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Here’s what you should know about distributed spam distraction

Posted on Wednesday December 22, 2021

Cybercriminals are always devising ways to attack both individuals and businesses inconspicuously. This helps them avoid detection, which buys them time to infiltrate a system and take hold of information they can leverage for a bigger attack. One way crooks do this is through distributed spam distraction (DSD) schemes.

 

AA21-356A: Mitigating Log4Shell and Other Log4j-Related Vulnerabilities

Posted on Wednesday December 22, 2021

date: December 22, 2021 | Last revised: December 23, 2021

Summary

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Security Agency (NSA), Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), the Computer Emergency Response Team New Zealand (CERT NZ), the New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NZ NCSC), and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-UK) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to provide mitigation guidance on addressing vulnerabilities in  Apache’s Log4j software library: CVE-2021-44228 (known as “Log4Shell”), CVE-2021-45046, and CVE-2021-45105. Sophisticated cyber threat actors are actively scanning networks to potentially exploit Log4Shell, CVE-2021-45046, and CVE-2021-45105 in vulnerable systems. According to public reporting, Log4Shell and CVE-2021-45046 are being actively exploited.

 

What is MTD, and how can it improve mobile security?

Posted on Monday December 20, 2021

Protecting your business data goes beyond securing your office computers and networks. Especially now that implementing remote and hybrid work environments is critical to business survival, you need to put up digital barriers around your company’s mobile devices to block malware and other threats. Here’s how to do just that with mobile threat detection (MTD) tools.

 

How to move data from your old PC to your new Mac

Posted on Friday December 17, 2021

If you’re switching from a Windows PC to a Mac, and you’re worried about losing years’ worth of data on your old machine, don’t fret. Changing platforms doesn’t have to mean starting over with Apple’s free tool called Windows Migration Assistant. Learn how to move contacts, calendars, email accounts, and more from your PC to the appropriate locations on your Mac with this guide.

 

Here’s how to tidy up your workstations

Posted on Wednesday December 15, 2021

A tidy workstation helps employees be more productive. Cleanliness also contributes to better employee health, safety, and office hardware maintenance. Keep your computers and mobile devices dirt- and dust-free with these tips.

 

Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Nestori Syynimaa’s Constant Mission Protecting Identities

Posted on Tuesday December 14, 2021

“When you find the things I find, they really matter. They affect everybody’s security.” Currently streaming: The Expanse and Lost in Space on Netflix Currently listening to: Amorphis, Architects, and Killswitch Engage Currently running: 130 kilometers (or ~80 miles) a month Currently playing: Floorball (a type of floor hockey with five players and a goalkeeper)…

 

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