Turla Crutch: Keeping the “back door” open
ESET researchers discover a new backdoor used by Turla to exfiltrate stolen documents to Dropbox The post Turla Crutch: Keeping…
Cyberattackers could trick scientists into producing dangerous substances
Without ever setting foot in the lab, a threat actor could dupe DNA researchers into creating pathogens, according to a…
Mobile payment apps: How to stay safe when paying with your phone
Are mobile payments and digital wallets safe? Are the apps safer than credit cards? What are the main risks? Here’s…
Europol and partners thwart massive credit card fraud scheme
The operation was carried out against fraudsters trying to monetize stolen credit card data on the internet’s seedy underbelly The…
FBI warns of threat actors spoofing Bureau domains, email accounts
The U.S. law enforcement agency shares a sampling of more than 90 spoofed FBI-related domains registered recently The post FBI…
SIM swap scam: What it is and how to protect yourself
Here’s what to know about attacks where a fraudster has your number, literally and otherwise The post SIM swap scam:…
Up to 350,000 Spotify accounts hacked in credential stuffing attacks
This won’t be music to your ears – researchers spot an unsecured database replete with records used for an account…
Security flaws in smart doorbells may open the door to hackers
The peace of mind that comes with connected home security gadgets may be false – your smart doorbell may make…
5 takeaways from the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study
From the impact of the pandemic on cybersecurity careers to workers’ job satisfaction, the report offers a number of interesting…
The worst passwords of 2020: Is it time to change yours?
They’re supremely easy to remember, as well as easy to crack. Here’s how to improve your password security. The post…