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How AI-powered attacks are accelerating the shift to zero trust strategies
2024-06-05 04:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Jenn Markey, Advisor to The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute, discusses the increasing adoption of enterprise-wide zero trust strategies in response to evolving cyber threats. Two-thirds of organizations featured in the 2024 State of Zero Trust & Encryption study cited cyber-risk concerns as the main drivers for implementing a zero-trust strategy.

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2024-06-05 03:30

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Find out which cyber threats you should be concerned about
2024-06-05 03:00

In a year of growing insider threats and people-driven data loss, more CISOs than ever see human risk, in particular negligent employees as a key cybersecurity concern over the next two years. Cloud security incidents are alarmingly on the rise, with 61% of organizations reporting breaches within the last year, marking a significant increase from 24% the year before.

Australian mining company discloses breach after BianLian leaks data
2024-06-04 22:10

Northern Minerals issued an announcement earlier today warning that it suffered a cybersecurity breach resulting in some of its stolen data being published on the dark web. The firm is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker 'NTU,' so it is legally obliged to disclose any data breach incidents promptly.

TikTok fixes zero-day bug used to hijack high-profile accounts
2024-06-04 21:57

Over the past week, attackers have hijacked high-profile TikTok accounts belonging to multiple companies and celebrities, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the social media's direct messages feature. As Forbes reported today, the exploit used by the attackers to hack the accounts via DMs only needs the targets to open the malicious message and doesn't require downloading a payload or clicking embedded links.

FBI warns of fake remote work ads used for cryptocurrency fraud
2024-06-04 20:33

Today, the FBI issued a warning about scammers using fake remote job ads to steal cryptocurrency from job seekers across the United States while posing as recruiters for legitimate companies. The FBI says that red flags that should warn those targeted by these scams they're dealing with fraudsters coming for their money include being asked to make cryptocurrency payments to the employer as part of a work task, job descriptions involving simple tasks, and not being asked to provide references from previous jobs during the hiring process.

ARRL says it was hacked by an "international cyber group"
2024-06-04 20:19

ARRL is the national association for amateur radio in the United States, representing amateur radio interests to government regulatory bodies and promoting events and educational programs for enthusiasts around the country. "We still don't know what they haven't told us and maybe it is important, maybe not," a member posted to the 'My ARRL Voice' Facebook group.

Command senior chief busted for secretly setting up Wi-Fi on US Navy combat ship
2024-06-04 20:04

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Microsoft announces first Windows 10 Beta build since 2021
2024-06-04 19:26

Microsoft has reopened the Windows 10 beta channel and is asking Insiders to join or switch to receive a new beta build in the coming weeks. The announcement comes three years after the last Windows 10 build was released for Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview channels.

New V3B phishing kit targets customers of 54 European banks
2024-06-04 18:53

Cybercriminals are promoting a new phishing kit named 'V3B' on Telegram, which currently targets customers of 54 major financial institutes in Ireland, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Germany, France, Belgium, Greece, Luxembourg, and Italy. The phishing kit, priced between $130-$450 per month depending on what is purchased, features advanced obfuscation, localization options, OTP/TAN/2FA support, live chat with victims, and various evasion mechanisms.