Researchers warn that an advertising platform with categories like “Army” and “United States Air Force Security Forces” could be abused.
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Barracuda Networks unveils new backup platform for Microsoft 365
The new cloud-to-cloud backup-and-restore feature supports all Microsoft 365 business services, including Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Fleeing WhatsApp for Privacy? Don’t Turn to Telegram
Because the chat app doesn’t encrypt conversations by default—or at all for group chats—security professionals often warn against it.
Cops Disrupt Emotet, the Internet’s ‘Most Dangerous Malware’
A global operation has taken down the notorious botnet in a blow to cybercriminals worldwide.
North Korea Targets—and Dupes—a Slew of Cybersecurity Pros
The sweeping campaign took advantage of the collaborative spirit among researchers, with an unknown number of victims.
‘2034: A Novel of the Next World War,’ an Exclusive Excerpt
What if things escalated? What if communications were knocked out? What if cyberwar was just the start? A note about this special six-part series.
2034, Part I: Peril in the South China Sea
“We’ve got a ship in duress that hasn’t sent out a distress signal. Something doesn’t add up.”
The Truth About North Korea’s Ultra-Lockdown Against Covid-19
The country has turned inward more than ever, leaving the true impact of the pandemic a mystery.
Flash Is Dead—but Not Gone
Zombie versions of Adobe’s troubled software can still cause problems in systems around the world.
The FTC Cracks Down on Bot-Wielding Ticket Scalpers
Plus: A security company creeper, Biden’s cyberteam, and the rest of this week’s security news.