Is there a security threat to a Windows XP computer only being used as an analogue fax server?

The XP computer is not directly connected to the internet. However, it is on the LAN where it holds analogue faxes for manual processing by staff. The other computers on the LAN are all Windows 10 computers. The entire LAN is behind a 3… Continue reading Is there a security threat to a Windows XP computer only being used as an analogue fax server?

If email can replace SMS/MMS, why using these is "imposed" on phone/smartphone users [closed]

In the last two years I am in a process of web application usage minimalism;
I have generally completely stopped using any web application for general communication besides my email account. For example, generally I won’t use:

Facebook, … Continue reading If email can replace SMS/MMS, why using these is "imposed" on phone/smartphone users [closed]

Phishing on a compromised Brazilian ISP via fake Fax email

Just a very quick post about a phishing scam this morning. This is only noteworthy because the phishing takes place on a compromised website belonging to a small Brazilian ISP. https://www.agilinker.com.br/  The email pretends to be a fax message from … Continue reading Phishing on a compromised Brazilian ISP via fake Fax email

Faxsploit – Exploiting A Fax With A Picture

Security researchers have found a way to remotely execute code on a fax machine by sending a specially crafted document to it. So… who cares about fax? Well apparently a lot of persons are still using it in many institutions, governments and industries, including the healthcare industry, legal, banking and …read more

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Fax or Email for Secure Document Delivery?

Security threats, data breaches and cyberattacks continue to rise within healthcare, financial, legal, government and hospitality industries. Whether it’s the Yahoo data breach affecting 3 billion accounts or the data breach of Marriott’s Starwood gue… Continue reading Fax or Email for Secure Document Delivery?

Trickbot via fake Efax message using Squiblydoo, Active X, macro and abusing pastebin

We are seeing massive changes with the Trickbot delivery campaign overnight. I have only seen 1 mention on  Twitter about this campaign and 1 on a private malware research mailing list, so it can’t be affecting too many recipients. This example i… Continue reading Trickbot via fake Efax message using Squiblydoo, Active X, macro and abusing pastebin