Cato CTRL Threat Research: HashJack - Novel Indirect Prompt Injection Against AI Browser Assistants

HashJack is a newly discovered indirect prompt injection technique that conceals malicious instructions after the # in legitimate URLs. When AI browsers send the full URL (including the fragment) to their AI assistants, those hidden prompts get executed. This enables threat actors to conduct a variety of malicious activities.

What is Android Fastboot Mode?

Android is known for its flexibility, which is one reason businesses across industries rely on it. But when a device freezes, crashes, or refuses to turn on, that flexibility goes to the bin. But with Android Fastboot, that flexibility reaches a new level. Often useful for developers and device manufacturers, Fastboot plays an important role in enterprise device management. It lets IT teams fix issues, reinstall software, push updates, or recover a device that would otherwise be unusable.

Ep 19: The atomic habits of cybersecurity professionals

In this Masters of Data episode, we welcome back Zoe Hawkins and Roland Palmer to discuss building better security practices through small, incremental improvements personally and professionally. We emphasize regularly auditing security policies to avoid unnecessary friction that forces workarounds, treating security as sociology rather than just technology. We cover practical approaches like habit-stacking, weekly business reviews, staying informed about threats through intentional news consumption, and developing cognitive humility with security prompts.

How Can Digital Strategies Support Patient Retention in Healthcare?

Picture this: your team works hard to bring in new patients, but many never return for a second visit. They slip through the cracks, and you only feel the loss when revenue starts to dip. The truth is, keeping patients is often easier and cheaper than finding new ones-you've already done half the work. The challenge is staying connected in a way that feels natural, not pushy. The good news? A few smart digital tools can help you keep patients engaged, informed, and coming back, all without adding more work to your staff's day.

How Does Financing Work at a Trusted Vehicle Dealership?

Picture this: you are in the finance office, the car you want is perfect, but the paperwork sounds like another language. Terms like APR and residual value come at you, and you are smiling while wondering if you are about to make a very expensive mistake. You are not alone. In a recent industry review, most of the newvehicle buyers still said they were happy with their dealership experience, even with all this complexity. The difference is that satisfied buyers understood the basic rules of dealership financing.

The Benefits of Professional Pest Control and Why It's a Smart Investment

It is 3 AM, the house is dark, and you hear scratching in the walls again. Your brain jumps from mice to termites to bed bugs while you stare at the ceiling and hope the noise stops. By morning, you are pricing sprays and traps, wondering if you can handle it yourself. Here is the problem: insect pests already cause 30-40% of yearly crop losses worldwide, which shows how destructive they really are. The same pattern happens in homes when problems are left to chance. Professional help is not just about killing bugs; it is about protecting your biggest asset and your health.

Scaling Your Security Workforce with Efficient Recruitment Solutions

Security threats are evolving. Therefore, you must adapt your security operations. It requires you to have a workforce that can manage security threats and risks likely to affect your organization. Some traditional recruitment practices cannot meet this need quickly. For instance, manual screening takes time. It can also introduce a human bias during the initial screening stage and cost you valuable candidates. Below, we examine strategies to scale your team in more suitable ways.

What Takes Place When Your Messages Move Across Devices or Platforms?

Messages are no longer stored in one location. It's possible for a conversation to begin on your iPhone, continue on your laptop, and conclude on your iPad. Or you could use your iPhone to text an Android user. Although these changes appear to be smooth, your messages go through substantial changes that compromise their integrity, security, and privacy. Every platform and device transition introduces potential vulnerabilities, so it's important to understand what happens during these changes. The safeguards that keep your message safe on one system might not hold up when it travels to another.

Safe Online Practices: Avoiding Scams and Cyber Threats

The Internet is an indispensable tool for education, communication, commerce, and research. However, with its vast opportunities come sophisticated scams and persistent cyber threats. Maintaining safe online practices is no longer optional; it's a critical skill for navigating modern life securely. Understanding the common dangers and adopting proactive security measures is the foundation of digital safety.