If you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you should update it as soon as possible. Apple released new security updates for these devices on Thursday, March 31, which came as part of iOS 15.4.1 (iPhone), iPadOS 15.4.1 (iPad), and macOS 12.3.1 (Mac). According to Apple, there are two vulnerabilities patched here. One of these vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2022-22675, affects …
In the cybersecurity world, MFA (multi-factor authentication), is one of our best tools to fight cyberattacks big and small. With it, a password isn’t enough: you also need an additional device or step in order to access an account. Unfortunately, hackers are starting to break through this mighty security feature, and it’s up to you to fight back. Not all …
Seven people have been arrested by City of London Police due to their alleged role in the newly notorious hacking group Lapsus$. Some of the arrested were teenagers, with the entire group’s ages ranging from 16 to 21. The group has made headlines for its high-profile hacks into major tech companies, such as Microsoft, Samsung, Nvidia, Ubisoft, and Okta. While …
Web browsers, like all software, are vulnerable to hacking and malicious activity. When a new security flaw is discovered, it’s important for the developer to patch it right away. This week, we saw that with Chrome, and other Chromium-based browsers. On Friday, March 25, Google released an update for Chrome , version 99.0.4844.84. This update was small, according to the …
The big cybersecurity story right now is coming out of Ukraine, as Russia continues its invasion of the country. In an attempt to understand the cybersecurity implications of the conflict, Cybereason is hosting an in-depth webinar next week. Cybereason, a cybersecurity provider based out of Boston, wants to help its audience understand Russia’s cybersecurity threats in a more meaningful way …
We’ve discussed the potential dangers of Russian cyberattacks in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent ongoing war. However, we have now heard from the US President on this issue directly. On Monday, March 21, President Biden warned US companies about the threats of Russian cyberattacks. While the Biden administration has issued similar warnings in the …