Using Authy? Beware of impending phishing attempts
Do you use Authy for your multi-factor authentication needs? If you do, you should keep an eye out for phishing attempts, as well as implement defenses against SIM swapping attacks. What happened? On July 1, Twilio – the company that develops t.....»»
Conversations with plants: Can we provide plants with advance warning of impending dangers?
Imagine if humans could "talk" to plants and pre-warn them of approaching pest attacks or extreme weather......»»
iOS 17 review: StandBy for more features
Messaging features lead a low-key refresh of the iPhone’s software. Enlarge / iOS 17 isn't a radical step forward, but there's still plenty to dig into. (credit: Samuel Axon) With the impending launch of Vision Pro and.....»»
NordVPN Sonar helps internet users detect phishing emails
NordVPN launched its first experimental project under the NordLabs platform. The AI-enabled browser extension Sonar aims to help internet users detect phishing emails and protect themselves from cybercrimes. “AI tools have facilitated the autom.....»»
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.....»»
Unity caves, is reconsidering new fee structure after developer revolt
Unity has seemingly caved just days after introducing a new pricing structure, apologizing as it attempts to partially backtrack on the controversial policy affecting developers.UnityThe company behind the cross-platform game development engine previ.....»»
NASA clears the air: No evidence that UFOs are aliens
NASA attempts to make conversations about aerial phenomena more scientific. Enlarge / NASA’s UAP study team and newly appointed director of UAP research represent growing efforts to study and declassify UFO-related data. (cred.....»»
Apple attempts to control the message around France"s iPhone 12 RF radiation debacle
France is threatening a recall of all iPhone 12 models due to concerns over radio frequency exposure, and Apple has instructed staff control messaging on the matter.iPhone 12 on the edge of a recallIt's been a busy few days for Apple, but not just be.....»»
Netcraft acquires FraudWatch to deliver online brand protection at scale
Netcraft announced the acquisition of FraudWatch, an Australian online brand protection provider focused on phishing, social media, brand infringement, and fake mobile apps. Netcraft and FraudWatch together are committed to providing global organizat.....»»
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.....»»
A medieval manuscript likely hides a record of an impending recurrent nova
Approximately every 80 years, a faint 10th magnitude star in the constellation of Corona Borealis dramatically increases its brightness. This star, T CrB, is known as a recurrent nova and last flared in 1946, peaking at magnitude 2.0, temporarily mak.....»»
Hackers are sending malware through seemingly innocent Microsoft Teams messages
Microsoft Teams is subject to a new phishing malware that disguises itself as a convincing notice about company vacation time. .....»»
Microsoft Teams users targeted in phishing attack delivering DarkGate malware
A new phishing campaign taking advantage of an easily exploitable issue in Microsoft Teams to deliver malware has been flagged by researchers. Delivering malware to Microsoft Teams users Late last month, Truesec researchers spotted two compromised Mi.....»»
Thousands of Microsoft 365 accounts under threat from W3LL phishing kit
Hundreds of hacking groups are using the kit to target Microsoft 365 accounts, wreaking havoc among organizations of all verticals......»»
Why managers" attempts to empower their employees often fail—and even lead to unethical behavior
A majority of American workers right now are not feeling very motivated on the job, a new survey suggests......»»
75% of education sector attacks linked to compromised accounts
69% of organizations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months, according to Netwrix. Phishing and account compromise threaten the education sector Phishing and user account compromise were the most common attack paths.....»»
Chrome is making a key change to protect you from phishing
Google will soon start moving all Chrome users over to its Enhanced Safe Browsing feature, which is designed to quickly root out dangerous phishing websites......»»
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.....»»
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information technology organizations also overtook financial institutions (9%) as the most.....»»
States’ attempts to age-gate the Internet blocked by constitutional hurdles
State's own expert criticized law exempting platforms most dangerous for kids. Enlarge (credit: Christopher Hopefitch | DigitalVision) Courts have started blocking some US states' earliest attempts to age-gate the Intern.....»»
Researchers find Antarctic ice shelves thinner than previously thought
As global ice dams begin to weaken due to warming temperatures, a new study suggests that prior attempts to evaluate the mass of the huge floating ice shelves that line the Antarctic ice sheet may have overestimated their thickness......»»