Even Apple can’t escape change forever. The famously restrictive company will allow third-party app stores for iOS devices, along with allowing users to “sideload” software directly. Spurring the move is…
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An IBM Hacker Breaks Down High-Profile Attacks
On September 19, 2022, an 18-year-old cyberattacker known as “teapotuberhacker” (aka TeaPot) allegedly breached the Slack messages of game developer Rockstar Games. Using this access, they pilfered over 90 videos…
Log4j Forever Changed What (Some) Cyber Pros Think About OSS
In late 2021, the Apache Software Foundation disclosed a vulnerability that set off a panic across the global tech industry. The bug, known as Log4Shell, was found in the ubiquitous…
How Much is the U.S. Investing in Cyber (And is it Enough)?
It’s no secret that cyberattacks in the U.S. are increasing in frequency and sophistication. Since cyber crime impacts millions of businesses and individuals, many look to the government to see…
What is the Future of Password Managers?
In November 2022, LastPass had its second security breach in four months. Although company CEO Karim Toubba assured customers they had nothing to worry about, the incident didn’t inspire confidence in…
What to Know About the Pentagon’s New Push for Zero Trust
The Pentagon is taking cybersecurity to the next level — and they’re helping organizations of all kinds do the same. Here’s how the U.S. Department of Defense is implementing zero…
Now You SIEM, Now You Don’t —Six Failures of Cybersecurity
Security information and event management (SIEM) frameworks are essential for enterprises to monitor, manage and mitigate the impact of evolving cyberattacks. As the number of threats and the financial impact…
How Security Teams Combat Disinformation and Misinformation
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” That popular quote is often attributed to Mark Twain. But since we’re talking…
A View Into Web(View) Attacks in Android
James Kilner contributed to the technical editing of this blog. Nethanella Messer, Segev Fogel, Or Ben Nun and Liran Tiebloom contributed to the blog. Although in the PC realm it…
A Perfect Storm: 7 Reasons Global Attacks Will Soar in 2023
In 2023, the global annual cost of cyber crime is predicted to top $8 trillion, according to a recent Cybersecurity Ventures report. This seemingly enormous figure might still be a…