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Commentary: DuckDuckGo is small by Google’s standards, but the company is proving it’s very possible to make a lot of money with just a bit more privacy.

A company spokesperson confirmed that the key works but won’t reveal the source, saying only that it came from a trusted third party.

Kaspersky’s analysis found that cybercriminals are getting extra creative with the latest campaigns designed to harvest credentials.

Kaspersky’s analysis found that cybercriminals are getting extra creative with the latest campaigns designed to harvest credentials.

Knowing that many organizations fail to patch known flaws, attackers continually scan for security holes that they can exploit, says Barracuda.

Paralysis is the worst possible state for businesses to find themselves in when faced with the threat, says Claroty’s CPO.

A dangerous vulnerability was found in the Linux systemd stack. Find out what it is and how to upgrade your Linux distributions.

An attacker who exploits this flaw could use system privileges to install programs, view or delete data, and create accounts with full user rights.

Microsoft Defender Application Guard protects your networks and data from malicious applications running in your web browser, but you must install and activate it first.

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool, and an expert says we had better ensure it stays just that—a useful tool.

There is even more to space innovation than the fledgling space tourism sector. Somewhat out of the public eye, there is a fast-growing space tech industry.

The findings detail a complex security balancing act between IT teams and users; especially in the age of remote work and virtual collaboration at scale.

About one-quarter of respondents do not incorporate any of the listed measures to protect these devices and many feel as though consumers are not responsible for smart and IoT device security.

ICS systems managed via cloud software are open to exploits that could be destructive enough to cause physical damage to industrial systems. Here’s how to protect your operational technology network.

This might create problems for those from poorer countries. Their countries may not have the resources to create vaccine passports that are readable everywhere.

Countries and states have to agree on a consistent platform for vaccine passports in order to make them work effectively.

Worried about supply chain attacks? Tom Merritt can help you understand your risk.

Worried about supply chain attacks? Tom Merritt has answers for you.

iPhones have been compromised by the NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. Should you be worried? That depends on who you ask.

Ransomware knows no borders. An attorney with cybersecurity expertise suggests the only way to stop ransomware is for nations to create a global solution.

Ransomware victims face tightened budgets, lost productivity and other problems. In most cases, new post-attack security measures could have prevented the ransomware attack if implemented beforehand.

A new report finds that 74% of companies have been the victim of phishing in the last year. Staff shortages, a lack of security training and an increase in mobile device usage for work are factors.

Give your PC a little extra security. HVCI and VBS are available in 64-bit versions of Windows 10, but you must turn them on manually. We show you how.

The US has also blamed hackers working with China for ransomware attacks, extortion, crypto-jacking and other cybercrimes.

The US has also blamed hackers working with China for ransomware attacks, extortion, crypto-jacking and other cybercrimes.

The Kaseya attack is especially unique because it didn’t begin with a password breach, and the companies were following cybersecurity best practices. So, how can we protect against this threat?

Thousands of small- and medium-sized businesses were affected, just because they trusted their suppliers. How can companies protect against this sort of breach?

If you’ve already spent the time learning SELinux, but have to deploy Ubuntu as a server operating system, you can install SELinux and be on familiar ground. Jack Wallen shows you how.

Nearly half of all cybersecurity alerts are false positives, and 75% of companies spend an equal amount of time, or more, on them than on actual attacks, a Fastly/ESG report reveals.

Security experts recommend looking for increased activity from illicit mining on corporate networks when cryptocurrency prices go up.

Android 12 adds killswitches for both the mic and camera. Jack Wallen shows you how to add them and use them.

IT and OT environments are increasing targets and threat actors are using Dark Web forums to launch cybercrimes, according to Accenture’s 2021 Cyber Threat Intelligence report.

Any big event is likely to attract bad actors. Keeping the games safe from attack is a huge undertaking for event planners.

Any big event is likely to attract bad actors. Keeping the games safe from attack is a huge undertaking for event planners.

Security researchers think HoneyMyte is behind the advanced persistent threat that has mostly targeted government entities.

If you think regular IT project managers can run IoT projects, you might be miscalculating. Here’s why.

The report parses out data by industry. Overall, healthcare topped the list, followed by financial services and manufacturing and utilities.

A report uses FBI data to parse out state-by-state hacking data by the number of victims and total financial losses for every 100,000 residents.

Cyber News reports that this is the third time in four months that member information has shown up on a hacker forum.

Just as security leaders and pros are firming up their policies and strategies to secure hybrid work for the foreseeable future—they get hit with an all-out assault of ransomware attacks.

Dubbed Modipwn, the vulnerability affects a wide variety of Modicon programmable logic controllers used in manufacturing, utilities, automation and other roles.

Proofpoint security analysis details the latest attack that uses the lure of speaking at a conference to steal credentials.

Messaging apps are becoming some of the most popular smartphone programs in the world, and that means more attempts to phish their users, Kaspersky finds.

Ransomware attacks are rampant, with thousands taking place every single day. Learn how a zero-trust security model can protect your organization.

The information sharing organization helps companies deal with security threats and supports more collaboration overall.

Cybersecurity training company KnowBe4 reports that the number of employees likely to fall for phishing emails drops dramatically with proper instruction on how to recognize an attack.

Jack Wallen shows you how to configure specific DNS servers for your Docker container deployments.

Patches to fix a severe flaw in the Windows Print spooler are now available for Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016.

Phishing, malicious files and other forms of fraud have followed the highly awaited movie since it was first delayed due to COVID-19. On the eve of its actual release, the scams have begun anew.

West Monroe’s executive poll details third-quarter hiring expectations, cybersecurity preparedness, investments to digitize business operations and more.

Found on Google Play and third-party app stores, the apps discovered by Lookout stole an estimated $350,000 from more than 93,000 people.

Ransomware attacks are getting bigger and harder to defend against. Tom Merritt lists the top five more things about ransomware you need to know.

Ransomware attacks are getting bigger and harder to defend against. Tom Merritt lists five more things about ransomware you need to know.

A new phishing campaign claims to offer a security update for Kaseya’s VSA software but actually tries to install malware, says Malwarebytes.

A new report finds that fake investment scams have netted the most funds among all the types of active blockchain scams.

If two-factor authentication logins on your Linux servers are giving you fits, Jack Wallen has the solution for you.

This tool will make this product—probably the best password manager on the market—even better.

An analysis by Sophos suggests that the latest attack is similar to one that Kaseya endured in 2018.

Learn the three areas of technical-debt accumulation that business and IT leaders need to monitor in order to reduce cybersecurity or business continuity incidents.

Fixing a serious security hole in the Windows Print spooler service, the patch is available for almost all versions of Windows, even Windows 7.

Jack Wallen explains how to protect your web browsing from supercookies with Firefox’s new privacy feature.

Nearly half of professionals also admit to sharing passwords and more than a third say they write them on paper, according to Beyond Identity.

Audacity software has been acquired, and the new verbiage added to the privacy policy has the open-source community up in arms.

The REvil group is claiming that over 1 million devices have been infected and is demanding $70 million for a universal decryption key.

Administrators are urged to apply the latest patches from Microsoft and disable the Windows Print spooler service in domain controllers and systems not used for printing.

Attention to detail, creativity and perseverance are key traits for a good white hat hacker. These positions are in high demand.

The field is desperate for staff, and pros can succeed even if they’re not technology experts.

Even our favorite superheroes can’t defend us against cyberattacks.

Containers are complex virtual entities that provide proven benefits to the business but also require strong security guidelines. Learn how to get the most out of container security best practices.

A survey of business professionals by Armis points to a lack of knowledge about recent incidents and proper cyber hygiene.

Google has announced it is moving away from the APK format for Android apps. Jack Wallen offers his opinion on why this could be happening.

If you don’t like the idea of your Android search history being saved, Jack Wallen wants to show you how to set it to auto-delete.

64% of respondents to PwC’s latest CEO survey expect a jump in reportable ransomware and software supply chain incidents this year, and only 55% are prepared to respond.

Jack Wallen installed 1Password on Linux and found it to be a fantastic solution for password management. Follow his tutorial on how to get this proprietary solution installed on your open source OS.

The number of attacks from, and payouts to, ransomware extortionists continue to rise despite only 20% saying giving into demands is the best course, Menlo Security finds.

Security is a big part of Windows 11, but so is delivering productivity and a good experience with all the security features turned on.

If you have access to Apple’s iOS 15 Developer Beta, learn how to use an important security feature called Mail Privacy Protection.

Normally used by organizations for penetration testing, Cobalt Strike is exploited by cybercriminals to launch attacks, says Proofpoint.

More than 3.5 million people worldwide are needed to play defense against cyberattacks.

Expert says attacks are getting bigger and more aggressive than before. Instead of being like a burglary, they’re more like a home invasion.

New Linux admins need to know how to give and take sudo privileges from users. Jack Wallen shows you how on both Ubuntu- and Red Hat-based Linux distributions.

Data protection and lack of budgets and resources continue to present the biggest challenges as cyberattacks increase, according to a new Kaseya report.

The number of spam calls, the number of people losing money to them and the total amount of money lost In the past year are all record setting.

Using iCloud Private Relay in iOS 15, you can easily obscure your internet traffic and ensure that network providers cannot spy on your activity.

Experts want us to develop immunity to bad ideas that can wrongly influence the cybersecurity decision process.

Google has released a new password checker for Android. Find out how to enable and use this security feature on your Android device.

New survey finds that the attack also motivated more information sharing within the industry and improved supply chain security.

If you need to gather information on user logins for your Linux servers, Jack Wallen has just the tool for you.

Cybercrime gangs are finding it harder to recruit partners for the affiliate programs that power ransomware attacks.

Jack Wallen shows you just how easy it is to join an existing AlmaLinux server to an Active Directory domain via a web-based GUI.

Dubbed ChaChi by researchers at BlackBerry, the RAT has recently shifted its focus from government agencies to schools in the US.

The threat to people’s lives is terrifying, so auto manufacturers need to change their old-school strategies to protect people.

Manufacturers want to pack cars and trucks full of technology, but they need to remember the dangers to those who drive or ride in them.

Two experts suggest calling employees “insider threats” is counterproductive; employees are assets needing protection.

These types of email attacks rely on simple language and exploit human nature to scam their victims, making detection difficult, says Cisco Talos.

The Google Photos Locked Folder feature has finally arrived and Jack Wallen wants to show you how to use it.

Expert says ransomware attacks will happen, and your company has to be prepared long before the attack hits.

It’s not “if” but “when” you’ll be attacked, cybersecurity expert says. Checking on your data and backups is something businesses should do regularly.

The most common type of BEC campaign involves a spoofed email account or website, according to GreatHorn.

The new offerings are aimed at integrating security data across multiple on-prem and cloud environments and vendors to improve cybersecurity decision-making, the company says.