cybersecurity

Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

A new report from Microsoft Incident Response and Microsoft Threat Intelligence teams exposed the activities and constant evolution of a financially oriented threat actor named Octo Tempest, who deploys advanced social engineering techniques to target companies, steal data and run ransomware campaigns. Jump to: Octo Tempest’s tactics, techniques and procedures The threat actor deploys a variety of tactics, techniques and procedures to conduct its operations successfully. Initial access Octo Tempest commonly leverages social engineering attacks…

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Proofpoint To Acquire Email Security Company Tessian | CRN

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Proofpoint To Acquire Email Security Company Tessian | CRN

Security News Kyle Alspach October 30, 2023, 12:05 PM EDT The AI-driven email security platform from Tessian is now set to become part of Proofpoint’s email data loss prevention offering. Proofpoint has reached an agreement to acquire email security company Tessian, the company said Monday. Tessian’s AI-driven email security platform is now set to become part of Proofpoint’s email data loss prevention (DLP) offering. [Related: Cybersecurity Startup Acquisitions In…

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Valentine's Alert: Don't Let Scammers Break Your Heart or Your Bank Account | McAfee Blog

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Valentine's Alert: Don't Let Scammers Break Your Heart or Your Bank Account | McAfee Blog

As with any major holiday or special occasion, Valentine’s Day is unfortunately not immune to scammers looking for an opportunity to exploit unsuspecting individuals. Their deceitful acts can break hearts and bank accounts. In this article, we spotlight some common Valentine’s Day scams, offer tips on how to protect yourself and navigate this romantic day with confidence and caution. The Unromantic Side of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a time when love is in the…

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Apple Vulnerability Can Expose iOS and macOS Passwords, Safari Browsing History

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Apple Vulnerability Can Expose iOS and macOS Passwords, Safari Browsing History

This Safari vulnerability has not been exploited in the wild. Apple offers a mitigation, but the fix needs to be enabled manually. Image: ink drop/Adobe Stock Security researchers from three universities have discovered a major vulnerability in Apple’s iOS and macOS, including the Safari browser. The vulnerability, which the researchers named iLeakage, enables threat actors to read Gmail messages, reveal passwords and uncover other personal information. The vulnerability affects macOS or iOS devices running on…

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New Cyberattack From Winter Vivern Exploits a Zero-Day Vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail

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New Cyberattack From Winter Vivern Exploits a Zero-Day Vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail

After reading the technical details about this zero-day that targeted governmental entities and a think tank in Europe and learning about the Winter Vivern threat actor, get tips on mitigating this cybersecurity attack. ESET researcher Matthieu Faou has exposed a new cyberattack from a cyberespionage threat actor known as Winter Vivern, whose interests align with Russia and Belarus. The attack focused on exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Roundcube webmail, with the result being the ability…

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Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft’s New $5 Billion Investment in Australia

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Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft’s New Billion Investment in Australia

Microsoft plans to more than double its cloud computing capacity in Australia over the next two years and expand its support for critical national cyber security and technology skills priorities. Fast-growing demand for cloud computing services across Australia has seen Microsoft announce the injection of AU $5 billion (US $3.2 billion) into the market, in a move it says will support Australia’s ability to seize the economic and productivity advantages of artificial intelligence. Flanked by…

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Holiday Shopping: Secure Your Online Purchases

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Holiday Shopping: Secure Your Online Purchases

As we gear up to feast with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we prepare our wallets for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have practically become holidays themselves, as each year, they immediately shift our attention from turkey and pumpkin pie to holiday shopping. Let’s look at these two holidays and how their popularity can impact users’ online security, and grab a great Black Friday holiday deal from McAfee. About the…

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Rev up for the Last Lap of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Rev up for the Last Lap of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Free training. Live webinars. Brand-new tutorials. A tech learning experience, unlike anything you’ve seen. Updated Cisco Security certification blueprints. All-new Cisco Multicloud Specialist Certifications. Sure, I’m probably biased (since I’m part of the marketing team behind the scenes), but you’ll be hard-pressed to find tech learning offers more exciting than those from Cisco Learning & Certifications—especially during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been our busiest one yet, with more offers and…

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How to Enable Passkeys For Your Google Account

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How to Enable Passkeys For Your Google Account

Enable passkeys today for fast and secure access to your Google accounts. And Google Workspace administrators may allow people in their organization to use passkeys, too. When compared to a conventional password, a passkey offers an easier and faster way to sign into your Google account. You may add a passkey for any personal Google account, but you’ll need to wait until an administrator allows passkey access for any Google Workspace accounts (e.g., such as…

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Block Ads for a Special Price of Just $10/Year

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Block Ads for a Special Price of Just /Year

Block ads with a dual 3-year subscription plan of AdGuard VPN and AdGuard Ad Blocker, now available for just $29.97 through October 23. Image: StackCommerce We all want the best online browsing experience possible. That means no ads and fewer risks. Fortunately, those are two things that AdGuard can help you with. Now through October 23, we’re offering both AdGuard VPN and AdGuard Ad Blocker as part of The Awesome AdGuard 3-Year Subscription Bundle for…

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