Some years later I did my MBA in Management of Hi-Tech firms, also at the Technion. In my career, I was lucky to work next to some very talented people that left their stamp on the Israel Hi-Tech community. I worked at CheckPoint and VocalTec. Some years ago I founded Sixgill together with Elad Lavie. The amazing thing about Sixgill is the way it all came together. I was offered to be at an Elite talent incubator and received the investment before I even had the idea....

Cybercriminals could have sold cryptocurrency at will due to a validation flaw without actually owning any assets, stemming from an issue with the new Advanced Trading feature, security engineer Tree of Alpha (Alpha) said. Alpha had been tracking the issue since Feb. 11, 2022, and thanks to the emergency response by security engineers the vulnerability was addressed in a matter of hours. Coinbase awarded a record $250,000 to Alpha for the bug bounty....

Ruthless Ransomware Gang The Swiss-based Prodaft Threat Intelligence (PTI) team started analyzing Conti ransomware, which is affiliated with Ryuk, Hermes, and Wizard Spider, in September 2021, when the gang kept making headlines following attacks on high-profile organizations and particularly for their high ransom demands. “Conti has shown itself to be a particularly ruthless group, indiscriminately targeting hospitals, emergency service providers, and police dispatchers”, said the PTI team in their report. “Conti also earned a reputation for not delivering decryption keys even after victims pay....

This discovery represents a new approach to ransomware attacks. Typically, ransomware tools encrypt the files on a victim’s device until they pay a ransom. However, as cybersecurity companies release more sophisticated tools that can unfurl the grip of ransomware encryption, it seems cybercriminals are taking a different approach. Evidence of this new functionality in ransomware malware may also indicate that business relationships between ransomware operators and affiliates are changing. “If one threat actor has its way, encrypting data may be on the way out....

The apps were built for people with alternative lifestyles and particular tastes, such as ‘Cougars,’ queer dating, fetishes, and group sex. At least one app was dedicated to people with STIs, such as herpes. Aside from exposing potentially millions of users of the apps to danger, the breach also exposed the various apps’ entire AWS infrastructure through unsecured admin credentials and passwords. Data Breach Summary Overview of Apps Affected The misconfigured AWS account contained data belonging to a wide selection of niche and fetish dating apps....

Following the protests that broke out in December 2017, the Iranian government cracked down on internet usage and blocked popular social media sites like Twitter and Telegram. In response, many Iranians began to use to VPNs in order to bypass these restrictions and access censored sites and apps. On January 6, while monitoring cyberspace activity in Iran, ClearSky identified complaints from citizens about suspicious text messages that encouraged them to download a VPN in order to easily connect to Telegram....

Based on our research, BabyChakra was storing over 5 million files from its customers entirely out in the open, exposing 100,000s of families across India to fraud, theft, and much worse. This data breach represents a massive lapse in security by the company. By not protecting its customers’ data, BabyChakra endangered their financial and personal well-being, making them vulnerable to a host of dangers online and in real life....

Being able to connect to the internet with ease via free Wifi has become an essential factor for the modern traveler, freelancer, and digital nomads when deciding their next destination. Whether you’re in one of these groups, or just constantly running out of mobile data, not having access to the internet when you want or need it, is beyond frustrating. Get ready to wave goodbye to those frustrations for good....

Walk-Through Metal Detectors Increase Security Walk-through metal detectors use magnetic fields to detect metal when someone or something passes through them. They are commonly used at sporting events and concerts, and in government buildings, schools, and airports. The latest models not only sound an alarm, but can also pinpoint in which “zone” the metal object is located. The manufacturer of the devices in question, Garrett, is the industry leader in metal detectors....

Scammers Take Advantage of Crisis The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)’s latest Targeting Scams report provides insight into scam activity in 2020, a year in which Australia battled an intense bushfire crisis, followed by floods and, along with the rest of the world, an unprecedented and disruptive pandemic . Unfortunately, scammers are quick to take advantage of crises, often targeting the most vulnerable. In 2020 alone, Australians lost more than $176 million to Covid-19 scams....

The affected users were members of a Sephora rewards program prior to 2019. We compiled an analysis of the breach, a timeline, and screenshots of the database Sephora leaked. What Data Was Exposed? The data exposed in this breach includes: Card numbers that seem to correspond with Sephora Beauty Inside Account numbers Full names Email addresses Phone numbers Sephora rewards points Our team took the screenshot above, which is a small snippet of the exposed data....

Apple’s track record when it comes to breaches and vulnerabilities has been sliding downhill recently -the company has been struggling with; operating system, software, and device security vulnerabilities. Even iOS software is a little bit shaky at the moment and as a result, Apple is constantly releasing new updates. According to stack.watch, there have been 166 software vulnerabilities in 2021 affecting Apple tvOS alone, and the forecast is that the number of vulnerabilities this year is going to surpass last year’s numbers....

Please tell us a little bit about your background and current position at Teramind. My background is in software engineering and for IT security consulting. I am the CEO of Teramind, which I founded in 2014. At Teramind we develop state-of-the-art applications for user behavior analysis, insider threat prevention, and session recording. What are some examples of insider threats? Insider threats come from employees through malicious activity or just negligence. Not every threat is a user who is evil or has bad intentions....

Schools often place restrictions on social media sites and chat applications like Skype and Snapchat, making it impossible to use them without a VPN. But, No “free” VPN is ever really free. Most leave out important security features and place limits on data and bandwidth. Security like military-grade encryption, no-logs policies, and advanced obfuscation features are standard with premium vendors. That’s why I recommend a premium vendor like ExpressVPN. Aside from incredible security features, it can unblock streaming services in 140+ locations worldwide....

Picanol Falls Victim to Cyberattack Picanol Group specializes in the development, production and sale of weaving machines and technology for the textile industry. The company is based in Belgium and has 14 production plants throughout Europe, Asia and the United States. On Monday January 13, 2020, Picanol fell victim to a large-scale ransomware attack. Overnight, Chinese colleagues reported that they were unable to log onto several IT systems. Next, the company’s headquarters in Ypres, Belgium, as well as Picanol’s Romanian site experienced similar issues....

I’m here to help. Use my quick guide to watch every round of Ruiz vs. Joshua. Watch Ruiz vs. Joshua Now! Watch Ruiz vs. Joshua Now! Why You Need a VPN to Watch Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua 2 After Andy Ruiz’s stunning victory over Anthony Joshua, Joshua needs this rematch. Without his belts, Joshua won’t get a shot at the winner of the Wilder vs. Fury fight. With a second win, however, Ruiz may be next in line for a title-unification bout....

Although an exhibition match, it will likely be an incredible spectacle for all eight two-minute rounds. On the other hand, it might not even go that far! After all, the broadcaster who will show the fight, Triller, has insisted knockouts will be allowed during this exhibition match. This is contrary to earlier reports. It gets even better. What if we told you there’s a free stream where you can watch these legends slug it out?...

For those in the UK, you can tune in to BBC One or use the BBC iPlayer app on your favorite device, but if you’re outside of the UK, you’re out of luck… unless you read this guide to find out how to watch Strictly Come Dancing from anywhere! That’s right – you can watch ‘Strictly’ (as it’s affectionately called) from absolutely anywhere in the world. You can access the show on BBC iPlayer if you can make it appear as though you’re in the UK....

We are here to help. With our quick guide and a VPN, you can stream the Gymnastics World Championships from wherever you are. Why You Need a VPN to Watch the Gymnastics World Championships The greatest gymnasts on earth are coming to Stuttgart for the opportunity to prove themselves against the best. But there aren’t a lot of broadcasters showing the championships. So, if you want to watch, you need a way to connect to the broadcasters who are showing the competition....

Netflix tracks your location, so if you’re in an unsupported country, you’ll see an error message on your screen, stopping you from streaming anything. Don’t worry though, there’s a way around it. By installing a premium VPN, you’ll be able to access Netflix anywhere you are. And that means all eight episodes of Unbelievable will be ready for you to watch at the click of a button. Read on to find out which VPNs we recommend for streaming Unbelievable on Netflix....