Why Are Some Countries Banning TikTok?
Waiting in the checkout line. Waiting to fall asleep. Waiting for your boring work call to finally end. When you find yourself in these situations, do you usually have your phone in hand? And does it usually include scrolling through videos on TikTok? You’re far from alone! The app has 150 million users in the […]
Drive Your Cybersecurity Platform Transformation: Lead the Way With SSE
By shifting from point-solutions to a cybersecurity platform approach, IT and security teams significantly improve their efficiency and security outcomes. Security Service Edge (SSE) projects are often an excellent first step in taking a platform-centric security approach. SSE optimizes hybrid work with secure, high-performance, application access that is coupled with integrated threat defense and data […]
U-Haul says hacker accessed customer records using stolen creds
U-Haul has started informing customers that a hacker used stolen account credentials to access an internal system for dealers and team members to track customer reservations. The breach exposed customer records that include personal information but payment details have not been impacted. U-Haul is an American company that rents moving equipment and storage space for […]
Banking Trojans Target Latin America and Europe Through Google Cloud Run
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a spike in email phishing campaigns that are weaponizing the Google Cloud Run service to deliver various banking trojans such as Astaroth (aka Guildma), Mekotio, and Ousaban (aka Javali) to targets across Latin America (LATAM) and Europe. “The infection chains associated with these malware families feature the use of malicious […]
Malawi Immigration Dept. Halts Services Amid Cyberattack
The Malawi government reportedly has suspended issuing passports for the past two weeks due to what appears to be a ransomware attack on the immigration service’s computer network. President Lazarus Chakwera said the hackers are demanding a ransom, but the Malawi government has no intention of paying as it refuses to “appease criminals” or negotiate […]
FBI’s LockBit Takedown Postponed a Ticking Time Bomb in Fulton County, Ga. – Krebs on Security
The FBI’s takedown of the LockBit ransomware group last week came as LockBit was preparing to release sensitive data stolen from government computer systems in Fulton County, Ga. But LockBit is now regrouping, and the gang says it will publish the stolen Fulton County data on March 2 unless paid a ransom. LockBit claims the […]
Introducing Social Privacy Manager | McAfee Blog
If you’re concerned about your privacy on social media, you have plenty of company. Here’s something else you have — a great way to lock it down. Just how concerned are people about their privacy on social media? We asked. Worldwide, 73% of social media users said they’re highly concerned with their security and privacy […]