AI-generated texts could increase people’s exposure to Threats
Nearly universal access to models that deliver human-sounding text in seconds presents a turning point in human history, according to new research from WithSecure™.
Cryptocurrency scam uses thousands of YouTube videos for victims
Researchers at WithSecure™ have published a new report detailing their discovery of a network encouraging participation in fraudulent web-based apps posing as USDT (also known as Tether) cryptocurrency investment schemes.
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New game-changing technology for Ransomware protection
WithSecure’s Elements Endpoint Protection for Servers product has a new ransomware protection capability: Server Share Protection. This monitors potentially malicious activities in real time using technology named Activity Monitor.
Microsoft Teams protection completes the Cyber Puzzle
Launching a complete Microsoft Teams protection has done much more than keep the Microsoft online collaboration environment safe. It has ensured that the entire hybrid workplace is a secure place in which to go about every aspect of your business.
North Korean attackers out themselves with operational security failure
Thanks in part to an operational security error by an attacker, security researchers from WithSecure™ have linked a cyber attack campaign back to North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group.
Home security solution F-Secure’s F-Alert
Every month, F-Alert tells you what’s happening in cyber security with the latest news and insights. Even more importantly, it tells you why it’s happening. And our experts provide simple advice to help secure your digital moments.
ITWeb Security Summit to have over 60 leading speakers
This year’s ITWeb Security Summit being held from the 6-7th of June 2023 will bring over 60 leading international, African and local speakers.
Threats in the Wild
South Africa
Hackers steal millions using free-trial platforms
According to a recent article by MyBroadband, hackers in South Africa have stolen resources worth millions using the free-trial Microsoft and Salesforce platforms.
SA law firm ordered to pay R5.5 million to hacked victim
An article by IoL reported that a South African High Court Judge has ordered SA’s biggest law firm to pay out a house buyer who lost money after her email communications to them had been hacked.
International
Twitter Data Breach
Twitter has experienced a data breach affecting 400 million users, according to a recent article published by Wired. The hackers were then selling the data since the end of 2022.
Vulnerability Ion Attack
Hackers have been targeting a VMware security vulnerability, as mentioned in an article by Bloomberg. VMware is a well-known virtual software used by many businesses and individuals around the world.
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