The government of Germany’s North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), a province in western Germany, lost tens of millions of euros following a typical phishing operation. The cybercriminals could commit the fraud, as the NRW government failed to deploy a secure website for distributing Coronavirus financial aid money. The attackers created copies of an official website that the NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs had set up for dispensing funds to carry out the hack....

Data breaches have become far too commonplace these days. Over 5 billion personal records were compromised in cyber attacks this year alone. For HR platforms like HiBob that handle extremely sensitive information like salaries and reviews, tough security isn’t just advised – it’s absolutely essential. As such, guarding personal details should be priority number one. But here’s the good news – HiBob gets how critical security is. They’ve made it the cornerstone of their platform, using a layered defense strategy – encryption, access controls, audits, the works – to protect customer data....

WhatsApp sends a verification code while logging in or creating a new account. However, some users don’t receive the verification code from WhatsApp . Even after multiple attempts, the code doesn’t arrive at their registered phone number. Some even see the “ We couldn’t send an SMS to your number. Try again. ” error message. After repeated tries, WhatsApp makes you wait one hour before sending the verification code again....

If you are looking to learn Wi-Fi password hacking, this newly discovered flaw in WPA/WPA2 protocol will surely help you out. Wifi password hacking has become popular as people are always in search of the free internet. But due to the advancement of technology, hacking wifi, and cracking passwords have become a difficult task to do. The reason the newer wifi protocols have become safer is due to the implementation of WPA/WPA2 (wifi protected access) protocols....

Windows 11 has introduced an improved version of the Alarm Clock as the Clock app. This time around, new features have been added. The integrations have made it worthwhile for different kinds of users. Previously, the alarm clock app could set alarms, timers, and stopwatches and access the world clock. The newer version has all of this plus a Focus Mode aimed at enhancing productivity. It can also be used to relax by putting on a piece of meditation music and letting the soundtrack take it from there....

The Indian Government initiated a second-wave of banning Chinese apps on Friday. It has banned 47 more Chinese apps, after banning 59 apps including TikTok, UC Browser, last month, citing privacy concerns apart from the escalating Indo-China border conflicts. Which Apps made the cut? The Development Which Apps made the cut? The 49 banned apps are mere clones of the already banned Chinese apps such as CamScan Advance, TikTok Lite ....

The authoring agencies are continuing to monitor the situation and will release pertinent cyber threat and cyber defense information as it becomes available,” reads the joint advisory . Although no large-scale coordinated campaign has been detected yet, the agencies are warning of a potential surge in cyberattacks from Iranian-linked hackers, especially as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. Threat Activity Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies—particularly those connected to Israeli research or defense organizations—are believed to be at higher risk....

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has withdrawn a subpoena demanding data about readers of online publication USA TODAY as part of a federal criminal investigation. For those unaware, the FBI subpoena was seeking information from readers who read a USA Today article published on February 2, 2021 , about the killing of two FBI agents while the agents were serving a warrant in a child exploitation case in Florida....

Consumers are cutting the cord left and right with the increase in high-speed Internet coverage, coupled with OTT services like Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, amongst others. Some are moving for indoor TV antennas while others are opting for modernized outdoor TV antennas to watch movies, free news, free local channels and a long list of HD channels. Indoor TV antennas are amongst the latest buzz in the technology advancement in the antennas segment....

The notorious and infamous ransomware LockBit has wreaked havoc across the world, raking almost $500 million in ransom. Finally, its creator Dmitry Khoroshev, AKA LockBitSupp, is identified by NCA, FBI, and international partners as a part of the Operation Cronos taskforce. Khoroshev enjoyed the anonymity but it didn’t last long. The LockBit creator was so confident of his secrecy that he offered $10 million for anyone who revealed his identity....

Researchers have recently tracked a new malware, “Cuttlefish,” that targets networking equipment, specifically enterprise-grade small office/home office (SOHO) routers, to steal authentication material found in web requests that transit the router from the adjacent local area network (LAN). Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs, who examined the malware, said that Cuttlefish creates either a proxy or VPN tunnel back through a compromised router to exfiltrate data by bypassing anomalous sign-in-based analytics and then uses stolen credentials to access targeted resources....

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 and 8.1 today, bidding the final farewell for both. But wait, didn’t Windows 7 support end like 3 years ago ? That happened but Microsoft provided an extended security update program for all the users who were still using it. This included educational institutions and large corporations, who were in the middle of upgrading to Windows 10, by paying a nominal fee. That window has closed for Windows 7 and 8....

Tech giant Microsoft is reportedly testing a non-custodial built-in Ethereum crypto wallet into the company’s default Edge browser, which will allow users to send and receive cryptocurrency and nonfungible tokens (NFTs). The wallet aims to provide integrated security features to protect users from unsecure addresses or apps, as well as offer a simplified experience for interacting with Web3, the decentralized internet powered by blockchain technology. Twitter user Albacore ( @thebookisclosed ), who first spotted the new Edge Crypto Wallet, shared screenshots pulled from a beta build of the supposed Edge user interface (UI) strictly meant for internal testing....

Microsoft may soon offer gamers a way to launch a free, ad-supported version of its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, giving players limited access to game streaming without a paid subscription. However, there’s a catch! After sparking backlash over a hefty 50% price hike for its Game Pass Ultimate subscription, the Redmond giant seems to be exploring a more wallet-friendly alternative: a free, ad-supported version of Xbox Cloud Gaming. According to The Verge , the new tier — which recently came out of beta — is already being tested internally with Microsoft employees....

Microsoft is reportedly forcing its users to set up a Microsoft account during fresh installations of Windows 10. In other words, the company wants everyone to use a Microsoft account to log in. While Microsoft had already implemented the step of hiding the option of creating a local, offline account while setting up Windows 10 in the U.S., it appears that the company is imposing the same limitation to other parts of the world too....

Microsoft’s Edge Browser Bug in Windows 10 snoops on your data even in private browsing mode Microsoft Edge, the built-in replacement browser for Internet Explorer in Windows 10, is not considered dependable in terms of privacy. Most popular web browsers like Safari, Firefox and Chrome proves that none of them stores the private browsing sessions, but the case with Edge is different. According to a security study carried out last month, Microsoft Edge browser stores all browsing data in a WebCache file, regardless of the fact whether you have used a regular or private mode of browsing, thus exposing the history even when it was not supposed to do it....

N64 controller hacked by modders to work with Xbox One Microsoft at E3 this year had announced a fancy new Xbox One controller that will allow users to make changes to it by exchanging the D-pad and analog sticks, and even reassigning buttons to new paddles on the bottom. The controller is said to be available at a steep price of $150. A new Xbox One game titled Rare Replay, a collection of 30 games from developer Rare’s last 30 years, that includes several hits that were originally on the Nintendo 64 were also announced by Microsoft....

Estranged wife of a NASA astronaut accuses spouse of hacking her bank account from space In a first-ever crime committed from space, a top NASA astronaut has been accused of accessing mails and bank accounts belonging to her estranged spouse while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The accused, Anne McClain, a NASA astronaut and Spokane native, and her estranged ex-wife, Summer Worden, a former Air Force intelligence officer, are in the process of a divorce and battling over the custody of their 6-year-old son....

Netflix, the popular video streaming company, on Tuesday officially launched its video gaming platform for Android mobile app users around the world. ?? Let the Games Begin?? Tomorrow, Netflix Games will start rolling out on the Netflix mobile app. First on Android, with iOS on the way. It’s early days, but we’re excited to start bringing you exclusive games, with no ads, no additional fees and no in-app purchases. pic.twitter.com/ofNGF4b8At — Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) November 2, 2021...