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PrintListener proves a James Bond-like fingerprint hack actually exists

Dataconomy

Researchers in China and the US have revealed a novel fingerprint hack named PrintListener capable of stealing your fingerprint data, not from photos or lifted prints, but from the faint sound your finger makes when swiping your smartphone screen. Researchers boast a worrisome success rate. How PrintListener works?

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Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Software Company

SecureWorld News

Most recently, Russian threat actors have taken aim at a large software development company in Ukraine that is utilized by various government agencies within the country, according to a report from Cisco Talos. RELATED: More than SolarWinds: Supply Chain Attacks Increasing ]. What is the GoMet backdoor?

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Scanning the Internet

ForAllSecure

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware.

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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO Business Intelligence

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. There were countless types of attacks, from accidentally downloading malware to a webpage that exploited a browser bug and more. Within a ZTNA 2.0

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Breach at MGM Resorts Shuts Down IT Systems, Affects Hotel Room Access

SecureWorld News

Callie Guenther, Cyber Threat Research Senior Manager at Critical Start: "The nature of the widespread outages and disruptions aligns most closely with a ransomware attack. Attribution is an intricate process requiring in-depth forensic analysis, familiarity with particular malware signatures, and often geopolitical knowledge.

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Technology News and Hot Topics

CTOvision

Cybersecurity expert puts focus on training people, not developing technology. Speaking to hundreds of information technology professionals, security expert Reg Harnish did not once mention “malware.” It is currently looking for flight operators and research and software developers to run the show. Back in the U.S.,

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Hardest tech roles to fill (+ solutions!)

Hacker Earth

Software architects . The unicorns of the tech job market, software architects make high-level design choices and define software coding standards. According to research , the Software Architect role has one of the highest talent deficits. Here are a few tips you can follow while hiring a software architect.