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.....»»
Apple releases report on geofence warrants and data requests
Apple released a report on Friday detailing government requests for customer data, specifically geofence warrants and how frequently the company has been asked to reveal data on its customer base.Credit: AppleIn a move toward greater transparency, Ap.....»»
How to use back-to-back commands with Siri in iOS 17
Siri can perform many different requests, but for each one, you need to repeatedly summon them. In iOS 17, you can issue back-to-back commands in one session. Here's how.Activating Siri"Now you can issue back-to-back commands without needing to say '.....»»
Requests via Facebook Messenger lead to hijacked business accounts
Hijackers of Facebook business accounts are relying on fake business inquiries and threats of page/account suspension to trick targets into downloading password-stealing malware. Examples of phishing messages. (Source: Guardio Labs) The campaign Hija.....»»
Google Removes ‘Pirate’ URLs from Users’ Privately Saved Links
To date, Google has processed more than seven billion copyright takedown requests for its search engine. The majority of the reported links are purged from Google's search index, as required by the DMCA. Recently, however, Google appears to gone a st.....»»
Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem
Tennis has a fuzzy yellow problem most players don't think about when they open can after can of fresh balls, or when umpires at U.S. Open matches make their frequent requests for "new balls please.".....»»
From unsuspecting click to data compromise
Phishing is a pervasive and ever-evolving cyber threat that has become a primary concern for individuals, organizations, and cybersecurity experts worldwide. This deceptive practice involves cybercriminals using various tactics to trick individuals i.....»»
8×8 Omni Shield protects users from fraudulent SMS activity
8×8 announced the 8×8 Omni Shield solution, allowing enterprises to proactively safeguard their customers from fraudulent SMS activity. The new SMS fraud prevention communication API is part of the 8×8 CPaaS portfolio, which helps ente.....»»
Global roaming fraud losses to surpass $8 billion by 2028
Losses from global roaming fraud are anticipated to exceed $8 billion by 2028; driven by the increase in bilateral roaming agreements for data-intensive use cases over 5G networks, according to Juniper Research. In turn, it predicts fraudulent data t.....»»
Cybercriminals use research contests to create new attack methods
Adversary-sponsored research contests on cybercriminal forums focus on new methods of attack and evasion, according to Sophos. The contests mirror legitimate security conference ‘Call For Papers’ and provide the winners considerable financial rew.....»»
Tesla faces multiple U.S. investigations, reports say
The requests for information focus on correspondence with Omead Afshar, a key lieutenant to CEO Elon Musk and the individual at the center of an internal Tesla probe......»»
Multiple U.S. investigations underway on Tesla, reports say
The requests for information focus on correspondence with Omead Afshar, a key lieutenant to CEO Elon Musk and the individual at the center of an internal Tesla probe......»»
FCC says “too bad” to ISPs complaining that listing every fee is too hard
Comcast and other ISPs asked FCC to ditch listing-every-fee rule. FCC says "no." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | imagedepotpro) The Federal Communications Commission yesterday rejected requests to eliminate an upcoming r.....»»
GM using Google AI to handle some OnStar requests
Automated help with route assistance and other nonemergency requests through the in-vehicle OnStar button frees up advisers to handle issues that need human intervention......»»
Cybercriminals turn to AI to bypass modern email security measures
Cybercriminals employ artificial intelligence (AI) to create complex email threats like phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attacks, while modern email security systems use AI to counter these attacks, according to Perception Point and Oster.....»»
Navigating the gray zone of ransomware payment practices
Ransomware remains a lucrative tool for cybercriminals as attackers continue to target a wide array of businesses. In response to this growing threat, an increasing number of organizations are compelled to meet ransom demands, perceiving it as their.....»»
Traceable AI combats API abuse with digital fraud prevention capabilities
Traceable AI introduced digital fraud prevention capabilities, to deliver protection against fraudulent activities across APIs and digital interfaces. This innovation is crucial, especially in the post-COVID era, as businesses continue to grapple wit.....»»
Ferrari Q2 profit jumps 32%; full-year forecasts raised
The guidance upgrade was supported by better than expected results in personalizations, which are added touches that a customer requests to make the car more suited to their tastes......»»
67% of data breaches start with a single click
Technology is accelerating faster than it ever has before, giving IT and security teams more tools to fend off cybersecurity attacks from an increasingly diverse slate of bad actors, according to Comcast Business. Cybercriminals employ sophisticated.....»»
The gap in users’ identity security knowledge gives cybercriminals an opening
With exponential growth in the number of human and machine actors on the network and more sophisticated technology in more places, identity in this new era is rapidly becoming a super-human problem, according to RSA. Paradoxically, even in this world.....»»
Realst Mac malware targets macOS Sonoma; here’s how to stay safe
Coming on the heels of ShadowVault, a new infostealer malware dubbed “Realst” is being implemented into fake blockchain games by cybercriminals in a massive campaign targeting Windows and macOS users, including those on macOS 14 Sonoma. more.....»»