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Today's cybersecurity news highlights several significant threats and trends. OpenAI has partnered with Ukraine to enhance the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure amid ongoing conflict with Russia. A member of the Ryuk ransomware gang received a two-year prison sentence for extorting over $1.2 million. The ShinyHunters group claims to have breached the FBI, demanding the retraction of a report criticizing their methods. Vulnerabilities in multiple platforms, including GitHub and WordPress, continue to pose risks, with leaked GitHub App keys still being exploited. Additionally, a new Windows malware, CLOSEDQUORUM, utilizes AI models to determine its actions, showcasing the evolving landscape of AI in cyberattacks.
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Sources say hackers have already used stolen wage information and Social Security numbers to file fraudulent federal and state tax returns.
In a PoC unveiled at RSA, Skycure married mobile clickjacking and accessibility permissions for an insidious new attack vector.
Earlier today, a federal judge ordered Apple to comply with the FBI’s request for technical assistance in the recovery of the San Bernadino gunmen’s iPhone 5C. Since then, many have argued whether these requests from the FBI are technically feasible given the support for strong encryption on iOS dev...
Golem can control devices remotely and automatically launch and run applications without a user’s consent.
BT has announced further partnerships with CA Technologies and Palo Alto Networks to offer cloud identity service and security.
For most mobile app developers, password management has as much appeal as a visit to the dentist. You do it because you have to, but it is annoying and easy to screw up, even when using standard libraries or protocols like OAUTH. Your users feel the same way. Even if they know to use strong […]
Survey finds 88% of security professionals think access would have a negative impact on consumer and enterprise security and privacy
HEAT study also finds mobile management tools eschewed by many
We’re excited to announce that Sophia D’Antoine will be the next featured speaker at Etsy’s Code as Craft series on Wednesday, February 10th from 6:30-8pm in NYC. What is Code as Craft? Etsy Code as Craft events are a semi-monthly series of guest speakers who explore a technical topic or computing t...
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IoD report reveals worrying lack of cyber preparedness
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Time for IT admins to improve password management
Findikoglu faces over 57 years in the slammer
“There are natural disincentives for companies to share"
we need to build security into the data and make sure we can isolate and recover applications
69% of wearable device owners forego login credentials, such as PINs, passwords, fingerprint scanners and voice recognition.
New draft could expand police powers, rather than improve privacy protections
Avivah Litan argues cellular metadata analysis will be more useful to Feds
Rami Malek spoke of his preparation and research for his role in Mr Robot at RSA Conference