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Using WinRAR? Update now to avoid falling victim to this file path flaw
News WinRAR users have been urged to update after a patch was issued for a serious vulnerability.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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A major ransomware hosting provider just got hit US with sanctions
News Aeza Group's services were being used for ransomware, infostealers, and disinformation
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Hackers are using PDFs to impersonate big brands like Microsoft and PayPal in a new threat campaign
News Hackers are increasingly using PDF attachments to impersonate major brands in phishing campaigns, according to new research from Cisco Talos.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK firms are 'sleepwalking' into smart building cyber threats
News The convergence of operational technology and IT systems is posing serious risks for property firms.
By Rene Millman Published
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Everything we know about the Qantas cyber attack so far
News While details remain murky, cyber experts told ITPro the Qantas incident bears all the hallmarks of the Scattered Spider ransomware group.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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M&S aims for full online restoration within four weeks following major cyber attack
News M&S CEO Stuart Machin says the high street retailer plans to fully restore operations by August following a devastating cyber attack in April.
By Rene Millman Published
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Swiss government data published following supply chain attack – here’s what we know about the culprits
News Radix, a non-profit organization in the health promotion sector, supplies a number of federal offices, whose data has apparently been accessed.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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British IT worker jailed for revenge attack on employer that caused a “ripple effect of disruption” for colleagues and customers
News West Yorkshire man Mohammed Umar Taj was suspended from his job in Huddersfield in July 2022, and began taking revenge within hours.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The Scattered Spider hacker group has a new industry in its crosshairs
News The notorious Scattered Spider threat group is now turning its attention to the airline industry, with attacks on operators intensifying.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The FBI thinks it's nailed the notorious 'IntelBroker' threat actor
News A British man believed to be the notorious ‘IntelBroker’ hacker has been charged in the US following their arrest in France earlier this year.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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The best TeamViewer alternatives
In-depth Exploring TeamViewer alternatives? These eight remote desktop software tools are feature-packed and could help you save money
By Nik Rawlinson Last updated
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Hackers are using this Microsoft 365 feature to bombard enterprises with phishing emails
News A new phishing campaign uncovered by researchers at Varonis shows threat actors are abusing Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature to launch phishing attacks.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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