Category: alerts

Ransomware gangs with zero-days and more players overall will characterize financially motivated cyberattacks next year. Read more

While 2021 will present evolving threats and new challenges, it will also offer new tools and technologies that will we hope shift the balance towards the defense. Read more

Original release date: November 27, 2020 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is aware of the possible exposure of passwords on Fortinet devices that are vulnerable to CVE 2018-13379. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access FortiOS system files. Potentially affected devices may be located in the United States. Fortinet… Read more

Designing a behavioral change program requires an audit of existing security practices and where the sticking points are. Read more

Reducing the risks of remote work starts with updating the access policies of yesterday. Read more

Attackers are targeting the critical remote code-execution flaw to compromise systems in the healthcare, local government, logistics and legal sectors, among others. Read more

The team that hacked Amazon Echo and other smart speakers using a laser pointer continue to investigate why MEMS microphones respond to sound. Read more

Cyberattackers could use the information to track users across devices, disable phone service, or intercept messages and phone calls. Read more

Original release date: November 24, 2020 With more commerce occurring online this year, and with the holiday season upon us, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reminds shoppers to remain vigilant. Be especially cautious of fraudulent sites spoofing reputable businesses, unsolicited emails purporting to be from charities, and unencrypted financial transactions. CISA encourages online… Read more

Belgian researchers demonstrate third attack on the car manufacturer’s keyless entry system, this time to break into a Model X within minutes. Read more