MRG Effitas, a world leader in independent IT research, published their anti-malware efficacy assessment results for Q1 2023. Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection…
Month: June 2023
Reducing your attack surface is more effective than playing patch-a-mole
On June 13, 2023 the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 23-02. BOD 23-02 is titled…
UPS warns customers of phishing attempts after data accessed
UPS Canada is warning customers in Canada of potential data exposure and the risk of phishing. People have started to receive…
Ransomware attackers email bemused students as leverage for a payout
The University of Manchester has fallen victim to a ransomware gang, who are currently applying an interesting twist to their attack….
DNA testing company failed to protect sensitive genetic and health data, says FTC
DNA testing has long been a hot-button issue for security and privacy. Concerns about everything from law enforcement and data retention…
Update now! ASUS fixes nine security flaws
ASUS has released firmware updates for several router models fixing two critical and several other security issues. The new firmware with…
Why businesses need a disinformation defense plan, with Lisa Kaplan: Lock and Code S04E13
When you think about the word “cyberthreat,” what first comes to mind? Is it ransomware? Is it spyware? Maybe it’s any collection…
Baby monitor safety: What you need to know
Do you have an impending new arrival in your family of the small and very noisy variety? If so, you’re probably…
US dangles $10 million reward for information about Cl0p ransomware gang
The US Department of State’s national security rewards program, Rewards for Justice (RFJ), is offering a reward of up to $10…
Phishing scam takes $950k from DoorDash drivers
A particularly nasty slice of phishing, scamming, and social engineering is responsible for DoorDash drivers losing a group total of around…