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BlackBerry: Cyberattacks Are Being Launched Once Every Minute

Threat actors are evolving to target a wide variety of systems and infrastructure, BlackBerry says in a new report.

January 25, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

A new report from BlackBerry reveals that threat actors are launching an attack about once every minute, with the resurgence of the Emotet botnet, phishing attacks and infostealers dominating the attack landscape. The Ontario-based intelligent security software and services provider’s first Global Intelligence Report on the fourth quarter of 2022 find that the company’s AI-driven […]

These Trends Will Shape Cybersecurity in 2023

The edge, networks, applications, data, biometrics, IoT and more will be this year's key cybersecurity trends, says AT&T's cyber evangelist.

January 20, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Over the last few years, trends in cybersecurity have forced the responsbility of keeping networks and systems secure to shift from a handful of IT and security professionals to the entire organization. Now, cybersecuirty is becoming a significant part of any business in the digital era. Organizations are hard-pressed to do anything new or innovate […]

January 2023 Patch Tuesday: Nearly 100 Bugs, One Actively Exploited

Microsoft releases fixes for 98 security vulnerabilities for its January 2023 Patch Tuesday release, including one under active exploitation.

January 10, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

IT administrators are starting 2023 with a busy January Patch Tuesday, as Microsoft has released fixes for nearly 100 vulnerabilities, including 11 rated critical and one under active attack. According to security researchers, the 98 vulnerabilities fixed in this month’s security update from Microsoft is the largest the company has issued in a January for […]

That Didn’t Take Long: Hackers Are Beginning to Leverage ChatGPT

Hackers are beginning to explore how to incorporate ChatGPT into their hacking activities, according to Check Point Software.

January 9, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

OpenAI’s conversational AI chatbot ChatGPT has captured the attention of the tech industry, with the technology already helping IT professionals and developers create scripts and write code via a free preview. The use cases extend to essentially replacing or adding to search engines to help create a more engaging experience for users looking for information. […]

Phishing, Ransomware Continue to Dominate as Cyberattacks Surge in 2022

Acronis' year-end report finds that ransomware, phishing and unpatched bugs remain top threats as cybercriminals adapt.

December 28, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Phishing, MFA fatigue attacks are on the rise, and the cost of a data breach is now expected to reach $5 million, according to a year-end cyberthreat report from cybersecurity firm Acronis. The Switzerland-based firm’s report from its Cyber Protection Operation Center provides an in-depth analysis of the cyberthreat landscape including ransomware, phishing, malicious websites, […]

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This Week in IT: Botnet, Google Chrome, Okta’s GitHub Hacked, ChatGPT

New botnet capabilities, an updated Google Chrome release schedule, an Okta security incident and more ChatGPT highlight this week's IT news.

December 22, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Editor’s note: There is a lot going on in the world of IT, from emerging technologies to digital transformation and new cybersecurity threats. However, we can’t possibly cover it all, so we’ll bring you This Week in IT, a curated summary of IT and enterprise technology news stories each week. Microsoft discovers new botnet capabilities Microsoft […]

Microsoft Discovers macOS Security Bypass Bug

Microsoft says it has uncovered a vulnerability in macOS that could allow attackers to bypass Apple’s Gatekeeper security mechanism.

December 22, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft says it has uncovered a vulnerability in macOS that could allow attackers to bypass restrictions imposed by Apple’s Gatekeeper security mechanism, which is designed to ensure that only trusted apps run on the company’s devices. According to Microsoft’s Security Threat Intelligence team, the vulnerability, it calls Achilles, could allow attackers to bypass Gatekeeper and […]

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FBI: Beware of Search Engine Ads

Cybercriminals are using search engine ads to deploy malware and steal credentials, FBI says in new warning.

December 21, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The FBI is urging organizations and their end users to be careful when using search engines as cybercriminals are using search engine advertisement services to impersonate brands and direct users to fake websites designed to steal credentials and deploy ransomware. According to a public service announcement from the FBI, cybercriminals have been buying advertisements that […]

The Metaverse Presents Opportunity, but Also Security Risks

The metaverse is emerging as a valuable new business and consumer tool, but it also comes with a new set of security concerns.

December 20, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The metaverse is emerging as a new technology that both consumers and businesses see as valuable for communication, collaboration, enhanced services, entertainment and real estate, but those hopes also come with the same security concerns any IT professionals have about a new technology. Nearly 70% of organizations are planning to do business in the metaverse […]

This Week in IT: Windows 10, Cryptojacking, Authenticator, ChatGPT, Open Map Data

Windows 10, 21H1 reaches end of servicing, cryptocurrency mining attacks against Linux machines and more highlight this week's IT news.

December 15, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment