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Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
The Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking the encryptor in Windows. Cybersecurity firm S-RM team discovered the unusual attack method during a recent incident response at one of their clients. Notably, Akira only pivoted to the webcam after attempting to…
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Ransomware gang encrypted network from a webcam to bypass EDR
The Akira ransomware gang was spotted using an unsecured webcam to launch encryption attacks on a victim’s network, effectively circumventing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which was blocking the encryptor in Windows. Cybersecurity firm S-RM team discovered the unusual attack method during a recent incident response at one of their clients. Notably, Akira only pivoted to the webcam after attempting to…
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I Tested Nvidia’s AI Tool for Making Your Webcam Better, and Oof
When Nvidia introduced the free Nvidia Broadcast app in 2020, it promised to use the AI capabilities of RTX GPUs to boost the video and sound quality of users’ recordings, presuming they had the right hardware. This could be useful when a laptop’s built-in webcam and microphones may not capture the best looking footage or the richest audio, and could…
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Logitech’s New Webcam Goes on the Ceiling
Accessory maker Logitech has announced a new product: a webcam that mounts on the ceiling and pans, tilts, and zooms to track the speaker. It’s probably not for you, though. The new Rally Camera Streamline Kit includes wireless buttons that can be installed on walls and other convenient places. Pressing them switches between different preset views in conference or lecture…
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4 ways to use your phone as a webcam on Windows – Computerworld
Who needs Apple’s Continuity Camera? Of course, if you’re using an iPhone and a Mac, you can use Apple’s Continuity Camera instead. But Windows users have a lot of great options here, and the integrated solutions work well — especially with Android devices. Oh, and there’s one more simple solution worth noting: If you want to use your phone as…
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