Malware resets Android devices after performing fraudulent wire transfers

If your Android phone initiates a factory reset out of the blue, there’s a chance it has been infected with the BRATA banking malware and you’ve just been ripped off. The unusual functionality serves as a kill switch for the trojan, Cleafy … Continue reading Malware resets Android devices after performing fraudulent wire transfers

What makes achieving cyber resilience difficult?

Anomali published a report which provides visibility into the current threat landscape, reveals the top challenges to establishing a resilient cybersecurity posture, and provides details on how enterprises are adjusting their cybersecurity strategies. … Continue reading What makes achieving cyber resilience difficult?

Digital IDs under attack: How to tackle the threat?

Digital identification is the focus of two reports by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA): an analysis of self-sovereign identity (SSI) and a study of major face presentation attacks. Trust in the identity of a natural or legal person h… Continue reading Digital IDs under attack: How to tackle the threat?

65% of organizations continue to rely on shared logins

As organizations look to embrace modern approaches to security in 2022, a strongDM survey has revealed that access management is one of the most crucial factors to achieving this goal. The data showed that 80% of organizations are looking to address ac… Continue reading 65% of organizations continue to rely on shared logins

Familiarity with vaccine passport tech is laying the foundations for digital IDs

Vaccine passport technology has become an intrinsic part of society over the past year, as governments across the globe search for solutions that help protect citizens from the pandemic. This new familiarity could soon lead to digital IDs becoming an a… Continue reading Familiarity with vaccine passport tech is laying the foundations for digital IDs

Fraud detection and prevention market to reach $75,139.66 million by 2028

The global fraud detection and prevention market is expected to grow from $26,511.84 million in 2021 to $75,139.66 million by 2028; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 16.0% from 2021 to 2028, according to The Insight Partners. Fraud detection and pr… Continue reading Fraud detection and prevention market to reach $75,139.66 million by 2028

DazzleSpy: macOS backdoor delivered through watering hole attacks

In late 2021, a never before seen macOS backdoor was delivered to pro-democracy individuals in Hong Kong via fake and compromised sites (for example, that of local radio station D100) by exploiting vulnerabilities in Webkit, the browser engine powering… Continue reading DazzleSpy: macOS backdoor delivered through watering hole attacks

PolKit vulnerability can give attackers root on many Linux distros (CVE-2021-4034)

A memory corruption vulnerability (CVE-2021-4034) in PolKit, a component used in major Linux distributions and some Unix-like operating systems, can be easily exploited by local unprivileged users to gain full root privileges. While the vulnerability i… Continue reading PolKit vulnerability can give attackers root on many Linux distros (CVE-2021-4034)

Product showcase: CIOs can optimize and secure hybrid IT environments with Runecast

As cybersecurity and regulatory compliance become the two largest concerns of corporate boards (Gartner, 2021), many organizations are adding cybersecurity experts specifically to scrutinize security and risk issues. Modern hybrid data center architect… Continue reading Product showcase: CIOs can optimize and secure hybrid IT environments with Runecast

Product showcase: CIOs can optimize and secure hybrid IT environments with Runecast

As cybersecurity and regulatory compliance become the two largest concerns of corporate boards (Gartner, 2021), many organizations are adding cybersecurity experts specifically to scrutinize security and risk issues. Modern hybrid data center architect… Continue reading Product showcase: CIOs can optimize and secure hybrid IT environments with Runecast