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Belgian flea market bargain could've caused disastrous data breach
News Robert Polet made a startling discovery after finding hard drives on sale for €5 each in a flea market.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Malware-free attacks surged in 2024 as attackers drop malicious software for legitimate tools
News Cyber attacks leveraging trusted services to conduct malicious activities are becoming the norm, according to new research, as malware takes a backseat among hackers.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Nakivo backup flaw still present on some systems months after firms’ ‘silent patch’, researchers claim
News Over 200 vulnerable Nakivo backup instances have been identified months after the firm silently patched a security flaw.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Why government email servers are top targets for state-backed hackers
News Government email systems provide attackers with a perfect entry point for state-sponsored espionage attacks
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Check Point expands customer advocacy program to drive ‘hands-on’ support
News Check Point has expanded its partner and customer advocacy management services to provide customers with direct access to advocacy experts.
By Daniel Todd Published
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So long, Defender VPN
News Defender VPN, Microsoft's free virtual private network, is set for the scrapheap, so you might want to think about alternative services.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Cyber requirements are wearing us all down
Opinion Taking a step back to reconsider your cyber hygiene can come hand in hand with taking a mental break
By John Loeppky Published
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'GitVenom' campaign uses dodgy GitHub repositories to spread malware
News Security researchers have issued an alert over a campaign using GitHub repositories to distribute malware, with users lured in by fake projects.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Data breach at background check firm exposes 3.3 million people
News Background check firm DISA Global Solutions has revealed it suffered a data breach exposing millions of sensitive records.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Google is dropping SMS authentication for QR codes
News Google appears finally ready to deprecate using SMS codes for multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Gmail according to insiders at the search giant.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Hackers are on a huge Microsoft 365 password spraying spree – here’s what you need to know
News A botnet made up of 130,000 compromised devices has been conducting a huge password spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts.
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Manufacturing firms are struggling to handle rising OT security threats
News Cyber attacks on manufacturing firms are skyrocketing, according to new research, but fewer than half are prepared for a rising tide of threats.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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