Davey Winder
Senior Contributor @Forbes Contributing Editor @pcpro - he/him - [email protected] - "All My Opinions Are Belong To Me"
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Davey Winder
Sometimes, the most critical security threats are right there in front of you. That’s certainly the case when it comes to the passwords and PIN codes that you use to protect your devices, data and services. Here’s the thing: when you opt for ease of use, memorability, something quick and simple to tap into your smartphone when you’re on the move, you’re playing into the hands of the hackers who would attack you.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Davey Winder
Google is rightly proud of the fact that Gmail remains the most popular email platform worldwide, with nearly 2 billion users. To maintain this position, Gmail needs to evolve, and Google has been ensuring that it doesn’t get left behind as AI makes its mark on email, just as it is doing in most other areas. We’ve seen AI-powered search for Gmail introduced, and I praised the security implications at the time. When Google introduced summary cards to Gmail, I inquired about potential security risks.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Davey Winder
Thousands of routers worldwide have been targeted by a sophisticated campaign that leverages a two-year-old vulnerability, authentication flaws, and brute-force attacks. The researchers who uncovered the AyySSHush attacks have suggested it is likely the work of a nation-state threat actor. Here’s what you need to know.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Davey Winder
Infostealers are the new black. When it comes to hacking fashion, malware that steals user credentials has been in vogue for a while now. We’ve seen the evidence in the 19 billion compromised passwords that are already available online, or the 94 billion browser cookies published to the Dark Web and Telegram channels.
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1 week ago |
forbes.com | Davey Winder
Whether it’s the FBI warning about smartphone attacks leveraging fears of deportation in the U.S. foreign student population, recommendations to use a secret code as AI-powered phishing campaigns evolve, instant takeover attacks targeting Meta and PayPal users, or confirmed threats aimed at compromising your Gmail account, there is no escaping the cyber-scammers.
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By me @Forbes: Accessing restricted SharePoint passwords using Copilot AI. Excellent work by @PenTestPartners, @JackBJohns and @TheKenMunroShow #infosec https://t.co/XwJkBcxQYf
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