services like car rentals and airline tickets. In fact, it is the most visited travel and tourism website worldwide, having processed more than a…
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