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Android Users! Your Data Could Be Compromised Due to “Dirty Stream” Exploit
Android Users beware! A large number of apps could be compromised thanks to sloppy implementation of a core Android feature.
What Might the Next Decade Bring for Computing?
New technologies can take many forms. Often, they come from generally straightforward, incremental product advances over the course of years; think the Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) process shrinks that underpinned many of the advances in computing over the past decades. Not…
Malaysia’s MCMC Contemplates Frameworks for Online Challenges
In the ever-challenging digital landscape, Malaysia’s MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission) is pondering significant changes to address online issues and economic strain on local news media, drawing inspiration from international counterparts like Australia and Canada. Curbing the spread of…
Recognizing Third-Party Risks & Addressing the Gaps with Identity-Based Security
FSIs and other organisations are facing increased exposure when it comes to third-party risk – an aspect of cybersecurity that has gone unnoticed.
Sophos Report Reveals Dwell Time Shrinks to Just 8 Days in 2023
Cybersecurity company Sophos has recently released its Active Adversary Report for Tech Leaders 2023. The report highlights a few important findings about cyberattacks in the first half of 2023 as follows: 1) Decrease on Dwell Time Dwell time is basically…
Mozilla Enhances Online Privacy with Firefox Relay Integration
Mozilla integrates Firefox Relay into its Firefox browser as a native function allowing users to be able to take control of their privacy from the get go.
Email-based Phishing Attacks Up 464% in H1 2023
Acronis reveals a 464% rise in email-based phishing attacks and AI-driven cybercrime through its Mid-Year Cyberthreats Report 2023.
Downfall Vulnerability in Intel Chips Raises Security Concerns
A major Intel chip vulnerability named “Downfall” may allow hackers to gain access to temporary data storage and access sensitive information.
AMD’s Zen 3 & Zen 4 CPUs Are At Risk of Exploitations Thanks to New “Inception” Vulnerability
New Inception vulnerability in AMD Zen 3 and Zen 4 CPUs poses a security risk as it is reported to be able to leak sensitive data within 40 minutes on Linux.