Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for December 16, 2022
This episode features a discussion on the hack of an FBI contact database, cyber war, session cookies and whether IT workers should be jailed for not patchin
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for December 16, 2022
This episode features a discussion on the hack of an FBI contact database, cyber war, session cookies and whether IT workers should be jailed for not patchin
Trustwave analysts uncover phishing attacks using Facebook posts
Trustwave analysts have discovered a new phishing campaign that takes advantage of Facebook posts to trick users into disclosing their account credentials and personally identifiable information (PII). The attack starts with emails posing as a copyright infringement issue on a Facebook post, followed by a threat to delete their account within 48 hours if they […]
GitHub announces free secret scanning for all public repositories
GitHub has announced that Secret Scanning will be available for free to public repository users. Secret Scanning, which scans repositories and checks for accidentally committed secrets (authentication tokens, API keys, private keys, and so on), has long been available as an option for GitHub Advanced Security, but it was only available to organizations using GitHub Enterprise […]
Meta predicts metaverse as the future of work
Meta has made four predictions for the Future of Work: inclusion is essential for remote work, more businesses are investing in VR, interoperability for better collaboration, and that Metaverse sceptics will miss out, as well as trends shaping the future of hybrid working and work in the metaverse, and how they’ll redefine inclusion in the […]
VMware unveils subscription version of basic vSphere for server consolidation
VMware has announced the release of vSphere+ Standard, a server consolidation-focused edition of its flagship. As a subscription model, this version of the VMware vSphere Standard entry-level model also includes cloud functionality. According to VMware, the latest multicloud platform shows that customers are deploying different editions of the vSphere portfolio for different environments and workloads. […]
Gemini suffers data breach with 5.7 million emails allegedly leaked
A data breach occurred at the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, resulting in the leak of 5.7 million emails. While Gemini stated that “some Gemini customers have recently been the target of phishing campaigns,” the exchange stated that “no Gemini account information or systems have been impacted.” The Gemini product security team issued a brief notice stating […]
Microsoft ban cryptocurrency mining on its cloud services
Microsoft will not allow its customers to mine cryptocurrencies on its online services without prior written permission, according to an Acceptable Use Policy update that went into effect on December 1. The new restrictions were introduced as part of Microsoft Online Services’ universal licence terms, which state that “mining cryptocurrency is prohibited without prior Microsoft […]
IBM 24-core Power chip will allow customers to exploit Oracle database
IBM, also known as Big Blue, is planning to develop a 24-core Power chip that will allow customers to exploit Oracle database licenses in a cost-effective manner. IBM revealed the chip in a December 13 announcement, saying; “IBM intends to announce a high-density 24-core processor for the IBM Power S1014 system (MTM 9105-41B) to address […]
Microsoft’s phased EU data boundary plan will begin January 1
Microsoft has announced that the first phase of its European Union data boundary plan will go live on January 1, 2023, allowing users to store and process customer information within the EU. The “EU data boundary” will be phased-in across all of Microsoft’s core cloud services, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the Power […]
