The attackers stole source code and code signing certificates. AnyDesk responded by revoking security certificates, replacing systems, and reassuring customers that it is safe to use the software.
Hackers will try just about anything to get you to click on a malicious link. The key is to make the overall email seem as believable as possible. The more legitimate it seems, the better. The more believable it seems, the better. The race to get end-users to click on links is on, and creative […]
Feb 03, 2024NewsroomCyber Attack / Software Security Remote desktop software maker AnyDesk disclosed on Friday that it suffered a cyber attack that led to a compromise of its production systems. The German company said the incident, which it discovered following a security audit, is not a ransomware attack and that it has notified relevant authorities. […]
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , Standards, Regulations & Compliance Ride-Hailing Company Fined for Inadequate Data Transparency Practices Under GDPR Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 1, 2024 Uber must pay 10 million euros to the Dutch data protection authority. (Image: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images) Uber must pay a fine of 10 million euros to […]
96% of US companies were targeted with at least one fraud attempt in the past year, according to Trustpair. 83% of US companies saw an increase in cyber fraud attempts on their organization in the past year. Fraudsters primarily used text messages (50%), fake websites (48%), social media (37%), hacking (31%), BEC scams (31%) and […]
Man sentenced to six years in prison for stealing millions in cryptocurrency via SIM swapping Pierluigi Paganini February 01, 2024 A US man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a fraudulent scheme that resulted in the theft of millions of dollars through SIM swapping. Daniel James Junk (22) of Portland was […]
ACH Fraud , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Top Lobbyist Says Regulators Should Do More to Combat Caller ID Spoofing David Perera (@daveperera) , Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 1, 2024 A banking lobbyist told a Senate panel Thursday that regulators should do more to stop phishing. (Image: Shutterstock) A top U.S. banking lobbyist […]
Down on the farm with Frank Black and co If you were to boil down the history of 80s guitar bands to its barest but most essential elements, you’d be left with two very different but strangely parallel careers. In the early part of the decade, you had The Smiths. In the latter part, it […]
Last updated 2 February, 2024 [embedded content] As we reported yesterday, Algoriddim has added the Apple Music streaming service to its Djay Pro apps across all platforms: Windows, Android, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Vision Pro. This gives users of DJ software immediate access to 100 million tracks in Apple Music, a service that is second […]