XLoader malware is a modified Windows malware and targets macOS
Bleeping Computer has reported that a Windows malware strain has been modified to infect macOS and is known as XLoader. Read on for more!
What can you expect from the new Apple AirTag privacy improvements?
After a series of privacy concerns by reviewers of the Apple AirTag, Apple announced its new approach in its recent software update.
DuckDuckGo announces new email protection service
DuckDuckGo has become one of the most popular search engines in the past year and continues to improve. Now it’s offering email protection services.
Amazon wants to monitor its users’ sleep remotely with a new in-home device
Amazon has received FCC permission to manufacturer a device that uses contactless sleep tracing to track users’ sleep and sleep patterns.
Disaster data recovery: Bouncing back from an IT catastrophe
How your company handles data is an intrinsic part of your business’ growth strategy. How will you bounce back from an IT catastrophe?
New ransomware attack hits IT company Kaseya affecting hundreds of companies
A new ransomware attack reared its ugly head over the weekend as IT company Kaseya has been hit with a $70m ransom demand.
How technology can improve cybersecurity in healthcare
While we like to think that healthcare organizations have our best interests at heart, the truth is they are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
How your digital transformation helps reduce cyber risk
Cyber footprints and cybersecurity have always been important for enterprises, but, arguably, the stakes have never been higher than today.
A recent cyberattack was meant to poison the California water supply
As our infrastructures transition from manual operation to more automated and internet-connected systems, the odds of cyberattacks increase.
If personal data is comprised in a data breach, can you file a lawsuit?
The most commonly used cyber-attacks in data breaches are ransomware, malware, phishing, and Denial of Service (DoS).
India issues final notice to Twitter to comply with its new IT rules
But not everyone is on board with the new IT rules India is putting in place. Dataquest says these new rules would put the online safety of Indian citizens at risk.
TikTok will now collect users’ biometric data
This new privacy policy change will affect millions of users since most of them use smartphones that rely on biometric algorithms.
Infographic: Securing the remote workforce of the future
Since the start of the COVID pandemic of 2020, 62% of the American workforce began working from home. Although there are many benefits to this … Read more…
The 2021 guide to keeping your laptop safe
he good news is that you don’t have to be an IT security expert to safeguard your home network or laptop.
The Colonial Pipeline attack: Lessons for enterprise IT
The complex interdependencies between the Colonial enterprise IT and critical infrastructure OT networks created the much-touted “lack of visibility” that meant this ransomware attack would cause a state of emergency.
Security Byte: Ransomware attack hits oil pipeline
The oil pipeline, it’s one of the most important infrastructures in dozens of countries. No matter what you think of the oil business and the … Read more…
Dell is rolling out a security patch for long-standing driver vulnerability
Users should apply the Dell security patch as soon as possible. Especially now as SentinelLABS is expected to release the details soon.
Why surfing the internet may not be as much fun as you hoped
Learning how to protect yourself online should be at the top of your priority list – It’s more and more important to surf smart, and being conscious of the type of information you share each time you log on can be useful.
Reverb suffers data breach unknown in size or impact
It seems the company has been hit with a data breach that included names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails. This information was publicly accessible for a “short period of time.”
What will home security tech look like in ten years?
As of today, security tech is already far advanced, but there’s always room for improvement.
Delete Facebook; the popular hashtag has become a reality for Techaeris
Business Insider reports that 533 million Facebook users’ phone numbers and personal data have been leaked online. The report says that this personal data was leaked on a “low-level” hacking forum and posted for all to see.
Report: Beware new “advanced Android malware” is posing as an Android system update
Mobile security blog Zimperium reports on this new Android malware, saying that Zimperium zLabs researchers are warning Android users about a sophisticated new malicious app.
iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3 address major security concern
iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3 have all been rolled out, and you should have the updates waiting for you in Settings>General>Software Update. When it comes to security updates, users should be updating their devices as quickly as possible.
Best practices for keeping your data lakes healthy
In today’s business landscape, the volume and availability of different data types have become enormous, creating businesses’ need to expand their data-management infrastructures swiftly. In this … Read more…
Can you rely on security-as-a-service solutions?
The question, though, is whether or not security-as-a-service solutions provide adequate protection.
Infographic: Identity theft and home title fraud, know the risks
In the digital sphere just use common sense, if you wouldn’t talk to them in-person don’t talk to them online.
What is invisible browser fingerprinting? And how can I avoid it?
Prevention from browser fingerprinting is almost impossible. One might consider using a VPN for this purpose. You can get protected from Browser Fingerprinting by using a credible VPN.
Are DDoS attacks on the comeback trail?
As with the vast majority of cyberattacks, DDoS attacks are primarily aimed at jamming competitors’ web performance, then extorting money from their victims.
