Become an In-Demand Cybersecurity Pro with This $30 Training

Null Byte « WonderHowTo-- If you're an avid programmer or developer, your time is likely spent creating apps and perhaps the occasional website. And while these go-to coding endeavors are exciting and occasionally lucrative, more and more coding pros are turning to careers in cybersecurity and ethical hacking — thanks to the high pay, flexibility, … Continue reading Become an In-Demand Cybersecurity Pro with This $30 Training

The informed voter’s guide to election cyberthreats

Malwarebytes Labs-- Singapore held its most recent general election on July 10 2020, and although they used the electoral system called first-past-the-post (FPTP), a scheme favored by the US, UK, and most English-speaking countries, the road leading to Election Day was not without challenges and obstacles. While all voters used paper ballots (thus removing the … Continue reading The informed voter’s guide to election cyberthreats

New Linux Malware Steals Call Details from VoIP Softswitch Systems

The Hacker News-- Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an entirely new kind of Linux malware dubbed "CDRThief" that targets voice over IP (VoIP) softswitches in an attempt to steal phone call metadata. "The primary goal of the malware is to exfiltrate various private data from a compromised softswitch, including call detail records (CDR)," ESET researchers said … Continue reading New Linux Malware Steals Call Details from VoIP Softswitch Systems

New Unpatched Bluetooth Flaw Lets Hackers Easily Target Nearby Devices

The Hacker News-- Bluetooth SIG—an organization that oversees the development of Bluetooth standards—today issued a statement informing users and vendors of a newly reported unpatched vulnerability that potentially affects hundreds of millions of devices worldwide. Discovered independently by two separate teams of academic researchers, the flaw resides in the Cross-Transport Key Derivation (CTKD) of devices … Continue reading New Unpatched Bluetooth Flaw Lets Hackers Easily Target Nearby Devices

Report: Pandemic caused significant shift in buyer appetite in the dark web

Malwarebytes Labs-- Last year, credentials for PayPal, Facebook, and Airbnb were among the top goods on high demand in the dark web, aka the Internet’s underground market. But due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with most of the worldwide population sheltering, working, and studying indoors, many facets of life have made a full 180-degree turn—including the … Continue reading Report: Pandemic caused significant shift in buyer appetite in the dark web

Hackers Stole $5.4 Million From Eterbase Cryptocurrency Exchange

The Hacker News-- Cybercriminals successfully plundered another digital cryptocurrency exchange. European cryptocurrency exchange Eterbase this week disclosed a massive breach of its network by an unknown group of hackers who stole cryptocurrencies worth 5.4 million dollars. Eterbase, which has now entered maintenance mode until the security issue is resolved, described itself as Europe's Premier Digital … Continue reading Hackers Stole $5.4 Million From Eterbase Cryptocurrency Exchange

A Successful Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Project Requires User Adoption

The Hacker News-- IT help desks everywhere are having to adjust to the 'new normal' of supporting mainly remote workers. This is a major shift away from visiting desks across the office and helping ones with traditional IT support processes. Many reasons end-users may contact the helpdesk. However, password related issues are arguably the most … Continue reading A Successful Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Project Requires User Adoption