Kaspersky: Many wearables and healthcare devices are open to attack due to vulnerable data transfer protocol

Security analysts found 33 weak points in MMQT, a frequently used protocol that rarely involves authentication or encryption.Kaspersky security researchers identified multiple weaknesses in MQTT, a data transfer protocol often…

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More than 90% of enterprises surveyed have been hit by successful cyberattacks

Since the start of the pandemic, some 83% of those polled by Anomali have seen an increase in attempted cyberattacks, while most have witnessed a rise in phishing emails.Image: Shutterstock/Khakimullin…

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Cybercriminals are exploiting COVID-19 tests in phishing attacks

Scammers are taking advantage of the focus on COVID-19 testing and the need for at-home test kits, says Barracuda Networks.Image: Shutterstock/MashkavectorSince nearly the start of the coronavirus outbreak, cybercriminals have…

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