More hackers are exploiting sensitive data through web applications and APIs as many companies fail to monitor these vulnerabilities. Unless organizations learn how to defend against website security dangers, they put their data and infrastructure at risk. Here are the top ways you can mitigate web application and application programming interface (API) security threats: Have…
Government websites are seen as sources people can trust. However, threat actors use this trust for their harmful purposes. Scammers recently used official websites to advertise their hacking services. This situation shows why businesses should be on the lookout and take more robust computer security measures to avoid being affected by this type of risk….
A research team at Georgia Tech discovered a new threat called “Hot Pixels.” It is a type of online attack where hackers can find out what websites have been visited by looking at the colors on the screen. They use special programs to do this and can find out the colors of most pixels. That…
Since October 2022, over 60,000 adware apps have been found disguised as cracked or legitimate software. These harmful apps can not only slow down your device but also reveal personal information, web history, and more. Tactics employed by adware apps The hackers behind these attacks can change their tactics to lead users to different types…
The Legion commodity malware, known for its disruptive activities, was recently upgraded. This latest version can target Secure Shell (SSH) protocols and more cloud services, escalating the need for heightened cybersecurity measures. Legion’s New Face So, what is the big deal? The key is understanding Legion’s new capabilities. It’s a Python-based tool, recently updated to…
How we work constantly changes, and technology plays a big part in what changes next. The Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing are two such technologies that, when combined, can help improve your business. With these technologies, you can offer better customer experiences and make your operations smoother. The IoT market is expected to…
Picture your devices knowing your presence and adjusting to suit your needs. That’s the brilliance of presence sensing technology, revolutionizing how businesses operate. Let’s dive into how this new technology can make your business operations safer and more efficient. Understanding Presence Sensing Presence sensing technology detects when users are close to their devices. It then…
The recent actions of hackers underline the need to be more proactive with cybersecurity. The Kimsuky cybercrime group has been using advanced malware, known as RandomQuery, to gather intelligence and extract sensitive information. This serves as a stern reminder of the increasing threat of ransomware attacks in 2023. The Rising Danger of Kimsuky’s Cyberattacks…
In 2021, Google paid $8.7 million to researchers to find security vulnerabilities in its products and services. The year after that, the tech giant gave out $12 million. Since it launched its bug bounty program in 2010, it has paid over $50 million in rewards to successful bug hunters. Google is running another bug bounty…
Recently, a team of researchers from Zhejiang University and Tencent Labs uncovered a new type of cyberattack, termed “BrutePrint.” This approach targets the fingerprint authentication commonly found on today’s smartphones. This is an example of what cybersecurity experts call a brute force attack. With the wave of digital transformation, business owners must be aware of…