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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

SecureWorld News

A sophisticated form of mobile malware dubbed "GoldPickaxe" has been uncovered, which collects facial recognition data to produce deepfake videos, enabling hackers to bypass biometric authentication protections on banking apps. The malware has been active since 2023, specifically targeting victims in Vietnam and Thailand.

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO Business Intelligence

A recent spate of high-profile security breaches at some of the largest enterprises in Australia has reminded everyone of the importance of security. The biggest challenge when it comes to cyber crime is that there are so many different security risks to manage. vPro also boosts security for virtualised environments.

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Why Is Shadow IT a Growing Cybersecurity Risk?

SecureWorld News

Whatever the reason, shadow IT can pose a serious security risk to organizations. Shadow IT devices and applications are often not subject to the same security controls as corporate systems. In addition, shadow IT can lead to compliance violations and malware infections. Conduct regular security audits.

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Apple Unveils 'Lockdown Mode' to Defend Against Spyware

SecureWorld News

Apple announced plans to launch a new security feature called "Lockdown Mode" that will be available this fall when Apple releases its annual iOS update. Configuration profiles cannot be installed, and the device cannot enroll into mobile device management (MDM), while Lockdown Mode is turned on.

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NASA Audit: Cyber Risk Skyrockets with 'Work from Home'

SecureWorld News

A new security audit reveals that cyber bad actors hit the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with more than 6,000 attacks during the last four years. And the audit found that attackers did successfully introduce malware into agency systems. 6 key areas where NASA's information security is failing.

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The BYOD Problem

Cloud Musings

To an employer, however, that smart device is nothing more than a dagger posed to rip apart every shred of corporate security. This reality of modern business was highlighted by the Information Security Community on LinkedIn through their 2016 Spotlight Report on “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD).

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How to Choose the Best Vulnerability Scanning Tool for Your Business

Galido

To be noted is the fact that a vulnerability scanner is as important as a malware scanner today. While a malware scanner helps check for malware and clear them, the vulnerability scanning tool could help prevent malware threats and attacks. After all, it’s all for the security of your business!

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