Cybercriminals use simple trick to obtain personal data
People reveal more personal information when you ask them the same questions a second time – according to new research from the University of East…
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MSPs urged to refine security solutions in response to growing SMB needs
MSPs are focusing on automation and integration between their core tools to improve efficiency, service delivery and cost management, according to Kaseya. Automation, cybersecurity and…
Week in review: Western Digital network security incident, QNAP vulns, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Passbolt: Open-source password manager for security-conscious organizationsIn this Help Net…
Rilide browser extension steals MFA codes
Cryptocurrency thieves are targeting users of Chromium-based browsers – Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave Browser, and Opera – with an extension that steals credentials and…
Cyberthreats take a toll on IT teams’ work on other projects
93% of organizations find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging, according to Sophos. IT professionals face challenging security…
April 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: The vulnerability discovery race
The answer to the question “Why does software continue to have so many vulnerabilities?” is complex, because the software itself is so complex. There’ve been…
New infosec products of the week: April 7, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Guardz, Malwarebytes, Obsidian Security, and Stamus Networks. Malwarebytes unveils WorldBytes…
Outcome-based cybersecurity paves way for organizational goals
Organizations follow a reactive approach to cybersecurity which is stifling their progress in demonstrating value and aligning with business outcomes, according to WithSecure. 83% of…
Companies carry unquantified levels of risk due to current network security approaches
40% of senior cybersecurity decision makers effectively prioritize risks to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) 4.0 compliance, according to Titania. The study…
Rorschach ransomware deployed by misusing a security tool
An unbranded ransomware strain that recently hit a US-based company is being deployed by attackers who are misusing a tool included in a commercial security…
The hidden picture of malware attack trends
Despite the decline in network-detected malware in Q4 2022, endpoint ransomware spiked by 627%, while malware associated with phishing campaigns persisted as a threat, according…
Google Play apps will allow users to initiate in-app account deletion
Google Play will be pushing Android app developers to allow users to delete their account and associated data from within the app. Users will also…