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If you’re a Windows user, you may be at risk to a malicious remote access virus called ZenRAT, according to The Hacker News. The malware exists on fake websites claiming association with Bitwarden, an open-source password manager. When downloading links for Linux or macOS on the downloads page, windows users are directed to a different… Read more »

Security threats for third-party applications are nothing new. Many businesses have opted to integrate these popular applications (such as Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365) to facilitate important day to day operations. However, concerns with the security of third-party apps have arisen with the introduction of malicious apps by bad actors. While this strategy has… Read more »

While AI has brought about numerous advancements and benefits, it also raises concerns and potential harms. Here are some of the major areas of concern related to the use of AI: Job Displacement: The automation capabilities of AI can lead to job displacement in certain industries, especially those with repetitive tasks. This can result in… Read more »

In today’s technology-driven world, our lives have become increasingly intertwined with the digital realm. From personal communications to professional endeavors, we rely heavily on cloud services to store and access our data. The cloud has undoubtedly revolutionized the way we manage information, providing convenience and flexibility like never before. However, along with these benefits comes… Read more »

Atomic Malware has emerged as a formidable force, wreaking havoc on Mac users worldwide. This insidious malware has set its sights on stealing passwords, infiltrating crypto wallets, and causing a wave of concern among security-conscious individuals. This is why it is important to protect your computer passwords and crypto wallets. Here are some essential tips… Read more »

There have been many allegations over the years regarding Facebook listening to user conversations. The idea is that after hearing you mention a certain product or service, Facebook will advertise it towards you. Sometimes it seems there must be some truth to the rumors, as an ad for the latest athletic wear pops up right… Read more »

Google has flagged multiple apps created by Pinduoduo, a Chinese e-commerce giant, as malware. In the past few weeks, several Chinese security researchers have accused Pinduoduo of making apps for Android that contain malware designed to monitor users. Google has set Google Play Protect, an Android security mechanism, to prevent users from installing these malicious… Read more »

Dish, the US television provider, confirmed a ransomware attack in which intruders exfiltrated data from its systems. The multiday outage happened in late February 2023 and affected Dish’s main website, apps, customer support systems, and streaming services. Dish determined the outage was due to a “cyber security incident” and that they were looking to “contain,… Read more »

ChatGPT is an AI driven natural language processing tool and has been the talk of the town since its release in November. The web-based chatbot has already been utilized for everything from crafting college level essays to writing computer code. Concerns have arisen in the academic realm due to the possibility of cheating, while many… Read more »

46% of all cyber-attacks impact businesses with under 1,000 employees. Couple this with IBM’s report stating 60% of those businesses end up closing their doors within 6 months of a cyber-attack, and it becomes easy to see how important cyber insurance is becoming. Yet, many at risk businesses do little or nothing at all to… Read more »