Photo by Dan Nelson on Unsplash Introduction In the greater and more linked world, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing how we engage with technology. From smart home devices to enterprise sensors, IoT gadgets have permeated several factors of day-by-day life, imparting comfort and overall performance. However, together with...Read More

The number of digital fraud, scams, and thefts is increasing, but the police are barely succeeding in finding the perpetrators. Investigators only identify a suspect in 10 percent of reported cybercrime cases. The biggest issue is too little knowledge and experience at the police, AD reports based on a study by the Scientific Research and...Read More

Hackers exploited WordPress Popup Builder plugin flaw to compromise 3,300 sites Pierluigi Paganini March 11, 2024 Threat actors are hacking WordPress sites by exploiting a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-6000, in old versions of the Popup Builder plugin. In January, Sucuri researchers reported that Balada Injector malware infected over 7100 WordPress sites using a vulnerable version...Read More

Private boys’ school Cranbrook has announced a review into the handling of serious child safety concerns raised over the past 14 years after a scandal forced headmaster Nicholas Sampson to resign from his $1 million-plus job last week. The “external review” will also examine the school’s policies concerning sexual misconduct, bullying and discrimination while foreshadowing...Read More

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor about his legislation, the Luke and Alex School Safety Act, and asked for unanimous consent for its passage. The bill would codify into law a clearinghouse of information for the best school safety practices. The clearinghouse, available at SchoolSafety.gov, informs...Read More

This collection of free cybersecurity guides covers a broad range of topics, from resources for developing cybersecurity programs to specific guides for various sectors and organizations. Whether you work for a small business, a large corporation, or a specific industry, these guides provide insights into cybersecurity best practices, strategies to combat threats, and advice for...Read More

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Cyberattacks continue across all sectors, such as Healthcare, Academia, Financial, etc. But increasingly we are also seeing attacks on critical infrastructure and public institutions of government. Entire communities have suffered lost access to critical services. As this story reveals, Oakley, a city around the...Read More

A financially motivated threat actor called Magnet Goblin is swiftly adopting one-day security vulnerabilities into its arsenal in order to opportunistically breach edge devices and public-facing services and deploy malware on compromised hosts. “Threat actor group Magnet Goblin’s hallmark is its ability to swiftly leverage newly disclosed vulnerabilities, particularly targeting public-facing servers and edge devices,”...Read More

Thousands of healthcare leaders from around the world are heading to Orlando this week for the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. There are a host of pre-conference sessions taking place today, but the conference kicks off in earnest on Tuesday and runs through Friday. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend this year’s...Read More

In episode 320, Tom and Scott discuss the contentious issue of who is accountable when Facebook or Instagram accounts are hacked, discussing potential failings on both the user’s and Meta’s part. They explore the possibility of inadequate security measures on these platforms and the implications of Meta potentially profiting from fraudulent ads. The episode also...Read More