Tag: Website Security
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Microsoft 365 vulnerability allows the malware to infiltrate
Hackers could use the AutoSave feature to encrypt Microsoft 365 faulty cloud data. A “potentially hazardous” feature recently identified in Microsoft Office 365 allows threat actors to encrypt cloud-hosted data. It could render them inaccessible in the absence of a dedicated backup solution or a decryption key. According to Proofpoint cybersecurity researchers the “AutoSave” feature,…
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Several WordPress sites vulnerable to a major security flaw
Ninja Forms repairs serious flaw and it also allows full site takeover. With over a million installs, Ninja Forms is a massively popular forms builder plugin for the WordPress website builder. It is vulnerable to a high-severity bug that might allow threat actors to total website takeover. Ninja Forms recently issued a new patch that,…
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Facebook Messenger Phishing Scam: Things you need to know!
Facebook Messenger Phishing Scammers made millions of dollars A massive phishing campaign has been discovered, potentially earning its perpetrators millions of dollars via affiliate advertising commissions. The campaign was first discovered in September 2021 by AI-focused cybersecurity firm PIXM. Prior to its peak in April and May 2022. This campaign was employed for Facebook’s Messenger…
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Phishing: Things you need to know
Cybercriminals are targeting your credentials; here’s how to keep them at bay. Phishing assaults are on the rise, and they are becoming increasingly expensive for enterprises. According to PhishLabs, assaults increased by 28% in 2021 compared to the previous year. Phishing emails are being used to launch a substantial number of cyberattacks. As a result,…
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Microsoft Office exploit is making us question our web security
What if Outlook shows a seemingly genuine URL in an email? Researchers discovered that the Microsoft office productivity tool may be used to launch phishing attacks capable of fooling even the most seasoned online users. Bitdefender analysts recently discovered that homograph attacks – those that employ similar-looking characters for deception – e.g Microsoft. They become…
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How is SEO used for malicious criminal activities?
Remember! SEO is also as dangerous as email when it comes to malware distribution There’s a proverb “there is a craft in daubing”. However, in order to be a cybercriminal now, you have to be a perfect dauber. So, they are learning and utilizing SEO techniques to improve their site ranking. And it is a…
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Microsoft joins the VPN battle with a new service integrated within Edge
Following in the footsteps of Google and Apple, Microsoft, which is known for products like Microsoft Teams has entered the VPN industry, and Edge users may eventually be able to use a free VPN service right from the corporation’s browser. As per a recent support article, Microsoft Edge Secure Network will be the corporation’s new…
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Microsoft is changing Microsoft Edge, and we are here for it!!
Microsoft is adding an automatic password saver, sidebars, and picture-in-picture mode for a smoother browsing experience. Microsoft is mainly known for Microsoft Office versions, but the company has definitely made a name for itself with Microsoft Edge. Like any other product, Microsoft is making modifications to Edge to make it more user-friendly. The company is…
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A Microsoft 365 bug discovery can help you earn extra money
Cybersecurity experts and white hat hackers may now earn extra money by discovering defects in Microsoft 356, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft’s Power Platform. The Microsoft Security Response Center said in a recent article that it is increasing the maximum awards for high-impact security issues reported to the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Bounty Programs, and…
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Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday for April addresses 2 zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft’s huge April Patch Tuesday contains one issue that has already been openly disclosed and one that has already been used in the wild. Microsoft, known for products like Microsoft 365 corrected over 100 issues, including Ten serious RCE vulnerabilities. But first, CVE-2022-24521, which was disclosed to Microsoft by U.S. National Security Agency and security…