KP Snacks hit by Conti ransomware gang
Hula Hoop holdups likely as deliveries disrupted
Source: computing.co.uk
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Your graphic card can reveal your location and browsing activities within 8 seconds through a newfound hack
Researchers have come up with a novel method for digital fingerprinting that targets the GPU in a system. The method is able to track the location of the targeted users as well as their online activities better than any existing tracing technology.
Bleeping Computer Execution Units Gpu Tracking Digital Fingerprint Pu Fingerprinting Hacking Techniques
Source: businesstoday.in
FBI warns of fake job ads on official recruitment sites that can steal your personal details
The FBI's Internet Crime Center (IC3) Public Service Announcement warns that the average amount victims lost to fake job listings since 2019 is around $3,000. Scammers often...
Public Service Announcement Internet Crime Center Crime Center Bleeping Computer Amazon Token Ob Listings
Source: techspot.com
Don't Ignore Security Updates: QNAP Fights Ransomware by Force-Installing NAS Patch
When not enough people took advantage of a patch to fight DeadBolt ransomware, QNAP had to force-install it. Things got messy for those who weren't prepared.
Source: pcmag.com
Researchers discover new fingerprinting method that can track you by your GPU
The researchers in question have developed a method of device identification that they call "DrawnApart." This strategy takes traditional browser fingerprinting tech, which tends to become obsolete...
Source: techspot.com
Microsoft: Windows needs a minimum of 8 hours online to update successfully
David Guyer, program manager for Windows Updates in Endpoint Manager at Microsoft, writes on the Microsoft IT Pro Blog (via Bleeping Computer) that devices that don’t meet...
Source: techspot.com
Cyber Security Today, Jan. 31, 2022 – Windows Update alert, a warning to data centre admins and a digital loan platform hacked
Today's episode report urges the latest Windows Updates to be installed, a warning to data centre admins and a digital loan platform hacked
Windows Update Cyber Security Howard Solomon Windows Updates Bleeping Computer January Patch Tuesday
Source: itbusiness.ca
GPU fingerprinting can be used to track users online
DrawnApart technique can distinguish between machines with identical hardware and software configurations
Source: computing.co.uk
VERT's Cybersecurity News Roundup – Week of January 24, 2022
Here's a roundup of interesting cybersecurity news stories and developments that stood out to VERT during the week of January 24, 2022.
Accountz Club Fast Company Finland National Cyber Security Centre Research Team Vulnerability Exposure Wall Discloses Cause
Source: tripwire.com
Microsoft patches vulnerability that lets attackers gain elevated access
Microsoft recently patched a vulnerability in Windows that allows attackers to gain elevated access on PCs. If exploited, the vulnerability could be used by threat actors to damage a PC or network.
Source: windowscentral.com