Jake Moore stories
Majority of paid ransom demands experience repeat attack
Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The majority of organizations targeted by ransomware experience repeat attacks, with 46% being targeted by the same hackers, according to new research.
Hackers hit Apple with ransomware, MacBook design files exposed
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Hackers are attempting to extort Apple and are openly trying to extort the tech giant in exchange for not leaking stolen files, according to reports.
Popular iPhone call recording app left recordings unsecured on the web
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
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smartphones
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mdm
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personal computing devices
A researcher discovered the vulnerability in a free app called Automatic call recorder, offered for free on the App Store for iPhone.
Heightened stress means greater security risks, report finds
Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
80% of companies face increased cybersecurity risks due to human factors during the COVID-19 pandemic, says new report.
Emotet malware is on a rampage after months of silence
Thu, 10th Sep 2020
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malware
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ai security
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ai
CERT agencies around the world are reporting a surge in cyber attacks related to the Emotet malware, which is being distributed by email.
Shlayer malware proves Apple devices aren't as secure as you think
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
Apple's notarisation processes are failing to keep the company's software secure, as threat actors find ways around it, according to security experts.
Microsoft warns of huge email phishing scam
Mon, 25th May 2020
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Microsoft alerts users to a massive COVID-19 phishing scam using bogus John Hopkins emails to install a dangerous remote access tool on victims' systems.
Twitter employees can choose to work from home forever
Thu, 14th May 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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twitter
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wfh
Twitter has announced that its employees can work from home indefinitely, stating that remote working has been a huge success.
Google to demand two-factor authentication across Nest accounts
Tue, 12th May 2020
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smart home
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cybersecurity
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google
Google is upping security on its popular Nest devices, enforcing two-factor authentication for all users, aiming to enhance account protection.
Google Chrome postpones changing cookie policy in wake of COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Google Chrome delays its SameSite Cookie policy update due to COVID-19, to ensure stability for essential services websites like banking and healthcare.