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  • "New to Autonomous Security"

    Efforts continue to be made to make cybersecurity more autonomous. According to the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), cybersecurity is about being faster than adversaries and keeping up with the continuously changing threat landscape.…

  • "AWDL Flaws Open Apple Users to Tracking, MitM, Malware Planting"

    It has been discovered that there are vulnerabilities in Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL), the wireless protocol that underpins Apple’s AirPlay and AirDrop services.  These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to track users in spite of MAC…

  • "Google Researchers Disclose Vulnerabilities for 'Interactionless' iOS Attacks"

    Two members of Google’s team of security analysts dedicated to finding zero-day vulnerabilities in software products, called Project Zero, have released details on six critical vulnerabilities that affect the iOS operating system. These vulnerabilities…

  • "U.S. Issues Hacking Security Alert for Small Planes"

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team (ICS-CERT) has issued an alert for small planes pertaining to the vulnerability of modern flight systems to hacking. According to the ICS Alert, a small…

  • "Researchers Hack Surveillance Systems to Show Fake Video Feed"

    Security researchers at Forescout conducted a study in which they examined the security vulnerabilities contained by Internet of Things (IoT) devices being used in smart buildings such as IP cameras, smart lighting, and more. Organizations are…

  • "Capital One Breach: Info on 106 Million Customers Compromised, Hacker Arrested"

    It has been discovered that Capital One, has been affected by a massive data breach, which allowed the attacker to  retrieve information related to people who had applied for its credit card products and to Capital One credit card…

  • "As Ransomware Rages, Debate Heats up on Response"

    Ransomware attacks on municipalities are growing as indicated by recent incidents in which Baltimore, Atlanta, Riviera Beach, and more, have fallen victim to such attacks. The victims of these attacks have had to make difficult decisions as to whether…

  • "Security Firm Releases Flawed Blockchain into the Wild to Help Educate Hackers"

    Blockchain technology has attracted much attention from leaders across different industries as this technology has the potential to improve upon security and privacy. It has been pointed out by researchers that the methods of blockchain technology could…

  • "U.S. Warns of 5G Wireless Network Security Risks"

    An infographic on 5G wireless network risk factors was recently published by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). 5G is the next generation of mobile broadband that is expected to bring improvements in terms of bandwidth…

  • "Scam Impersonates WhatsApp, Offers ‘Free Internet’"

    Users of WhatsApp received a message stating that the app was giving away 1000 GB of internet data to celebrate its anniversary. This is a scam, the URL that comes with the message is not an official WhatsApp domain. When one clicked on…

  • Cyber Scene #35 - $5 Billion here, $5 Billion there...Facebook is Fine (d)

    Cyber Scene #35 $5 Billion here, $5 Billion there...Facebook is Fine (d)

  • "Damaging Insider Threats Rise to New Highs in the past Year"

    Insiders could deliberately or inadvertently expose sensitive information, damage systems, and more, posing a significant threat to the security of organizations. According to the 2019 Insider Threat Report released by Nucleus Cyber, the frequency…