Ransomware and email attacks are hitting businesses more than ever before
Misconfigured systems and poor MFA implementations are to blame, Cisco Talos report says......»»
SafeLine: Open-source web application firewall (WAF)
SafeLine is an open-source and self-hosted Web Application Firewall (WAF) that protects websites from cyber attacks. “SafeLine WAF was created to protect web applications for small and medium-sized enterprises from cyber threats by monitoring a.....»»
N2WS platform enhancements improve restore time for enterprises and MSPs
N2WS has unveiled new enhancements to its cloud-native backup and disaster recovery (BDR) platform. These updates empower enterprises and managed service providers (MSPs) to address the growing threats of ransomware and other malicious attacks while.....»»
Phishers send corrupted documents to bypass email security
Phishers have come up with a new trick for bypassing email security systems: corrupted MS Office documents. The spam campaign Malware hunting service Any.Run has warned last week about email campaigns luring users with promises of payments, benefits.....»»
US government, energy sector contractor hit by ransomware
ENGlobal, a Texas-based engineering and automation contractor for companies in the energy sector, has had its data encrypted by attackers. “On November 25, 2024, ENGlobal Corporation (the “Company”) became aware of a cybersecurity incident......»»
Best practices for staying cyber secure during the holidays
In this Help Net Security video, Sean Tufts, managing partner for critical infrastructure and operational technology at Optiv, discusses best practices for keeping businesses secure amidst a barrage of threats during the holiday season. Pause large c.....»»
Cooperative motion by atoms protects glass from fracturing
We've all experienced the moment of panic when a glass slips from our hands, shattering into pieces upon hitting the ground. What if this common mishap could become a thing of the past?.....»»
AWS offers incident response service
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new service to help organizations prepare for and recover from ransomware attacks, account takeovers, data breaches, and other security events: AWS Security Incident Response (SIR). Creating a case (Source: AW.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Must-have HomeKit gifts for the 2024 holiday season
With Christmas shopping hitting its peak, time’s running out to get those online orders in before the rush pushes you into the last-minute store scramble. HomeKit accessories make great gifts for any Apple fans—they’re always in demand and add.....»»
AI-based tools designed for criminal activity are in high demand
Multiple regional conflicts, such as Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict, have resulted in a surge in cyberattacks and hacktivist activities, according to Trellix. AI-driven ransomware boosts cybercrime tactics The.....»»
The threats of USB-based attacks for critical infrastructure
The threats of USB-based attacks for critical infrastructure.....»»
Researcher studies shifting craft beer industry: Artisanal businesses should innovate to remain competitive
The craft beer industry, once the darling of consumers and entrepreneurs alike, has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. Closed taprooms, canceled festivals, and changing consumer habits have led many to declare the end of its golden era......»»
11,000 US and Canadian Starbucks stores hit by ransomware attack; UK supermarkets too
Some 11,000 Starbucks stores in North America have been hit by a ransomware attack on one of its largest IT providers. Two UK supermarket chains have also been affected by the security breach, and car-maker Ford says it is trying to determine whether.....»»
RomCom hackers chained Firefox and Windows zero-days to deliver backdoor
Russia-aligned APT group RomCom was behind attacks that leveraged CVE-2024-9680, a remote code execution flaw in Firefox, and CVE-2024-49039, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Task Scheduler, as zero-days earlier this year. “Ch.....»»
Starbucks, grocery stores impacted by Blue Yonder ransomware attack
Supply chain management SaaS vendor Blue Yonder announced on November 21 that it experienced a ransomware attack that impacted its managed services hosted environment. “Since learning of the incident, the Blue Yonder team has been working dilig.....»»
Microsoft Outlook and Teams are down — and might be for a while
Microsoft 365 apps have been experiencing an outage since early this morning that is mostly affecting email and calendar services on Exchange, Outlook, and Teams......»»
Five common misconceptions about women and entrepreneurship
Women entrepreneurs are essential for the Canadian economy, a fact recognized by the government's Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. This strategy was launched in 2018 and has seen nearly $7 billion be put toward supporting women-owned businesses in Ca.....»»
When disaster struck, these EV owners turned to their cars for power
In an era of increasingly hard-hitting disasters, some people are turning to their EVs as a part of their recovery plan......»»
Microsoft president asks Trump to “push harder” against Russian hacks
Brad Smith wants US to take a tougher approach to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Microsoft’s president has called on Donald Trump to “push harder” against cyber attacks from.....»»
2024 saw a surge in malicious free VPN apps
Cybercriminals increasingly use fake VPN apps to spread malware and launch other attacks. This is what's at stake......»»
Some older D-Link routers are vulnerable to attack
Older D-Link routers suffer a security flaw that exposes users to threats such as malware, DoS attacks, and more. See the reason why there is no fix......»»