You may have seen the news this week that the FBI cracked down (Qak-ed down?) on the cyber criminal operation called Qakbot (pronounced quack-bot). If you want to know what kind of what kinds of sneaky tricks Qakbot will pull on you, here's helpful info and a video.
With QR codes everywhere, there's a rising concern about their misuse. 🚨 How do you protect yourself from malicious QR codes? What are your go-to security measures before scanning? Please share your best practices & tips!
Adobe Magneto: una pericolosa minaccia RCE per i siti di e-commerce
Gli specialisti di Sicurezza Informatica hanno avvertito che gli #hacker stanno già sfruttando una nuova #vulnerabilità in #Magento (CVE-2024-20720) e l'utilizzatore per implementare una #backdoor persistente sui siti di e-commerce.
📚 Just completed the 'Basics of Personal Threat Modeling' course by @privacyguides 🛡️
Threat modeling is crucial because it helps identify and prioritize the most probable security and privacy risks. It enables focused resource allocation, tailored defenses, and heightened awareness.
Heute findet in Berlin der Zukunftstag Mittelstand statt. Online kann man das Programm der "Transformation Stage" und der "Inspiration Stage" live mitverfolgen: 🎬 https://zukunftstag-mittelstand.de/
Wir sind vor Ort dabei und stellen das von Mittelstand Digital geförderte Projekt ELITE vor. Unsere Wissenschaftler zeigen mit ELITE eine geschützte IT-Arbeitsumgebung, die für Gefahren aus dem Cyberraum sensibilisiert. Sie können dort einen Hackerangriff oder Phishing-Attacken erleben: https://elite-projekt.de/
Do you want to help your friends practice better cyber hygiene? Try standing behind them while they use their devices, and when they inevitably give you a 'personal space' glare, tell them that you're just their friendly neighborhood watch. Smile, you're on camera!
Attacco agli ATM riuscito! Un Tasso del 99% di Efficacia Spaventa tutte le Banche Europee
Nello spazio #digitale si sta diffondendo attivamente un nuovo tipo di #malware#ATM. Il suo tasso di successo, secondo i suoi autori, raggiunge il 99%.
Questo #software dannoso, chiamato “EU ATM Malware”, è in grado di #hackerare quasi tutti gli sportelli #bancomat in #Europa e circa il 60% degli sportelli bancomat in tutto il mondo, il che rappresenta una #minaccia significativa per la sicurezza bancaria globale..
🔒 TechCrunch's analysis of the 23andMe breach highlights the vulnerability of personal genetic data, raising concerns about data protection and transparency.
What do you think about this new case of a user data breach by a company revealing sensitive user data? And what steps do you take to ensure the security of your sensitive information? Share your thoughts and experiences with us!
🚨 Important update from @signalapp 🚨
The latest update (v7 on Desktop):
✅ Keep your phone number hidden
✅ Choose to share a username instead
✅ Take control with new privacy settings - You decide who finds you by phone number.
Passwordless is great, but perhaps you need to consider basic MFA to start? If that's you, it's time for a refresher. Spoiler: it's not heavy key fobs any more.
If I have to recommend one tool that will drastically improve your privacy on Windows, it's @safing Portmaster!
✨ Monitor all app connections
🚫 Auto-block trackers & malware
🔒 Secure DNS by default
✅ Reduce telemetry
🔧 Customizable rules & settings