OneNote’s Critical Security Update: Protecting Your Business from Malware

File attachments are one of the most common ways that computer malware spreads. As a result, Microsoft recently announced a critical security update for its note-taking app, OneNote.  The update aims to protect users from malware on OneNote. Up to 120 file extensions will be blocked. Microsoft seeks to align OneNote’s security measures with its […]

OneNote’s Critical Security Update: Protecting Your Business from Malware

File attachments are one of the most common ways that computer malware spreads. As a result, Microsoft recently announced a critical security update for its note-taking app, OneNote.  The update aims to protect users from malware on OneNote. Up to 120 file extensions will be blocked. Microsoft seeks to align OneNote’s security measures with its […]

Simplifying Cybersecurity: Microsoft’s Security Copilot AI Assistant

Microsoft released a game-changing way to protect against cyberattacks. This AI-powered assistant, called Security Copilot, can find threats faster than ever. It could revolutionize how businesses keep their digital assets safe. Security Copilot uses OpenAI’s GPT-4. Microsoft’s “security-specific” AI model is also part of its structure. Security Copilot is designed to better summarize and make […]

Hiatus Malware Targets Business Routers

There is a new malware campaign targeting business-grade routers. It is called Hiatus, a complex operation that deploys the HiatusRAT malware. It is a kind of Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that cybercriminals use to gain remote control over a target system. Hiatus is the first of its kind. Lumen’s security experts say it has been […]

Microsoft Exchange Server Antivirus Exclusions

The Microsoft Exchange Server is an e-mail server developed exclusively for Windows OS users. It also offers collaboration functions like scheduling and calendaring. One of the Exchange Server’s biggest draws is its high availability features. These features ensure that outages and server failures won’t disrupt server operations. But while the Exchange Server sounds like a […]

S1deload Stealer Malware

A new malware campaign on Facebook and YouTube is making headlines. S1deload Stealer hijacks these social media accounts, mines cryptocurrency, and spreads itself. Discover what business owners need to know about this malware. How the Malware Installs Itself S1deload Stealer is hidden within photo files with adult themes. The attackers use social engineering to post […]

AWS Warns Against Malvertising Targeting Users

Cybersecurity company Sentinel Labs has discovered a new malvertising campaign targeting AWS users. Sentinel Labs warns that cybercriminals have established a campaign on Google Ads programs that take users to a fake landing page to steal their credentials and other details. What Is a Malvertising Campaign? A malvertising campaign is a digital ad intended to […]

Prilex Malware Blocks Contactless Payments to Steal Credit Card Information

The hackers behind Prilex PoS (point-of-sale) malware have developed a new way to steal credit card information to target customers using contactless or “tap-to-pay” payments. Prilex PoS malware has stolen credit card information from payment terminals and ATMs before, but only if the customer physically inserts their card. Originally, the malware targeted ATM users withdrawing […]

Prilex Malware Blocks Contactless Payments to Steal Credit Card Information

The hackers behind Prilex PoS (point-of-sale) malware have developed a new way to steal credit card information to target customers using contactless or “tap-to-pay” payments. Prilex PoS malware has stolen credit card information from payment terminals and ATMs before, but only if the customer physically inserts their card. Originally, the malware targeted ATM users withdrawing […]

Malicious SEO Campaign Affects Thousands of Sites

In a massive malicious SEO campaign, cybercriminals are promoting low-quality Q&A sites by redirecting visitors to fake discussion forums. As a result, almost 15,000 sites have been compromised. In September 2022, researchers at Sucuri discovered the attacks. Each compromised site was found to contain approximately 20,000 files that were utilized in the search engine campaign. […]