US Sanctions Spyware Company and Executives Who Targeted American Journalists, Government Officials

The Treasury Department sanctioned individuals associated with Intellexa Consortium, maker of the powerful Predator Spyware.

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North Korea Hits ScreenConnect Bugs to Drop ‘ToddleShark’ Malware

North Korea’s latest espionage tool is tough to pin down, with random generators that throw detection mechanisms off its scent. The DPRK is using the recent critical bugs in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, a remote desktop tool, to deliver the bug.

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Improved, Stuxnet-Like PLC Malware Aims to Disrupt Critical Infrastructure

A newly developed PLC malware does not require physical access to target an ICS environment, is mostly platform neutral, and is more resilient than traditional malware aimed at critical infrastructure.

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How to use Proton VPN (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Having a hard time getting started with Proton VPN? Learn how to use Proton VPN with our in-depth tutorial.

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Cyberattack Forces Canada’s Financial Intelligence Agency to Take Systems Offline

Canada’s financial intelligence agency FINTRAC has experienced a cybersecurity incident, prompting the agency to take its corporate systems offline as a precautionary measure.

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Fast-Growing RA Ransomware Group Goes Global

The rapidly evolving threat group uses high-impact tactics that include manipulating group policy to deploy payloads across environments.

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How to use TunnelBear VPN (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

This is an in-depth tutorial on how to use TunnelBear VPN. Learn how to download, set up and use TunnelBear VPN with our guide.

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Dtex Systems Snags $50M from Alphabet’s CapitalG

Insider threat detection firm Dtex Systems raises $50 million in a funding round led by the investment arm of Google’s parent company.

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Webinar Today: OT Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Strategies

Join Honeywell and SecurityWeek to gain valuable insights from professionals who will guide you through the intricacies of industrial cybersecurity.

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Navigating Biometric Data Security Risks in the Digital Age

The use of biometrics is increasingly common for authentication, and organizations must make sure their data security solutions protect what may be a new goldmine for hackers.

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