Several malicious Android apps have been spotted on the Google Play Store. These apps have a sneaky purpose: turning your Android phone into a proxy for cybercriminals. The discovery was made by HUMAN's Satori Threat Intelligence team. They found a group of VPN apps on the Play Store that come with a special feature. These apps use a Golang library to secretly transform your device...
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PCI DSS v4.0, introduced in March 2022, represents a significant upgrade in data security standards. Organizations were given time until March 31, 2024, to transition from PCI DSS v3.2.1 to v4.0. This transition period allowed time for adjusting to the changes, updating documentation, and implementing necessary measures to meet the new requirements. With the deadline approaching soon, organizations must understand the immediate requirements of v4.0...
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) put three security problems on its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list this Monday. They found proof that these flaws are being actively used. Here are the problems they added: CVE-2023-48788 (CVSS score: 9.3) - Fortinet FortiClient EMS SQL Injection Vulnerability CVE-2021-44529 (CVSS score: 9.8) - Ivanti Endpoint Manager Cloud Service Appliance (EPM CSA) Code Injection Vulnerability CVE-2019-7256 (CVSS score: 10.0) -...
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As Saudi Arabia progresses with its digital economy in line with Vision 2030, there's a surge in data generation. While this data can yield valuable insights and economic benefits, much of its potential remains unused due to inadequate data structuring, preparation, and governance. Moreover, concerns over personal and sensitive data make it challenging to maximize its value. To address these challenges, the Saudi government has...
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported a cyber security breach involving the compromise of several internal email accounts. This incident, first detected on February 16, prompted the Washington-based UN financial agency to conduct an investigation with the help of independent cyber security experts. According to a statement released on Friday, the investigation determined that 11 IMF email accounts were compromised. Immediate remediation actions were taken...
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Have you ever wondered what the Cyber Security Analyst salary is? With the increasing risk of cyberattacks, the demand for skilled cyber security professionals has also doubled. There are more cyber security jobs in the US than the number of qualified people to fill those roles, and over half a million open jobs are available in the US alone. Cyber security is a major concern for...
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