Google’s Project Zero team this week published the results of an investigation into attacks that targeted Android and Windows devices in the early months of 2020. The team posted its results in a six-part blog post. The team said the attack was conducted by “a highly sophisticated actor.” The Project Zero team described two exploit servers–one targeting Windows users, and … Read More
Cybercriminals target COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain
It’s been a tough year for cybersecurity in the health sector. Healthcare providers both big and small have been hit by ransomware attacks in 2020. As the United States and the United Kingdom ramp up distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations, some fear the new year will bring renewed cyberattacks that target vaccine supply chains. A new report by the BBC notes … Read More
GoDaddy Phishes Staff with Holiday Bonus Email
Some might say it was a case of poor timing. Others might call it a lesson in tough love despite the seeming cruelty. But one thing is clear. The near-ubiquitous warnings about the dangers of email “phishing” scams don’t always sink in. Such was the case this month when the Arizona-based internet domain company GoDaddy reached out to their employees … Read More
Credential Stuffing Attacks Are On the Rise
One of the most common pieces of advice about online security is to change your passwords on a regular basis. As it turns out, this common sense approach is more important than ever. Federal agencies and cybersecurity experts have all issued recent warnings about an escalation in so-called credential stuffing attacks. Last week, VPNMentor issued an incident report about the … Read More
Don’t Let Cybercrime Spoil Your Holiday Shopping
It’s never a bad time to think about cybersecurity, but the Black Friday weekend is probably better than most. As retailers try to woo us with the best deals around, cybercriminals pull out all the stops to trick us into giving them our hard-earned money. But this year is different than most. Communities across the world are struggling to cope … Read More