On today’s episode of the Security Stories podcast we discuss the history of online manipulation campaigns, and how they’re used today to try and influence political elections. To do that, we welcome back Theresa Payton, the first female CIO of the White House and author of ‘Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth’. Also joining us is … [Read more...] about Distorting the truth: The roots of online political disinformation campaigns
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Microsoft Windows XP Source Code Reportedly Leaked Online
Microsoft's long-lived operating system Windows XP—that still powers over 1% of all laptops and desktop computers worldwide—has had its source code leaked online, allegedly, along with Windows Server 2003. Yes, you heard that right. The source code for Microsoft's 19-year-old operating system was published as a torrent file on notorious bulletin board website 4chan, and it's … [Read more...] about Microsoft Windows XP Source Code Reportedly Leaked Online
How PayPal users are tricked by online fraudsters
You know how to use PayPal safely, but every day, scammers come up with new tricks to gain access to users’ accounts and empty their pockets digitally. Today we’re sharing some of fraudsters’ most popular schemes. Advance payment fraud It’s not unusual for online scammers to use so-called advance payment fraud, a classic Internet scam, to defraud PayPal users. Victims receive … [Read more...] about How PayPal users are tricked by online fraudsters
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Is your internet service provider protecting you online?
Security is more critical today than it has ever been. We are constantly bombarded with buzzwords and acronyms. You hear cyber this and that, malware, SIG, DDOS, MFA, the list goes on… They are all very important, but we rarely hear the words “service provider security infrastructure.” It’s fair to say the world has come a long way since the early ‘90s, and with that, so have … [Read more...] about Is your internet service provider protecting you online?
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Within the next decade, artificial intelligence is likely to play a significant role in our everyday lives. Machine learning already powers image recognition, self-driving cars, and Netflix recommendations.For any aspiring developer, learning how to code smart software is a good move. These skills are highly valued in tech, finance, sales, marketing, and many other sectors.The … [Read more...] about Learn Machine Learning and AI – Online Training Program @ 93% OFF
Iranian Hackers Accidentally Exposed Their Training Videos (40 GB) Online
An OPSEC error by an Iranian threat actor has laid bare the inner workings of the hacking group by providing a rare insight into the "behind-the-scenes look into their methods."IBM's X-Force Incident Response Intelligence Services (IRIS) got hold of nearly five hours worth of video recordings of the state-sponsored group it calls ITG18 (also called Charming Kitten, Phosphorous, … [Read more...] about Iranian Hackers Accidentally Exposed Their Training Videos (40 GB) Online
Online gaming: 5 most dangerous threats
Not so long ago, most people regarded gaming as something for kids and maybe teens, nothing adults really needed to worry about. We’re not sure precisely when that changed, but with gaming now reputable and ubiquitous, we all have a new front to guard against cybercriminals. The chances are good that you play an online game — or more than one — at least occasionally. Whether … [Read more...] about Online gaming: 5 most dangerous threats
Online scams related to COVID-19 payments
The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a major blow to the global economy. Restrictive measures have forced many companies to suspend operations, and workers to take time off at their own expense. Attempting to mitigate the effects of the pandemic, governments worldwide are taking steps to support businesses and citizens through tax breaks, compensation schemes, stimulus checks, … [Read more...] about Online scams related to COVID-19 payments
Malvertising: Online Advertisings’ Darker Side
Threat Research By Nick Biasini, Chris Neal and Matt Valites. One of the trickiest challenges enterprises face is managing the balance between aggressively blocking malicious advertisements (aka malvertising) and allowing content to remain online, accessible for the average user. The days of installing a basic ad blocker on your web browser … [Read more...] about Malvertising: Online Advertisings’ Darker Side