Also known as Snake, Venomous Bear, KRYPTON, and Waterbug, it is suspected the hacking community has been involved since at least 2006, based on the use of ComRAT, also known as Agent. BTZ and Chinch. One of the group ‘s oldest malware families, ComRAT was used in 2008 to attack the US military and saw two major versions released until 2012, both of which were derived from the same code base....
Researchers have discovered a zero-day vulnerability in Zoom that can be exploited to initiate remote code execution (RCE) attacks. The Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own competition pits white-hat cybersecurity experts and teams against one another in the detection of vulnerabilities in common applications and services. — Zero Day Initiative (@thezdi) April 7, 2021 There were 23 entrants in the most recent competition, with web browsers, virtualization applications, servers, enterprise communication, and local escalation of privilege among the categories....
Dubbed Stringlifier, the method was written in Python and leverages machine learning to discern random sequences of characters from regular sequences. The open-source project should be helpful in analyzing security and code logs, or in trying to discover passwords that may have been leaked accidentally. Whether it’s hashes, API keys, randomly generated passwords, or other random string types in source code, logs, or configuration files, Stringlifier can help identify them easily....
But talking about Photoshop and Illustrator, Adobe has just presented a new version of the application that can be accessed through its official website. It is known that the website versions of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator come with a simpler version, of which, there are some features that are not available and the appearance is also made to be more minimalist. However, the main features of each application such as the Lasso Tool, Shape Tool, and Layering can still be found in the simplified version of Photoshop and the web version of Illustrator....
Created in 1945 and based in El Segundo, California, Mattel is one of the largest retailers of toys in terms of sales, with its activities split into three divisions, including North America, International, and American Girl. In 150 countries, Mattel markets items such as Barbie, Fisher-Price, Monster Big, American Girl, Polly Purse, and Hot Wheels, and has a presence in 40 nations. The toy manufacturer disclosed this week in a 10-Q form lodged with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it fell victim to a ransomware attack earlier this year....
Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) and New Enterprise Associates lead the funding round (NEA). ForAllSecure, which was founded a decade ago with the goal of automating software testing to increase security, now serves Fortune 1000 firms in industries including aerospace, automotive, and high-tech, as well as the US military. The company’s self-contained security testing platform, dubbed Mayhem, incorporates security testing into continuous operations to boost productivity. ForAllSecure intends to utilise the funds to expand its operations, hire additional employees, and develop a solution to assist protect open source projects that businesses all around the world rely on....
Here are some highlights from this laptop. One of the advantages of this laptop is its thin design but has very high toughness. ASUSPRO B9440 Specs and Features This is indicated by the acquisition of American military certification, i.e MIL-STD 810G. As is known, some of their other laptop devices, like the range of TUF gaming laptops and their premium laptops, also have military standards. This device shoulders strong internal and external features....
Snake (also known as EKANS) emerged as a prevalent threat to industrial control systems ( ICS), initially listed in January this year due to the targeted processes unique to those environments. It is suspected the ransomware was responsible for last month’s Honda cyber-incident. One of Snake’s main features is the killing of processes from a predefined list, including processes related to ICS, to encrypt resources associated with them in an effort to further entice victims to pay the ransom to restore affected systems....
Pokemon GO is actually the first AR game for mobile and since then, other good and interesting games that focus on connecting players with two worlds have been developed, but then, the concept of AR gaming has not really captured the interest of mobile gamers, but with time it would. Surely, there are only a few AR apps out there at this moment, but you’ll get to see the best ones that you can try out....
There are a number of skills you can learn to improve your income and make money in 2022. The situation becomes more difficult if you don’t have a college degree. Fortunately, the internet is filled with over a hundred skills you can learn that don’t require the usual hustle and bustle of acquiring a college degree. There are also some of these skills that pay a lot more than you might expect....
What are remote control apps? Remote control apps are tools developed for smartphones, to help one control their TV, or computer when seeing media files and playing audio. They let you change the volume, and select movies, and music you want to play at that moment. You may also use them to switch on or off your TV. These apps can be used for a variety of things when it comes to controlling the TV....
I’ve highlighted the best wireless Bluetooth headphones you can buy in Nigeria. These are headphones you can buy based on budget and the individual features you’ll find on them. If you’ll like to read more on our buying guides on NaijaKnowHow, you can check out the latest Buying Guide articles as well. Listening to music wirelessly through Bluetooth headphones can be great, but picking the right pair can be challenging and that’s why the best ones have been listed below, and if you don’t really understand the concepts of Headphones, below are some quick tips for you....
Blackview OSCAL Pad 8 Features Blackview OSCAL Pad8 is an entry-level Android tablet with a 10.1-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1080) display, UNISOC (Spreadtrum) SC9863A 1.6GHz octa-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage capacity, and a 5-megapixel camera as the main camera. It is a standard model that also supports 4G LTE communication. Stereo speaker, dedicated contact for keyboard, OS is Android 11, authentication supports face authentication, the connection port is USB Type-C....
Information type compromised The device was stolen on 26 October and the robbery was reported to Blue Cross officials on 12 November. The company said that hackers could have obtained credentials from the employee beforehand to steal the data. The information affected includes first and last names, addresses, date of birth, identification numbers, genders, medications, diagnoses and customer insurance information. Since they were not stored on the laptop, however, no social security numbers and financial account details were concerned....
The business, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, aims to protect modern distributed organisations by delivering security across all device types, from laptops to servers and network infrastructure. Eclypsium’s cloud-based software can be easily implemented to help companies identify their products and detect and fix firmware bugs remotely, search for supply chain violations, and monitor for recurrent firmware assaults. The new investment, the organisation claims, would help it ramp up initiatives and develop finance, logistics, and testing departments....
It started like a play and now Coronavirus has been declared by World Health Organization as an pandemic threatening the existence of human beings. As at March 11 2020, almost all sporting events in Asia, Europe and America were suspended in an attempt to limit the spread of the virus. In China, companies has shut down, schools shut down, in fact, people rarely stay in public places. In Italy, both outgoing and incoming travels has been banned....
iGaming iGaming is growing worldwide. This is happening both thanks to the wave of online gambling legalizations and the impact of the lockdown that makes people search for new forms of entertainment available from home. Sadly, though, scammers are as quick as ever. Sure, in most cases, you can rely on safe Visa payments on casino sites, especially when you stick to reliable casino iGaming platforms. But fraudsters are still very active in the iGaming industry....
Steps to Take to Safeguard Your Identity and Personal Information Change Your Online Passwords Every Six Months It may seem like a major inconvenience, but changing your password regularly it’s worth the frustration. Changing your password prevents hackers from discovering your password on various online platforms, such as banking, work, credit card, and similar online platforms. Changing your password often limits security breaches and prevents hackers from having continuous access to your accounts....
The need for small business owners to work within a budget contributes to their challenge to be cyber-safe. Due to budget constraints, they are frequently tasked with making decisions in areas where they may lack knowledge. Being the best plumber, consultant, or dentist in the world does not always imply that you have the skills to navigate shark-infested cyber waters. This handbook offers tips and tactics for protecting small businesses from the ever-growing list of cyber dangers....
Surprisingly enough, Dell has been able to make the Alienware M15 14 percent lighter than the Alienware 13, a 13-inch gaming laptop. In contrast to the 13-inch model, the M15 has a 15.6-inch screen on board. The weight of the laptop is not even that high anymore, about 2.18 kilos. The old model, on the other hand, could not be lifted, and with a weight of 3.5 kg it was one of the heaviest gaming laptops....
