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How to Find the Wi-Fi Password for Any Network You’ve Ever Connected To
Are you looking for the Wi-Fi password for a network you've logged in to in the past? Whether it's a school, work or coffee shop network, the password should be stored on your laptop. But if it doesn't automatically connect to the network next time, you may have to do...
USB-based Wormable Malware Targets Windows Installer
Activity dubbed ‘Raspberry Robin’ uses Microsoft Standard Installer and other legitimate processes to communicate with threat actors and execute nefarious commands.Wormable malware dubbed Raspberry Robin has been active since last September and is wriggling its way...
The Week in Ransomware – May 6th 2022 – An evolving landscape
Ransomware operations continue to evolve, with new groups appearing and others quietly shutting down their operations or rebranding as new groups.This was seen this week, with Advanced Intel CEO Vitali Kremez disclosing yesterday that the Conti brand, not the...
US offers $15 million reward for info on Conti ransomware gang
The US Department of State is offering up to $15 million for information that helps identify and locate leadership and co-conspirators of the infamous Conti ransomware gang.Up to $10 million of this reward are offered for info on Conti leaders' identity and location,...
Caramel credit card stealing service is growing in popularity
A credit card stealing service is growing in popularity, allowing any low-skilled threat actors an easy and automated way to get started in the world of financial fraud.Credit card skimmers are malicious scripts that are injected into hacked e-commerce websites that...
Apple, Google, and Microsoft will soon implement passwordless sign-in on all major platforms
On May 5th — World Password Day — we might have come one step closer to passwords being a thing of the past.In a joint effort, tech giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft announced Thursday morning that they have committed to building support for passwordless sign-in...
Microsoft teams up with VW to make HoloLens work in cars
Microsoft has officially announced a new “moving platform” feature for the HoloLens 2, which is designed to let the augmented reality headset work in places like cars. It addresses a long-standing HoloLens issue of moving environments confusing the headset’s sensors....
Go read this exposé on how FAFSA got caught sending personal info to Facebook
If you applied for financial aid through Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in the US in early 2022, there’s a very good chance some personal information was provided to a platform that’s completely irrelevant to the process: Facebook.This report...
The 6 steps to a successful cyber defense
The Ransomware Spotlight Year-End Report from Ivanti, conducted in partnership with Cyber Security Works and Cyware, found that there is now a total of 157 ransomware families – an increase of 32 from the previous year.Targeting unpatched vulnerabilities and...