Update, Oct. 09, 2024: This story, originally published Oct. 07, includes new advice about how attackers bypass 2FA protections and how best to mitigate these dangers before a hacker can exploit your Gmail or Microsoft 365 account. Search any of the Gmail support forums online, from social media platforms such as the Gmail subreddit or…
CISA has released a new cybersecurity checklist as a primer for an expected uptick in hacking ahead of the 2024 presidential election, composed of just four pages of information that does not pack any surprises. The checklist is aimed primarily at counties and localities that likely have little to no specialized IT support to rely on,…
Starting in early 2025, all government contractors’ ability to win new bids could be at risk unless they have taken steps to meet anticipated requirements for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The Department of Defense (DoD) is set to begin a phased implementation of CMMC requirements in DoD contracts, mandating self-assessments for the first six…
The Justice Department announced on October 3rd, the unsealing of a warrant authorizing the seizure of 41 internet domains used by Russian intelligence agents and their proxies to commit computer fraud and abuse in the United States. As an example of the Department’s commitment to public-private operational collaboration to disrupt such adversaries’ malicious cyber activities, as…
There are few devices where privacy is more essential than a Wi-Fi router. Almost all of our internet traffic travels through a router on the way to our devices. That’s a lot of data — enough to make privacy a reasonable point of concern when you’re picking one out. The problem is that it’s next to impossible for the average person…
As cybercriminals increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to execute complex fraud schemes, the financial sector finds itself in a high-stakes battle to protect its customers and assets according to a press release today. New data from the 2024 report Battle Against AI-Driven Identity Fraud by Signicat reveals that AI-driven fraud now constitutes 42.5% of all detected fraud attempts…