reader comments 18 Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and relays it to attackers, a novel technique that effectively clones the card so it can be used at ATMs or point-of-sale terminals, security firm ESET said. ESET researchers have named the malware NGate because it incorporates NFCGate, ..
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Cofense Intelligence has announced research revealing the most prominent five ransomware groups. The ransomware groups are: LockBit 3.0 BlackCat BianLian Akira BlackSuit Among RaaS groups, LockBit 3.0 is the most active. This organization predominantly targets the healthcare and public health sector, utilizing a variety or approaches such as IABs, phishing campaigns and direct attacks. A ..
Public Safety officials make important decisions every day. Furthermore, decisions during a crisis must often be made quickly with limited information. Unfortunately, people also let obstacles interfere with making good decisions. These inhibitors can also affect senior leaders who may let mission creep, staffing issues and even executive influence interfere with critical and timely decisions. ..
A new report on K-12 school safety reveals that more than 50% of school safety incidents occur outside the classroom. Districts must prioritize full campus protection — from hallways to parking lots or even sports fields — to ensure that they’re prepared to respond quickly in an emergency, no matter where on campus an incident happens. By ..
A survey by Abrigo reveals that 90% of Americans are worried about an increase in fraud. Among worried Americans, 51% are extremely concerned and 39% are somewhat concerned. 45% of surveyed individuals report being a victim of financial fraud. The top forms of fraud reported include: Credit card theft (53%) Electronic payment fraud (19%) Check ..
Round-the-clock surveillance footage is crucial for protecting assets, ensuring building security and investigating criminal incidents. Most modern CCTV surveillance systems run autonomously and capture hours of footage in large repositories, but it’s important to establish contingency plans in case this data is lost, stolen or overwritten. Even the most robust and resilient security systems can ..
Critical Start has released its biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report, detailing the top threat trends observed in the first half of 2024. This includes emerging cybersecurity threats impacting industries such as manufacturing, technology, healthcare, engineering and construction, and professional services. Key findings from the report include: Manufacturing is the top targeted industry by malicious actors, with ..
Researchers from Cisco Talos have discovered 8 vulnerabilities in macOS operating system Microsoft apps. Through these vulnerabilities, a malicious actor can bypass an operating system’s permission model via existing permissions without requiring additional verification from the user. Successful attacks could grant a malicious actor any privilege already gained in the targeted application, such as sending ..
Software as a Service (SaaS) security was analyzed in a recent Onymos report. The report found that 78% of technology leaders are concerned about security threats in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for application and software development. The report found that 45% of tech leaders reporting that they have experienced a cybersecurity incident through a third-party SaaS solution ..
Private security staff help protect communities, businesses, public services, events, VIPs, residences and infrastructure. And the need is growing. Global spending on private security is projected to double from $241B in 2016 to $496B in 2028. In the United States, more than 1.2 million individuals work as security guards; globally, nearly 7.9 million do. However, ..
