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Squid Fishing in Japan
2024-09-27 21:06

Fishermen are catching more squid as other fish are depleted. Blog moderation policy.

Recall the Recall recall? Microsoft thinks it can make that Windows feature palatable
2024-09-27 20:18

AI screengrab service to be opt-in, features encryption, biometrics, enclaves, more Microsoft has revised the Recall feature for its Copilot+ PCs and insists that the self-surveillance system is secure.…

Iranian hackers charged for ‘hack-and-leak’ plot to influence election
2024-09-27 19:47

The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a "hack-and-leak" campaign that aimed to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. [...]

Australian Organisations Targeted by Phishing Attacks Disguised as Atlassian
2024-09-27 19:28

Mimecast tells TechRepublic that AI may exacerbate phishing risks in Australia.

U.S. charges Joker's Stash and Rescator money launderers
2024-09-27 18:00

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against two Russian nationals for operating billion-dollar money laundering services for cybercriminals, including ransomware groups. [...]

Microsoft: Windows Recall now can be removed, is more secure
2024-09-27 17:00

​Microsoft has announced security and privacy upgrades to its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, which now can be removed and has stronger default protection for user data and tighter access...

How to Use a Conference Bridge to Run a Smooth Meeting
2024-09-27 16:30

Setting up a conference bridge isn't hard, but you don’t want to get it wrong for important calls. Learn how to bridge calls securely.

Progress Software Releases Patches for 6 Flaws in WhatsUp Gold – Patch Now
2024-09-27 15:44

Progress Software has released another round of updates to address six security flaws in WhatsUp Gold, including two critical vulnerabilities. The issues, the company said, have been resolved in...

Embargo ransomware escalates attacks to cloud environments
2024-09-27 15:09

Microsoft warns that ransomware threat actor Storm-0501 has recently switched tactics and now targets hybrid cloud environments, expanding its strategy to compromise all victim assets. [...]

Ransomware gang using stolen Microsoft Entra ID creds to bust into the cloud
2024-09-27 13:35

Defenders beware: Ransomware, data theft, extortion, and backdoors on Storm-0501's agenda Microsoft's latest threat intelligence blog issues a warning to all organizations about Storm-0501's...