Cybercriminals turn to pen testers to test ransomware efficiency

Ransomware gangs recruit pen testers to improve attack reliability Threat actors employ pen testers to improve ransomware effectiveness Threat actors are recruiting pen testers to test and improve the reliability of their ransomware for affiliate progr… Continue reading Cybercriminals turn to pen testers to test ransomware efficiency

New infosec products of the week: November 22, 2024

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Aon, Arkose Labs, HiddenLayer, Hornetsecurity, Radware, and Tanium. Arkose Device ID detects suspicious activity patterns By adding Arkose Device ID to the Arkos… Continue reading New infosec products of the week: November 22, 2024

Creating and Control of Magnetic Skyrmions in Ferromagnetic Film Demonstrated

Magnetic skyrmions are an interesting example of solitons that occurs in ferromagnetic materials with conceivable solutions in electronics, assuming they can be created and moved at will. The creation and …read more Continue reading Creating and Control of Magnetic Skyrmions in Ferromagnetic Film Demonstrated

How does Facebook/TikTok/etc. store login info on iOS even after deleting the app or device?

I recently got a new iPhone. I signed into my Apple ID/iCloud account, but I did not choose to restore from an iCloud backup. I reinstalled all apps manually. When I launched Discord for the first time on the new device, it AUTOMATICALLY l… Continue reading How does Facebook/TikTok/etc. store login info on iOS even after deleting the app or device?

Does Windows 11 Pin Behavior Break Password Security Conventions?

Building on the theme presented in this previous question, does Window’s current pin input userflow break standard password security practices?
Behavior: When the user inputs the correct number of digits in the pin, Windows displays an err… Continue reading Does Windows 11 Pin Behavior Break Password Security Conventions?

Android’s ‘Restore Credentials’ Feature Will Automatically Log You In To Your Apps On a New Phone

Google is introducing “Restore Credentials,” a feature that simplifies transferring app credentials when switching Android devices to keep you logged into your apps. The Verge reports: While some apps already did this, Google is making it easier for de… Continue reading Android’s ‘Restore Credentials’ Feature Will Automatically Log You In To Your Apps On a New Phone