Cybercriminals use proxies to legitimize fraudulent requests
Bot attacks were previously seen as relatively inconsequential type of online fraud, and that mentality has persisted even as threat actors have gained the ability to cause significant damage to revenue and brand reputation, according to HUMAN. Bad b.....»»
Cybercriminals turn to ready-made bots for quick attacks
Bots and human fraud farms were responsible for billions of attacks in the H1 of 2023 and into Q3, according to Arkose Labs. These attacks comprised 73% of all website and app traffic measured. In other words, almost three-quarters of traffic to digi.....»»
Outsmarting cybercriminals is becoming a hard thing to do
Cybercriminals have evolved into organized and highly adaptive networks, collaborating globally to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses. Their motivations range from financial gain and information theft to political espionage and ideological.....»»
Telemetry gaps leave networks vulnerable as attackers move faster
Telemetry logs are missing in nearly 42% of the attack cases studied, according to Sophos. In 82% of these cases, cybercriminals disabled or wiped out the telemetry to hide their tracks. Gaps in telemetry decrease much-needed visibility into organiza.....»»
YTMP3 Wants Google to Identify Alleged DMCA Fraudsters
YTMP3.nu, one of the largest YouTube ripping sites on the web, has requested Google's help to identify senders of allegedly fraudulent takedown notices. The site's parent company CreativeCode hopes the search engine can provide additional information.....»»
Apple updates HomePod with fix for Siri
As part of a wave of software updates today, Apple has shipped a new version of the HomePod software. All HomePod hardware can update to version 17.1.1 to resolve an issue with failed Siri requests. more….....»»
Apple rolls out HomePod software version 17.1.1
Apple has released HomePod software version 17.1.1 with a fix for Siri, which could respond slowly or fail to complete requests.HomePods run a forked version of tvOS so they are normally updated in tandem. On Tuesday, Apple updated the HomePod softwa.....»»
SMBs at risk as AI misconceptions lead to overconfidence
Despite advancements in IT security measures, SMBs remain firmly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, according to Devolutions. Ransomware payments and IoT malware incidents soar Spikes in incidents such as ransomware payments and IoT malware attacks.....»»
OT cyber attacks proliferating despite growing cybersecurity spend
The sharp increase in attacks on operational technology (OT) systems can be primarily attributed to two key factors: the escalating global threats posed by nation-state actors and the active involvement of profit-driven cybercriminals (often sponsore.....»»
Researchers uncover DarkGate malware’s Vietnamese connection
WithSecure researchers have tracked attacks using DarkGate malware to an active cluster of cybercriminals operating out of Vietnam. DarkGate is a remote access trojan (RAT) that has been used in attacks since at least 2018 and is currently available.....»»
The double-edged sword of heightened regulation for financial services
Financial services organizations are enticing targets for cybercriminals due to their significant wealth holdings, presenting abundant opportunities for monetary gain through extortion, theft, and fraud, according to Trustwave. In addition to the mon.....»»
Ferrari to accept crypto as payment for its cars in the U.S.
Ferrari said the decision came in response to requests from the market and dealers as many of its clients have invested in crypto......»»
Cybersecurity preparedness pays big dividends for businesses
Businesses are taking cybersecurity more seriously by boosting resources and preparedness, according to GetApp. US businesses on the whole are gaining ground against cybercriminals after several years of increasingly severe threats, but the Las Vegas.....»»
Eclypsium’s threat detection capabilities defend network infrastructure from cybercriminals
Eclypsium launches new threat detection capabilities for network appliances to its Eclypsium supply chain security platform. Over the past summer, ransomware groups including Akira, CACTUS, FIN8, and LockBit have been observed attacking network appli.....»»
Global events fuel DDoS attack campaigns
Cybercriminals launched approximately 7.9 million DDoS attacks in 1H 2023, representing a 31% year-over-year increase, according to NETSCOUT. Global events like the Russia-Ukraine war and NATO bids have driven recent DDoS attack growth. Finland was t.....»»
Spotted lanternfly has spread to Illinois, threatening trees and crops
Illinois is the latest state to find invasive spotted lanternflies, an winged insect that's spreading across the eastern U.S. and is subject to squish-on-sight requests in New York and elsewhere......»»
Google sued over fatal Google Maps error after man drove off broken bridge
Google allegedly gave drivers bridge route for years despite correction requests. The collapsed bridge that Philip Paxson drove off of. (credit: Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky) Google is being sued by a widow who says her hus.....»»
McAfee Scam Protection blocks fake emails, texts, and social media links
McAfee launched McAfee Scam Protection to address the rise in AI-generated phishing scams. The latest feature in McAfee’s product suite draws on patented AI technology to turn the tables on cybercriminals using AI to turbocharge scams and deceive p.....»»
The best iOS 17 apps with interactive widgets, StandBy support, and more
iOS 17 is here and one of the headlining changes makes Home Screen widgets significantly more powerful. With iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, widgets now support full interactivity. This addresses one of the biggest feature requests from users since widgets fir.....»»
When data falls into the wrong hands
A data breach involves unauthorized access to sensitive, protected, or confidential information, often resulting in data theft, exposure, or alteration. The methods employed by cybercriminals to perpetrate these breaches are continually evolving, ran.....»»
Apple shares latest transparency report with new data on ‘specific latitude and longitudes’ requests from US government
Apple has once again released its biannual transparency report covering the first half of 2022. With this report, the company details requests from governments and other agencies around the world. With this report, Apple is for the first time reporti.....»»