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Microsoft Dynamics 365 criticized for apparently tracking workers
A report by Australian nonprofit research group Cracked Labs has called out Microsoft Dynamics 365 for its alleged role in helping companies monitor their workers. The firm indicated Microsoft Dynamics 365 could be negatively impacting worker autonomy through the use of software to monitor mobile service workers via smartphone apps,…
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The mythical security status of macOS is no more — report finds Apple devices fare the worst when it comes to full takeover risks
A worrying number of environments are vulnerable to complete takeover via escalated privileges, a new report from Picus Security has found. Environments were tested in simulated attacks, with the average organization managing to defend against 7 out of 10 attacks, but considering the constant threat presented by organized cybercrime groups,…
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Neglecting soft skills is hurting the cyber industry
Half of UK businesses have a basic cyber skills gap, with the industry needing 21,600 recruits per year to meet demand. Those are huge numbers and come with a stark warning: that we must make the cyber workforce more diverse and look to soft skills during the hiring process. That’s…
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This dangerous Android malware has been hiding on the Play Store for years — so make sure to check your downloads carefully
An undetected variant of a known Android spyware was reprotedly hiding on the Google Play app store for roughly two years, infecting tens of thousands of devices, experts have warned. A report from Kaspersky says that in April 2024, its researchers uncovered a “suspicious sample” which turned out to be…
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Watch out — that Microsoft OneDrive security warning could actually be a malware scam
Hackers are giving the old “phishing with errors” scam a modern twist in a bid to trick victims into downloading dangerous malware onto their PCs. Cybersecurity researchers from the Trellix Advanced Research Center have revealed how they recently observed a new campaign that targets Microsoft OneDrive users. In the campaign,…
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Proofpoint email filter flaw exploited to send out millions of phishing messages
Cybercriminals found a way to send millions of “perfectly spoofed” phishing emails thanks to a vulnerability in Proofpoint’s email relay servers. Experts from Guardio Labs revealed the phishing campaign started in January 2024, and was sending out an average of three million emails daily. In early June, it peaked with…
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