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PaperCut Software Flaw Sparks Ransomware Attacks, CISA Warns
PRIVACY PRIVACY The bug allowed cyber-criminals to remotely execute malicious code without authentication credentials Read More
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Toyota Admits Decade-Long Data Leak Affecting 2.15 Million Customers
PRIVACY PRIVACY Spokesperson Hideaki Homma said the cloud-based service issue affected only vehicles in Japan Read More
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Essential Addons Plugin Flaw Exposes One Million WordPress Websites
PRIVACY PRIVACY Patchstack cybersecurity experts described the vulnerability in an advisory published on Thursday Read More
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Ted Chiang on the Risks of AI
PRIVACY PRIVACY Ted Chiang has an excellent essay in the New Yorker: “Will A.I. Become the New McKinsey?” The question we should be asking is: as A.I. becomes more powerful and flexible, is there any way to keep it from being another version of McKinsey? The question is worth considering across different meanings of the…
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Atomic malware steals Mac passwords, crypto wallets, and more
PRIVACY PRIVACY Cybercriminals have developed a new malware threat which can steal highly sensitive data from the Mac computers it infects. Read More
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How to Avoid Phishing Attacks on Your Smartphones and Computers
PRIVACY PRIVACY Ping, it’s a scammer! The sound of an incoming email, text, or direct message has a way of getting your attention, so you take a look and see what’s up. It happens umpteen times a week, to the extent that it feels like the flow of your day. And scammers want to tap…
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Six years prison for ex-Ubiquiti staffer who stole data and attempted to extort millions of dollars
PRIVACY PRIVACY es, you should be worried about the threat posed by external hackers. But also consider the internal threat posed by insiders and rogue employees – the people you have entrusted to act responsibly with the data of your company and your customers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.…
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Happy Mother’s Day! Serving, surviving, and thriving as a mom with a cyber career
PRIVACY PRIVACY Being a mother and working in cybersecurity necessitates unique skillsets. As mothers, we understand time management, communication, and positive reinforcement. We emphasize the value of clear instructions and providing positive reinforcement. Mothers possess the capacity to remain calm and composed in any circumstance, while also possessing the skillset needed to coach, teach, or…
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Manufacturers Targeted as Ransomware Victim Numbers Spike 27%
PRIVACY PRIVACY Smaller threat groups and coercive tactics are increasingly common Read More
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Software Supply Chain Attacks Hit 61% of Firms
PRIVACY PRIVACY Only half of firms are requesting a software bill of materials Read More