Security News

Fidelity customers' financial info feared stolen in suspected ransomware attack
2024-03-05 19:28

Criminals have probably stolen nearly 30,000 Fidelity Investments Life Insurance customers' personal and financial information - including bank account and routing numbers, credit card numbers and security or access codes - after breaking into Infosys' IT systems in the fall. The US-headquartered firm says it "Believes" the data included: names, Social Security numbers, states of residence, bank accounts and routing numbers, or credit/debit card numbers in combination with access code, password, and PIN for the account, and dates of birth.

Fidelity customers' financial info feared stolen in suspected ransomware attack
2024-03-05 19:28

Criminals have probably stolen nearly 30,000 Fidelity Investments Life Insurance customers' personal and financial information - including bank account and routing numbers, credit card numbers and security or access codes - after breaking into Infosys' IT systems in the fall. The US-headquartered firm says it "Believes" the data included: names, Social Security numbers, states of residence, bank accounts and routing numbers, or credit/debit card numbers in combination with access code, password, and PIN for the account, and dates of birth.

Microsoft is killing off the Android apps in Windows 11 feature
2024-03-05 19:23

Microsoft has unexpectedly announced they are ending support for the Windows Subsystem for Android next year on March 5th. The Windows Subsystem for Android allows users to run native Android apps in a virtualized environment with sound, graphics, and network connectivity. Released in October 2021, WSA quickly became a novelty for allowing users to install apps from the Amazon App Store in Windows 11.

How to use Proton VPN (A Step-by-Step Guide)
2024-03-05 18:54

Downloading and setting up Proton VPN. To download Proton Free, I clicked on the Get Proton Free button found on Proton VPN's pricing page. Using Proton VPN. Like most VPN apps, Proton VPN has a prominent On/Off switch that automatically connects you to one of their servers.

How to use Surfshark VPN (A Step-by-Step Guide)
2024-03-05 18:51

Surfshark provides three subscription tiers for its VPN: Surfshark Starter, Surfshark One and Surfshark One+. Using Surfshark VPN. Like most VPN solutions, Surfshark has a prominent On/Offswitch that connects you to a secure VPN server.

What Is Passwordless Authentication?
2024-03-05 18:49

Passwordless authentication is a more secure method of granting access to systems. Passwordless authentication allows users to access a system without the need to provide a password.

U.S. sanctions Predator spyware operators for spying on Americans
2024-03-05 18:09

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two individuals and five entities linked to the development and distribution of the Predator commercial spyware used to target Americans, including government officials and journalists. "Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control designated two individuals and five entities associated with the Intellexa Consortium for their role in developing, operating, and distributing commercial spyware technology used to target Americans, including U.S. government officials, journalists, and policy experts," reads a press release by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

US accuses Army vet cyber-Casanova of sharing Russia-Ukraine war secrets
2024-03-05 17:06

Another US military man is facing a potentially significant stretch in prison after allegedly sending secret national defense information overseas. Information categorized as Secret refers to data that could reasonably be expected to cause "Serious damage", and Confidential information could lead to cause "Damage" to US national security.

How to use TunnelBear VPN (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
2024-03-05 16:51

TunnelBear VPN is a user-friendly VPN solution that's great for beginners who don't want an overly technical VPN. In this article, we walk you through how to set up and use TunnelBear VPN. We also answer some frequently asked questions about TunnelBear and its features. Visit TunnelBear VPN. Businesses should consider TunnelBear Teams for additional functionality like admin and account management tools and centralized team billing - which can be beneficial for teams of three or more.

Hackers abuse QEMU to covertly tunnel network traffic in cyberattacks
2024-03-05 16:47

As part of the attack, threat actors used QEMU to create virtual network interfaces and a socket-type network device to connect to a remote server. QEMU offers unique capabilities such as emulating a wide range of hardware and virtual networks, allowing malicious activities to blend in with benign virtualization traffic, and bridging segmented network parts through strategically set up VM pivot points.