Build a Custom Firewall and WiFi Access Point with IPFire
What is a Custom Firewall? "Flash Routers" are another term for a custom firewall and WiFi Access Point. They are a form of custom firewall and WiFi access point that…
Immue discovers new vulnerability in Apple’s iCloud private relay
Immue, an Israel-based cybersecurity company providing holistic anti-bot and anti-fraud defense solutions, claims it’s found concerning vulnerabilities in one of Apple’s latest privacy features — the iCloud Private Relay. While…
FBI accesses US servers to dismantle botnet malware installed by Russian spies
The FBI remotely accessed and disinfected US-located devices running a powerful new strain of Russian state botnet malware, federal authorities said Wednesday. Those authorities added that the Kremlin was using…
Apple, Meta, and Discord All Handed User Data Over to Hackers. Now What?
Last week, Meta, Discord, and Apple admitted to a deeply bizarre and troubling mistake: They had all handed user data over to hackers who forged law enforcement emergency data requests…
Why all your IoT devices should be on your guest network
Many IoT devices — also known as the Internet of Things — don't receive regular updates like a computer or a smartphone would. That includes everything from the smart lock…
New Xenomorph Android malware targets more than 50 banking and financial applications
In September 2020, ThreatFabric exposed an Android-based mobile malware dubbed “Alien” that had striking capabilities, such as providing remote access to attackers, controlling SMS messages, stealing notifications, installing or removing…
Check for Log4j vulnerabilities with this simple-to-use script
One great thing about Linux and the open source community is that as soon as a vulnerability is detected, developers are hard at work releasing tools to mitigate the problem.…
Ransomware in 2022: We’re all screwed
Ransomware is now a primary threat for businesses, and with the past year or so considered the "golden era" for operators, cybersecurity experts believe this criminal enterprise will reach new…