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    FBI, CISA warn over ransomware gang that can make million dollar demands

    Getty The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released details of the tactics of a ransomware group called Zeppelin which has been targeting large organizations in the US and Europe with huge ransom demands.      Zeppelin emerged in late 2019 as a ransomware-as-a-service double-extortion operation […] More

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    The 4 best VPN services for iPhone and iPad in 2022

    IPVanish VPN specifications:Apple App Store rating: 4.5 average, 91.3k ratingsSimultaneous Connections: UnlimitedKill Switch: YesPlatforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Android TV, FireTV, and KodiLogging: None, except billing dataServers: 1,900+ Countries: 50Trial/MBG: 30 dayAt first glance, IPVanish VPN More

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    Google wants to make Linux kernel flaws harder to exploit

    Image: Hinterhaus Productions/ GETTY Google says it uses Linux in “almost everything” from Chromebooks to the cloud. Now it is increasing its rewards for security researchers who can spot flaws in the open-source operating system. Since 2020, Google has run an open-source Kubernetes-based Capture-the-Flag (CTF) project called kCTF which allows researchers to connect to its […] More

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    Yes, robots have taken over (So why don't we care?)

    Nitat Termmee/Moment/Getty Images The past couple of years has seen an unprecedented surge in the adoption of robots by a variety of sectors, including major employers like manufacturers and warehouse operators such as Amazon. The trend was already ramping up when the pandemic hit, but labor shortfalls and supply chain pressures sent it into overdrive, […] More

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    Hackers are still using these old security flaws in Microsoft Office. Make sure you've patched them

    Concept photo in high contrast black and white of hacker’s fingers on keyboard Getty Images Cyber criminals are exploiting security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office which have been known about for years to infect PCs with malware in attacks which demonstrate the importance of applying cybersecurity updates.  As detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet, cyber criminals […] More

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    Get Dashlane Premium password manager for 3 mo for $1

    With the influx of hackers and malware, keeping track of passwords can get very confusing. After all, where one might require at least eight characters, symbols, and numbers, another site may have a completely different set of standards for building a unique passcode. If you want an easy way to keep track of your passwords, […] More

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    Cloudflare was the target of a sophisticated phishing attack. Here's why it didn't work

    Image: Getty/gilaxia Cloudflare has detailed what it describes as a “targeted phishing attack” against its staff that was prevented from doing damage because all employees are required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) in the form of physical security keys in order to access applications.  That meant that even with the correct usernames and passwords, the […] More

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    Panda Express developed a robot wok

    Panda Express As employees are becoming harder to find, fast casual restaurants have been investing in more automation. According to one estimate, the global food technology market is estimated to reach $342 billion by 2027, and there are ample signs that fast food, in particular, is embracing automation. The latest example? Panda Express has rolled out […] More