Cybersecurity

Quasar RAT Leverages DLL Side-Loading to Fly Under the Radar

Oct 23, 2023NewsroomCyberattack / Malware The open-source remote access trojan known as Quasar RAT has been observed leveraging DLL side-loading to fly under the radar and stealthily siphon data from compromised Windows hosts. “This technique capitalizes on the inherent trust these files command within the Windows environment,” Uptycs researchers Tejaswini Sandapolla and Karthickkumar Kathiresan said […]

Cybersecurity

Take an Offensive Approach to Password Security by Continuously Monitoring for Breached Passwords

Oct 11, 2023The Hacker NewsPassword Security / Data Safety Passwords are at the core of securing access to an organization’s data. However, they also come with security vulnerabilities that stem from their inconvenience. With a growing list of credentials to keep track of, the average end-user can default to shortcuts. Instead of creating a strong […]

Cybersecurity

New OS Tool Tells You Who Has Access to What Data

Ensuring sensitive data remains confidential, protected from unauthorized access, and compliant with data privacy regulations is paramount. Data breaches result in financial and reputational damage but also lead to legal consequences. Therefore, robust data access security measures are essential to safeguard an organization’s assets, maintain customer trust, and meet regulatory requirements. A comprehensive Data Security […]

Cybersecurity

Okta Buys Personal Password Manager Uno to Service Consumers

Identity & Access Management , Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication , Security Operations Uno’s Design Wisdom Will Accelerate Rollout of Okta’s First-Ever Consumer Product Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • October 4, 2023     Okta purchased a password manager founded by a former Google engineer and backed by Andreessen Horowitz to get a foothold in the consumer […]

Data Center

What is OFDMA (orthogonal frequency-division multiple access)? | Definition from TechTarget

What is OFDMA (orthogonal frequency-division multiple access)? Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) is a technology of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) that lets access points serve multiple clients at the same time. OFDMA follows a set of rules created for the transmission of data between multiple terminals or clients over a transmission medium. The terminal could be […]

Cybersecurity

Microsoft Brings Passkeys, Bad Code Protection to Windows 11

Identity & Access Management , Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication , Security Operations Windows 11 Now Offers Passwordless Authentication, Config Refresh, Policy Control Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 26, 2023     Image: Shutterstock Microsoft updated Windows 11 on Tuesday to simplify passwordless adoption, protect against malicious code and have the ability to refresh configuration in […]