What is Pegasus Spyware? Pegasus and its owner, the NSO Group, have faced strong backlash after it was revealed that some of its government clients used the spyware to target activists and political opponents. The NSO Group claims it only sells its spyware to certain agencies of governments around the world, after conducting a vetting process. Pegasus is particularly dangerous because it is a zero-click exploit, which allows it to infect a target’s device without any indication....

Impresa is Portugal’s largest media conglomerate and owns the country’s largest TV channels and newspaper networks, SIC and Expresso. The attack has affected the websites of both companies and is among the most high-profile cybersecurity incidents in Portugal’s history. While nationwide airwave and cable broadcasts are functioning properly, SIC’s internet streaming services are offline. In most cases, ransomware attacks involve a nefarious actor gaining unauthorized access to systems, and refusing to relinquish access until a ransom is paid....

Proofpoint Inc. is a private U.S. enterprise cybersecurity company that, among other things, specializes in threat actor analysis and tracking, thanks to its high visibility in this area. The new report by Proofpoint, titled “Triple Threat: North Korea-Aligned TA406 Steals, Scams, and Spies” has brought to light significant details about the threat actors’ activity throughout 2021, among other findings. It is well-established in the cybersecurity community that Russia and China are known cybercrime perpetrators; however, it is sometimes easy to forget that nation-state North Korea (DPRK) also has a hefty cybercrime dossier when it comes to hacking activities, malware distribution, and connections to high-profile APT-related cyber incidents....

Since its launch in 2014, Proton has provided users with privacy-focused services. The company now aims to offer its customers a comprehensive privacy-by-default ecosystem. As part of this move, Proton has released new versions of its web, mobile, and desktop applications. The new applications will be linked to customers’ Proton accounts. Users will be able to access all Proton’s services through a single Proton account. “Privacy-by-Default” Ecosystem Privacy has always been at the forefront of Proton’s mission....

In this interview, ProntonMail CEO, Dr. Andy Yen, tells us his thoughts on ProtonMail’s rising popularity, the challenges of end-to-end email encryption, and the global battle currently being waged over personal privacy. On ProtonMail Before anything, can you please tell me why I need a secure email? What’s wrong with Gmail? Unfortunately, it is not free to operate services on the internet. While Gmail presents itself as free to use, users of this service are paying with their personal data, including every email they send and receive....

RATP is a huge, state-owned company that manages most of the transport infrastructure in Paris and elsewhere. The company has roughly 64,000 employees across various operations. Our team discovered that RATP had left an old server potentially related to its employee benefits web portal (“comité d’entreprise” or “CE”) with records from the majority of its workforce wide open and accessible to anyone with basic web browsing skills. Furthermore, the same server was being used to store highly sensitive code that exposed the RATP to sophisticated hacking and attacks....

Cisco Talos has been engaged in the active tracking of Solarmarker’s malware campaign since September 2020. According to their researchers, the campaign is conducted by a highly sophisticated actor and is focused on stealing credentials and residual information. What is the Solarmarker Malware and How Does it Work? Solarmarker is a two-stage backdoor malware that steals browser information and credentials. In the first stage, the attackers behind the malware use search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning to ramp up visibility on search engines....

Hong Kong government has shrugged off the warning, saying the law only focuses on penalizing illegal doxing — the malicious act of revealing private details of a person’s life online without their consent. Hong Kong Pushes for Changes to Privacy Laws In May, the Hong Kong government proposed an amendment to the city’s privacy law, making doxing a criminal offense. Any person who posts the personal information of another individual — with the intention of harassing, intimidating, or causing psychological distress to them or their family members — could face up to five years in prison and a fine of HK$1 million (about $129,000)....

Circulating for Years The Just for Fun Facebook scam has been circulating worldwide since at least 2013. Lately, the game has been popping up more and more frequently on people’s news feed. Reason enough for the New South Wales Police to alert residents and ask them to stop posting and reposting these fraudulent messages. Just for Fun posts usually include questions like: “Where did you grow up, what’s your favorite color, your first pet’s name, your first car, etc....

What Evidence was Lost The evidence pertaining to the eleven cases is on computers at the Stuart Police Department. However, investigators haven’t been able to access the evidence because hackers locked the files. Given that the Stuart Police Department decided not to pay the ransom to unlock the files, the evidence in these files has been lost. “Lost files included photo and video evidence,” said Detective Sergeant Mike Gerwan from the Stuart Police Department....

Big Data and Privacy We have to be aware that whenever we go online information about our behavior is stored. Many big companies, like Google and Facebook, collect all sorts of information about their users. All this data is, for instance, scanned to help advertisers to only show you things that are relevant for you. In this time we see many new applications being developed that track the coronavirus. These apps want to know a lot of personal information about you, and some don’t really consider the safety of your private data....

The Teens’ Perspective Most cyberbullying studies focus on the victims. Yet understanding the underlying co-determining factors that may entice children to engage in bullying are just as important. Therefore, researchers at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing Institute at New York University (NYU) decided to analyze data collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the US in 2009-2010. They also took the results of more recent studies and surveys into account....

Here’s our list of the best torrent websites that are still active in 2023: Torrenting itself is not illegal, but downloading copyrighted content is. It’s considered piracy and can land you in jail depending on your jurisdiction. We recommend extreme caution and steering clear of any illegal activities. You should also use a good VPN to hide your identity and online traffic from prying eyes. We recommend going with NordVPN....

Watching these documentaries may prompt you to visit the dark web place for yourself. While it does have several beneficial uses, it also poses risks of fraud, hacking, and other kinds of cybercrime. Always protect your online browsing using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN for its tight security and emphasis on user privacy. We compiled a list of the best documentaries about the dark web, beginning with our top pick for best dark web documentary: Deep Web (2015)....

Alexa Are You Listening? One of the most convenient aspects of owning a smart speaker is the ability to control it from across the room, even if your hands are busy. Simply say, “Okay Google, play me some jazz” or “Alexa, play Sorry by Justin Bieber” and music will begin to fill the air. To accomplish this, the device is always listening for the keyword that activates the device. As with any such system, however, there can be problems....

A VPN can also help you access your bank accounts in Canada if you’re traveling abroad. However, not every VPN is good enough. Here are some of the best VPNs for Canada: NordVPN is the best VPN for Canada that offers an expansive server network, robust security, and strong encryption. It can unblock all major streaming providers and is incredibly reliable. But, there’s still quite a bit of content that’s not available to Canadians....

In a joint advisory, the federal agencies said threat actors are taking advantage of publicly known vulnerabilities in network devices to create an extensive web of compromised infrastructure. The advisory contains a list of vendors and vulnerable devices. Details of the Joint Cybersecurity Advisory The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint cybersecurity advisory, detailing a Chinese state-backed hacking campaign targeting major telecommunications companies and network service providers....

Cameron said that these attacks threaten a wide range of organizations, from major companies to local school councils. Unfortunately, many of them are not prepared to deal with the growing cyber threat. Not Enough Businesses Have Adequate Cyber Defences Speaking at the 2021 Chatham House Cyber Conference, Cameron warned that not enough organizations “routinely plan and prepare” for ransomware threats. She said many, but not enough, businesses believe that their cybersecurity and contingency planning can handle a significant attack....

Remote workers reported higher anxiety for virtual meetings compared to their on-site counterparts (38% to 21%) Climbing the work hierarchy leads to more video call time, with 58% of entry-level workers reporting 2 hours or less per week and only 31% of leadership reporting the same 1 in 6 workers feel very exhausted after video calls; this exhaustion leads to more reported days of work-related burnout If you had a Zoom call for work today, would just the thought of it stress you out?...

From World War Coding Machines to 21st Century Cyber Threats “Top Secret” takes vistors on a journey through the world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications. From the trenches of the First World War to the latest in cyber security. There are more than 100 artefacts on display. Some of the objects have never been seen before. “They’ve been declassified for our exhibition”, curator Elizabeth Bruton said at the time of the opening....