Over the last two years, ransomware attacks have become increasingly common against businesses of all shapes and sizes. While the attack vector saw a dip in popularity last year, this year it has come roaring back to the fore with several new strains of ransomware being developed and enjoying widespread use by hackers around the world. One of … [Read more...] about New Ransomware Called TFlower Hacks Into Company Networks
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USB 4 Is Coming, And It Will Be Much Faster
USB four has been in the pipeline for quite some time now. Finally, in the second half of 2020, we'll start seeing devices coming to market that take advantage of the new and improved technology. Based on Thunderbolt 3 technology, the latest iteration of the tech will boast transfer speeds of up to 40 Gigabytes Per Second. Currently, those … [Read more...] about USB 4 Is Coming, And It Will Be Much Faster
Malware Now Hiding Inside Fake Copies Of Online Books
Kaspersky Lab has recently issued a warning that should alarm and dismay students around the world. Based on the findings of some of the company's researchers, they've discovered a new surge in malware masquerading as legitimate digital textbooks. Given the staggering price of physical textbooks, many students have changed to acquiring digital … [Read more...] about Malware Now Hiding Inside Fake Copies Of Online Books
Poshmark Retailer Member Passwords Are Being Sold Online
There is grim news for users of the online marketplace Poshmark, which is a thriving community where people buy and sell used clothing and other accessories. Recently it has come to light that the login details of more than 36 million of the company's 40 million members were acquired by an unauthorized third-party. Worse, those details have been … [Read more...] about Poshmark Retailer Member Passwords Are Being Sold Online
Hackers Are Using Resumes To Deliver Malicious Software
Hackers have used poisoned documents to deliver malware payloads for years. Recently though, researchers at the security company Cofense have spotted a new twist to the ploy, aimed squarely at HR departments. The recently detected campaign uses fake resume attachments to deliver Quasar Remote Administration Tool. It is affectionately known as RAT … [Read more...] about Hackers Are Using Resumes To Deliver Malicious Software
Watch Out For Old Hacking Technique Offering Free Downloads
An old hacking technique is getting new attention from hackers around the world, and it underscores the fact that people must exercise extreme caution when it comes to deciding who to trust and where to download files from. Hackers have long been in the business of spoofing legitimate sites; making exact replicas of popular websites offering a … [Read more...] about Watch Out For Old Hacking Technique Offering Free Downloads
