Rene Millman
Lazarus APT hacking group is targeting the defense industry
Security
Lazarus APT hacking group is targeting the defense industry
North Korea-linked hackers used ThreatNeedle backdoor to gather sensitive data
26 Feb 2021
Microsoft open sources CodeQL queries used in Solorigate inquiry
Security
Microsoft open sources CodeQL queries used in Solorigate inquiry
Query tool used in hunting security issues in code
26 Feb 2021
How to rotate a laptop or PC screen
operating systems
How to rotate a laptop or PC screen
Portrait or landscape; how do you get a new perspective on your screen?
26 Feb 2021
How to use Chromecast without Wi-Fi
Mobile
How to use Chromecast without Wi-Fi
Google’s streaming stick is a great travelling companion, but how can you use Chromecast without Wi-Fi?
26 Feb 2021
CISA warns of ongoing Accellion File Transfer Appliance attacks
hacking
CISA warns of ongoing Accellion File Transfer Appliance attacks
Attacks have hit federal, state, and local governments
25 Feb 2021
Google to fund Linux developers to fix kernel security problems
Linux
Google to fund Linux developers to fix kernel security problems
Linux Foundation will use the developers to work exclusively on security developments
25 Feb 2021
Microsoft and FireEye push for corporate breach reporting rules
data protection
Microsoft and FireEye push for corporate breach reporting rules
The two companies believe companies should be able to report breaches without legal retribution
24 Feb 2021
FedEx and DHL phishing emails target Microsoft users
phishing
FedEx and DHL phishing emails target Microsoft users
The campaign aims to steal credentials using spoof phishing pages hosted on legitimate domains
24 Feb 2021
Austin Energy warns of scammers soliciting payments in the wake of mass power outages
scams
Austin Energy warns of scammers soliciting payments in the wake of mass power outages
Criminals threaten to disconnect power unless the customer makes a payment
23 Feb 2021
Red Hat closes purchase of multi-cloud container security firm StackRox
Acquisition
Red Hat closes purchase of multi-cloud container security firm StackRox
Linux firm bolsters security capabilities missing from its OpenShift Kubernetes platform
23 Feb 2021
Hackers are using Google Alerts to help spread malware
hacking
Hackers are using Google Alerts to help spread malware
Fake news gives rise to fake alerts that install phony Adobe Flash updates
22 Feb 2021
North Korea expected to increase cyber attacks due to COVID struggles
hacking
North Korea expected to increase cyber attacks due to COVID struggles
CrowdStrike also expects an increase in the number of cyber attacks targeting health care institutions
22 Feb 2021
MacBook users warned against EvilQuest ransomware
ransomware
MacBook users warned against EvilQuest ransomware
The malware aims to encrypt macOS devices, which are typically less affected by ransomware
19 Feb 2021
Kia Motors allegedly suffers a ransomware attack
data breaches
Kia Motors allegedly suffers a ransomware attack
Hackers demanding a $20 million ransom to release a decryptor
18 Feb 2021
Donald Trump’s one-time law firm allegedly suffers data breach
data breaches
Donald Trump’s one-time law firm allegedly suffers data breach
Hackers claim to have stolen 100GB of confidential files belonging to the Jones Day law firm
17 Feb 2021
Chad Rupe's Rural Cloud Initiative appointment bolsters rural edge connectivity
Cloud
Chad Rupe's Rural Cloud Initiative appointment bolsters rural edge connectivity
Former USDA administrator will sit on the advisory council
16 Feb 2021
Microsoft is concerned with escalating web shell attacks
hacking
Microsoft is concerned with escalating web shell attacks
140,000 malware tools discovered on average every month
12 Feb 2021
VMware vSphere vs Proxmox: Which is best for your business?
virtualisation
VMware vSphere vs Proxmox: Which is best for your business?
Choosing a virtualisation tool can be tricky, so we've pitted two of the most popular head-to-head
11 Feb 2021
Facebook may have overpaid privacy fine by $4.9B
data protection
Facebook may have overpaid privacy fine by $4.9B
The overpayment may have been to protect Mark Zuckerberg
11 Feb 2021
Multiple TCP/IP stack flaws could leave millions of devices open to attack
vulnerability
Multiple TCP/IP stack flaws could leave millions of devices open to attack
The stacks are susceptible to Mitnick attacks
10 Feb 2021
'BendyBear' APT malware linked to Chinese government hackers
malware
'BendyBear' APT malware linked to Chinese government hackers
Security researchers warn that the malware’s anti-analysis techniques make it exceptionally difficult to detect
9 Feb 2021
What is subnetting?
Network & Internet
What is subnetting?
Partitioning a single network can help relieve network congestion and increase security
9 Feb 2021
Hacking campaigns reveal Iranian attacks on dissidents
cyber security
Hacking campaigns reveal Iranian attacks on dissidents
Iran-backed groups are targeting peoples’ mobile phones and PCs with sophisticated spyware
8 Feb 2021
Israeli hackers breach KKK-affiliated website
hacking
Israeli hackers breach KKK-affiliated website
Hackers leaked the name, phone number, and other personal information of Patriotic Bridge Knights' alleged leader
5 Feb 2021
What is an MTA certificate?
Careers & training
What is an MTA certificate?
The Microsoft credential could give your IT career a boost
5 Feb 2021
Hackers can exploit Realtek Wi-Fi module bug to gain root access to devices
hacking
Hackers can exploit Realtek Wi-Fi module bug to gain root access to devices
Realtek has already patched some newer modules
4 Feb 2021
Take command of your computer with a command line interface
operating systems
Take command of your computer with a command line interface
A CLI might not look as good as a GUI, but it can pack a punch
4 Feb 2021
Agent Tesla malware evades security controls to infect systems
malware
Agent Tesla malware evades security controls to infect systems
The weakest link in malware prevention is still the average user
3 Feb 2021
Hackers encrypt virtual hard disks using two VMWare ESXi vulnerabilities
VMware
Hackers encrypt virtual hard disks using two VMWare ESXi vulnerabilities
Hypervisor flaws enable hackers to send requests to devices and take control
2 Feb 2021
Hackers target gamers with a supply-chain attack
hacking
Hackers target gamers with a supply-chain attack
Cyber criminals have compromised an Android emulator and used it to infect gamers’ devices with malware
1 Feb 2021
What is server redundancy?
Server & storage
What is server redundancy?
When uptime is all-important, you need redundant servers on hand when trouble strikes
1 Feb 2021
COVID-19 has sped up digital transformation efforts
digital transformation
COVID-19 has sped up digital transformation efforts
Survey finds COVID-19 has made digitalization projects a priority for most organizations
29 Jan 2021
17 Windows 10 problems - and how to fix them
operating systems
17 Windows 10 problems - and how to fix them
Tips and tricks for everything from upgrade issues and freeing up storage, to solving privacy errors and using safe mode
29 Jan 2021
Fears over cyber crime tool that can build phishing pages in real-time
phishing
Fears over cyber crime tool that can build phishing pages in real-time
Threat actors installed the LogoKit toolkit on over 700 domains over the last month
28 Jan 2021
Nokia partners with Hiya to stop spam calls
scams
Nokia partners with Hiya to stop spam calls
Machine learning could end the barrage aggravating fraudulent and spam phone calls
27 Jan 2021