Recent Security News
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Getting Started With Passkeys, One Service at a Time
January 4, 2024 at 12:08AM Passkeys, supported by major technology firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, aim to streamline and secure online authentication, addressing the vulnerabilities of traditional passwords. With over 7 billion potential users, passkeys provide an alternative to memorized passwords, leveraging device-based security and biometrics. Third-party providers and various ecosystems offer different approaches…
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Is the vCISO Model Right for Your Organization?
January 3, 2024 at 11:45PM The increasing complexity of cybersecurity and compliance has made it difficult for smaller businesses without a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). As a solution, many are turning to virtual CISOs (vCISOs), who offer part-time outsourced security expertise to help fill the gap. This model is particularly beneficial for smaller businesses…
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Mandiant’s account on X hacked to push cryptocurrency scam
January 3, 2024 at 06:39PM Mandiant’s Twitter account was hijacked to facilitate a cryptocurrency scam, with the attacker impersonating the Phantom crypto wallet and promoting a fake website. The scam involved redirecting users to a phishing website to drain their cryptocurrency wallets. Mandiant acknowledged the incident and is working on a resolution, while the hacker…
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Russian Agents Hack Webcams to Guide Missile Attacks on Kyiv
January 3, 2024 at 06:04PM The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has requested owners of webcams to cease broadcasts due to concerns about Russian intelligence using feeds for military reconnaissance. Russian agents hacked into webcams in Kyiv and used them for gathering air defense system information. The incidents highlight the vulnerability of IoT devices, prompting…