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<!–> Sashkinw/Getty Images Unit 42 is the threat intelligence and response arm of Palo Alto Networks and has recently released its Ransomware Retrospective 2024: Unit 42 Leak Site Analysis. In the report, Unit 42 found a “49% increase in in victims reported by ransomware leak sites” compared to 2022. According to Unit 42, 2023 saw […] More
<!–> Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Some 90% of cybersecurity and IT employees across six Asia-Pacific markets are experiencing adverse effects from burnout and fatigue, with a lack of resources being the key challenge these organizations face. Burnout is leading to lost productivity and data breaches, according to research released by Sophos. Conducted by Tech Research Asia, […] More
<!–> vinnstock/Getty Images While password-sharing crackdowns are all the rage these days, there are still times you need to share login info with someone in your house. Maybe it’s to check your child’s homework app or to make a payment – there are plenty of cases when you need to get this sensitive info to […] More
<!–> chang/Getty Images It sounds more like science fiction than reality, but Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung reports that approximately three million smart toothbrushes were hijacked by hackers to launch a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. These innocuous bathroom gadgets – transformed into soldiers in a botnet army – knocked out a Swiss company for several hours, […] More
<!–> LeoPatrizi/Getty Images Singapore says it has removed personal data collected by its COVID-19 contact-tracing systems, except for information related to a murder case, which will be retained indefinitely. The move comes a year after the country announced plans last February to shut off the tracing systems, following the easing of travel restrictions as the […] More
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET One of the best ways to stay safe and secure when using your computers and other electronic devices is to be aware of the risks. For the past decade, that’s precisely what I’ve been doing. Most risks are obvious: use strong passwords, don’t download and install software from untrustworthy websites, or hand your […] More
<!–> Raimund Linke/Getty Images Over the past few years, I’ve changed my mind about the Fedora Linux distribution. For a long time, I regarded it as an operating system that was meant for people who already knew the ins and outs of Linux. But because of the hard work that’s been put in by the […] More
<!–> Getty Images/Boris Zhitkov Last week, Apple released iOS 17.3 with much anticipated updates such as Collaborative Apple Music Playlists and AirPlay hotel support. One of the biggest highlights was a new Stolen Device Protection; however, it’s not as secure as we initially thought. Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 is meant to add an […] More
