Cybersecurity Professionals Feel Threatened by the Adoption of AI and Automation Tools, Survey Finds

AI, machine learning and automation aid in cybersecurity
People feel threatened by the adoption of new technologies
Cybersecurity specialists recommend their field as a career option

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Zoom Is Finally Testing Full End-to-End Encryption

Zoom finally announced that it’s starting to roll out end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for all users, marking a significant change in the security deployment of one of the most famous video-conferencing apps. The Zoom platform has had its share of problems… Continue reading Zoom Is Finally Testing Full End-to-End Encryption

Unprecedented Number of Cyberattacks Hit UK Businesses Amid Pandemic Lockdown

UK companies see a 13 percent increase in the number of cyberattacks
The majority of attacks originate from China and Taiwan
File-sharing applications were the main targets

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COVID-19-Related Emails Remain Prevalent in Phishing Campaigns

Coronavirus-related email subjects continue to dominate phishing campaigns, remaining the primary threat, with more than half of phishing emails containing some information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Phishing campaigns represent a primary attack… Continue reading COVID-19-Related Emails Remain Prevalent in Phishing Campaigns

CISA and FBI Observed APT Groups Targeting State Networks Related to US Election Systems

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI issued an advisory after spotting advanced persistent threat (APT) actors exploiting multiple legacy vulnerabilities combined with a newer privilege escalation vulnerability—CVE-20… Continue reading CISA and FBI Observed APT Groups Targeting State Networks Related to US Election Systems

New IoT Bots Reveal Why ISPs Have to Shoulder the Responsibility for Cybersecurity

New IoT botnets are always lurking on the horizon
Users have an ever-increasing inventory of IoT devices to keep track off and it’s starting to become a hassle
The protection of a smart home shouldn’t be the consumer’s full-time job

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Small Businesses and Consumers Grossly Underestimate Danger of Cyberattacks

Business owners don’t believe they are a likely victim in cyberattacks
Many businesses still don’t have cyber insurance
40 % of regular consumers think they criminals never targeted them

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CISA and DoD Warn of Sophisticated Threat Actor Wielding New SlothfulMedia Malware

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF) have revealed that new malware dubbed SlothfulMedia is currently used by a sophisticated threat actor. The two agenci… Continue reading CISA and DoD Warn of Sophisticated Threat Actor Wielding New SlothfulMedia Malware