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The Kimsuky Threat: Understanding the Rise of Sophisticated Cyberattacks

The recent actions of hackers underline the need to be more proactive with cybersecurity. The Kimsuky cybercrime group has been using advanced malware, known as RandomQuery, to gather intelligence and extract sensitive information. This serves as a stern reminder of the increasing threat of ransomware attacks in 2023.   The Rising Danger of Kimsuky’s Cyberattacks […]

Google’s Bug Bounty Program: A Step Towards Safer Apps

In 2021, Google paid $8.7 million to researchers to find security vulnerabilities in its products and services. The year after that, the tech giant gave out $12 million. Since it launched its bug bounty program in 2010, it has paid over $50 million in rewards to successful bug hunters. Google is running another bug bounty […]

Understanding and Mitigating Brute-Force Attacks

Recently, a team of researchers from Zhejiang University and Tencent Labs uncovered a new type of cyberattack, termed “BrutePrint.” This approach targets the fingerprint authentication commonly found on today’s smartphones. This is an example of what cybersecurity experts call a brute force attack. With the wave of digital transformation, business owners must be aware of […]

Maximizing Business Success with Big Data and Analytics

Companies today can tap into a wealth of data to guide them in making sound choices. That’s why big data and analytics offer great advantages. They help you understand customers, markets, and operations. Let’s explore the benefits you can gain from using big data and analytics. Why Big Data and Analytics Matter for Your Business […]

The Growing Trend of Telegram as a Marketplace for Phishing Tools and Services

Cybercrime is becoming increasingly common as businesses continue to rely on technology to conduct their operations. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to exploit businesses and individuals. One of the methods gaining popularity is using Telegram, a popular messaging app that offers end-to-end encryption. Telegram has become a hub for selling phishing tools and […]

TMX Finance Data Breach: What You Need to Know

TMX Finance has been providing underserved consumers with credit products since 1998. Unfortunately, the company suffered a massive data breach that went undetected for months. It involved all TMX subsidiaries, namely TitleMax, InstaLoans, and TitleBucks. The incident affected over 4.8 million customers across all its services. A Timeline of the TMX Finance Data Breach The […]

Stay Safe from Silent Cyberattacks on IoT Devices

American university researchers uncovered a new cyberattack called Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan (NUIT). It threatens devices with voice assistants, launching completely silent attacks. Fortunately, researchers exposed the vulnerability before threat actors could exploit it. The discovery is a warning to everyone to take the necessary precautions. How Inaudible NUIT Attacks Work While human ears can’t detect […]

Protect Your Business from the Latest Emotet Phishing Scam Targeting Taxpayers

Scammers will use anything to target businesses, including tax forms. A new phishing campaign is spreading a malicious program disguised as documents from the IRS. With the tax season in full swing soon, business owners must take extra precautions to protect sensitive company data. Emotet Phishing Campaign Targets Taxpayers Emotet is one of the most […]

Firefox 111 Boosts Security, Fixes Bugs, and Adds New Features

Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox for Android, equipping it with a built-in PDF viewer. Firefox 111 also provides a more secure experience for users through its Total Cookie Protection feature. In addition, the upgrade addresses the security issues and unusual bugs in the last version. Android Users Finally Have Total Cookie Protection […]