"Paying the demands can have severe consequences, showing future attackers that the organisation could be easy pickings for some quick cash."

Hackers are attempting to extort Apple in exchange for not leaking stolen files.

A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.

80% of companies say that an increased cybersecurity risk caused by human factors has posed a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in times of heightened stress.

CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.

"Apple never talks about malware publicly, and loves to give the impression that its systems are secure. Unfortunately, the opposite has been proven to be the case with great regularity."

The phishing campaign installs NetSupport Manager remote admin tool to take over and execute commands. 

“If our employees are in a role and situation that enables them to work from home and they want to continue to do so forever, we will make that happen."

Google is cracking down on authentication protocols for its popular line of connected devices, Google Nest.

Google Chrome says it began enforcing secure-by-default handling of third-party cookies with its release of the Chrome 80 update in February. But now the work has been postponed due COVID-19.