The SolarWinds attack is more significant than previously thought

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Cybersecurity is a big deal in today’s global environment, and we’re always hearing about new hacks and leaks. It’s more important than ever to protect your company, data, and people from these cyberattacks. As we reported earlier, the SolarWinds system was hacked, and through it, several companies and organizations whose cyber protection was provided by the company were attacked. However, according to the US CISA investigation, the problem goes beyond …

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Critical bug in the WordPress Nextgen Gallery module

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The Nextgen Gallery plugin for WordPress is said to be the most popular gallery plugin in use on WordPress sites. Now, a new security vulnerability has been discovered, and it could pose a threat to all sites that install it. All users who have a wordpress-based website and use the Nextgen Gallery plugin should update this plugin immediately! Two critical bugs have been found in the add-on that helps to …

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Google warns about QR code fraud

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The Barcode Scanner software, which can be downloaded for Android, was initially designed to scan barcodes and QR codes. Still, after a faulty update, the app was used as an unsolicited extra to help download viruses. The update, which has since been removed, displayed ads after scanning the code and prompted users to install other software on their phones. It is unknown how many people have installed the faulty update, …

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An ISP was blackmailed with its data

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When it comes to cybercrime, most people are aware of the dangers of losing sensitive data or being held for ransom by hackers. But with the internet becoming an increasingly important part of our daily lives, businesses have started to become targets, too – mainly through cyber-attacks targeted at ISPs. The case The Internet service provider Kassel has suffered a cyber attack. The details are not yet precise, so it …

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More than $100 million was stolen from celebrities

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In this world where digital information is transmitted and stored through the internet, it is becoming increasingly easy for cyber-criminals to find ways to break in and steal sensitive information. The case The British authorities have arrested eight people for stealing money from well-known American athletes, influencers, and musicians. The total amount involved could be more than $100 million. The fraudsters had stolen the celebrities’ SIM cards to use the …

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O-day vulnerability found in Windows Defender

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Windows Defender is powerful antivirus software that is often overlooked as a security solution, but it’s a must-have for any user. The O-day vulnerability has been found in Windows Defender in the last few weeks. The case More and more users trust Microsoft’s protection solution, Windows Defender – which is no wonder, given that the software performs well. However, it is a bit more resource-intensive, i.e., slower than its competitors. …

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Data theft at community service provider Parler

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There are many ways that your data can be stolen. The simplest way is by someone stealing your phone or computer, but this isn’t the only way. Thieves can also gain access to your information by breaking into email accounts, hacking websites, and more. The case Nearly 70 TB of data was stolen from Parler‘s servers; the attack also stole user credentials, allowing fraudsters to access user accounts and all …

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Ubiquiti asks customers to change their password

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Ubiquiti is a company that provides wireless networking products to enterprises, service providers and the public. They recently had a security breach in which customer data was potentially compromised. The case Ubiquiti, a US-based provider of cloud-based external hosting services, has been the victim of a hacker attack, obtaining user data. Therefore, the company is asking all its customers to change the password they use to access the service for …

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A dangerous attack with global consequences

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The cyberattack on SolarWinds is one of the most significant hacker attacks on a large scale in decades. Many companies and public authorities could be affected. The case At the end of 2020, hackers hacked into the servers of IT security solutions company FireEye, causing a significant stir. It emerged that the hackers had also used the stolen data to hack into other companies’ servers. In the case of SolarWinds, …

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