⚠ LIVE THREATS — Check CISA.gov/alerts for the latest advisories | Enable MFA on all accounts | Patch Windows systems immediately | Verify unexpected SharePoint links before clicking | TechBermuda — Independent technology briefings for Bermuda
⚠ LIVE THREATS — Check CISA.gov/alerts for the latest advisories | Enable MFA on all accounts | Patch Windows systems immediately | Verify unexpected SharePoint links before clicking | TechBermuda — Independent technology briefings for Bermuda
A security flaw in Adobe’s widely installed Acrobat extension for Google Chrome could have allowed a malicious website to read private information displayed in an open WhatsApp Web session. The vulnerability did not require stolen passwords, compromised WhatsApp credentials, or malware installed directly on the computer. A victim only needed to have the vulnerable Adobe…
Everyone assumes the story of Bermuda’s 2023 Government cyberattack is about ransomware. After reading the Joint Select Committee report, the real lesson is something else entirely: the gap between knowing about a critical weakness and fully fixing it.
WhatsApp has announced that it has successfully disrupted spear-phishing campaigns that were allegedly conducted by the notorious NSO Group, following numerous user reports of social engineering attacks. This development highlights ongoing issues surrounding mobile security, privacy, and the lengths malicious actors will go to exploit technology. For businesses and individuals in Bermuda, understanding these threats…
Attackers made more than 81 million Microsoft 365 login attempts in two weeks, slipping past multi-factor authentication where it was set up loosely. Here is how to check your own configuration.
Intelligence agencies warn AI could dramatically increase cyberattacks within months, not years. Here is what Bermuda businesses should do now.
A recent cybersecurity incident has raised alarms among IT professionals and business owners globally, including in Bermuda. The security firm SOCRadar has reported that a large-scale campaign dubbed “FortiBleed” targeted Fortinet FortiGate devices, utilizing custom-built sniffers to siphon off authentication credentials from compromised firewalls. As Bermuda businesses increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, understanding these threats…
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has recently thwarted phishing attempts linked to the notorious Israeli firm NSO Group, known for its controversial spyware technologies. This initiative is crucial in maintaining the security and integrity of communication platforms that are widely used across the globe, including in Bermuda. As cyber threats like these become increasingly…
As the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, threat actors are finding innovative ways to exploit this excitement as part of their social engineering schemes. According to a recent article on Microsoft’s Security Blog, these individuals are operationalizing AI not only as a tool for accelerating their attacks but also as a bait…
A concerning trend has emerged in the realm of cybersecurity as new variants of the NFCShare Android malware are now being distributed through counterfeit updates of legitimate banking applications hosted on GitHub. The implications of this situation extend beyond technical considerations, as many residents and businesses in Bermuda rely heavily on mobile banking solutions. Understanding…
Cisco’s latest AI security tools show that cybersecurity is moving toward machine-speed defense. For Bermuda businesses, the lesson is clear: AI will not only change productivity, it will also change how organisations protect their systems.