Recent Security News

  • Google One VPN axed for everyone but Pixel loyalists … for now

    April 12, 2024 at 04:31PM Google is discontinuing its VPN service for Google One subscribers and Pixel smartphone owners, with the VPN set to be taken offline later this year due to low demand. The service, introduced in 2020, will still be available to Pixel 7 and newer phone owners. The decision aligns with Google’s…

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  • Microsoft now testing app ads in Windows 11’s Start menu

    April 12, 2024 at 04:20PM Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu to recommend new apps from the Microsoft Store to users. This trial is currently being rolled out to a small set of Insiders, allowing them to turn off the ads if desired. The ads will only be displayed in the…

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  • CISO Corner: Securing the AI Supply Chain; AI-Powered Security Platforms; Fighting for Cyber Awareness

    April 12, 2024 at 04:13PM Summary: This collection provides essential reporting and industry insights for cybersecurity strategists and SecOps professionals. It covers confronting challenges in software security and includes the latest guidance from the NSA, offering valuable perspectives for navigating the cybersecurity landscape. Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are: 1. Focus on…

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  • Importance of Scanning Files on Uploader Applications

    April 12, 2024 at 03:50PM Summary: The article highlights the importance of file scanning within uploader applications to safeguard against cyber threats like malware. It emphasizes compliance with security standards and the use of tools like the OWASP file upload cheat sheet and Trend Vision Oneā„¢ – File Security to enhance data security. The article…

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  • FBI warns of massive wave of road toll SMS phishing attacks

    April 12, 2024 at 03:02PM The FBI issued a warning about a large-scale SMS phishing attack targeting Americans, with scammers posing as road toll collection services. The attacks, ongoing since March 2024, have received over 2,000 complaints. The phishing messages claim recipients owe unpaid tolls and include fake links. Several toll services and law enforcement…

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