Cybersecurity Starts in the Boardroom
“1,070 percent increase in ransomware attacks year-over-year between July 2020 and June 2021″ (Microsoft, 2022) A joint report by Britain, the US and Australia highlights the sophisticated international threat from organised cyber attacks. Universities and schools were among the top targets in UK according to the NCSC. Joint advisory highlights …
It is that time of the month again when vendors send out the patches. Pixel 3 smartphone then this is probably your last update as Google has stated they are discontinuing support for the device. Critical Android 12 bug fixed in February security patches • The Register The usual set …
Soon Microsoft Office will, by default, block macros from running that originate from the internet. At last! Helping users stay safe: Blocking internet macros by default in Office – Microsoft Tech Community This has been something that Microsoft has dragged it’s feet over for years. It was an open door …
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Wormhole, an online cryptocurrency platform that enables users to convert between cryptocurrencies, has had $322m of assets stolen. Cryptocurrency platform Wormhole hacked for an estimated $322 million – The Record by Recorded Future $320m in Ether stolen from crypto biz Wormhole • The Register
US Federal Bureau of Investigation director Christopher Wray has named China as the source of more cyber-attacks on the USA than all other nations combined. (The Register) Here is the full article from The Register: FBI: China is world’s most prolific source of cyber attack • The Register
