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School Gives Malware Infected Laptops to Students

SecureWorld News

Paul Moore, an information security consultant, says that this worm is a serious threat to any PC or network. This malware strain works by installing spyware, used to gather information about browsing habits and personal data. Any schools that have concerns should contact the Department for Education.".

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You never know who is after your data

Dataconomy

In this scenario, in the blink of an eye, it could be too late, because extracting data from the most secure and offline databases or installing spyware/malware on them can now be done in seconds, unlike waiting for a timer in old espionage movies. Who is at risk of tailgating attacks?

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

Social Engineering According to Carnegie Mellon University’s Information Security Office , “Social engineering is the tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information.

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Here’s who Apple and Epic are calling to testify in next week’s trial

The Verge

Craig Federighi, senior vice president, software engineering — covering “iOS operating system; competition faced by Apple; Apple’s investment and efforts to combat malware, spyware, and other issues relating to app security and iOS device user protection.” Scheduled for two hours examination, one hour cross examination.).

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The CyberWire Daily Podcast EP. 389 With Guest Speaker David Brumley

ForAllSecure

The ability to get information from clouds that are normally thought secure, notably Apple's iCloud, is new for Pegasus. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. ObserveIT enables security teams to detect a risky user activity, investigate incidents in minutes and effectively respond.

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THE CYBERWIRE DAILY PODCAST EP. 389 WITH GUEST SPEAKER DAVID BRUMLEY

ForAllSecure

The ability to get information from clouds that are normally thought secure, notably Apple's iCloud, is new for Pegasus. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. ObserveIT enables security teams to detect a risky user activity, investigate incidents in minutes and effectively respond.

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The CyberWire Daily Podcast EP. 389 With Guest Speaker David Brumley

ForAllSecure

The ability to get information from clouds that are normally thought secure, notably Apple's iCloud, is new for Pegasus. Reports suggest that smishing is one possible attack vector for the spyware. ObserveIT enables security teams to detect a risky user activity, investigate incidents in minutes and effectively respond.