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AnyDesk Hacked: Popular Remote Desktop Software Mandates Password Reset
Remote desktop software maker AnyDesk disclosed on Friday that it suffered a cyber attack that led to a compromise of its production systems. The German company said the incident, which it discovered following a security audit, is not a ransomware attack and that it...
Italian Businesses Hit by Weaponized USBs Spreading Cryptojacking Malware
A financially motivated threat actor known as UNC4990 is leveraging weaponized USB devices as an initial infection vector to target organizations in Italy. Google-owned Mandiant said the attacks single out multiple industries, including health, transportation,...
Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees
Microsoft is laying off 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week. While Microsoft is primarily laying off roles at Activision Blizzard, some Xbox and ZeniMax employees will also be impacted by the cuts. The cuts work out to roughly 8 percent of the...
ChatGPT is leaking passwords from private conversations of its users, Ars Technica reader says
ChatGPT is leaking private conversations that include login credentials and other personal details of unrelated users, screenshots submitted by an Ars reader on Monday indicated. Two of the seven screenshots the reader submitted stood out in particular. Both contained...
NSA Admits Secretly Buying Your Internet Browsing Data without Warrants
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has admitted to buying internet browsing records from data brokers to identify the websites and apps Americans use that would otherwise require a court order, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said last week. "The U.S. government should...
Akira ransomware gang claims Lush cyber attack
The Akira ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on the systems of UK-headquartered cosmetics manufacturer and retailer Lush, which was first disclosed earlier this month. Lush confirmed it was investigating a live cyber security incident on 11...
Thales launches first Post-Quantum Cryptography Starter Kit
As quantum computing rapidly advances, Thales, a global technology and security provider, announced the launch of their Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Starter Kit - the first of its kind - in a partnership with Quantinuum. The Starter Kit offers businesses a trusted...
Ransomware attacks surged by 45% in 2023, report finds
Ransomware attacks have increased by 45% year-on-year in 2023, rising to 4,667 cases – an increase of 84% compared to 2022. This data was presented by NCC Group's Threat Intelligence team. Key players causing this escalation are newcomers such as Hunters, assumed to...
Update your iPhone and turn on Stolen Device Protection ASAP. Here’s why
Apple has rolled out a new update that promises to better secure your iPhone from the bad guys. Released on Monday, iOS 17.3 kicks in a few helpful new features, including Apple Music playlist sharing and AirPlay support for hotel room TVs. But the most significant...
Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp
From AI to ZTA (zero-trust architecture), the technology responsible for protecting your company’s data has evolved immensely. Despite the advances, cybercriminals repeatedly find new and creative ways to gain access to sensitive information. This can result in...