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Nobelium Phishing Campaign Poses as USAID
Microsoft uncovered the SolarWinds crooks using mass-mail service Constant Contact and posing as a U.S.-based development organization to...
Chris Mallazzo
May 30, 20214 min read
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Irish Hospitals Are Latest to Be Hit by Ransomware Attacks
Hospitals in Ireland, New Zealand and Scripps Health in San Diego are reeling from digital extortion attacks. By Nicole Perlroth and Adam...
Chris Mallazzo
May 27, 20214 min read
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A Peek Inside the Underground Ransomware Economy
Threat hunters weigh in on how the business of ransomware, the complex relationships between cybercriminals, and how they work together...
Chris Mallazzo
May 27, 20215 min read
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Ransomware Attacks Are Spiking. Is Your Company Prepared?
These are unprecedented times in the world of cybersecurity, with ransomware attacks up 150% in 2020 and growing even faster in 2021....
Chris Mallazzo
May 25, 20216 min read
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Colonial Pipeline CEO admits to authorizing $4.4 million ransomware payment
Washington (CNN)Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount said he authorized a ransom payment of $4.4 million in response to a cyberattack on...
Chris Mallazzo
May 24, 20215 min read
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Feds Shut Down Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Phishing Website
‘Freevaccinecovax.org’ claimed to be that of a biotech company but instead was stealing info from visitors to use for nefarious purposes....
Chris Mallazzo
May 6, 20213 min read
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Bogus Android Clubhouse App Drops Credential-Swiping Malware
The malicious app spreads the BlackRock malware, which steals credentials from 458 services – including Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook and...
Chris Mallazzo
Mar 20, 20214 min read
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Are Businesses Putting Their Data And Users At Risk Each Time They Use Video Conferencing?
To get a better sense of how the video conferencing industry has developed over the last year, and why many of the most utilized services...
Chris Mallazzo
Mar 9, 20215 min read
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50% Phishing Emails Seek Credential Theft, as Malware Delivery Declines
Cofense’s annual phishing report shows more than half of phishing emails are designed to steal user credentials, while just 12 percent...
Chris Mallazzo
Mar 3, 20213 min read
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8 mobile security threats you should take seriously
Mobile malware? Other mobile security threats are more pressing. Every enterprise should have its eye on these eight issues. Mobile...
Chris Mallazzo
Mar 2, 202112 min read
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10K Microsoft Email Users Hit in FedEx Phishing Attack
Microsoft users are receiving emails pretending to be from mail couriers FedEx and DHL Express – but that really steal their credentials....
Chris Mallazzo
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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Mobile Endpoint Security is a big Challenge for Enterprises.
Enterprises use a combination of top-rated technology options and best practices in keeping away attackers who have become emboldened and...
Chris Mallazzo
Feb 20, 20214 min read
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Elon Musk Supports Bitcoin, Says BTC on the Verge of Broad Acceptance
Spacex and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has clarified his position on bitcoin and dogecoin. He confirmed that he supports bitcoin, stating that it...
Chris Mallazzo
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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Why Enterprises Should Have Serious Concerns About the Security Shortcomings of Video Conferencing
Over the past year, as the pandemic accelerated the need for digital communications tools, video conferencing has taken off and become a...
Chris Mallazzo
Feb 3, 20214 min read
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Identity Theft Spikes Due to COVID-19 Relief
Cases reported to the FTC doubled last year as cybercriminals took advantage of increased filing for government relief benefits due to...
Chris Mallazzo
Feb 2, 20213 min read
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Apple Patches Three Actively Exploited Zero-Days, Part of iOS Emergency Update
An anonymous researcher identified bugs in the software’s kernel and WebKit browser engine that are likely part of an exploit chain....
Chris Mallazzo
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Malwarebytes said it was hacked by the same group who breached SolarWinds
Malwarebytes becomes fourth major security firm targeted by attackers after Microsoft, FireEye, and CrowdStrike. US cyber-security firm...
Chris Mallazzo
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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Cloud Attacks Are Bypassing MFA, Feds Warn
CISA has issued an alert warning that cloud services at U.S. organizations are being actively and successfully targeted. The Feds are...
Chris Mallazzo
Jan 15, 20214 min read
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Cybersecurity firm identifies third SolarWinds hack malware strain
Strain was used to create an opening for other malware One of the cybersecurity firms investigating the SolarWinds attack said it has...
Chris Mallazzo
Jan 15, 20212 min read
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SolarWinds Hires Chris Krebs, Alex Stamos in Wake of Hack
Former CISA director Chris Krebs and former Facebook security exec Alex Stamos have teamed up to create a new consulting group – and have...
Chris Mallazzo
Jan 10, 20213 min read
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