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This top CRM provider left millions of client files exposed online
A global CRM provider kept a major client database sitting unprotected on the public web, available to anyone who knew where to look, new research has claimed. The database contained hundreds of thousands of records, many of which were personally identifiable and sensitive information that could have been abused in…
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Israeli energy and defense targets hit by Gaza-linked cyberattacks
Hackers thought to be from Gaza are attacking energy, defense, and telecommunications firms in Israel’s private sector, as part of its apparent attacks against the country. In a report , Microsoft’s researchers said a group it calls Storm-1133 is engaging in cyber-warfare to assist Hamas. “We assess this group works…
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Social media scams are costing Americans more than ever
Scammers on social media have stolen $2.7 billion from their victims since 2021, new findings by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have claimed. Just as an algorithm tailors content to suit your interests, so too can scammers looking to trick you out of your money. Unsurprisingly, the younger generations with…
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Google has some new anti-spam rules – is your Microsoft 365 account ready?
Microsoft 365 users have been warned they should authenticate outbound emails to ensure that they will continue to be delivered, in the wake of new Gmail anti-spam rules. A recent Gmail blog post notes how, from 2024, the email provider will “require bulk senders to authenticate their emails, allow for…
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Cheap Android TV boxes shipped with “unkillable” malware – here’s what you need to know
Just because you bought a brand new Android TV box, that doesn’t mean the device is clean from malware and safe to use. In fact, there are tens of thousands of Android-powered endpoints out there that are being shipped with backdoors. This is according to a new report from cybersecurity…
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UK businesses are set for a sustainability boom, but some major issues still remain
Britain’s businesses remain invested in their sustainability goals, with spend on more environmentally friendly technologies set to increase by 260% between 2018 and 2030, new research has revealed – but some issues still persist. According to a recent Cognizant study, the majority (81%) of UK businesses are now using digital…
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