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Operating System Vulnerabilities, Exploits and Insecurity

β€” March 10th 2015 at 13:40
iOS and OS X the most vulnerable operating systems? Don't confuse vulnerabilities with exploits, or patch frequency with insecurity.
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FBI investigating apparent ISIS attacks on Western websites

β€” March 9th 2015 at 12:26
A number of seemingly unconnected Western websites were hacked over the weekend, with messages claiming Islamic State as the perpetrator.
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Security terms explained: What does Zero Day mean?

β€” February 11th 2015 at 18:22
One of the terms I’m most often asked to explain is what a β€œzero day” vulnerability or exploit is; let’s look at what that phrase entails.
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Android Wi-Fi Direct bug means hackers can reboot your device

β€” January 27th 2015 at 14:28
A vulnerability in Android's Wi-Fi Direct functionality has been uncovered by security researchers.
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'Critical Security Updates' cancelled for 939 million Android users

β€” January 12th 2015 at 16:53
Google has revealed that Android smartphones and tablets running versions of the software released before 4.3 (Jellybean) will no longer be given official updates to an important part of the software
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ICANN computers compromised by hackers

β€” December 18th 2014 at 17:01
The nonprofit organization that looks after name and internet domains has been hit by a spear phishing hack that has compromised company data, reports The Register.
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Apple Pay and security - what you need to know

β€” November 7th 2014 at 15:12
Mobile payments look set to be one of the defining technologies of 2015, as the launch of Apple Pay catalyses a boom in cardless payments - both from Apple’s own system, and rivals playing catch-up.
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What’s up with Emotet?

β€” July 6th 2023 at 11:30
A brief summary of what happened with Emotet since its comeback in November 2021
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The good, the bad and the ugly of AI – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

β€” June 30th 2023 at 15:15
The growing use of synthetic media and the difficulties in distinguishing between real and fake content raise a slew of legal and ethical questions
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What to know about the MOVEit hack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

β€” June 23rd 2023 at 15:30
The US government has now announced a bounty of $10 million for intel linking the Cl0p ransomware gang to a foreign government
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Digital security for the self-employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

β€” May 24th 2023 at 11:30
Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business
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The danger within: 5 steps you can take to combat insider threats

By: MΓ‘rk SzabΓ³ β€” July 13th 2023 at 09:30

Some threats may be closer than you think. Are security risks that originate from your own trusted employees on your radar?

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Verizon 2023 DBIR: What’s new this year and top takeaways for SMBs

By: Phil Muncaster β€” July 3rd 2023 at 09:30

Here are some of the key insights on the evolving data breach landscape as revealed by Verizon’s analysis of more than 16,000 incidents

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Avoid juice jacking and recharge your batteries safely this summer

By: MΓ‘rk SzabΓ³ β€” June 28th 2023 at 09:30

Cybercriminals can use USB charging stations in airports, hotels, malls or other public spaces as conduits for malware

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Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?

By: Phil Muncaster β€” June 20th 2023 at 09:30

With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passΓ©. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other?

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Cyber insurance: What is it and does my company need it?

By: Phil Muncaster β€” June 13th 2023 at 09:30

While not a 'get out of jail free card' for your business, cyber insurance can help insulate it from the financial impact of a cyber-incident

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7 tips for spotting a fake mobile app

By: Roman Cuprik β€” June 6th 2023 at 09:30

Plus, 7 ways to tell that you downloaded a sketchy app and 7 tips for staying safe from mobile security threats in the future

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All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

By: Phil Muncaster β€” June 1st 2023 at 09:30

As APIs are a favorite target for threat actors, the challenge of securing the glue that holds various software elements together is taking on increasing urgency

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Digital security for the self‑employed: Staying safe without an IT team to help

By: Phil Muncaster β€” May 24th 2023 at 09:30

Nobody wants to spend their time dealing with the fallout of a security incident instead of building up their business

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Top 5 search engines for internet‑connected devices and services

By: Camilo GutiΓ©rrez Amaya β€” May 18th 2023 at 09:30

A roundup of some of the handiest tools that security professionals can use to search for and monitor devices that are accessible from the internet

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Meet β€œAI”, your new colleague: could it expose your company’s secrets?

By: Roman Cuprik β€” May 17th 2023 at 09:30

Before rushing to embrace the LLM-powered hire, make sure your organization has safeguards in place to avoid putting its business and customer data at risk

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