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When 2G attacks, and a romantic road trip goes wrong

In this episode, Graham warns why it is high time we said goodbye to 2G – the outdated mobile network being exploited by cybercriminals with suitcase-sized SMS blasters. From New Zealand to London, scammers are driving around cities like dodgy Uber drivers, spewing phishing texts to thousands at once. Meanwhile, Carole unpacks a painfully awkward…

Introducing OSS Rebuild: Open Source, Rebuilt to Last

Posted by Matthew Suozzo, Google Open Source Security Team (GOSST) Today we’re excited to announce OSS Rebuild, a new project to strengthen trust in open source package ecosystems by reproducing upstream artifacts. As supply chain attacks continue to target widely-used dependencies, OSS Rebuild gives security teams powerful data to avoid compromise without burden on upstream…

Introducing OSS Rebuild: Open Source, Rebuilt to Last

Posted by Matthew Suozzo, Google Open Source Security Team (GOSST) Today we’re excited to announce OSS Rebuild, a new project to strengthen trust in open source package ecosystems by reproducing upstream artifacts. As supply chain attacks continue to target widely-used dependencies, OSS Rebuild gives security teams powerful data to avoid compromise without burden on upstream…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist

Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…

Advancing Protection in Chrome on Android

Posted by David Adrian, Javier Castro & Peter Kotwicz, Chrome Security Team Android recently announced Advanced Protection, which extends Google’s Advanced Protection Program to a device-level security setting for Android users that need heightened security—such as journalists, elected officials, and public figures. Advanced Protection gives you the ability to activate Google’s strongest security for mobile…

Advancing Protection in Chrome on Android

Posted by David Adrian, Javier Castro & Peter Kotwicz, Chrome Security Team Android recently announced Advanced Protection, which extends Google’s Advanced Protection Program to a device-level security setting for Android users that need heightened security—such as journalists, elected officials, and public figures. Advanced Protection gives you the ability to activate Google’s strongest security for mobile…

BreachForums Is DEAD — Cybercrime’s Biggest Empire Just Got Crushed!

A coordinated law enforcement operation in France has resulted in the arrest of key figures behind BreachForums, one of the most active and influential marketplaces for cybercriminals in recent years. The takedown marks a significant disruption in the cybercriminal economy, highlighting both the global reach of modern threat actors and the increasing sophistication of cross-border…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe

Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Research shows that the travel…

Sustaining Digital Certificate Security – Upcoming Changes to the Chrome Root Store

Posted by Chrome Root Program, Chrome Security Team Note: Google Chrome communicated its removal of default trust of Chunghwa Telecom and Netlock in the public forum on May 30, 2025. The Chrome Root Program Policy states that Certification Authority (CA) certificates included in the Chrome Root Store must provide value to Chrome end users that…

Sustaining Digital Certificate Security – Upcoming Changes to the Chrome Root Store

Posted by Chrome Root Program, Chrome Security Team Note: Google Chrome communicated its removal of default trust of Chunghwa Telecom and Netlock in the public forum on May 30, 2025. The Chrome Root Program Policy states that Certification Authority (CA) certificates included in the Chrome Root Store must provide value to Chrome end users that…

Victoria’s Secret Hit by Cyberattack — Here’s What They’re Not Telling You

Victoria’s Secret, the globally recognized lingerie and fashion retailer, has taken its U.S. e-commerce website offline and limited some in-store services following a confirmed cybersecurity incident. While details remain sparse, the nature and scale of the response strongly suggest a potential data breach or cyberattack affecting both digital and physical retail operations. On the evening…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

Build strong digital defenses for your entire family

The month of June is a time for fun in the sun and a break from the school year, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to step up your family’s online security? June is Internet Safety Month, a yearly reminder to strengthen your defenses against online threats. In today’s hyper-connected world, we…

U.S. Authorities Seize DanaBot Malware Operation, Indict 16

U.S. authorities seized the infrastructure of the DanaBot malware and charged 16 people in an action that is part of the larger Operation Endgame, a multinational initiative launched last year to disrupt and take apart global cybercriminals operations. The post U.S. Authorities Seize DanaBot Malware Operation, Indict 16 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Advanced Protection: Google’s Strongest Security for Mobile Devices

Posted by Il-Sung Lee, Group Product Manager, Android Security Protecting users who need heightened security has been a long-standing commitment at Google, which is why we have our Advanced Protection Program that provides Google’s strongest protections against targeted attacks. To enhance these existing device defenses, Android 16 extends Advanced Protection with a device-level security setting…

Advanced Protection: Google’s Strongest Security for Mobile Devices

Posted by Il-Sung Lee, Group Product Manager, Android Security Protecting users who need heightened security has been a long-standing commitment at Google, which is why we have our Advanced Protection Program that provides Google’s strongest protections against targeted attacks. To enhance these existing device defenses, Android 16 extends Advanced Protection with a device-level security setting…

Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams

It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.”  Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…

Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams

It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.”  Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…

Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams

It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.”  Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…

Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams

It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.”  Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…

Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams

It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.”  Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…

Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams

It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.”  Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…

Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams

It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.”  Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or even plant malicious software (malware) on your device. Unless you know what to look out…

Living Off the Land (LOTL) Attacks: How your tools are used against you?

Introduction A well-known organisation called SolarWinds was attacked in September 2019. In this attack, a hacker used a supply chain attack to inject malicious code into the system. More than 18,000 SolarWinds customers installed Updates containing the dangerous code. Living off the land attacks use legitimate tools to carry out malicious activities. They are particularly…

You Trust Your Helm Charts — Here’s Why That’s a Huge Mistake That Could Lead to a Cloud Breach

Helm has revolutionized how Kubernetes applications are deployed. A single helm install can launch a fully functioning stack in seconds. But a new report by Microsoft Defender for Cloud reveals a disturbing truth: many Helm charts are insecure by default, and their convenience often comes at the cost of exposure. The report, The Risk of…

SonicWall Unveils Suite of Products and Services for MSPs

SonicWall recently introduced a suite of products and services designed to help managed service providers (MSPs) expand profitably while delivering end-to-end customer protection. These new products include new next-generation mid-range and high-end firewalls (NGFWs) with embedded advanced threat protection built for medium-sized businesses. Introducing Managed Protection Service Suite (MPSS) The Managed Protection Service Suite (MPSS)…

The danger of data breaches — what you really need to know

In today’s digital world, your personal data is like cold hard cash, and that’s why cyberthieves are always looking for ways to steal it. Whether it’s an email address, a credit card number, or even medical records, your personal information is incredibly valuable in the wrong hands. For hackers, breaking into a company database is…

The danger of data breaches — what you really need to know

In today’s digital world, your personal data is like cold hard cash, and that’s why cyberthieves are always looking for ways to steal it. Whether it’s an email address, a credit card number, or even medical records, your personal information is incredibly valuable in the wrong hands. For hackers, breaking into a company database is…

Fortinet embeds AI capabilities across Security Fabric platform

Fortinet has expanded support for AI across its core cybersecurity platform to protect enterprise customers from evolving threats and simplify network and security operations. Specifically, Fortinet has expanded the role its FortiAI technology plays in its Security Fabric platform to offer customers more intelligent automation, proactive defense, and operational efficiencies than the current implementation.  Continue reading on…

How to defend against a password spraying attack?

Password spraying attacks are becoming a serious threat, especially targeting Active Directory environments. These attacks enable attackers to exploit weak passwords and gain unauthorised access by applying login attempts across multiple accounts, making them difficult to detect. They also bypass account lockout mechanisms, causing significant risk to organisations. In this blog, we will detail how…

How to Prevent Kerberoasting Attacks?

Kerberoasting attack targets the Active Directory environment to enable attackers to extract and crack service account credentials. Threat actors can gain elevated privileges by exploiting weak password policies and misconfiguration, which further results in lateral movement and deeper network compromise. In this article, we will learn about the harm that Kerberoasting causes, also its impact…