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Google is adding a range of “smart canvas” features to its Workspace productivity software suite, offering news ways to connect and share contextual information between apps such as Docs and Sheets. Rather than introducing entirely new products, the Workspace smart canvas features are pitched as a “new product experience” that updates existing apps with improved […] more…Lawmakers Reintroduce ‘Pipeline Security Act’ Following Colonial Hack
More than a dozen U.S. lawmakers led by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) have reintroduced the Pipeline Security Act, whose goal is to aid the DHS’s efforts to protect pipeline infrastructure against cyberattacks, terrorist attacks and other threats. read more more…Social engineering, fake App Stores, hit iOS, Sophos warns
I didn’t entirely mean to focus on Apple device security for most of this week (see here and here), but new Sophos research should interest any enterprise working to enhance security awareness. Breaking bad The research looks at 167 counterfeit apps used to scam iOS and Android users. Those that impact Apple’s mobile OS particularly […] more…This smart new service brings Google Docs, Trello, and Notion together — in your inbox
It’s pretty rare that I stumble onto a new service and think, “Whoa! This is exactly what I’ve been missing. And I didn’t even know I was missing it.” Well, my fellow efficiency-obsessed earthlings, I’m ecstatic to report that that magnificent moment just happened — and the service in question is a little somethin’ called […] more…Ransomware world in 2021: who, how and why
As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. And not without good reason. The threat may have been around a long time, but it’s changed. Year after year, the attackers have grown bolder, methodologies have been refined and, of course, […] more…Context is king (part I) – Crowdsourced Sigma rules
In our previous blog post we started discussing how important it is to have relevant context when doing any investigation and how at VirusTotal, we are working hard to provide as much context as possible. Indeed, there are many new features we have already implemented and that we want to share with all of you. […] more…DDoS attacks in Q1 2021
News overview Q1 2021 saw the appearance of two new botnets. News broke in January of the FreakOut malware, which attacks Linux devices. Cybercriminals exploited several critical vulnerabilities in programs installed on victim devices, including the newly discovered CVE-2021-3007. Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. Another active bot […] more…PC Gamers (and Parents of Gamers) Rejoice!
Of all the pastimes that took off during the pandemic, it’s not surprising that online gaming was one of them. After all, gaming offers excitement, new experiences, and social interaction, all from the comfort of home. It’s no wonder then that the gaming industry saw a 20% increase in revenue in 2020, as new and previously-retired […] more…The Mothers of Invention: Women Who Blazed the Trail in Technology
It’s easy to imagine where we would be without women in technology. We’d be poorer for it. With Mother’s Day upon us, I couldn’t help but think once more about the stark employment figures I shared in my International Women’s Day blog just a few weeks ago. Millions of women have involuntarily left the workforce at […] more…Digital Estate Planning – What to Do With Your Digital Assets
While we’re enjoying the fruits of digital life—our eBooks, movies, email accounts, social media profiles, eBay stores, photos, online games, and more—there will come a time we should ask ourselves, What happens to all of this good stuff when I die? Like anything else we own, those things can be passed along through our estates […] more…Why Coin Miners Go Bad & How to Protect Your Tech When They Do
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are flocking to the Wild West of Bitcoin and Monero to cash in on the recent gold rush. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise in value is making coin mining an appealing hobby or even a whole new career. Coin mining software is the main tool in a prospector’s belt. Some coin miners, also known as cryptocurrency miners, are tempted by the dark side of the industry and resort to nefarious means to […] more…Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment
Prioritizing Security in a Remote Learning Environment Learning environments are not what they used to be, and as educational institutions deploy new technology to facilitate a safe and effective remote learning environment, their cyber vulnerabilities also increase. Canadian schools especially have seen a rise in ransomware attacks with the transition to online learning, opening the […] more…Is the Clubhouse App a Safe Place for Kids to Hangout?
Is the Clubhouse App a Safe Place for Kids to Hangout? Most of us have fond summer memories of hanging out with friends in a secret clubhouse. However, this isn’t that. While the word clubhouse stirs up instant feelings of belonging to a group of friends, the digital Clubhouse app, we’re referencing is a meeting […] more…Doxing in the corporate sector
Introduction Doxing refers to the collection of confidential information about a person without their consent for the purpose of inflicting harm on that person or to otherwise gain some benefit from gathering or disclosing such information. Normally, doxing involves a threat to specific people, such as media personalities or participants of online discussions. However, any […] more…Mamba Ransomware Leverages DiskCryptor for Encryption, FBI Warns
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week published an alert to warn of the fact that the Mamba ransomware is abusing the DiskCryptor open source tool to encrypt entire drives, including the operating system. read more more…Keep Remote Classes Safe and in Session: What You Need to Know About Netop Vision Pro
Keep Remote Classes Safe and in Session: What You Need to Know About Netop Vision Pro Distance and hybrid learning environments are now the norm, and it remains to be seen if or when this will change. To adapt, many schools have adopted new software to support remote classroom management. One such platform is Netop […] more…More information
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