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Aircraft-sized asteroid set to pass Earth by a close margin today, reveals NASA; Check details

20Mar

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Aircraft-sized asteroid set to pass Earth by a close margin today, reveals NASA; Check details

[ad_1] In the last few days, we've seen numerous asteroids come close to Earth. Just yesterday, as many as four space rocks passed the planet by a close margin. Although none of them impacted the surface, their close approaches are a reminder of the need to constantly monitor these asteroids for potential impact scenarios. This job falls to NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS, an organization that keeps an eye on Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) such as asteroids and comets. With the help of its advanced tech, NASA says an aircraft-sized asteroid is expected to pass by Earth today, March 20. Know all about this close encounter.Also Read: Building-sized asteroid to pass Earth soon Asteroid 2024 EY3CNEOS has designated this asteroid as Asteroid 2024 EY3. It is just one of the fo...

Chinese hackers are determined to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure, FBI director warns

1Feb

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Chinese hackers are determined to ‘wreak havoc’ on US critical infrastructure, FBI director warns

[ad_1] Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure inside the United States, FBI Director Chris Wray told House lawmakers Wednesday in a fresh warning from Washington about Beijing's global ambitions.Underscoring the threat, the Justice Department and FBI announced just before the hearing that they had disrupted a botnet of hundreds of U.S.-based small office and home routers owned by private citizens and companies and hijacked by the Chinese state hackers to cover their tracks and hide their origin as they sowed the malware. Speaking before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Wray said there's been “far too little public focus” on a cyber threat that affects ...

QakBot malware is BACK months after being shut down by FBI! Know how it targets you

19Dec

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QakBot malware is BACK months after being shut down by FBI! Know how it targets you

[ad_1] In this digital era, cybersecurity has become a critical issue. The world's biggest companies are spending millions of dollars to develop cybersecurity solutions that can not only stop but also counter malware spread by threat actors. Law enforcement agencies also have their own cybersecurity divisions aimed at keeping people safe from online attacks. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also launched a massive operation earlier this year and put a stop to a dangerous malware known as QakBot. However, it is now back mere months after being shut down by the FBI. Know how it targets you this time around.QakBot is backAccording to a post by Microsoft on X (via BleepingComputer), QakBot is back. This time around, it is targeting victims in the hospitality sector. The threat acto...

Beware of Xenomorph! Know how to protect yourself from this dangerous malware

26Sep

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Beware of Xenomorph! Know how to protect yourself from this dangerous malware

[ad_1] Cybersecurity has become a major concern because of the continuous development of new technologies and cybercriminals are using everything at their disposal to breach your bank accounts and empty it of its contents. Massive financial losses have happened to victims and getting back the same has proved to be virtually impossible. And malware is the medium through which these cybercriminals infiltrate your gadgets to spy on you, and discover your secret passwords. There is a constant threat hanging over everyone in the cyber world. The latest example to emerge is that of the Xenomorph Android malware. It has resurfaced again in its new version, and it is more dangerous than ever. Now, it has evolved into a greater threat and according to experts, it has infiltrated over 100 differe...

Cyber Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World: Staying Ahead with Evolving Technology

25Aug

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Cyber Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World: Staying Ahead with Evolving Technology

[ad_1] Technological breakthroughs have grown extremely prevalent in an increasingly digitized environment, revolutionizing the various facets of our daily lives. The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years has been a spectacular breakthrough, ushering in a new era of possibilities and transformations. AI technologies and applications have found their way into a variety of industries, allowing for automation, better decision-making, and overall efficiency. However, as the world embraces digitalization and artificial intelligence, it is also confronted with the darker side of this technological revolution: the new perils of cybercrime. Particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel industry has seen tremendous expansion and appeal. As people regain thei...

New stealthy Android malware stumps antivirus, poses huge threat to phones, study reveals

20Aug

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New stealthy Android malware stumps antivirus, poses huge threat to phones, study reveals

[ad_1] In a recent study, Zimperium, a mobile security firm, has uncovered a concerning trend in Android malware. These malicious apps are using a tricky method to hide from antivirus programs and have a huge potential of harming your phone to steal your data.Hackers are constantly endeavouring to find ways to get their harmful apps onto your phone and the latest trick they're using involves a type of Android malware that can hide from even the best antivirus apps. This malware is using a new technique to avoid being detected by security systems, according to a Tom's Guide report. The Role of APKs in the AttackThis discovery comes from Zimperium, a company that focuses on finding and removing malware from the Google Play store, where you download apps for Android phones. To understand t...

Cyberattack keeps hospitals’ computers offline for weeks

20Aug

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Cyberattack keeps hospitals’ computers offline for weeks

[ad_1] Key computer systems at hospitals and clinics in several states have yet to come back online more than two weeks after a cyberattack that forced some emergency room shutdowns and ambulance diversions.Progress is being made “to recover critical systems and restore their integrity,” Prospect Medical Holdings said in a Friday statement. But the company, which runs 16 hospitals and dozens of other medical facilities in California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas, could not say when operations might return to normal. “We do not yet have a definitive timeline for how long it will be before all of our systems are restored,” spokeswoman Nina Kruse said in a text message. “The forensic investigation is still underway and we are working closely with law enforcement offici...

Trend Micro finds 2 new types of malware on Google Play Store! Is it on your phone? Delete now

30Jul

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Trend Micro finds 2 new types of malware on Google Play Store! Is it on your phone? Delete now

[ad_1] Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to stay ahead of cybersecurity measures, much to the despair of innocent smartphone users. This makes it crucial for users and businesses to stay vigilant and adopt robust security measures, because if they don't, they stand to lose their valuable data and money to hackers.Cybersecurity company Trend Micro has found two new types of Android malware called CherryBlos and FakeTrade on the Google Play Store, according to a report by BleepingComputer. But these harmful apps are not limited to the Play Store; they are also spreading through social media and fake websites in the form of APK files that people can install. The harmful apps utilize different ways to spread, such as social media, phishing sites, and deceptive shopping ap...

Beware of AI-generated phishing attacks; they are so real!

17Jul

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Beware of AI-generated phishing attacks; they are so real!

[ad_1] With AI technology growing each day and new automated software being developed, techies are creating more and more advanced software for the general user. Even though we have not unlocked the complete potential of AI, such software is rapidly emerging as a major exploitative source for cyber attacks, that includes even phishing attacks.As AI software like ChatGPT, Google Bard, Mircosoft Bing, and more such generative AIs are being easily made available to every user out there, hackers have gained access to free tools and software and found new ways to get into people's devices. Before diving deep into how AI can be exploited, let's first understand what is phishing What is phishing?This happens when tricksters manipulate smart device owners to click on a malware link that will ha...

Download warning! 5 tips to identify fake apps to stay safe and secure

16Jul

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Download warning! 5 tips to identify fake apps to stay safe and secure

[ad_1] Fake apps pose serious risk to privacy and security of your device. Unfortunately, often, they can be found on Google Play Store. To protect yourself, it's important to know how to identify them and avoid downloading them. Here are 4 signs that can help you spot fake Android apps.1. Apps that ask unnecessary app permissionsReview the permissions requested by an app before downloading it. If it is asking for permssions that have nothing to do with the business the app is meant for, don't download. Be cautious of utility tools, finance apps, and VPNs, as scammers often target them. Check the permission manager on your device and uninstall or restrict apps with suspicious permissions. Beware of apps that request special access, as they can control important system functions and pote...