As governments crack down on ransomware, cybercriminals may soon shift to business email compromise—already the world’s most profitable type of scam.
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Actively Exploited Microsoft Zero-Day Still Doesn’t Have a Patch
The company continues to downplay the severity of the Follina vulnerability, which remains present in all supported versions of Windows.
Spyware Vendors Target Android With Zero-Day Exploits
New research from Google’s Threat Analysis Group outlines the risks Android users face from the surveillance-for-hire industry.
Your iPhone Is Vulnerable to a Malware Attack Even When It’s Off
Researchers found a way to exploit the tech that enables Apple’s Find My feature, which could allow attackers to track location when a device is powered down.
How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected
Your Microsoft computer comes with built-in safety software that shields you from the worst threats. Here’s how to navigate your toolkit.
Russia Is Being Hacked at an Unprecedented Scale
From “IT Army” DDoS attacks to custom malware, the country has become a target like never before.
Hackers Are Getting Caught Exploiting New Bugs More Than Ever
A pair of reports from Mandiant and Google found a spike in zero-day vulnerabilities in 2021. The question is, why?
It Was a Good Month for Fighting Cybercrime—Don’t Get Comfortable
Even as police and tech companies get better at shutting down illegal operations, cybercrime is worse than ever.
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Was Behind $540 Million Ronin Theft
Plus: Spyware maker NSO Group deemed “valueless,” T-Mobile fails to buy its stolen data, and malware spreads on Telegram.
Feds Uncover a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for Hacking Industrial Systems
The malware toolkit, known as Pipedream, is perhaps the most versatile tool ever made to target critical infrastructure like power grids and oil refineries.