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 …
Apple Monday released three new updates for its suite of devices. For iPhone, iOS 15.4; for iPad, iPadOS 15.4; for Mac, macOS 12.3. These three updates introduce new features, changes, and bug fixes for their respective platforms, but they also patch security flaws with previous software versions. Unlike other platforms, Apple often doesn’t advertise its security upgrades as part of …
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices are used for supplying backup power in case of an outage. These devices are used primarily in institutions such as hospitals, industrial systems, and server rooms. A new report spells bad news for these devices, specifically APC Smart-UPS devices, identifying three high-impact security vulnerabilities that could be exploited in an attack on these important systems. …
When you join a video call, whether on Zoom, Teams, or another platform, an important aspect is one that’s taken for granted: Your name. You likely don’t think about your video call name at all; you set it once and you forgot about it. But, you might want to take this moment to consider: What’s your name? I bring this …
Samsung announced on Monday, March 7, that hackers successfully stole source code for the company’s Galaxy smartphones. This type of attack isn’t something we hear about daily, so it’s an important red flag in cybersecurity news. The hacker group responsible, known as Lapsus$, allegedly uploaded the stolen files—a 190GB file—to Telegram. The group claims the download features “algorithms for biometric …
The ongoing conflict—and now war—between Russia and Ukraine is dangerous in many ways, not least of which in terms of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. As the war presses on, you’ll need to be on the lookout for Russian cyberattacks, since the country often exploits cybersecurity as part of its military strategy. As reported by Forbes, these are the top cyberattacks feared to …