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Alleged Cisco hack may have exposed Apple's and Google's data: Header image
On October 18, Cisco announced that “out of an abundance of caution,” they had disabled public access to its DevHub portal until their investigation was concluded. The announcement comes just days after Cisco...
Oct 23, 2024
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Deepfake bots that "undress" any photo have millions of users now: Header image
For the past few months, Moonlock has been closely following the development of a new trend of AI misuse and abuse. But, unlike other cyberattacks, such as phishing or infostealers, which can be...
Oct 21, 2024
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Meta fined over $100M for storing user passwords in plaintext: Header image
America’s big tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, and even Apple, have all faced fines for breaching strong European laws designed to protect user data in the region. Infractions have included moving data...
Oct 4, 2024
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macOS Sequoia update "breaks" several cybersecurity tools: Header image
The release of new operating systems and updates is never an entirely smooth ride. After all, rolling out OS globally, every year — as Apple does — is no easy task. However, even...
Sep 26, 2024
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iOS 18 brings new security and privacy features to your iPhone: Header image
The long-awaited iOS 18 is finally here. With a plethora of new features, integration of AI, updates, and redesigns, Apple officially presented iOS 18 during the “Glowtime” event, along with the new iPhone...
Sep 12, 2024
7 min read
How private is Telegram, really? The CEO's arrest raises questions (Header image)
The arrest of Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has shaken up the tech community.  The charges against Durov include refusal to cooperate with authorities and complicity in offenses related to...
Sep 9, 2024
8 min read
What's new in macOS Sequoia for security and privacy? Header image
While macOS Sequoia has been around for developers since June 10, the official and final release is expected to roll out in the fall (September or October). From Apple Intelligence to the new...
Aug 23, 2024
7 min read
Over 13K student iPhones wiped clean in a Mobile Guardian hack: Header image
In a recent Mobile Guardian security incident, thousands of students in Singapore, North America, and Europe had their iPhones and iPads remotely wiped. Mobile Guardian is a UK-based company that provides student device...
Aug 16, 2024
4 min read
The perils of remote hiring: Is your new coworker a hacker? Header image
As high-profile ransomware and state-sponsored cyberattacks take center stage in the global threat landscape, another type of threat is flying under the radar and on the rise: insider threats.   Using sophisticated social engineering...
Aug 14, 2024
10 min read
Security training firm KnowBe4 unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker: Header image
When KnowBe4 hired its latest Principal Software Engineer, things didn’t turn out exactly as planned.  The company had checked all the right boxes. They posted the job, received CVs, did interviews and background...
Aug 1, 2024
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