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The Zoom attack you didn’t see coming

Did you know that when participating in a Zoom call, you can grant permission to other participants to control your computer remotely? While this feature may come in handy when dealing with trusted family, friends and colleagues, threat actors have started abusing it to install malware on targets’ computer. The Zoom remote control attack This specific tactic has been leveraged by an individual or group that The Security Alliance (SEAL) – a nonprofit dedicated to … More → The post The Zoom attack you didn’t see coming appeared first on Help Net Security.
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A group of senators ask the White House to reconsider cancellation of collective bargaining agreements

The two Republicans and two Democrats are urging Trump to reverse course on his decision. The post A group of senators ask the White House to reconsider cancellation of collective bargaining agreements first appeared on Federal News Network.
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A federal retiree looks in amazement at what’s going on

“They’re going too fast from agency and agency. And they’re using a broad brush when they’re doing it,” Abe Grungold said. The post A federal retiree looks in amazement at what’s going on first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Sonicwall SMA100 vulnerability exploited by attackers (CVE-2021-20035)

CVE-2021-20035, an old vulnerability affecting Sonicwall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances, is being exploited by attackers. Sonicwall confirmed it by updating the original security advisory to reflect the new state of play, and by changing the description of the vulnerability to say that can potentially lead to code execution, instead of only to denial of service (DoS). About CVE-2021-20035) Sonicwall SMA 100 series appliances provide a unified secure access gateway optimized for small … More → The post Sonicwall SMA100 vulnerability exploited by attackers (CVE-2021-20035) appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data

U.S. District Judge Ellen Hollander issued a preliminary injunction Thursday in the case, which was brought by a group of labor unions and retirees. The post Federal judge in Baltimore temporarily limits DOGE access to Social Security data first appeared on Federal News Network.
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Leaders pursue ML engineers, AI researchers in hiring efforts

For CIOs, filling specialized job openings has emerged as a key challenge, according to an EPAM Systems survey.
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PKWARE Quantum Readiness Assessment secures data from quantum computing threats

PKWARE announced its quantum readiness assessment and encryption capabilities to help organizations protect sensitive data from quantum computing threats. Quantum computing is no longer theoretical—it is becoming a powerful reality with the potential to disrupt current encryption standards. As quantum machines become capable of breaking traditional encryption methods like RSA and ECC, organizations must act now to secure their data for the future. PKWARE simplifies what could be a complex transition to post-quantum cryptography with proven … More → The post PKWARE Quantum Readiness Assessment secures data from quantum computing threats appeared first on Help Net Security.
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The UK’s phone theft crisis is a wake-up call for digital security

Phone theft is now commonplace in London. The Met Police recently revealed that it seizes 1,000 stolen phones weekly as it cracks down on organized criminal networks driving the £50 million trade. Nationally, cases have doubled to 83,900 annually. The real issue, though, isn’t the losing of a phone – it’s what happens next. Thieves are after the valuable digital assets inside the phone. With the proper access, a stolen phone becomes an all-access pass … More → The post The UK’s phone theft crisis is a wake-up call for digital security appeared first on Help Net Security.
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Securing digital products under the Cyber Resilience Act

In this Help Net Security interview, Dr. Dag Flachet, co-founder at Codific, explains what the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) means for companies and how it compares to GDPR in terms of regulatory complexity and impact on organizations. He discusses the technical and procedural challenges posed by CRA, particularly in secure software development, and highlights the role of frameworks like OWASP SAMM in conducting readiness assessments. In your view, how does the CRA compare to GDPR … More → The post Securing digital products under the Cyber Resilience Act appeared first on Help Net Security.
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