Vans warns customers of data breach
Skater brand Vans emailed customers last week to tell them about a recent “data incident.” On December 13, 2023, Vans said it detected unauthorized activities…
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Securing your home network is long, tiresome, and entirely worth it, with Carey Parker: Lock and Code S05E07
This week on the Lock and Code podcast… Few words apply as broadly to the public—yet mean as little—as “home network security.” For many, a…
3 important lessons from a devastating ransomware attack
In October 2023, The British Library was attacked by the Rhysida ransomware gang in a devastating cyberattack. The library, a vast repository of over 170…
Canada revisits decision to ban Flipper Zero
In February 2024 the Canadian government announced plans to ban the sale of the Flipper Zero, mainly because of its reported use to steal cars.…
New Go loader pushes Rhadamanthys stealer
Malware loaders (also known as droppers or downloaders) are a popular commodity in the criminal underground. Their primary function is to successfully compromise a machine…
Patch Ivanti Standalone Sentry and Ivanti Neurons for ITSM now
Ivanti has issued patches for two vulnerabilities. One was discovered in the Ivanti Standalone Sentry, which impacts all supported versions 9.17.0, 9.18.0, and 9.19.0. Older…
19 million plaintext passwords exposed by incorrectly configured Firebase instances
Three researchers scanned the internet for vulnerable Firebase instances, looking for personally identifiable information (PII). Firebase is a platform for hosting databases, cloud computing, and…
Tax scammer goes after small business owners and self-employed people
While most tax payers don’t particularly look forward to tax season, for some scammers it’s like the opening of their hunting season. So it’s no…
The ‘AT&T breach’—what you need to know
Earlier this week, the data of over 70 million people was posted for sale on an online cybercrime forum. The person selling the data claims…
Upcoming webinar: How a leading architecture firm approaches cybersecurity
How does a company navigate over 80 years of technical debt? Which tools do a security team of 5 rely on everyday? What threats are…
Store manager admits SIM swapping his customers
A 42-year-old manager at an unnamed telecommunications company has admitted SIM swapping customers at his store. SIM swapping, also known as SIM jacking, is the…
Social media influencers targeted by identity thieves
Social media influencers are attractive targets for identity thieves. With large followings and a literal influence on their followers, it’s no wonder they are targeted…