2023

CanesSpy Spyware Discovered in Modified WhatsApp Versions 03/11/2023 at 16:46 By Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a number of WhatsApp mods for Android that come fitted with a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. These modified versions of the instant messaging app have been observed propagated via sketchy websites advertising such software as well as Telegram channels used primarily […]

48 Malicious npm Packages Found Deploying Reverse Shells on Developer Systems 03/11/2023 at 16:46 By A new set of 48 malicious npm packages have been discovered in the npm repository with capabilities to deploy a reverse shell on compromised systems. “These packages, deceptively named to appear legitimate, contained obfuscated JavaScript designed to initiate a reverse

Fighting the dark side of generative AI 03/11/2023 at 16:31 By Policymakers and government leaders have rightfully grown alarmed by the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Guarding against social engineering attacks 03/11/2023 at 16:31 By Social engineering attacks are on the rise, and despite increased awareness, human error is still the most successful gateway for most data breaches. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Backup administrators under fire as ransomware threats evolve 03/11/2023 at 16:31 By Data backup administrators often find themselves stuck in the crosshairs of cybercriminals looking to turn a profit off ransomware attacks. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

World leaders ink AI safety pacts while Musk and Sunak engage in awkward bromance 03/11/2023 at 16:17 By Lindsay Clark Summit’s crowning glory was a not-legally-binding document that China didn’t sign The UK government has announced a tech industry agreement it claims will form a plan for AI safety testing.… This article is an excerpt

Revamped Raspberry Pi OS boasts Wayland desktop and improved imager tool 03/11/2023 at 15:17 By Liam Proven Complete rebuild of Debian distro optimized for diminutive computer Raspberry Pi OS has undergone more than a modest version upgrade including a new set of tools for writing it to a bootable SD card.… This article is an

UK data watchdog fines three text spammers for flouting electronic marketing rules 03/11/2023 at 14:32 By Paul Kunert ‘High-pressure’ sales tactics targeted people registered with Telephone Preference Service A “debt management company” is itself facing a bill from Britain’s data regulator for sending hundreds of thousands of text messages to households that opted not to

UK pensions scheme flushed £74M when it walked from Atos deal 03/11/2023 at 13:32 By Lindsay Clark Annual report reveals ‘challenges’ around ‘commercial and risk appetite’ A UK government pensions organization paid Atos £74 million for two years of a £1.5 billion ($1.8 billion) contract, which it then ended 16 years short of its potential