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New "Paste and Run" Phishing Technique Makes CTRL-V A Cyber Attack Accomplice

A new phishing campaign tries to trick email recipients into pasting and executing malicious commands on their system that installs DarkGate malware. Security researchers at Ahnlab have discovered a new phishing campaign that leverages a unique user interaction. Normally, phishing campaigns simply need users to open an HTML attachment.

Egnyte Now Available On Google Cloud Marketplace

In a world where collaboration and efficiency are at the forefront, Egnyte’s partnership with Google Cloud is transforming the way work happens for businesses. We know that many of our customers are also Google Cloud and Workspace customers and that one can simplify procurement cycles and maximize technology investments through Google Cloud. That’s why, starting today, Egnyte is available on Google Cloud Marketplace! Let us break down how this all works.

How to Create a Vendor Risk Management Process

Modern business operations have become synonymous with outsourcing to vendors, as essentially every business relies on at least a few third-party partnerships to improve efficiency and enhance capabilities. However, these partnerships also present various cybersecurity risks that can negatively impact an organization’s performance, reputation, and compliance with industry regulations and standards. To mitigate these risks, organizations must develop a robust Vendor Risk Management (VRM) process.

GDPR: Penalties for Noncompliance and How to Avoid Them

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the world's most stringent data protection laws, designed to safeguard individuals' personal data in Europe. Since its implementation in May 2018, GDPR has significantly impacted how organizations collect, store, and process personal data. Noncompliance with GDPR can lead to severe penalties, including hefty fines and reputational damage, making it imperative for organizations to understand and adhere to its requirements.

Don't Fall for It: How to Spot Social Media Job Scams a Mile Away

As social media becomes more intertwined with our daily routines, cybercriminals are using it to trick people with fake job offers. What are these social-media recruitment scams, and how can you spot the red flags? With unemployment surging in many countries around the world, in particular countries like South Africa, which is currently at the top of the highest unemployment list in the world at over 32%, it’s no wonder that scams targeting job seekers are becoming more common.

Twilio's Authy App Breach: Millions of Phone Numbers Exposed

Twilio, the cloud communications provider, has disclosed a security breach affecting its Authy app, exposing users' phone numbers due to an exploit in an unauthenticated endpoint. Understanding the Authy App Breach Twilio confirmed unauthorized access to an endpoint within Authy, leading to the exposure of data linked to Authy accounts, specifically users' cell phone numbers.

CLEARFAKE Update Tricks Victim into Executing Malicious PowerShell Code

CLEARFAKE is the term used to describe the malicious in-browser JavaScript framework deployed on compromised webpages as part of drive-by compromise campaigns to deliver information stealers. It has the potential to impact all sectors. Although the CLEARFAKE fake browser update campaign (which was initially identified in Q2 2023) originally targeted Windows users, it expanded to macOS users in Q4 2023.

Brazil Temporarily Halts Meta's AI Data Processing Over Privacy Concerns

Brazil's data protection authority, Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has issued a temporary ban on Meta from processing personal data of users to train its artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. This decision stems from concerns over inadequate legal justification, lack of transparency, and potential risks to privacy rights, particularly for children and adolescents.