Latest articles by Rene Millman
Critical flaw in vCenter Server could give hackers infrastructure access
News VMware is urging users to patch the 9.8-rated vulnerability as soon as possible
Phishing emails target victims with fake vaccine passport offer
News Scammers could steal victims’ personal information and never deliver the illegal goods, Fortinet warns
Researchers disclose top flaws abused by ransomware gangs
News Easy-to-follow list may give organizations time to prepare for ransomware attacks
Bug fixes and app updates arrive with latest Windows 11 preview build
News Snipping Tool, Calculator, Clock, Mail, and Calendar apps all receive changes in what is likely to be the final patch before launch
Are QR codes safe?
News It’s not so much the safety of the codes themselves, but where they lead to that matter
Microsoft's Office LTSC 2021 now generally available on Windows and Mac
News The non-subscription version of Office designed for regulated customers promises improved performance and expanded accessibility
Free decryptor key for REvil/Sodinokibi ransomware released
News The key was made possible thanks to a collaboration between law enforcement and Bitdefender
Do firms need a chief robotics officer to oversee automation efforts?
News Gartner urges organizations to create the new role to implement and manage robotics strategies
Atos and IBM to partner on new financial services center of excellence
News New partnership could speed up digital transformation efforts for banks and insurance firms
One-in-seven Nasdaq-100 companies ranked as highly susceptible to a ransomware attack
News Over 90% of companies operate out-of-date systems, according to new report
FTC tells health apps to notify users of data breaches
News Companies selling connected devices must also comply with the Health Breach Notification Rule
DoJ fines former intel operatives who provided hacker-for-hire services to UAE
News A deal will see the charges suspended and the three defendants pay more than $1.6 million in penalties
Hackers develop Linux port of Cobalt Strike for new attacks
News The modified version of the penetration testing toolkit can evade malware detection
Robust password policies cut cyber attacks by 60%
News Research shows that hackers most often use brute force password attacks and flaw exploitation
Dual citizen sentenced to 11 years for role in North Korean crypto hacking scheme
News Ontario resident laundered cash for North Korea from bank heists and BEC scams
IoT devices are more vulnerable than ever
News Ove a billion attacks recorded on IoT devices in the first six months of the year
DOJ extradites Ukrainian man who used a botnet to decrypt login credentials
News The 28-year-old allegedly sold passwords to other criminals on the dark web
Ransomware hackers break off from Babuk to join a new group
News New research shines a light on the fallout between criminals in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline attack
Over 90% of IT teams feel pressure to compromise security
News Organizations reject attempts to update security
Hacked PayPal accounts tripled in value during pandemic
News But value of hacked credit cards decline, according to survey
Hackers use open source tools to steal usernames and passwords
News Researchers identify a new Team TNT hacking campaign dubbed Chimaera
Network-wide security flaw discovered in NPM package
News “Pac-resolver” vulnerability could lead to remote code execution
