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Phishing Campaign Attempts to Bypass iOS Protections

An SMS phishing (smishing) campaign is attempting to trick Apple device users into disabling measures designed to protect them against malicious links, BleepingComputer reports. “Apple iMessage automatically disables links in messages received from unknown senders, whether that be an email address or phone number,” BleepingComputer explains.

Threat Actors Abuse Google Translate to Craft Phishing Links

Threat actors are abusing Google Translate’s redirect feature to craft phishing links that appear to belong to, according to researchers at Abnormal Security. Users are more likely to trust links that end in Google’s “.goog” domain, and security filters are less likely to flag these URLs as malicious. “When you enter a URL into Google Translate, it generates a new link, redirecting the user through its platform to the requested page,” the researchers explain.

Here's What We Can Learn from the Cyberhaven Incident

In December 2024, Cyberhaven fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that exploited a phishing campaign targeting its Chrome Web Store account. This breach compromised over 400,000 users by injecting malicious code into its browser extension, exfiltrating sensitive data such as cookies and session tokens. The incident has drawn significant attention due to Cyberhaven's role as a cybersecurity provider and the broader implications for browser extension security.

CIS Control 06: Access Control Management

CIS Control 6 merges some aspects of CIS Control 4 (admin privileges) and CIS Control 14 (access on a need-to-know basis) into a single access control management group. Access control management is a critical component in maintaining information and system security, restricting access to assets based on role and need. It is important to grant, refuse, and remove access in a standardized, timely, and repeatable way across an entire organization.

Think You Know Tripwire? Think Again

Fortra’s Tripwire has always been widely known as a File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solution, and a very good one at that. The good news is that it still is - only when you look closely, it’s a lot more. And it always has been. Besides its traditionally known role as an integrity and security configuration management tool, Tripwire’s powerful capabilities make it a comprehensive cybersecurity solution.

Managing Security and Compliance in a Remote Work Environment

Remote work isn’t just a temporary trend anymore; it has become a permanent fixture. What began as a quick response during the pandemic has evolved into the new normal for businesses worldwide. In America, 20% of people now work from home. While this has its advantages (flexibility for workers and cost savings for businesses), it’s not without its complications, having cracked open a host of issues around cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Manager as mentor: Learnings from Sysdig's documentation team

After years in the technical writing trenches at industry giants like Cisco, Riverbed, and Akamai, I now lead the Sysdig Documentation team. I’m Shuba Subramaniam, and I’m passionate about creating content that truly helps people — whether they’re exploring Sysdig for the first time or troubleshooting a tricky issue at 2 a.m.

Cl0p Ransomware's Reign of Cyber Extortion: Analyzing the Recent Cleo Software Exploits

In the context of ongoing cyber risk assessment , ransomware is one of the most commercial and destructive forms of cybercrime. Amidst the ocean of crime groups within cyberspace, the Cl0p ransomware syndicate is one of the more refined and persistent threats. This group of cyber-thieves has made notorious headlines with aggressive forms of extortion and campaigns.

How Elementor Simplifies Consulting Website Design with Templates

Elementor allows you to create your consulting website simple with professionally designed templates. If you're just beginning or you're looking to update your existing website, Elementor provides a simple drag-and-drop design tool, making it the ideal tool for both novices and experienced users alike. The consulting website template will give you a professional beginning point with layouts that are specifically designed for your business. You can easily alter colors, fonts and sections to reflect your brand's image without having to touch one line of code.