Category: security
ESET upgrades HOME Security suite with Dark Web monitoring and more
ESET Password Manager adds advanced security and breach detection Multithread Scanning enhances performance on multi-core Windows devices Mac users get tailored firewalls for seamless protection ESET has unveiled major upgrades to its HOME Security suite aimed at enhancing protection against a growing array of cyber threats. The new features are…
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A Windows filetype update may have complicated cyber threat detection efforts
Cofense report claims threat actors manipulate extensions to evade SEG file filters effectively Multi-layered defenses are crucial for combating archive-based malware threats Employee awareness strengthens defenses against suspicious archive files The use of archive files as malware delivery mechanisms is evolving, presenting challenges for Secure Email Gateways (SEGs), new research…
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Experts warn millions of email servers could be vulnerable to attack
New research reveals millions of host sites are without TLS encryption TLS encryption allows end-to-end encryption for safer communications and browsing ShadowServer has recommended these hosts be retired New research from ShadowServer has revealed 3.3 million POP3 (Post Office Protocol) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) mail servers are currently…
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Double clicking danger – experts warn just two clicks can let attackers steal your accounts
Researcher Paulos Yibelo uncovers new attack targeting users The attack makes use of fake CAPTCHA notification pages Users are encouraged to ‘double click’ while the attacker swaps in a malicious page A new technique is helping attackers steal user accounts, often without the victim even noticing, experts have warned. The…
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Japan’s largest telco NTT Docomo disrupted by DDoS attack
Japanese telecoms giant NTT Docomo hit with a cyberattack Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack affected services for 12 hours Telecoms firms are being increasingly targeted by cybercriminals NTT Docomo, the largest mobile carrier in Japan, has reported it has been hit with a cyberattack which targeted its systems by…
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Google Chrome extensions hack may have started much earlier than expected
New details have emerged regarding recent cyberattack A malicious Google Chrome extension led to 400,000 users being infected with malware Attackers were reportedly planning the campaign as early as March 2024 The recent cyberattack which hit security firm Cyberhaven and then affected a number of Google Chrome extenions may have…
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