On Friday, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that the number of consumer complaints about unwanted telemarketing phone calls has dropped over 50% since 2021, continuing a trend that started three years ago. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
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Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new remote access trojan and information stealer used by Iranian state-sponsored actors to conduct reconnaissance of compromised endpoints and execute malicious commands. Cybersecurity company Check Point has codenamed the malware WezRat, stating it has been detected in the wild since at least September 1, 2023, based on artifacts […]
A hacker responsible for stealing 119,754 Bitcoin in a 2016 hack on the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange was sentenced to five years in prison by U.S. authorities. […] Go to Source Author: Bill Toulas
Many websites built with Microsoft Power Pages expose sensitive information from their databases due to a poor understanding of access control configurations and default settings, according to a report from researchers at SaaS security provider AppOmni. Insecure custom code implementations and overprovisioned access to databases contribute to the issue, the report’s authors said. These misconfigurations […]
Microsoft has paused the November 2024 Exchange security updates released during this month’s Patch Tuesday because of email delivery issues on servers using custom mail flow rules. […] Go to Source Author: Sergiu Gatlan
Two of six critical vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks’ Expedition Migration tool, which the company patched in October, are being actively exploited according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. CISA has now added the two vulnerabilities — CVE-2024-9463 and CVE-2024-9465 — to its known exploited vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, putting CISOs who ignored last […]
For retailers, the holidays are the busiest time of the year, and it’s easy to overlook cybersecurity amid all the chaos. However, proactive measures can help prevent potential cyberthreats from disrupting business operations and customer trust. Here are common cyberthreats during the holidays and some ways retailers can defend against these. Ransomware attacks Ransomware is […]
The influx of customers and transactions during the holiday season may be great for business, but it also means that retailers are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. From phishing scams to data breaches, cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to take advantage of the holiday rush. Here are five common cyber risks that retailers should be […]
During the holidays, retailers can feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks they need to complete. But while keeping up with the holiday rush, they also need to be vigilant about potential cyberthreats. With more customers shopping online and increased payment activity, there are several risks that can affect retailers during this time. Below are […]
In the future, the cybersecurity landscape likely will depend not only on the ability of federal workforces to protect their agencies but also on their capacity to continuously develop and sharpen those skills. Go to Source Author: Tony Holmes