New EU-US data pact may come too late for Facebook – Software – Storage
A new pact to facilitate the safe transfer of EU citizens’ personal data to the United States might not come into force in time to…
Month: March 2023
New malware infects business routers for data theft, surveillance
An ongoing hacking campaign called ‘Hiatus’ targets DrayTek Vigor router models 2960 and 3900 to steal data from victims and build a covert proxy network.…
Palo Alto Networks enhances cybersecurity capabilities with AI-powered ITDR module
Palo Alto Networks released new Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) module for Cortex XSIAM, enabling customers to ingest user identity and behavior data and…
9 cybersecurity tips to keep you safe when travelling
Here are some cybersecurity tips to keep you safe while you travel. The best way to keep your devices safe when you’re travelling is to be…
Westpac joins CBA in checking payment details – Finance – Software
Westpac is set to launch new payment verification measures to combat scams and mistaken payments, the second of Australia’s ‘big four’ banks to act in…
Proof-of-Concept released for critical Microsoft Word RCE bug
A proof-of-concept for CVE-2023-21716, a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Word that allows remote code execution, has been published over the weekend. The vulnerability was assigned…
Resecurity appoints Akash Rosen to lead digital forensics practice
Resecurity accelerates Digital Forensics & Incident Response Services portfolio with the newly appointed industry professional, Akash Rosen. Akash Rosen is a recognized digital forensics expert…
What you need to know
The US Government has been working on the National Cybersecurity Strategy Document 2023 for some time now, and it’s finally been released. The US Government…
Germany planning to ban Huawei, ZTE from parts of 5G networks – Strategy – Telco/ISP
Germany’s government is planning on forbidding telecoms operators from using certain components from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE in their 5G networks, German paper Zeit…
Outlook for Mac now free, Microsoft 365 subscription not needed
Microsoft says its Outlook for Mac email and calendar client is now available for free, and it will no longer require an Office license or…
How new ATM scam uses glue and NFC function to empty bank accounts
ATMs provide a high level of convenience; yet, they have also been a traditional target for robbers. Some people will employ skimmers to get your…
Acer Data Breach? Hacker Claims to Sell 160GB Trove of Stolen Data
The hacker claims that it took them days to go through the list of what had been allegedly breached. Acer Inc., a major global technology…