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Brazilian aerospace firm Embraer hit by cyberattack
The incident was reported to the securities and exchange commission five days after it took place.
Cyber espionage campaign opens backdoor to steal documents from infected PCs
Researchers at security company ESET detail Crutch, a malware backdoor implanted onto the systems of a European foreign ministry by the Kremlin-linked Turla hacking group.
How to securely erase hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs)
Got a pile of old drives that you need to wipe before sending them to Silicon Heaven? Or do you want to wipe a drive in a computer that you are selling or giving away? Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the job done.
Open source software security vulnerabilities exist for over four years before detection
GitHub research suggests there is a need to reduce the time between bug detection and fixes.
Absa bank embroiled in data leak, rogue employee accused of theft
Personal information belonging to banking customers was compromised.
Ivanti announces double acquisition of MobileIron, Pulse Secure in zero-trust security push
Ivanti says the deals strengthen the company in the mobile zero-trust security space.
Malicious npm packages caught installing remote access trojans
JavaScript and Node.js developers who installed the jdb.js and db-json.js packages were infected with the njRAT malware.
FBI warns of email forwarding rules being abused in recent hacks
FBI: "The web-based client's forwarding rules often do not sync with the desktop client, limiting the rules' visibility to cyber security administrators."
The best VPNs in 2020
Virtual private networks aren't essential only for securing your unencrypted Wi-Fi connections in coffee shops and airports. Every remote worker should consider a VPN to stay safe online. Here are your top choices in VPN service providers and how to get set up.
Google launches Android Enterprise Essentials aimed at SMBs
Google is trying to address the reality that smaller organizations are often targeted by cybercriminals.
Microsoft removes 18 malicious Edge extensions for injecting ads into web pages
Some extensions mimicked official apps while others copied popular Chrome extensions.
That email about your delivery could be fake: Phishing scammers increase their attack on online shoppers
Cyber criminals are looking to take advantage of the holiday shopping season. That could put personal and corporate data at risk.
What is cyber insurance? Everything you need to know about what it covers and how it works
Cyber insurance is becoming increasingly popular. But what does it cover, what doesn't it cover and what should you be looking for when deciding on a policy?
'Hacker_R_US' gets eight years in prison for bomb threats and DDoS extortion
'Hacker_R_US' was one of the two members of the Apophis Squad hacker group.
2020's worst cryptocurrency breaches, thefts, and exit scams
Cryptocurrency exchanges have felt the impact of everything from vulnerability exploit to social engineering scams over this year.
iStorage datAshur BT hardware encrypted flash drive
FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliant storage drive with wireless unlock feature and remote management. IP57 rated for dust and water resistance.
Netgear BR200 small-business router
The Netgear BR200 Insight Managed Business Router has been designed to be easy to set up, and features a built-in firewall, VLAN management, and remote cloud monitoring, and can be managed from anywhere you have an internet connection.
YubiKey 5C NFC: The world’s first security key to feature dual USB-C and NFC connections
The YubiKey 5C NFC can be used across a broad range of platforms -- iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and Linux -- and on any mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer that supports USB-C ports or NFC.
Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The new Aegis Secure Key 3NXC builds on Apricorn's Secure Key 3z and Aegis Secure Key 3NX, taking the same proven form-factor and physical keypad, and adding something that users have been asking for -- USB-C support.
YubiKey 5Ci Clear Limited Edition
Transparency in security.
Certo AntiSpy iPhone Spyware Detection
Certo AntiSpy is not an app. Instead, it is a utility that you download and install on a Windows or Mac, and you use that to scan a backup of your iOS or iPadOS for subtle signs of intrusion.
Android Smart Lock -- in pictures
Would you like to spend less time unlocking your Android smartphone? Android has you covered.
Inside an encrypted external hard drive -- in pictures
Quite a few readers have expressed an interest in seeing what's inside a super-secure DataLocker DL3 encrypted hard drive. Well, let's get the screwdrivers out and take a look!
iVerify: Added security for iPhone and iPad users
I'm usually wary of security apps, but iVerify by Trail of Bits is different. It comes highly recommended and offers a lot of features in a small download.
DataLocker DL3 in pictures
External hard drive featuing AES 256-bit XTS mode encryption and a built-in LCD keypad.
The worst IoT, smart home hacks of 2020 (so far)
Millions of us have adopted smart home and IoT devices, but these products continually prove themselves to be vulnerable endpoints. Here are some of the most noteworthy IoT cyberattack examples of this year.
DataLocker Sentry K300 encrypted micro SSD in pictures
Time to dump those cheap dollar-store flash drives, or the ones you picked up at a trade show and get a encrypted micro USB SSD that would impress James Bond.
The biggest hacks, data breaches of 2020 (so far)
Despite a worldwide pandemic, cyberattackers haven't stopped poking holes in our defenses. These are the worst incidents so far in 2020.
Minut privacy-based smart home sensor in pictures
Minut is a noise, temperature, and motion sensor that has been built for privacy that's aimed primarily at the short-term rental market -- think Airbnb, that sort of thing.
Dynabook 10th-gen Intel Core processor Portégé X Series laptops
These laptops conform to Microsoft’s Windows 10 Secured-core PC requirements and have been tested to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810G standards.
Hard drive destruction
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says when all else fail, time to go medieval! Read more: https://zd.net/36xzUy2
Cybersecurity: Shoppers must be wary of Black Friday scammers
You want my mother's maiden name and the first school I went to? I don't think so...
Why Joker Android malware has become so successful and how to stop it
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to Chester Wisniewski, principal research scientist at Sophos, about one of the most common forms of Android malware and what needs to be done to stop it spreading.
Home Wi-Fi threats: How to stay safe
Emile Sayegh, president and CEO of Ntirety, tells Tonya Hall about ways you can stay safe while working from home.
Ransomware: 27% of victims pay to get their networks back
Organisations are paying an average of $1m to cyber criminals to restore their networks after falling victim to ransomware.
Ransomware: Hackers target manufacturers as an easy pay day
A combination of the critical nature of manufacturing plants and security vulnerabilities mean hackers are eyeing up easy pay days - and attacks are on the rise.
How your anti-phishing measures could make you more vulnerable to email attacks
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to University of Sussex's Dr. Mona Rashidirad and the University of Auckland's Hamidreza Shahbaznezhad about how too many controls can provide a false sense of security.
How remote working is making life easier for hackers
Danny Palmer explains how the events of this year have forced organizations and employees to swiftly shift to working from home -- and that's creating security vulnerabilities cyber attackers are exploiting. Read more: https://zd.net/2QVbcyk
Hackers are sharing data, but companies should too
Tonya Hall sits down with Neal Dennis, cyber threat intelligence advisor at Cyware, to talk about what it means when hackers share data and why he recommends that companies start sharing data as well within the legal boundaries.
IoT security: New guidelines to help fix with the weak link in your defences
New guidelines from ENISA recommend that all stages of the IoT device lifecycle need to be considered to help ensure devices are secure.
Why old cybersecurity vulnerabilities are still a big problem
Danny Palmer tells Karen Roby how organizations aren't applying security patches and why that leaves them vulnerable to hackers.
The lessons cybersecurity teams need to learn from hackers to beat them at their own game
ZDNet Security Update: Danny Palmer talks to James Spiteri, security specialist at Elastic, about how red tape could be holding back cybersecurity and how cyber criminals flourish without it.
Cybersecurity: Your business might not be patching for software bugs
Many organisations still haven't applied security patches issued years ago, putting them at risk from common cyberattacks.
Mastercard to pilot biometric contactless card in Asia
Customers will be able to authorise a payment using their fingerprint instead of a PIN number or signature
Afterpay gets a-okay from Austrac following anti-money laundering investigation
Austrac has decided not to pursue any further regulatory action against the 'buy now pay later' service.
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