IoT Networks Face Advancing Adversaries, Bug Barrage
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure targeting IoT and OS networks are increasing in sophistication, while ICS vulnerabilities surge, new data shows.
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Google Announces Enhanced Fraud Protection for Android
Google Play Protect will block the installation of sideloaded applications requesting permissions frequently abused by fraudsters.
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I Stopped Using Passwords. It’s Great—and a Total Mess
Passkeys are here to replace passwords. When they work, it’s a seamless vision of the future. But don’t ditch your old logins just yet.
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How to Predict Your Patching Priorities
Implementing a smart and timely approach to patching remains one of the primary ways for organizations to protect their networks from attackers.
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3 Million Toothbrushes Abused for DDoS Attack: Real or Not?
Three million electric toothbrushes were reportedly used for disruptive DDoS attacks, but cybersecurity experts questioned the claims.
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Google Fixed an Android Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw
Google has released the February 2024 security patches for Android to fix 46 vulnerabilities, including a critical remote code execution flaw (CVE-2024-0031) in the System component.
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Critical Patches Released for New Flaws in Cisco, Fortinet, VMware Products
Cisco, Fortinet, and VMware have released security fixes for multiple security vulnerabilities, including critical weaknesses that could be exploited to perform arbitrary actions on affected devices.
The first set from Cisco consists of three flaws – CVE-2024-20252 and CVE-2024-20254 (CVSS score: 9.6) and CVE-2024-20255 (CVSS score: 8.2) – impacting Cisco Expressway Series that could allow an
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Biden Administration Names a Director of the New AI Safety Institute
The Biden administration named Elizabeth Kelly as the director of the newly established safety institute for artificial intelligence.
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3 million smart toothbrushes were not used in a DDoS attack after all, but it could happen
[UPDATED] What’s next, malware-infected dental floss? But seriously: It’s a reminder that even the smallest smart home devices can be a threat. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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China’s Cyberattackers Maneuver to Disrupt US Critical Infrastructure
Volt Typhoon is positioning itself to physically disrupt and cripple US critical infrastructure by gaining access to operational technology networks in the energy, water, communications, and transportation sectors, according to CISA.
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