French speakers blasted by sextortion scams with no text or links
Credit to Author: Paul Ducklin| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:59:02 +0000
You’d spot this one a mile away… but what about your friends or family?
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CISA offers guidance on dealing with information manipulation
Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:32:29 +0000
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| A new CISA Insights document offers steps organizations can take to mitigate the effects of information manipulation. Categories: Reports Tags: cisaCISA insightsdisinformationmalinformationMDMmisinformatio |
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Read moreFacebook sued for siphoning facial recognition data without consent
Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:12:18 +0000
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| The suit alleges that Facebook’s now-defunct photo-tagging feature illegally collected data about Texans, including non-Facebook users. Categories: Privacy Tags: CUBIDTPAface recognitionfacebookfacial recognitionJerome PresentiKen Paxtonmetastate of TexasTexas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier ActTexas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection ActYann LeCun |
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Read moreA week in security (February 14 – February 20)
Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:58:31 +0000
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| The most important and interesting security stories from the last seven days. Categories: A week in security Tags: 49ersadobechromeKOSALinkedInmagentoPegasusroblox beamersskylinesvalentine’s day |
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Read moreLatest Mac Coinminer Utilizes Open-Source Binaries and the I2P Network
Credit to Author: Luis Magisa| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
A Mac coinminer has been spotted using open-source components in its routine and the I2P Network to hide its traffic. We dive into old iterations of this malware, and also analyze the newest version.
Read moreThe Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps, and Alarms
Credit to Author: Medea Giordano| Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000
Your smartphone or wearable could help you out in a truly dangerous situation. Here are some options to consider.
Read moreHow to Use Google Chrome’s Enhanced Safety Mode
Credit to Author: David Nield| Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000
You get a safer, more secure browser experience, but Google gets a lot more data about you.
Read moreMillions of WordPress Sites Got a Forced Update for a Serious Bug
Credit to Author: Dan Goodin, Ars Technica| Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2022 21:10:00 +0000
The mandatory patch addressed a critical vulnerability in a widely used plugin that allowed untrusted visitors to download a website’s backups.
Read moreWatch out for this bump in LinkedIn phishing
Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:23:45 +0000
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| We look at a study claiming LinkedIn phishing has increased by a significant amount across February. Watch out for these bogus emails! Categories: Scams Tags: LinkedInmailsphishphishingscamscammers |
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Read moreUS senators introduce the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:19:41 +0000
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| The Kids Online Safety Act is aims to protect kids and teens when using social media. Categories: Awareness Tags: Age Appropriate Design CodeCalifornia billChildren's CodefacebookFrances HaugenKids Online Safety ActKOSAMarsha BlackburnNational Telecommunications and Information Administrationonline child safetyRichard Blumenthal |
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