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Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networks
Organizations are at risk of falling prey to a common network vulnerability that allows threat actors to evade detection and spread malware with impunity, law enforcement agencies have warned. ‘Fast flux’ is a domain-based technique used to hide communications sent by malware to its command and control (C2) infrastructure – the malicious servers that send out updates and new directions…
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No application can eliminate human error: Signal’s head defends the app
When the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeff Goldberg, was accidentally added to a Signal conversation, things took a surprising turn. The journalist could not initially believe the authenticity of the invitation, but the chat apparently involving high-ranking US politicians and government officials discussed specific targets for attacking Huti forces in Yemen — and a few hours later, airstrikes did indeed take…
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February’s IT job market in the US shows mixed signals; unemployment ticks up – Computerworld
The jobs report shows a market trying to balance itself amid falling consumer confidence and ongoing economic uncertaintyr\, according to Ger Doyle, US country manager for staffing firm ManpowerGroup. While the labor market remains resilient, job seekers face challenges, and signs of cooling indicate cautious employer behavior. “This year, our real-time data shows that demand is down 6%,” Doyle said…
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Russian phishing campaigns exploit Signal’s device-linking feature
Russian threat actors have been launching phishing campaigns that exploit the legitimate “Linked Devices” feature in the Signal messaging app to gain unauthorized access to accounts of interest. Over the past year, researchers observed phishing operations attributed to Russian state-aligned groups that used multiple methods to trick targets into linking their Signal account to a device controlled by the attacker.…
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Signal’s Group Calls Just Got Better
Signal, an open-source messaging app known for its focus on privacy, has made a great improvement to its group calls. You can finally make a group call with a simple share link. Previously, when a Signal user tried a group call on Signal, creating a group chat was required first. However, with call links, users can now share a unique…
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Android 15 No-Show Signals Google’s Shifting Focus Towards AI
Google held its Made By Google event yesterday, where they showcased their new Pixel 9 series. They also showed off some new AI features along with a couple of smart accessories. But surprisingly, there was no mention of Android 15 which was supposed to come out today. Meanwhile, AI took center stage throughout the event. Google Broke the Pixel Tradition…
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