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Cyber Security Monitor Alerts News Notifications. We monitor and send notifications on the latest Cyber Security alerts, blogs, news on data breaches and emerging cyber threats.
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Apple iOS 14 Thwarts iMessage Attacks With BlastDoor System
Apple has made structural improvements in iOS 14 to block message-based, zero-click exploits. Read more
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LogoKit Simplifies Office 365, SharePoint ‘Login’ Phishing Pages
A phishing kit has been found running on at least 700 domains – and mimicking services via false SharePoint, OneDrive and Office 365 login portals. Read more
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Mimecast Confirms SolarWinds Hack as List of Security Vendor Victims Snowball
A growing number of cybersecurity vendors like CrowdStrike, Fidelis, FireEye, Malwarebytes, Palo Alto Networks and Qualys are confirming being targeted in the espionage attack. Read more
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Rocke Group’s Malware Now Has Worm Capabilities
The Pro-Ocean cryptojacking malware now comes with the ability to spread like a worm, as well as harboring new detection-evasion tactics. Read more
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Data Privacy Day
Original release date: January 28, 2021 January 28 is Data Privacy Day (DPD), an annual effort promoting data privacy awareness and education. This year’s DPD events, sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), focus on how to Own Your Privacy. The NCSA teaches users how to protect valuable data online, while encouraging businesses to… Read more
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Remote Attackers Can Now Reach Protected Network Devices via NAT Slipstreaming
A new version of NAT slipstreaming allows cybercriminals an easy path to devices that aren’t connected to the internet. Read more
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Sudo Bug Gives Root Access to Mass Numbers of Linux Systems
Qualys said the vuln gives any local user root access to systems running the most popular version of Sudo. Read more
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ADT Security Camera Flaws Open Homes to Eavesdropping
Researchers publicly disclosed flaws in ADT’s LifeShield DIY HD Video Doorbell, which could have allowed local attackers to access credentials, video feeds and more. Read more
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Apple Patches Three Actively Exploited Zero-Days, Part of iOS Emergency Update
An anonymous researcher identified bugs in the software’s kernel and WebKit browser engine that are likely part of an exploit chain. Read more
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FTC Reports Scammers Impersonating FTC
Original release date: January 26, 2021 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released information on scammers attempting to impersonate the FTC. The scammers operate an FTC-spoofed website that claims to provide instant cash payments and tries to trick consumers into disclosing their financial information. The real FTC does not require such information and scammers can… Read more