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Email to Reset Slack Password Is the Real Deal
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Email to Reset Slack Password Is the Real Deal

Jeff Butts · 3:37 PM EDT, Aug 8th, 2022 · Add Comment

Recent emails telling users their Slack password was reset is actually legitimate. The communication tool took action to respond to a bug.

Over 3,200 Apps Leak Twitter API Keys, Many Allowing for Full-Account Hijacks
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Over 3,200 Apps Leak Twitter API Keys, Many Allowing for Full-Account Hijacks

Nick deCourville · 1:21 PM EDT, Aug 2nd, 2022 · Add Comment

According to a report from cybersecurity firm CloudSEK, over 3,200 apps are leaking Twitter API keys, with many allowing full-account hijacks.

Newly Discovered CloudMensis Malware Attacking Compromised Macs
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Newly Discovered CloudMensis Malware Attacking Compromised Macs

Nick deCourville · 12:54 PM EDT, Jul 20th, 2022 · Add Comment

Reports from cyber security firm ESET indicate that a new malware known as CloudMensis is attacking Macs by utilizing cloud storage services.

US Officially Launches Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy
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US Officially Launches Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

Jeff Butts · 2:02 PM EDT, Apr 4th, 2022 · Add Comment

The latest move in modernizing the U.S. government sees the new Bureau for Cyberspace and Digital Policy open its doors for the first time.

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Apple and Meta Involved in Hacking Attack, Gives User Data Under Guise of Phony Legal Requests
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Apple and Meta Involved in Hacking Attack, Gives User Data Under Guise of Phony Legal Requests

Nick deCourville · 1:46 PM EDT, Mar 31st, 2022 · 1 Comment

Companies Apple and Meta have fallen victim to a recent hacking attack, supplying user data to people posing as the authorities.

Cybercrime Group Lapsus$ Led by Teen Hacker, Researchers Claim
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Cybercrime Group Lapsus$ Led by Teen Hacker, Researchers Claim

Arnold Zafra · 11:32 AM EDT, Mar 24th, 2022 · Add Comment

Researchers claim the mastermind of cybercrime group Lapsus$, responsible for recent attacks against big companies, is a teenager in England.

Okta Claims ‘No Corrective Actions’ Needed After Security Breach
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Okta Claims ‘No Corrective Actions’ Needed After Security Breach

Jeff Butts · 3:00 PM EDT, Mar 22nd, 2022 · Add Comment

As details emerge of the recent Okta security breach, customers wonder what the security firm isn’t telling them.

Scammers Are Using Apple TestFlight and Web Clips To Distribute Malicious Apps to iPhones
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Scammers Are Using Apple TestFlight and Web Clips To Distribute Malicious Apps to iPhones

Arnold Zafra · 8:03 AM EDT, Mar 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

A new report said that CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers are using two new ways to fool users to install malicious apps on iPhones.

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Security Friday: Good News and Gift Ideas – TMO Daily Observations 2021-11-05

Kelly Guimont · 2:44 PM EDT, Nov 5th, 2021 · Add Comment

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss some good Security Friday news, an update on previous news, and a gift idea for everyone.

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Security Friday: Bad, Real Bad, and Good News – TMO Daily Observations 2021-09-23

Kelly Guimont · 12:28 PM EDT, Sep 24th, 2021 · Add Comment

Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont for a round of Security Friday news, including ransomware, hacking, and a way to protect your Apple Card.

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