Anti-Vaxxer Hijacks QR Codes at COVID-19 Check-In Sites
The perp faces jail time, but the incident highlights the growing cyber-abuse of QR codes.
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Web Security
Articles targeted at Web App Security, hacks, guides, how to’s and the latest vulnerabilities.
SaaS Attacks: Lessons from Real-Life Misconfiguration Exploits
There is a way to protect users from deceptive OAuth apps, misconfigurations and misappropriated user permissions. SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) takes an
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Chase Bank Phish Swims Past Exchange Email Protections
Two phishing attacks elude Exchange security protections and spoof real-life account scenarios in an attempt to fool victims.
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Nintendo Sues Video-Game Pirates
Nintendo is questing after its third successful lawsuit against circumvention-device sellers, this time against Team Xecuter.
Source: Threat Post – Web Security
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Smishing: Why Text-Based Phishing Should Be on Every CISO’s Radar
Phil Richards, Chief Security Officer at Ivanti, discusses dramatic growth in smishing and what to do about it.
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Fortifying Your Business Against Ransomware, DDoS & Cryptojacking Attacks
Ransomware, DDoS and cryptojacking attacks have surged during the pandemic; register for Threatpost’s upcoming FREE live webinar, in partnership with ManageEngine, on Wednesday,
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Oscar-Bait, Literally: Hackers Abuse Nominated Films for Phishing, Malware
Judas and the Black Messiah may be a favorite for Best Picture at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, but it’s a fave
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5 Fundamental But Effective IoT Device Security Controls
Matt Dunn, the associate managing director for cyber-risk at Kroll, discusses how to keep networks safe from insecure IoT devices.
Source: Threat
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It’s Easy to Become a Cyberattack Target, but a VPN Can Help
You might think that cybercrime is more prevalent in less digitally literate countries. However, NordVPN’s Cyber Risk Index puts North American and Northern
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4 Innovative Ways Cyberattackers Hunt for Security Bugs
David “moose” Wolpoff, co-founder and CTO at Randori, talks lesser-known hacking paths, including unresolved “fixme” flags in developer support groups.
Source: Threat
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