What is a TPM, and why does your PC need one?

Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here’s why.

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Report: 75% of Organizations Hit by Ransomware in 2023

Cyberattacks are the leading cause of technology outages for 40% of organizations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive disaster preparation beyond just cybersecurity measures, according to Veeam.

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Russian APT Known for Phishing Attacks Is Also Developing Malware, Google Warns

Russian threat group ColdRiver has developed Spica, a malware that enables it to compromise systems and steal information. 

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Oleria Secures $33M Investment to Grow ID Authentication Business

Seattle identity and authentication startup Oleria has attracted renewed interest from venture capital investors.

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iShutdown Method Allows to Discover Spyware Infections on iPhones

The presence of spyware, such as Pegasus, Predator, and Reign, can be identified by examining the Shutdown.log file for anomalous log entries related to processes delaying the reboot.

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Bigpanzi Botnet Infects 170,000 Android TV Boxes With Malware

The malware tools used by Bigpanzi, including ‘pandoraspear’ and ‘pcdn,’ enable the cybercriminals to hijack DNS settings, establish C2 communication, build a peer-to-peer CDN, and execute DDoS attacks on infected devices.

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FTC Joins Global Data Security and Privacy Investigative Consortium

This nonbinding consortium aims to assist privacy investigators worldwide and facilitate seamless collaboration in law enforcement investigations and actions involving privacy and data security.

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Google Chrome Zero-Day Bug Under Attack, Allows Code Injection

The first Chrome zero-day bug of 2024 adds to a growing list of actively exploited vulnerabilities found in Chromium and other browser technologies.

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Experts Ponder Effectiveness of Official Warnings of Cyber Scams

Dubai Police and Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority issue public warnings, but they’re battling human nature and users’ inattention.

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‘Punchmade Dev’ Cybercrime Rapper Launches Cash-Scamming Web Shop

For a small sum, users can reportedly buy Cash App credentials already loaded with thousands of dollars.

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