ZDNet An Iranian cyber-espionage group known as Charming Kitten (APT35 or Phosphorus) has used the recent winter holiday break to attack targets from all over the world using a very sophisticated spear-phishing campaign that involved not only …
Iranian cyberspies behind major Christmas SMS spear-phishing campaign Read More »
Bleeping Computer It’s over, kaput, done. Adobe Flash Player is officially non-functional, and it’s time to uninstall the program once and for all. Full article
Ars Technica Google researchers have detailed a sophisticated hacking operation that exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows to install malware on Android and Windows devices. Some of the exploits were zero-days, meaning they targeted vulnerabilities …
Hackers used 4 zero-days to infect Windows and Android devices Read More »
Tor Project Tor Browser 10.0.8 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory. This release updates Firefox for desktops to 78.6.1esr and Firefox for Android to 84.1.4. This …
Naked Security Many pupils are starting their new school term from home rather than the classroom. For families with younger kids, home schooling is often the first time that their children have needed to use computers (rather than gaming consoles) in earnest. Whether you’re new to …
9to5Linux In 2021, the Tails anonymous Linux OS will continue to fight surveillance and censorship by planning to add various improvements and new features that will make the distro more secure and reliable. Powered by …
Tails Anonymous Linux OS Wants to Migrate to Wayland to Improve App Security Read More »
Bleeping Computer Signal’s encrypted messaging service has recovered from delays affecting its new user verification process after a mass exodus of WhatsApp users to their platform. When setting up Signal for the first time, users …
Signal fixes verification delays caused by WhatsApp mass exodus Read More »
ZDNet Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday the creation of a new bureau inside the US Department of State dedicated to addressing cybersecurity as part of the US’ foreign policy and diplomatic efforts. …
State Department creates bureau to reduce ‘likelihood of cyber conflict’ Read More »
Bleeping Computer A hacker is selling the data stolen from cannabis giant Aurora Cannabis after breaching their systems on Christmas day. Aurora Cannabis is a Canadian cannabis producer listed on both the Toronto Stock Exchange …
Hacker sells Aurora Cannabis files stolen in Christmas cyberattack Read More »
ZDNet The United States Judiciary has announced an audit into its systems, following concerns its case file system has been compromised. In making the announcement, the Judiciary said the Administrative Office of the US Courts …
Investigation launched into vulnerabilities found within US Judiciary case file system Read More »
ZDNet A duo of French security researchers has discovered a vulnerability impacting chips used inside Google Titan and YubiKey hardware security keys. The vulnerability allows threat actors to recover the primary encryption key used by …
New side-channel attack can recover encryption keys from Google Titan security keys Read More »
WIRED In the aftermath of destructive riots that trashed the United States Capitol on Wednesday, the nation is grappling with questions about the stability and trajectory of US democracy. But inside the Capitol building itself, …
Post-Riot, the Capitol Hill IT Staff Faces a Security Mess Read More »