AvatarUnsecurityAvatarAvatar16 hours agoDON'T SPEAK ‘Say nothing’ if you receive bank-emptying phone call – and four clues you shouldn’t pick up in the first placeThe US Sun - Jona Jaupi, Technology and Science ReporterCYBERSECURITY experts have warned about scam phone calls meant to steal your money. The constant barrage of unknown numbers ringing your phone can be …
AvatarUnsecurityAvatarAvatar17 hours agoHere’s how to protect against iPhone password reset attacksverified_publisher9to5Mac - Michael PotuckOne of the latest attacks on iPhone sees malicious parties abuse the Apple ID password reset system to inundate users with iOS prompts to take over their accounts. Here’s how you can protect against iPhone password reset attacks (often called “MFA bombing”). We’ve recently heard about Apple users …
AvatarUnsecurityFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo1 day agoWatch out, iPhone owners: this dangerous phishing attack could lock you out of your Apple devicestechradar.com - By Alex BlakeA new phishing attack has been targeting Apple users, bombarding them with notifications and attempting to trick them into allowing hackers access to …
AvatarUnsecurityFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoNCSC reaffirms guidance for those at risk of Chinese state hacking | Computer Weeklycomputerweekly.com - Alex ScroxtonThe UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has reaffirmed previously issued guidance for individuals considered at high risk of targeted hacking …
AvatarUnsecurityAvatarAvatar1 day agoThousands of phones and routers swept into proxy service, unbeknownst to usersverified_publisherArs Technica - Dan GoodinTwo new reports show criminals may be using your device to cover their online tracks. Crooks are working overtime to anonymize their illicit online …
AvatarUnsecurityFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo3 days agoMillions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot - USbbc.co.uk - By Mattea BubaloMillions of Americans' online accounts have been caught up in a "sinister" Chinese hacking plot that targeted US officials, the justice department and FBI said on Monday. Seven Chinese nationals have been charged with enacting a widespread cyber-attack campaign. They are accused of ties to a hacking …
AvatarUnsecurityAvatarAvatar3 days agoTuesday briefing: Why the US and UK are going public with warnings about Chinese hackingverified_publisherThe Guardian - Archie BlandIn today’s newsletter: Information about 40 million UK voters was stolen by Chinese spies in a hack that also targeted elected officials. A cybersecurity experts walks us through whether these are isolated incidents, or the tip of a digital iceberg
AvatarUnsecurityFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo5 days agoDenuvo DRM maker cracks down on game leakers with new tech — TraceMark for Gaming puts a watermark on games to unmask the sourcetomshardware.comIrdeto, makers of Denuvo, continue to draw ire as they announce TraceMark for Gaming to eliminate modern game leaks as we know them.
AvatarUnsecurityFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMar 22Bowen seeks $14 million to help AEMO fight cyber crime on gridreneweconomy.com.au - Sophie VorrathFederal energy minister Chris Bowen has called for changes to the national energy rules to bring cyber security into the remit of the Australian …
AvatarUnsecurityAvatarAvatar6 days agoRussian hackers targeting German politicians — reportverified_publisherDW English - Deutsche WelleThe US security firm Mandiant, which is a subsidiary of Google owner Alphabet, says hackers under Russia's FSI spy agency tried to trick German …
AvatarUnsecurityFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo6 days agoVR headsets could be hacked in "Inception-esque" attacks — with attackers able to steal your data without you even noticingtechradar.com - By Sead FadilpašićIf someone were to infect your Meta Quest VR headset with malware, they could trick you into seeing things in the virtual world which weren’t real, …
AvatarUnsecurityAvatarAvatar6 days agoInstagram porn bots’ latest tactic is ridiculously low-effort, but it’s workingverified_publisherEngadget - Cheyenne MacDonaldScammers are now just posting ass and… ‘insect’? Porn bots are more or less ingrained in the social media experience, despite platforms’ best efforts to stamp them out. We’ve grown accustomed to seeing them flooding the comments sections of memes and celebrities’ posts, and, if you have a public …