Former Uber CSO convicted of covering up megabreach back in 2016
Obstructed FTC proceedings, and concealed a crime, said the jury.
Cyber NewsGlut of Fake LinkedIn Profiles Pits HR Against the Bots
A recent proliferation of phony executive profiles on LinkedIn is creating something of an identity crisis for the business networking site, and for companies that rely on it to hire and screen prospective employees. The fabricated LinkedIn identities — which pair AI-generated profile photos with text lifted from legitimate accounts — are creating major headaches […]
Cyber NewsRelentless Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine Raise Important Policy Questions
Microsoft cybersecurity executive John Hewie explained cyberwar developments and what they mean for Western democratic policy going forward.
Cyber NewsNorth Korea’s Lazarus group uses vulnerable Dell driver to blind security solutions
The notorious North Korean state-sponsored hacker group Lazarus has begun exploiting a known vulnerability in an OEM driver developed by Dell to evade detection by security solutions. This is a prime example of why it’s important to always keep third-party PC manufacturer software, which is often neglected, up to date, as well as to add […]
Cyber NewsIkea Smart Light System Flaw Lets Attackers Turn Bulbs on Full Blast
With just one malformed Zigbee frame, attackers could take over certain Ikea smart lightbulbs, leaving users unable to turn the lights down.
Cyber NewsOctober Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
For the past nineteen years, October has been Cybersecurity Awareness Month here in the US, and that event that has always been part advice and part ridicule. I tend to fall on the apathy end of the spectrum; I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned it before. But the memes can be funny. Here’s a decent […]
Cyber NewsCISA: Multiple APT Groups Infiltrate Defense Organization
Advanced attackers gained access to Microsoft Exchange services, conducted searches of email, and used an open source toolkit to collect data from the network for nearly a year.
Cyber NewsNullMixer Dropper Delivers a Multimalware Code Bomb
In one shot, Trojan dropper NullMixer installs a suite of downloaders, banking Trojans, stealers, and spyware on victims’ systems.
Cyber NewsSecure Your Application Layer, Secure Your Business
Users and malicious actors interact with your business through the application layer. Build trust in your software by securing this first line of defense.
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