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Novel Banking Trojan ‘PixPirate’ Targets Brazil
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
A new Android banking Trojan dubbed “PixPirate” has been spotted targeting financial institutions in Brazil between the end of 2022 and the beginning of this year. Read via Info Security Mag.
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Delete TikTok to protect personal data from ‘hostile’ threats, says Tory MP
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
People should delete TikTok from their phones to protect their personal data from “hostile” threats, according to a senior Conservative MP. Read via The Independent.
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INFORMATION SECURITY SYSTEMS: HOW TO KEEP YOUR BUSINESS SAFE
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- Advent IM Blog
As most businesses will know, digital security is more important than ever before. No matter what industry you’re in, protecting your company’s information is essential. From personal information to financial details, cybersecurity breaches can lead to sensitive data being stolen. It can also result in legal battles and potential government fines. Fortunately, there are some straightforward actions you can […]
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IT Leaders Reveal Cyber Fears Around ChatGPT
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The majority (51%) of security leaders expect ChatGPT to be at the heart of a successful cyber-attack within a year, according to new research by BlackBerry. Read via Info Security Mag.
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Romance fraudsters stole £65m from Brits since 2020
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Online romance fraudsters have scammed Brits out of £65m in the past three years, according to retail bank TSB. Read via Computer Weekly.
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Two US Doctors Convicted of $30m Medicare Fraud
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
Two Florida medical professionals have been found guilty of various offenses by a federal jury after defrauding the government Medicare scheme out of tens of millions of dollars.
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Security is Key to Business Transformation, Say IT Chiefs
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Nearly a quarter (22%) of IT leaders believe cybersecurity is an essential foundation for digital transformation, according to new Telstra research. Read via InfoSecurityMag.
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US extradites French ShinyHunters hacker, faces 123 years in prison
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The hacker is believed to be a member of the hacking group known for its spree of data breaches across 2020 and 2021. Read via ITPro.
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JD Sports says 10 million customers hit by cyber attack
- by Olivia Lawlor-Blackburn
- General
Sportswear chain JD Sports has said stored data relating to 10 million customers might be at risk after it was hit by a cyber attack. Read via BBC News.
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Hive ransomware gang taken down after FBI hacks back
- by Anthony Orjally
- Industry News
The FBI hacked into Hive’s servers, stole its decryption keys and then took down its servers in a major action that has successfully disrupted a prolific and dangerous ransomware operation Read via Computer Weekly
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