SEC Charges SolarWinds and CISO With Fraud Related to 2020 Cyberattack

SolarWinds CISO Timothy G. Brown is specifically named for allegedly failing to inform investors or act on known security vulnerabilities. The Securities and Exchange Commission brought charges against both Austin,…

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White House Executive Order on AI Provides Guidelines for AI Privacy and Safety

The Biden administration directed government organizations, including NIST, to encourage responsible and innovative use of AI. Image: Maksym Yemelyanov/Adobe Stock Today, U.S. President Joe Biden released an executive order on…

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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date

A new report from Microsoft Incident Response and Microsoft Threat Intelligence teams exposed the activities and constant evolution of a financially oriented threat actor named Octo Tempest, who deploys advanced…

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Apple Vulnerability Can Expose iOS and macOS Passwords, Safari Browsing History

This Safari vulnerability has not been exploited in the wild. Apple offers a mitigation, but the fix needs to be enabled manually. Image: ink drop/Adobe Stock Security researchers from three…

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TunnelBear VPN Review 2023: Pricing, Ease of Use & Security

TunnelBear VPN fast factsOur rating: 3.1 stars out of 5Pricing: Starts at $3.33/mo (annual)Key features:Fun, beginner-friendly interface.Annual independent security audits.Unlimited device connections. TunnelBear’s unique, bear-themed approach to its VPN service…

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New Cyberattack From Winter Vivern Exploits a Zero-Day Vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail

After reading the technical details about this zero-day that targeted governmental entities and a think tank in Europe and learning about the Winter Vivern threat actor, get tips on mitigating…

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