What is the Different Between VPN and Proxy – A Complete Guide

Both the VPN and proxy are used to facilitate the connection between the client and server by hiding it’s IP address and they are slightly different in the way it handles the data. In the modern cyber world, we have faced a lot of concerns about our privacy, both the VPNs and proxy handle it […] The post What is the Different Between VPN and Proxy – A Complete Guide appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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WinZip 24 Insecure Communication Let Hackers Drop Malware

In the process of checking for updates on the WinZip network communications, the experts have found that the WinZip archiver was vulnerable to several attacks through the unsecured http. Any threat actor can easily exploit this by granting a rogue “update.”  WinZip is currently at version 25, but shortly after it releases, check the server […] The post WinZip 24 Insecure Communication Let Hackers Drop Malware appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Rethinking computing for next-level problems

Read the original article: Rethinking computing for next-level problems With current computer systems struggling to keep pace with ever more complex workloads, intelligence and defense agencies are looking for new approaches to solving data-intensive problems.   Become a supporter of… Read more → The post Rethinking computing for next-level problems first appeared on IT Security News.
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Mount Locker Ransomware Offering Double Extortion Scheme to Other Hackers

A relatively new ransomware strain behind a series of breaches on corporate networks has developed new capabilities that allow it to broaden the scope of its targeting and evade security software—as well as with ability for its affiliates to launch double extortion attacks. The MountLocker ransomware, which only began making the rounds in July 2020, has already gained notoriety for stealing
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Facebook Tracks APT32 OceanLotus Hackers to IT Company in Vietnam

Cybersecurity researchers from Facebook today formally linked the activities of a Vietnamese threat actor to an IT company in the country after the group was caught abusing its platform to hack into people's accounts and distribute malware. Tracked as APT32 (or Bismuth, OceanLotus, and Cobalt Kitty), the state-aligned operatives affiliated with the Vietnam government have been known for
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Apple Developing In-House Modem That Will Eventually Replace Qualcomm Chips

Read the original article: Apple Developing In-House Modem That Will Eventually Replace Qualcomm Chips Apple is now developing its own cellular modem that will be used in future devices and that will eventually replace modem components sourced from Qualcomm, reports… Read more → The post Apple Developing In-House Modem That Will Eventually Replace Qualcomm Chips first appeared on IT Security News.
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Cisco Reissues Patches for Critical Bugs in Jabber Video Conferencing Software

Cisco has once again fixed four previously disclosed critical bugs in its Jabber video conferencing and messaging app that were inadequately addressed, leaving its users susceptible to remote attacks. The vulnerabilities, if successfully exploited, could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on target systems by sending specially-crafted chat messages in group
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48 U.S. States and FTC are suing Facebook for illegal monopolization

The US Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of 48 state attorneys general on Wednesday filed a pair of sweeping antitrust suits against Facebook, alleging that the company abused its power in the marketplace to neutralize competitors through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp and depriving users of better privacy-friendly alternatives. "Facebook has engaged in a systematic strategy —
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RPA takes root as agencies use cases grow

Read the original article: RPA takes root as agencies use cases grow Maturity of federal robotic process automation programs grew 70% in the last year, according to a recent report.   Become a supporter of IT Security News and help… Read more → The post RPA takes root as agencies use cases grow first appeared on IT Security News.
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Russian APT28 Hackers Using COVID-19 as Bait to Deliver Zebrocy Malware

A Russian threat actor known for its malware campaigns has reappeared in the threat landscape with yet another attack leveraging COVID-19 as phishing lures, once again indicating how adversaries are adept at repurposing the current world events to their advantage. Linking the operation to a sub-group of APT28 (aka Sofacy, Sednit, Fancy Bear, or STRONTIUM), cybersecurity firm Intezer said the
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