Post-quantum encryption: Crypto flexibility will prepare firms for quantum threat, experts say
Quantum computers may be here sooner than we thought, according to a survey of more than 900 quantum...
How MSPs and MSSPs offer vCISO services with skilled CISOs in short supply
With skilled CISOs in short supply, service providers are turning to virtual CISOs. A new eBook by Cynomi...
Roundcube Webmail Flaws Allow Hackers to Steal Emails and Passwords
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of security flaws in the Roundcube webmail software that could be exploited to...
IBM brings AI to threat protection to accelerate alert investigations
IBM is adding generative AI capabilities to its managed threat detection and response services in an effort to...
Looking back at the ballot – securing the general election
NCSC CEO Felicity Oswald shares reflections on keeping the 2024 General Election safe. Source:: NCSC Guidance
New Go-based Backdoor GoGra Targets South Asian Media Organization
An unnamed media organization in South Asia was targeted in November 20233 using a previously undocumented Go-based backdoor...
CrowdStrike Reveals Root Cause of Global System Outages
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has published its root cause analysis detailing the Falcon Sensor software update crash that crippled...
Government concerned by immigration lawyer ‘hitlist’
Lawyers have been advised to work from home, board up windows and install fireproof letterboxes. Source:: BBC News...
Online games likely to be hit if strikes continue – union
The union leading the video game performers’ strike says multiplayer games might be first affected. Source:: BBC News...
Chameleon Android Banking Trojan Targets Users Through Fake CRM App
Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the lid on a new technique adopted by threat actors behind the Chameleon Android...
Apple’s New macOS Sequoia Tightens Gatekeeper Controls to Block Unauthorized Software
Apple on Tuesday announced an update to its next-generation macOS version that makes it a little more difficult...
Microsoft 365 anti-phishing feature can be bypassed with CSS
Researchers have demonstrated a method to bypass an anti-phishing measure in Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), elevating the...
Launch puts China firmly in the communications satellite game
A mission by the Chinese government to launch the first 18 satellites of the G60/Qianfan constellation comes with...
Watchdog to fine NHS IT firm £6m after medical records hack
The 2022 breach included medical records and information on gaining entry to the homes of 890 people. Source::...
Elon Musk sues Unilever and Mars over X ‘boycott’
The social media site claims the firms unfairly deprived it of billions of dollars of advertising revenue. Source::...
Tech Life: Turning the tables on romance scammers
We speak to the BBC journalist who exposed an online con. Source:: BBC News – Technology
Issue #641 (Aug. 6, 2024)
#641 – AUGUST 6, 2024 Setuptools Breaks Things, Then Fixes Them This post is Bite Code’s monthly summary,...
Google Chrome will let you send money to your favourite website
Google has confirmed plans to implement Web Monetization in Chrome, allowing website owners to receive micro-payments as tips...
Real-Time AI Shark Detection is Boosting Beach Safety
California beaches are becoming safer with a new AI-powered shark detection system. Known as SharkEye, the technology identifies...
INTERPOL recovers over $40 million stolen in a BEC attack
A global stop-payment mechanism created by INTERPOL successfully recovered over $40 million stolen in a BEC attack on a...