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Microsoft fixed 84 vulnerabilities in its October 2022 Patch Tuesday updates Posted: October 12, 2022 by Pieter Arntz . Thirteen of them received the classification ‘Critical’. Among them are a zero-day vulnerability that’s being actively exploited, and another that hasn’t been spotted in the wild yet. The bad news is that the much-desired fix for the “ProxyNotShell” Exchange vulnerabilities was […]
Posted: October 6, 2022 by Pieter Arntz Several vulnerabilities have been patched in the Google Android operating system (OS), the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. None of the vulnerabilities have been spotted in the wild. Operating systems contain and manage all the programs and applications that a computer or mobile device is able to run. The
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As the business world becomes increasingly digitized, you’ll have to tackle several dangers that come with doing business online. Cybercriminals nowadays have several methods to target organizations, from credential hacks to sophisticated ransomware attacks. This is why it’s critical to think about measures to protect your organization in every possible way. If you are unfamiliar
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the technology landscape as we know it. Businesses worldwide are leveraging IoT for benefits such as seamless collaboration, access to comprehensive data and the ability to make stronger business decisions based on insights derived from substantial data. Experts estimate the total number of installed IoT-connected devices worldwide
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Insider threats are among the most dangerous cyberthreats out there. Yet, organizations of all sizes seem to be either reluctant or negligent when it comes to fighting them. Even though some companies have an insider risk management program, they have a limited cybersecurity budget for mitigating insider risk.1 Simply having an insider risk management program
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Posted: September 28, 2022 by Christopher Boyd There’s a new slice of malware-as-a-service doing the rounds, although its actual newness is somewhat contested. The stealer, called Erbium, was first spotted on forums back in July 2022, but it seems nobody is quite sure when it started being deployed and snagging victims. Nevertheless, it is now happily causing chaos for
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Posted: September 27, 2022 by Christopher Boyd TikTok is no stranger to controversy where data usage is concerned. Back in 2021, the social media dance extravaganza platform agreed to pay $92m to settle dozens of lawsuits alleging harvesting of personal data. There has also been concern with regard to whether or not settings were enough to keep children safe, leading to significant alterations
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Posted: September 21, 2022 by Christopher Boyd With children now back at school, it’s time to think about social media, and their use of it. Are they already firing out tweets, chatting in Discord channels, or even just looking to set up a Tik-Tok account? Now is the time to consider giving your kids some security and privacy
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Posted: September 14, 2022 by Jovi Umawing Whether your child has been socially active online for a while now or you just handed your young one their first ever smartphone, now is an excellent time to think about managing their online reputation. The concept may sound overwhelming, but doing it is easy. Since you’re no doubt talking to
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Posted: September 26, 2022 by Pieter Arntz WhatsApp has fixed two remote code execution vulnerabilities in its September update, according to its security advisory. These could have allowed an attacker to remotely access a device and execute commands from afar. These versions of WhatsApp are affected by at least one of the vulnerabilities: WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.22.16.12 WhatsApp
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