AT&T Alien Labs has identified a campaign to deliver AsyncRAT onto unsuspecting victim systems. During at least 11 months, this threat actor has been working on delivering the RAT through an initial JavaScript file, embedded in a phishing page. After more than 300 samples and over 100 domains later, the threat actor is persistent in their intentions.
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies capture everyone’s imagination with use cases and an unlimited potential for future implementations. While these concepts have been around for decades, they continue to be buzzwords with a fascinating flavor of science fiction. The truth is that the VR and AR combination is close to mainstream adoption these days, with plenty of examples of successful projects creating ripples in ecommerce, entertainment, and many other industries.
In era of digital devices, where the specter of data breaches and cyber threats looms large, the role of ethical hackers, colloquially known as white hat hackers, has become paramount. This article embarks on an in-depth journey into the realm of ethical hacking, illuminating its profound significance in identifying vulnerabilities and fortifying the intricate tapestry of overall cybersecurity.
A week before my 15th birthday in September 2023, and quite coincidentally in time for my favorite phone's 15th iteration (cough cough, parents, hint hint), AT&T along with AST-Science successfully made a call. Well, in the 21st century that’s not very “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.”, but this call was on another level, or as one could say, out of this world!
The internet is a vast realm of information and entertainment. However, it's also riddled with a persistent nuisance: unsolicited ads. These intrusive advertisements not only disrupt your online experience but also pose significant security risks. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the intricate world of adblockers and their pivotal role in enhancing your cybersecurity by effectively blocking unsolicited ads.
Beyond ‘just’ causing mayhem in the outside world, the pandemic also led to a serious and worrying rise in cybersecurity breaches. In 2020 and 2021, businesses saw a whopping 50% increase in the amount of attempted breaches.
In the intricate world of artificial intelligence, it's essential to distinguish between the different AI technologies at our disposal. Two key domains that often lead to confusion are conversational AI and generative AI. Though their names might sound related, they are fundamentally different in their applications and underlying mechanisms. Let's dive into the realm of AI to elucidate the distinctions between these two intriguing domains.
In the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity, organizations face the ever-present risk of data breaches. This article provides a detailed exploration of data breaches, delving into their nuances, and offers comprehensive recovery strategies along with best practices. A data breach occurs when unauthorized threat actors gain access to sensitive information, jeopardizing data integrity and confidentiality.
Tech scams are continuing to grow in scale and damage. According to CBS News, Americans have reported over $2.7 billion in losses to tech scams from social media alone. Further losses are being accrued through other sources, too, of course; but with that figure coming from one source, alone, the scale of the problem is laid out quite clearly. As more of the nation moves to a digital-first footing, these attacks are only likely to increase in volume, and scale, too.
For the past 12 years in Austin, TX, the last week of October has been reserved for the Lonestar Application Security Conference (LASCON). Unequivocally, LASCON is the best cybersecurity conference you have never heard of! LASCON is the annual confab of the Austin, TX OWASP (the Open Worldwide Application Security Project) chapter. OWASP is a volunteer organization that is a treasure trove of application security information with things such as standards, discussion groups, documentation, and more.
