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Hidden inside Dark Caracal’s espionage apps: Old tech

The Parallax

Its success was predicated not on “zero-day” vulnerabilities or new forms of malicious software, but rather on older, known malware delivered via an all-too-familiar method: phishing. The malware included hacked versions of end-to-end encrypted communication apps Signal and WhatsApp.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO

They achieve this via several means, but one of the most common is via phishing, which typically involves convincing someone to download a piece of malware from a legitimate-looking email that will then gather login data and other sensitive info that can give the criminals access to much more within the organisation.

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Mobile App Store List for promoting your mobile application worldwide.

Openxcell

Mobile App Stores – Overview. Amongst these millions of mobile app ideas , a big percentage is of new business ventures. Being bots of the 21st century, most often the business ventures are on mobile application developments or at least mobile application related. Ultimate Mobile App Stores List (2021).

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FBI?s router reboot call reminds us why to check for updates

The Parallax

On May 25, the FBI issued a clarion call to a broad swath of Wi-Fi router owners: To clear out a potential botnet malware infection, reboot your router. The malware, VPNFilter, allowed hackers to snoop on all traffic passing through the router, including stealing website log-ins, as well as disable the device.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Cyber Agencies Offer Secure AI Tips, while Stanford Issues In-Depth AI Trends Analysis, Including of AI Security

Tenable

Because an SBOM lists the “ingredients” that make up a software program, it can help IT and security teams identify whether and where a vulnerable component is present in their organizations’ applications, operating systems and other related systems. CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Benchmark v3.0.0 x Benchmark v2.1.0

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Fighting Ransomware: Using Ivanti’s Platform to Build a Resilient Zero Trust Security Defense

Ivanti

Ransomware is a strain of malware that blocks users (or a company) from accessing their personal data or apps on infected iOS, iPadOS, and Android mobile devices, macOS laptops, Windows personal computers and servers, and Linux servers. The mobile device is infected, and the ransomware payload installs itself onto the device.

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December Patch Tuesday 2021

Ivanti

Microsoft released updates for the Windows OS, Microsoft Office, Edge (Chromium), and a variety of developer tools this month. This is a utility for side loading Windows 10 apps and is available on the App Store. Now, on to the December Patch Tuesday release! The most critical item to worry about is App Installer.

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