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How the SMS Hack Exposed U.S. Telecom Security Risks

Jan 15, 2025 By IDStrong In IDStrong
Popularly known as text messages, SMS messages are one of the widely used communication channels by Americans. They are generally used for various purposes. For instance, besides being a channel of communication among individuals, several millions of Americans rely on SMS systems to access and secure their social media, email, and online banking accounts, particularly through OTPs (one-time-passcodes), which are typically delivered via SMS.
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McHacking - The 443 Podcast - Episode 317

Jan 13, 2025 By WatchGuard In WatchGuard
This week on the podcast, we cover security researcher Eaton Zveare's recent blog post on a trove of vulnerabilities they found in McDonalds India's McDelivery web application. Before that, we give an update on Salt Typhoon's latest US government victim and discus an attack involving hijacked Google Chrome extensions. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
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'Tis the Season: How to Strengthen Your Defenses Against Holiday Hacking

Dec 20, 2024 By Lookout In Lookout
For an enterprise business, the holidays can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, depending on your industry, you’re either winding down or doing the most business you’ll do all year. On the other, you’re especially vulnerable to holiday hacking attempts. Your customer data makes your organization an attractive target at a time when employee vacation time and office closures mean you have fewer employees to guard against holiday hackers.
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How to Prevent Hacking During the Holiday Season

Dec 18, 2024 By Lookout In Lookout
The holidays are a busy time for cyber attackers. They rely on distracted workers and lax security systems to breach an organization’s defenses. Then, they deploy ransomware or perform smash-and-grab operations on as much information as they can get their hands on. Either way, the goal is the same: profiting from a brief moment of weakness in your cybersecurity defenses. If you’re wondering how to prevent hacking during this hectic time of year, Lookout is here to help.
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Salt Typhoon and the T-Mobile Breach: How Chinese Hackers Targeted U.S. Telecom and Political Systems

Nov 29, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, has emerged as one of the most significant cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. Initially identified in 2020, with increased recognition of their activities in 2021, the group has been linked to high-profile cyber espionage campaigns targeting U.S. telecommunications companies.
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How Do Websites Get Hacked?

Nov 25, 2024 By Karthik Krishnamoorthy In Indusface
We witness a sharp surge in website security risks, as highlighted in the latest State of Application Security 2023 Annual Report. AppTrana WAAP blocked over 6 billion attacks across 1400+ websites under its protection. Every website is at risk, regardless of whether it is a simple blog, a portfolio showcase, a small cupcake business, or a dynamic e-commerce platform. Why would someone hack my website? How do hackers check if my website is hackable? How do websites get hacked?
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