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Image: Getty A stealthy new form of malware is targeting Linux systems in attacks that can take full control of infected devices – and it is using this access to install crypto-mining malware. Dubbed Shikitega, the malware targets endpoints and Internet of Things devices that run on Linux operating systems and has been detailed by cybersecurity […] More
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Shutterstock Los Angeles Unified, the second-largest school district in the US, was hit with a ransomware attack over the weekend, the school district announced Tuesday. Despite the “significant disruption” to the school district’s IT infrastructure, school opened as usual on Tuesday. Based on a preliminary analysis of critical business systems, LA Unified said employee healthcare […] More
Image: Getty/Sven Hansche One of the key components of global trade is also one of the most vulnerable to cybersecurity threats – and if such an attack was successful, it would cause huge disruption with knock-on effects for people around the world. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), over 80% […] More
Image: Getty/iStockphoto Google has released a security update for the Chrome browser on Windows, Mac and Linux to fix a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability that is being exploited actively by cyberattacks – and users are urged to apply the update as soon as possible. The release, which updates Google Chrome to version 105.0.5195.102, fixes what’s […] More
Image: Firewalla I’ve been experimenting with Firewalla firewalls since the launch of the original Blue model, but for the last two months, I’ve been using the Firewalla Gold as my network’s main router. I finally made the switch for a number of reasons, one of which was the fact that Firewalla has a Wi-Fi SD […] More
Corinne Reichert/ZDNET Hackers gained access to Samsung’s US systems and stole customer information, the mobile phone giant said Friday. The cybersecurity breach took place in late July, and by August 4, Samsung discovered that customer information was taken. The hackers didn’t gain access to Social Security numbers, or credit card or debit card numbers, Samsung […] More
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