Security News > 2024 > October

Brits hate how big tech handles their data, but can't be bothered to do much about it
2024-10-03 09:15

Managing the endless stream of cookie banners leaves little energy for anything else Fewer than one in five Brits report being happy with the way their personal data is handled by big tech...

INTERPOL Arrests 8 in Major Phishing and Romance Fraud Crackdown in West Africa
2024-10-03 09:10

INTERPOL has announced the arrest of eight individuals in Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria as part of a crackdown on phishing scams and romance cyber fraud. Dubbed Operation Contender 2.0, the initiative...

LockBit Ransomware and Evil Corp Members Arrested and Sanctioned in Joint Global Effort
2024-10-03 07:15

A new wave of international law enforcement actions has led to four arrests and the takedown of nine servers linked to the LockBit (aka Bitwise Spider) ransomware operation, marking the latest...

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Flaw Actively Targeted, CISA Warns Agencies to Patch
2024-10-03 06:06

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added a security flaw impacting Endpoint Manager (EPM) that the company patched in May to its Known Exploited...

Three hard truths hindering cloud-native detection and response
2024-10-03 05:00

According to Gartner, the market for cloud computing services is expected to reach $675 billion in 2024. Companies are shifting from testing the waters of cloud computing to making substantive...

Spotting AI-generated scams: Red flags to watch for
2024-10-03 04:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Andrius Popovas, Chief Risk Officer at Mano Bank, discusses the most prevalent AI-driven fraud schemes, such as phishing attacks and deepfakes. He explains how...

How to use the Apple Passwords app
2024-10-03 04:00

The latest Apple OS updates (iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia) have introduced a standalone Passwords app, to make users’ passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes easily...

15% of office workers use unsanctioned GenAI tools
2024-10-03 03:30

Rigid security protocols — such as complex authentication processes and highly restrictive access controls — can frustrate employees, slow productivity and lead to unsafe workarounds, according to...

Ransomware activity shows no signs of slowing down
2024-10-03 03:00

Ransomware attacks have seen a significant resurgence, disrupting multiple sectors and affecting global supply chains. Despite efforts to disrupt major ransomware groups, incidents continue to...

Whitepaper: Reach higher in your career with cloud security
2024-10-03 02:45

The cybersecurity skills gap presents ongoing challenges worldwide, so organizations are scrambling to fill cloud security positions. Having a subject matter expert on staff qualified to advise on...