IoT Device Takeovers Surge 100 Percent in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with an explosion in the number of connected devices, have led to a swelling in IoT infections observed on wireless networks.
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Election Security: Beyond Mail-In Voting
There are many areas of the election process that criminal hackers can target to influence election results.
COVID-19 Vaccine-Maker Hit with Cyberattack, Data Breach
Dr. Reddy’s, the contractor for Russia’s “Sputinik V” COVID-19 vaccine and a major generics producer, has had to close plants and isolate its data centers.
Nvidia Warns Gamers of Severe GeForce Experience Flaws
Versions of Nvidia GeForce Experience for Windows prior to 3.20.5.70 are affected by a high-severity bug that could enable code execution, denial of service and more.
Researcher: I Hacked Trump’s Twitter by Guessing Password
Trump’s weak Twitter password and lack of basic two-factor authentication protections made it shockingly simple to hack his account, Dutch security researcher Victor Gevers reported.
Microsoft Teams Phishing Attack Targets Office 365 Users
Up to 50,000 Office 365 users are being targeted by a phishing campaign that purports to notify them of a “missed chat” from Microsoft Teams.
Egregor Claims Responsibility for Barnes & Noble Attack, Leaks Data
The ransomware gang claims to have bought network access to the bookseller’s systems before encrypting the networks and stealing “financial and audit data.”
Cybercriminals Step Up Their Game Ahead of U.S. Elections
Ahead of the November U.S. elections, cybercriminals are stepping up their offensive in both attacks against security infrastructure and disinformation campaigns – but this time, social media giants, the government and citizens are more prepared.
Office 365 OAuth Attack Targets Coinbase Users
Attackers are targeting Microsoft Office 365 users with a Coinbase-themed attack, aiming to take control of their inboxes via OAuth.
Overlay Malware Targets Windows Users with a DLL Hijack Twist
Brazilians are warned of a new Vizom malware masquerading as video conferencing and browser software.