How Media Fuels Cyber Hacking Among Youth | Razorthorn Security
The media’s romanticisation of hacking is influencing the younger generation’s engagement in cybercrime. Discover the psychological factors driving this trend.
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How the SMS Hack Exposed U.S. Telecom Security Risks
Popularly known as text messages, SMS messages are one of the widely used communication channels by Americans. They are generally used for various purposes. For instance, besides being a channel of communication among individuals, several millions of Americans rely on SMS systems to access and secure their social media, email, and online banking accounts, particularly through OTPs (one-time-passcodes), which are typically delivered via SMS.
McHacking - The 443 Podcast - Episode 317
This week on the podcast, we cover security researcher Eaton Zveare's recent blog post on a trove of vulnerabilities they found in McDonalds India's McDelivery web application. Before that, we give an update on Salt Typhoon's latest US government victim and discus an attack involving hijacked Google Chrome extensions. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
US Apprehends Army Soldier In Connection With AT&T, Verizon Hacks
Read also: Former AT&T employee arrested for fraud, two Indians charged in fraud tech support scheme, and more.
'Tis the Season: How to Strengthen Your Defenses Against Holiday Hacking
For an enterprise business, the holidays can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, depending on your industry, you’re either winding down or doing the most business you’ll do all year. On the other, you’re especially vulnerable to holiday hacking attempts. Your customer data makes your organization an attractive target at a time when employee vacation time and office closures mean you have fewer employees to guard against holiday hackers.
A Hacker Who Used SQL Injection Gets 69 Months In Prison
Read also: Germany disrupts the BadBox malware operation, Raccoon malware operator sentenced, and more.
How to Prevent Hacking During the Holiday Season
The holidays are a busy time for cyber attackers. They rely on distracted workers and lax security systems to breach an organization’s defenses. Then, they deploy ransomware or perform smash-and-grab operations on as much information as they can get their hands on. Either way, the goal is the same: profiting from a brief moment of weakness in your cybersecurity defenses. If you’re wondering how to prevent hacking during this hectic time of year, Lookout is here to help.
How Dark Mode Got Me Hacked
The infamous Light Mode vs Dark Mode battle has been waging for some time... I've always been a Dark Mode person, but now, I think I might be changing sides. A PDF Dark Mode converter extension I've used for some time turned out to be malicious, so I set out to determine how this happened and how I can prevent it from happening again.
Human Emotions: The Hackers' Ultimate Tool
Curiosity, fear, and greed—these basic emotions are the driving forces behind successful cyber scams. See how AI is amplifying the scale and sophistication of malicious campaigns.
Salt Typhoon and the T-Mobile Breach: How Chinese Hackers Targeted U.S. Telecom and Political Systems
Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, has emerged as one of the most significant cyber threats to U.S. critical infrastructure. Initially identified in 2020, with increased recognition of their activities in 2021, the group has been linked to high-profile cyber espionage campaigns targeting U.S. telecommunications companies.