Recent Security News
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Law Firms and Legal Departments Get Singled Out For Cyberattacks
November 30, 2023 at 05:27PM Cyberattackers are increasingly exploiting law firms and corporate legal departments with financial attacks such as ransomware and BEC. Incidents like CTS’s breach, LockBit’s ransom demand to Allen & Overy, and the rise in security breaches highlight the threat. Law firms, often handling sensitive information, are vulnerable due to limited cybersecurity…
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US govt sanctions North Korea’s Kimsuky hacking group
November 30, 2023 at 05:18PM OFAC sanctioned the Kimsuky hacking group and eight North Korean agents for espionage and aiding DPRK’s WMD programs, responding to DPRK’s satellite launch. Kimsuky has expanded from South Korea to global targets, engaging in cyberattacks to support DPRK’s nuclear ambitions. Previous sanctions targeted DPRK groups for cyber theft funding the…
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WhatsApp’s new Secret Code feature hides your locked chats
November 30, 2023 at 04:35PM WhatsApp’s new Secret Code feature allows users to protect their locked chats with a custom password, including emojis. The Locked Chats folder can be hidden or visible in the chat list, accessible by entering the secret code. This global rollout enhances privacy, adding to previous encryption and disappearing messages. **Takeaways…
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Get 20% off Emsisoft’s Enterprise Security EDR solution for the holidays
November 30, 2023 at 04:28PM Emsisoft offers a 20% discount on its Enterprise Security EDR solution’s 1-year licenses until December 17, 2023. This cloud-managed protection features multi-layer security, built-in EDR, AI threat hunting, behavior blocking, ransomware rollback, and easy management. The promotion is in partnership with BleepingComputer. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Emsisoft Promotion: – Emsisoft is…