The iClicker website, a widely-used student engagement platform, was recently compromised in a ClickFix attack, deceiving users into installing malware via a fake “I’m not a robot” verification. Insights into the extent of the breach and protective measures are outlined below. iClicker, a crucial digital tool utilized for classroom engagement…
Google Introduces Advanced Protection Mode to Strengthen Android Security In response to escalating threats against mobile devices, Google has announced the introduction of a new security feature designed to bolster Android’s defenses against malware attacks, insecure network vulnerabilities, and unsolicited messaging scams. The Advanced Protection mode, which will be integrated…
Digital fraud has reached alarming heights, with Americans suffering losses of approximately $16.6 billion to online crimes in the past year alone. Nearly 200,000 individuals reported various scams, including phishing and spoofing, to the FBI. A significant portion of these scams, amounting to over $470 million, originated via text messages,…
A hacker group claiming ties to Anonymous has reportedly breached GlobalX Airlines, leading to the release of sensitive flight and passenger data associated with controversial deportation flights. GlobalX Airlines, a US charter airline contracted by the government for deportation operations, has found itself the target of a cyber attack by…
As AI-driven fraud incidents continue to escalate, individuals and businesses are increasingly compelled to verify every online interaction. This surge in sophisticated cyber threats necessitates a vigilant approach to cybersecurity, particularly for business owners who must remain informed about the evolving landscape of data breaches and cyber-attacks. Recent reports indicate…
Cybersecurity firm Varonis has uncovered alarming threats in the realm of IT administration, specifically revealing that attackers are employing SEO poisoning tactics to deceive administrators into downloading malware. Additionally, a critical root access vulnerability has been identified in Azure’s AZNFS-mount utility, which poses risks for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial…
The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly becoming a focal point for nation-state actors. George Barnes, a former deputy director at the National Security Agency (NSA), emphasizes this, highlighting the potential threats posed by Russian intelligence agencies to open-source software, specifically mentioning the library easyjson. With 36 years of experience at the…
Data Security Concerns Arise After Tulsi Gabbard’s Password Management Revealed Tulsi Gabbard, the former U.S. Congress member and current director of national intelligence, reportedly used a vulnerable password across multiple online accounts over several years. This revelation follows her inadvertent disclosure of sensitive military information during a Signal group chat,…
This week, revelations from a United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) request for information highlighted the agency’s intention to acquire face recognition technology aimed at capturing data on all individuals entering the country via vehicles, including those in the back seats. CBP representatives later informed WIRED of plans to…
