[ad_1] TL;DR: A Russian modular botnet called Cyclops Blink is hijacking Asus routers worldwide, reportedly in an attempt to build an army of compromised routers for use in cyberwarfare. The hackers want to use the vulnerable devices as command-and-control (C&C or C2) servers. Cyclops Blink is a Kremlin-linked malware that…
UJET Named Google Chrome Enterprise Recommended Partner | #firefox | #chrome | #microsoftedge | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UJET Inc., the world’s first and only CCaaS 3.0 cloud contact center provider, today announced that Google has named ujet.cx a Chrome Enterprise Recommended solution for the contact center. Through partnering with Google Chrome OS, ujet.cx will continue to meet the highest performance standards while offering the…
Don’t fall for these malware-filled emails impersonating the IRS | #phishing | #scams | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] Tax season is in full swing, but time is running out if you haven’t submitted them yet. It’s not just regular taxpayers who feel the deadline inching closer. Scammers are also looking to make a quick buck. Cybercriminals are again impersonating agents from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), employing…
How to improve your Mac’s security and privacy | #computerhacking | #hacking | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] Your Mac offers plenty of security by default. It doesn’t cover all the corners, though, and with the rise of cyberattacks, there’s no such thing as being too prepared, especially when your privacy is on the line. Fortunately, you can patch the holes macOS’s built-in protections leave with a…
Standard virtual workspace security is improving but still not enough | #itsecurity | #infosec | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a shift towards work-from-home or telecommuting arrangements, which many companies are saying they are likely to retain even after the pandemic. This new way of working or doing business has raised the demand for collaboration platforms and virtual rooms, which in turn create new cyber…
Phishing scam targets Instagram users | #phishing | #scams | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – A scam is targeting Instagram users in attempt to steal their login. Even the most vigilant Instagram user could fall for it. The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau says users receive an email that appears to be from Instagram. The message states the user has…
Virtual Kidnappers Are Scamming Parents Out of Millions of Dollars | #phishing | #scams | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] Last year, at about 11 in the morning on July 29, Richard Mendelstein was working in his home office in Princeton, New Jersey, when his phone rang. The caller ID read “unknown.” Mendelstein, a soft-spoken 56-year-old software engineer at Google, is hypercautious about his digital security. He wipes cookies…
Legal update for energy lawyers – February 2022 : Clyde & Co | #cybersecurity | #cyberattack | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] Contents Sanctions on Russia The activities by Russia in or in relation to Ukraine have prompted numerous international financial and trade sanctions. The complex cross jurisdictional nature of these sanctions regimes, where US, EU and UK sanctions can all affect a business, requires careful consideration. For the most up to…
How to avoid Amazon scams — 5 tips you need to know | #phishing | #scams | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] Amazon sells several hundred billion dollars — yes, that’s a real number — of goods to consumers every year. There’s a decent chance at least a few of those dollars came from your pocket. Unfortunately, popular retail marketplaces like Amazon and eBay also attract scammers who are looking…
Nikki Fried’s Twitter account hacked in phishing attack | #phishing | #scams | #education | #technology | #infosec
[ad_1] Her team says it was a phishing attack. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Nikki Fried’s Twitter account was overtaken Saturday evening as part of a phishing attack, confirmed Keith Edwards, who is the new communications director for her gubernatorial campaign. “We are doing everything we can to get Twitter support to…