Latest from Lance Whitney
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SolarWinds-related cyberattacks pose grave risk to government and private sector, says CISA
The attacks have reportedly hit the US Energy Department and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as well as other vital agencies and companies around the world.
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How to protect your organization following the SolarWinds compromise
Whether your organization uses the vulnerable SolarWinds software or you want to defend yourself against similar exploits, here are recommendations from four sources.
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How Apple's new App Store privacy requirements may affect users and app developers
Apple now requires apps to reveal how user data may be collected, but some companies aren't happy about the policy.
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US government agencies compromised by foreign nation-state
Stretching back for months, the breaches were pulled off by exploiting a vulnerability in network monitoring software from SolarWinds, according to security firm FireEye.
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How cybercriminals are now exploiting COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccine-related phishing emails and domains are popping up, while criminals are selling phony vaccines via the Dark Web, says Check Point.
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How phishing attacks continue to exploit COVID-19
These phishing emails promise compensation, test results, and other lures about the coronavirus to trick unsuspecting users, says Armorblox.
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Privacy risks persist with DIY COVID-19 contact tracing apps
Do-it-yourself apps that don't use the official API from Apple and Google raised privacy concerns due to unsecure design, says Guardsquare.
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How ID fraud has surged in the wake of COVID-19
Fraudulent activity tends to rise during periods of crisis as attackers understand just how to exploit the situation, says Onfido.
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Security firm FireEye hit by state-sponsored cyberattack
The hackers stole the firm's Red Team tools, which are used to help organizations counter cyberattacks.
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How to protect yourself from gift card scams
With the holiday season in bloom, watch out for scams that promise free gift cards or offer to check your gift card balance, says Bolster.