Nearly 9 million Android-based smartphones, watches, TVs, and TV boxes have been infected with the “Guerrilla” malware, pre-installed on the devices by Lemon Group. The threat actors use the malware to load additional payloads, intercept one-time passwords from SMS, set up reverse proxy from the infected device, hijack WhatsApp sessions, and more. Cybersecurity researchers identified […]

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Application control is part and parcel of the larger cybersecurity landscape of access control, as outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). But what does the term mean? And, more importantly, why should companies be interested in the concept? In this article, I will discuss the definition of application control, as well […]

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Are you looking to get a grasp on the incredibly complex yet highly lucrative world of binary options trading? Every day, more traders are taking advantage of the potential rewards this type of investment can offer. But without proper knowledge, binary options trading platforms and brokers, and technical analysis techniques in place, investing in binary […]

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Cyberattacks on city and municipal governments are on the rise, more than double that of a year ago.  The increase in breaches is likely due to several factors, including the […]

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By Milica D. Djekic, Independent Researcher Abstract: Cyberspace is yet unsafe environment for communication and data transfer. Hacker’s organizations can target many servers, datacenters and endpoints relying on capacities of […]

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This week, we look at the wider repercussions of the Capita ransomware attack, and how numerous clients have been affected, including the Universities Superannuation Scheme and other pension providers. Plus, accusations of another Capita breach and Alan Calder on what all organisations can learn from the attack and Capita’s response. Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud.

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By Deryck Mitchelson, Field CISO EMEA, Check Point Software Technologies. Email security compromises are among the costliest in cyber. Last year, organizations lost over $2.7 billion in email fraud. Does this really need to continue, given the tools and resources available to security leaders?  The vast majority of CISOs do implement email security. However, there’s an […]

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Researchers have uncovered previously unknown attack infrastructure used by Pakistani and Chinese entities operated by the state-sponsored group SideWinder. In a joint report, cybersecurity companies Group-IB and Bridewell say the threat actor uses 55 domains and IP addresses. At least since 2012, SideWinder has been active, using spear-phishing attacks to gain access to targeted environments. Among the […]

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Nowadays your business and your data need a carefully thought protection suit for at least two reasons. First, cybersecurity threats are becoming more numerous and more sophisticated as time goes by. Just think that 450.000 types of malware are noticed day by day. You are compelled to stay up to date with the newest malicious […]

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