Balancing “super app” ambitions with privacy
When Elon Musk’s ambitions to transform X into an “everything app” were divulged last year, he joined several companies known to be exploring or actively…
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Fraudsters have found creative ways to scam some businesses
70% of businesses report that fraud losses have increased in recent years and over half of consumers feel they’re more of a fraud target than…
Week in review: AnyDesk phishing campaign targets employees, Microsoft fixes exploited zero-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Integrating cybersecurity into vehicle design and manufacturingIn this Help Net…
U.S. authorities disrupt Russian intelligence’s botnet
In January 2024, an operation dismantled a network of hundreds of SOHO routers controlled by GRU Military Unit 26165, also known as APT 28, Sofacy…
Cyber threats cast shadow over 2024 elections
Considering that 2024 is a historic year for elections – with an estimated half of the world’s population taking part in democratic votes – this…
New infosec products of the week: February 16, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Appdome, Center for Internet Security, Cyberhaven, LOKKER, Sumsub, and CompliancePro…
Gmail & Yahoo DMARC rollout: When cyber compliance gives a competitive edge
The essence of cybersecurity is not just about defense but enabling business through trust and reliability. As Gmail and Yahoo take steps to enforce stricter…
Physical security is becoming a top priority in building design
Despite the importance of security, it was, until recently, an afterthought in building design, according to Brivo. Rather than considering security from the very beginning,…
Battery maker Varta halts production after cyberattack
German battery manufacturer Varta was forced to shut down its IT systems and stop production as a result of a cyberattack. The Varta cyberattack The…
CPS Insights helps organizations analyze and visualize their healthcare privacy data
CompliancePro Solutions launched their new analytics product, CPS Insights. As a new add-on module to the CompliancePro Privacy Program Management platform, CPS Insights is a…
iOS users beware: GoldPickaxe trojan steals your facial data
Group-IB uncovered a new iOS trojan designed to steal users’ facial recognition data, identity documents, and intercept SMS. The trojan, dubbed GoldPickaxe.iOS by Group-IB’s Threat…
Understanding the tactics of stealthy hunter-killer malware
Picus Security has revealed a rise in hunter-killer malware, highlighting a significant shift in adversaries’ capability to pinpoint and thwart advanced enterprise defenses, including next-gen…