The Rise of Social Media as a Browser Security Challenge In the modern workspace the lines between professional and personal digital spaces are becoming increasingly blurred. Popular social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and WhatsApp, once relegated to the realm of personal interaction, have long been integrated into the fabric of daily corporate communication and […]
The number of cyber breaches targeting organizations’ supply chains continues to rise, with an average 4.16 breaches reported to be negatively impacting operations this year — a 26% increase from the mean number of 3.29 breaches in 2022, according to BlueVoyant. “Attacks targeting external vendors and partners are a constant threat,” said Joel Molinoff, BlueVoyant’s […]
Insider threats, including both malicious attacks and unintentional risks, are on the rise, with privilege escalation exploits being a significant component of unauthorized activity.
In yet another sign that international cybersecurity cooperation is on the rise in the Middle East and Africa region, the countries of Rwanda and Qatar have partnered to collaborate on a number of cybersecurity strategies, including improving public key infrastructure and support for AI research and development. The deal is part of a Qatari effort […]
Beware! Researchers are warning about a rise in crypto spam and scam messages that leverage the “Release scores” feature of Google Forms quizzes to deliver emails. These spam messages ask victims to invest in crypto or share their details. Here’s how it works According to Cisco Talos, spammers exploit Google Forms to create quizzes and […]
The rapid rise of hardware- and firmware-related attacks and supply chain threats has been one of the most significant changes in cybersecurity in recent years. Unlike the small incremental changes that typically define the evolution of threats (e.g. new malware variant, new ransomware operator, etc.), this new wave of attacks has introduced profound and fundamental […]
Explore insights into the rise of Quishing attacks, the risks associated with QR code exploitation, and crucial preventive measures to protect against this growing cybersecurity threat. Check Point’s Harmony Email team has reported a startling increase of 587% in QR code phishing or Quishing attacks. This shocking rise was observed between August and September 2023. […]
Recently, the cybersecurity landscape has been confronted with a daunting new reality – the rise of malicious Generative AI, like FraudGPT and WormGPT. These rogue creations, lurking in the dark corners of the internet, pose a distinctive threat to the world of digital security. In this article, we will look at the nature of Generative […]
Oct 10, 2023The Hacker NewsCybersecurity / Online Security Certain online risks to children are on the rise, according to a recent report from Thorn, a technology nonprofit whose mission is to build technology to defend children from sexual abuse. Research shared in the Emerging Online Trends in Child Sexual Abuse 2023 report, indicates that minors […]
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