Tag: security
An end to expensive print cartridge lock-in? Researchers hack DRM in what could be a new dawn for printing fans
Hackers have found a new way to bypass the strict digital rights management (DRM) rules imposed on HP printers. This allows users to refill old and emptied cartridges, and thus continue printing without having to spend extra money on new, original ones. Here is a little background: HP allegedly sells…
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CUPS open source printing system can be hacked to hijack your devices, experts warn
The Common UNIX Printing System, or CUPS, can be abused to run malicious code on vulnerable endpoints remotely, experts have warned. CUPS is an open-source printing system developed by Apple for Unix-like operating systems, including Linux and macOS. It provides a standardized way to manage print jobs and queues, supporting…
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TikTok links are being used to hijack Microsoft accounts
Hackers are using TikTok in new phishing attacks as they attempt to steal people’s Microsoft Office 365 credentials, a new report from Cofense has warned. The company’s researchers detected someone sending out phishing emails threatening victims that all of their emails will be deleted unless they press a button. What’s…
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Businesses are being hit with more mobile phishing than ever before
Hackers are now mostly focusing new phishing attacks against mobile devices, which are generally weaker and more often unmanaged compared to laptops or desktop PCs, experts have warned. The new “2024 Global Mobile Threat Report” from Zimperium claims 82% of phishing sites today target mobile devices, and as they start…
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Chinese hackers reportedly infiltrate several major US internet firms
Chinese hackers have allegedly broken into multiple internet service providers (ISP) in the United States, and are using their position to steal sensitive information and lay the groundwork for future attacks. An investigation by the Wall Street Journal, which cited “people familiar with the matter”, did not name the compromised…
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“Perfect storm” – CrowdStrike VP apologizes as Congress hearing into outage begins
Following July 2024 Crowdstrike incident, in which millions of Windows machines crashed due to a broken software update for its endpoint protection software, the company’s senior VP for counter adversary operations, Adam Meyers, appeared at a cybersecurity subcommittee hearing at the US House of Representatives to say the company was…
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