Understanding and Mitigating Brute-Force Attacks

Recently, a team of researchers from Zhejiang University and Tencent Labs uncovered a new type of cyberattack, termed “BrutePrint.” This approach targets the fingerprint authentication commonly found on today’s smartphones. This is an example of what cybersecurity experts call a brute force attack. With the wave of digital transformation, business …

Maximizing Business Success with Big Data and Analytics

Companies today can tap into a wealth of data to guide them in making sound choices. That’s why big data and analytics offer great advantages. They help you understand customers, markets, and operations. Let’s explore the benefits you can gain from using big data and analytics. Why Big Data and …

The Growing Trend of Telegram as a Marketplace for Phishing Tools and Services

Cybercrime is becoming increasingly common as businesses continue to rely on technology to conduct their operations. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new ways to exploit businesses and individuals. One of the methods gaining popularity is using Telegram, a popular messaging app that offers end-to-end encryption. Telegram has become a hub …

TMX Finance Data Breach: What You Need to Know

TMX Finance has been providing underserved consumers with credit products since 1998. Unfortunately, the company suffered a massive data breach that went undetected for months. It involved all TMX subsidiaries, namely TitleMax, InstaLoans, and TitleBucks. The incident affected over 4.8 million customers across all its services. A Timeline of the …

Stay Safe from Silent Cyberattacks on IoT Devices

American university researchers uncovered a new cyberattack called Near-Ultrasound Inaudible Trojan (NUIT). It threatens devices with voice assistants, launching completely silent attacks. Fortunately, researchers exposed the vulnerability before threat actors could exploit it. The discovery is a warning to everyone to take the necessary precautions. How Inaudible NUIT Attacks Work …

Firefox 111 Boosts Security, Fixes Bugs, and Adds New Features

Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox for Android, equipping it with a built-in PDF viewer. Firefox 111 also provides a more secure experience for users through its Total Cookie Protection feature. In addition, the upgrade addresses the security issues and unusual bugs in the last version. Android Users …

How Cybercriminals are Exploiting the Silicon Valley Bank Shutdown

Recently, there was a rise in cybercrimes related to the closing of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Threat actors go after businesses and sometimes use them in their illegal activities. SVB was the 16th largest bank in the U.S. The bank worked with tech giants like Buzzfeed, Roblox, and Roku. However, …

Patched Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability

Microsoft recently fixed a serious security flaw in Outlook that scored a 9.8 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System. This flaw, CVE-2023-2339, is a zero-click vulnerability. It could let hackers steal sensitive information from user accounts and send malicious emails as if they were the user. The CVE-2023-2339 flaw affects …