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Location tracking and the battle for digital privacy
2024-04-03 05:00

The data broker market for location tracking is a more than $12B a year industry that is rife with serious privacy issues. What's on the line for consumers, beyond helping you book a ride or check the weather? If your data is sold to a data broker, the answer can be A LOT. Of all the types of personal data collected without our knowing every day, precise location data is perhaps the most concerning.

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 3, 2024
2024-04-03 04:30

The Cyber Security Manager will identify and address potential security issues, define access privileges, implement control structures, and conduct periodic audits. As a Cyber Security Architect, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining our cybersecurity architecture, ensuring it complies with regulatory requirements and international security standards, including ISO, and industry best practices.

Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure show advanced tactics and new capabilities
2024-04-03 04:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Marty Edwards, Deputy CTO OT/IoT at Tenable, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Edwards highlights the need for collaborative efforts between policymakers, government agencies, and the private sector to strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure sectors.

Human risk is the top cyber threat for IT teams
2024-04-03 03:30

After another year rife with cybercrime, IT and cyber leaders are confronted with a new reality. AI and deepfakes can trick even the most well-trained employee, and executing a strong cyber defense is more important than ever.

Microsoft slammed for lax security that led to China's cyber-raid on Exchange Online
2024-04-03 02:15

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Microsoft slammed for lax security that led to China's cyber-raid on Exchange Online
2024-04-03 02:15

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Feds finally decide to do something about years-old SS7 spy holes in phone networks
2024-04-02 23:17

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Microsoft warns Gmail blocks some Outlook email as spam, shares fix
2024-04-02 22:09

Microsoft has confirmed that some Outlook.com users are experiencing issues with emails being blocked and marked as spam when trying to email Gmail accounts. Until the Outlook.com Team can address this newly acknowledged issue, Microsoft advises impacted users to add an Outlook.com alias to their accounts and email Gmail contacts using that alias.

Winnti's new UNAPIMON tool hides malware from security software
2024-04-02 21:59

The Chinese 'Winnti' hacking group was found using a previously undocumented malware called UNAPIMON to let malicous processes run without being detected. UNAPIMON is a C++ malware delivered in DLL form, which uses Microsoft Detours for hooking the CreateProcessW API function, allowing it to unhook critical API functions in child processes.

3 UK Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2024
2024-04-02 21:03

Staying up to date with the latest in cyber security has arguably never been more paramount than in 2024. TechRepublic consulted U.K. industry experts to identify the three most significant trends in cyber security - AI, zero days and IoT security - and provide guidance as to how businesses can best hold their fort.