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ADT Network Breach: Customer Data Remains Secure
- ADT recently experienced a cybersecurity breach, with threat actors accessing encrypted internal data associated with employee user accounts.
- The breach was caused by compromised credentials obtained through a third-party business partner.
- ADT has confirmed that customer data remains secure and their security systems have not been compromised.
- ADT advises clients to stay proactive in cybersecurity measures such as checking with vendors, keeping software up-to-date, updating passwords regularly, setting up identity monitoring, and enabling two-factor authentication.
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Cyber Threat by Google searching Bengal Cats legal in Australia
- Cybersecurity experts warn about a cyber threat related to the search term 'Are Bengal Cats legal in Australia.'
- Sophos highlights the risk of SEO poisoning which leads users to malicious websites.
- The attack is linked to 'Clickware' attacks and Gootloader malware that steal personal information.
- Sophos advises users to be cautious, change passwords regularly, monitor bank accounts, keep devices updated, and use anti-malware solutions.
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NordVPN app functionality review
- The NordVPN app is a powerful VPN solution for enhanced online security.
- It offers robust security measures and a user-friendly interface.
- With A-256 encryption, your data is secure, especially when connected to unsecured public Wi-Fi.
- Downloading and navigating the app is straightforward.
- With NordVPN, you can protect up to 10 devices with one account.
- The app actively scans and blocks potential threats and intrusive ads and tracking.
- NordVPN has a strict no-log policy that ensures your online habits remain entirely your own.
- The app allows you to surf through geographical restrictions and enjoy uninterrupted streaming.
- NordVPN also offers NordPass and NordLocker for managing passwords and safeguarding important files.
- The app offers a Black Friday special with up to 74% off on subscriptions.
- NordVPN offers 24/7 customer service and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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VentureBeat
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Exclusive: Northflank scores $22.3 million to make cloud infrastructure less of a nightmare for developers
- London-based cloud deployment platform, Northflank, has secured $22.3 million in funding.
- The startup aims to simplify infrastructure configuration for developers, allowing them to focus on writing code.
- Northflank enables developers to deploy applications across major cloud providers and offers a novel approach to Kubernetes.
- The funding will be used to expand cloud provider support and enhance enterprise support coverage.
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iPhones quietly got a new security feature that’s frustrating the FBI and investigators
- Apple released iOS 18.1 with a new security feature.
- The update reboots an iPhone into a Before First Unlock (BFU) state if it hasn't been unlocked in four days.
- In the BFU state, functionality is limited, and much of the phone's data remains encrypted.
- This security update frustrates law enforcement agencies trying to access device data.
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A new fileless variant of Remcos RAT observed in the wild
- Fortinet researchers discovered a new phishing campaign spreading a variant of the commercial malware Remcos RAT.
- The phishing messages contain a malicious Excel document disguised as an order file to trick the recipient into opening the document. Upon opening the file, the RCE vulnerability CVE-2017-0199 is exploited.
- The HTA file is wrapped in multiple layers using different script languages and encoding methods to evade detection.
- The malicious code downloads an encrypted Remcos RAT file from a remote server, executes it as a fileless version directly into memory, allowing attackers to remotely control the infected system.
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Tech Radar
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Palo Alto Networks warns users of dangerous security threat affecting firewalls
- Palo Alto Networks is aware of alleged vulnerabilities in its firewalls.
- The company advises users to tighten security measures.
- A patch will be deployed once more details about the bug are known.
- Mitigation measures recommended include securing access to the management interface.
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VentureBeat
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AI’s math problem: FrontierMath benchmark shows how far technology still has to go
- A new benchmark named FrontierMath has exposed AI's lack of deep reasoning and creativity required for advanced mathematical reasoning.
- FrontierMath is a collection of hundreds of original, research-level math problems that require deep reasoning and creativity, qualities that AI still lacks.
- FrontierMath is tougher than the traditional math benchmarks that AI can solve such as GSM-8K and MATH, and is designed to avoid data contamination.
- Mathematics is a unique domain to evaluate complex reasoning and test AI reasoning capabilities.
- The difficulty of the problems has not gone unnoticed, and Fields Medalists Terence Tao, Timothy Gowers, and Richard Borcherds shared their thoughts on the challenge.
- Even with tools like Python, the top AI models still could not solve more than 2% of the FrontierMath problems.
- FrontierMath represents a critical step forward in evaluating AI’s reasoning capabilities, making it possible to measure progress toward true AI intelligence.
- While AI has made strides in recent years, there are still areas where human expertise reigns supreme.
- Epoch AI plans to expand FrontierMath over time, adding more problems and refining the benchmark to remain relevant and challenging for future AI systems.
- FrontierMath shows that when it comes to solving the hardest problems in math, AI still has a lot to learn.
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Tech Radar
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Hybrid work is the ‘new normal’ for many workers
- New research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that over a quarter of working adults in the UK (28%) are now working in a hybrid pattern.
- Hybrid work is most common for workers over 30, with 29% enjoying such a pattern, compared to just 19% of those aged 16-29.
- The IT industry has the highest share of hybrid workers (49%), followed closely by 'professional, scientific, and technical activities workers (42%).
- Graduates or workers with a degree are ten times more likely to choose hybrid work than those with no qualifications (42% compared to 4%).
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Mcafee
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Safeguarding Those Who Served: Cybersecurity Challenges for Veterans
- Veterans possess a wealth of sensitive information tied to their military service, creating significant cybersecurity challenges for them in today's digital age.
- Phishing scams, military identity theft, and selling sensitive information on the dark web are significant threats faced by veterans.
- To combat these threats, veterans must adopt robust cybersecurity awareness and practices.
- Veterans should avoid sharing specific details about military service, deployments, or personal schedules on social media, create and store secure passwords, watch out for phishing attempts, and enable multi-factor authentication.
- They must also keep a close eye on bank statements, credit reports, and VA benefits statements for any unauthorized activity, inform family members about cybersecurity practices, and invest in identity theft protection for peace of mind.
- If veterans suspect they've been exposed to identity theft, they should take immediate steps to protect themselves, such as contacting a major credit bureau, notifying their commanding officer if they're an active-duty service member, and filing a police report.
- They should also report identity theft to the FTC, regularly monitor their accounts, and seek support and counseling.
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The Fintech Times
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Financial Protection and Fraud Resolution Efforts Can Boost Customer Loyalty, Finds J.D. Power
- A new study by J.D. Power reveals that a significant number of bank and credit card customers have experienced fraudulent activity on their accounts in the past year.
- Many customers have not taken proactive measures to secure their accounts, highlighting the need for increased awareness and education on account security.
- The study shows that customers who experience fraud have a more positive impression of their bank or credit card issuer, indicating the importance of effective fraud resolution in customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Younger customers are particularly vulnerable to financial fraud, with 42% of bank customers under age 40 reporting some form of fraud in the past year.
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From Beginner to Pro: Your Successful Path in Threat Bounty
- The SOC Prime Threat Bounty Program is designed for individual contributors who submit original, high-quality detection rules that address emerging cyber threats.
- Threat Bounty members are responsible for ensuring their content is original and free of any conflict of interest.
- To ensure a successful experience in SOC Prime’s rewards program, understanding how to fully utilize the capabilities of Uncoder AI is essential.
- Successful contributors submit content that addresses recent, high-impact threats. Stay updated on current threats.
- To make the most of your participation in the Threat Bounty Program, consider these proven approaches that will help you stand out and succeed.
- Offer exclusive expertise. Pay attention to recommendations provided in the Program guides.
- Submitting high-quality rules regularly helps build your individual brand as a trusted contributor
- The Threat Bounty Program provides a unique and valuable opportunity for detection engineers, SOC analysts, and threat hunters to make a real impact and elevate their expertise.
- By focusing on innovation, quality, and consistency, you can maximize your success and have an additional source of earnings monetizing your detection engineering skills.
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Tech Radar
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UK pensioners targeted with fake Winter Fuel Payment scam
- Scammers are targeting pensioners with phishing scams
- Fake winter fuel support texts have been sent to trick victims
- Phishing scams are on the rise, increasingly targeting older victims
- Scammers create a false sense of urgency to trick victims into revealing personal and payment information
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TechJuice
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WhatsApp’s Secret Code for Enhanced Chat Security: Here’s What You Need to Know
- WhatsApp has introduced the Secret Code feature for enhanced chat security, providing an additional layer of privacy for locked chats.
- The Secret Code allows users to create a distinct password to protect locked chats and hide them from the chat list.
- To set up the Secret Code, users need to go to Chat Lock Settings, choose Secret Code, and enter a code of their choice.
- WhatsApp has also added the ability to secure new chats by long-pressing them and is continually improving the Chat Lock functionality.
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Cybersecurity-Insiders
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What is Machine Identity Management?
- Machine Identity Management (MIM) is the process of securely managing the identities of machines within an enterprise's IT infrastructure.
- Machines such as servers, applications, IoT sensors, microservices, among others need to be identified, authenticated, and authorized to communicate with each other and access sensitive data without the need for human intervention.
- Machine Identity Management involves provisioning machine identities, authentication and authorization, identity lifecycle management, monitoring and auditing, and scaling machine identities.
- Effective machine identity management is essential to prevent cyberattacks and protect sensitive data, maintain compliance, and ensure a secure and resilient IT infrastructure.
- Implementing an effective MIM strategy can be challenging due to scale and complexity, lack of visibility, lifecycle management, and integration across diverse environments.
- To address these challenges, organizations should automate machine identity management, use strong cryptography, rely on centralized management, perform regular audits and monitoring, and integrate MIM with broader identity and access management systems.
- In conclusion, MIM is applicable in today's digital world, where securing machine identities has become as critical as securing human identities.
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