The attacks have the objective of “planting incriminating digital evidence on victims’ machines,” says the report. ModifiedElephant, Modified Truth According to SentinelLabs, ModifiedElephant has been operational since at least 2012. The advanced persistent threat (APT) was unearthed as a result of a forensic law enforcement investigation into long-standing racial and political tensions in India. When raids and arrests were made by Maharashtra police in India due to violence linked to the banned Naxalite-Maoist Communist party in 2018, forensic teams found incriminating files on the computer systems of the defendants, including “plans for an alleged assassination attempt against Prime Minister Modi....

The SolarWinds Breach The still unfolding SolarWinds breach was discovered approximately a month ago and was acknowledged by SolarWinds on 13 December. In the attack, cybercriminals took advantage of a vulnerability in the SolarWinds Orion platform to insert a backdoor trojan into certain updates of the software. Orion is an IT performance monitoring tool, whose trojanized updates include 2019.4 HF 5, 2020.2, 2020.2 HF 1 and 2020.2.1. Since the breach, the cybercriminals have been targeting significant technology companies with the trojanized Orion updates downloaded by SolarWinds clients....

Microsoft 365 is the default email security for most organizations, and cybercriminals know this, so they’re upping their schemes to get around Defender’s scanners. A report released earlier this year by Vade revealed that Microsoft is the number one target for brand impersonation. It seems criminals are not just trying to spoof the brand, but also use it as a benchmark to test the effectiveness of their malicious schemes. “Before unleashing an attack, hackers will test and verify that they are able to bypass Microsoft’s default security....

So we took the guesswork out of that decision. To compile the list of the top VR games available right now, we tested various VR titles. Here’s our top 10 best VR games: Virtual reality headsets are a wondrous technology. But they can also collect crucial biometric data while you use them, like your fingerprint and voiceprint. If you want to stay protected, it’s important to take some safety measures, like installing a trusty VPN....

A great and fast VPN that works perfectly on Smart TV is ExpressVPN. Luckily, there’s a very simple solution to circumvent these geographic restrictions. Simply use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). If you use a VPN in combination with your Smart TV, you’ll be able to access more content. Do you want to know more about the possibilities of using a VPN on your Smart TV? Are you curious to learn which VPN is the right one for your TV?...

The filming of the special was postponed several times due to COVID-19, but now the time has finally come for the long-awaited reunion called “Friends: The Reunion “ or “The One Where They Get Back Together”. The special will last about 2 hours and will feature, in addition to the regular cast, a lot of familiar guests and guest stars. Watching Friends: The Reunion on HBO Max Friends: The Reunion will be broadcast live on HBO Max on May 27th....

President Joe Biden and President Ursula von der Leyen have laid the potential building blocks for the agreement that, among other things, will facilitate data about Europeans to be stored on U.S. soil, WSJ wrote. The two world leaders stated that the new data privacy framework should streamline data flow, improve data privacy and security, as well as consolidate economic relations between the two economic giants. Preliminary Deal Should Correct Earlier Shortcomings The new preliminary framework is set to “assuage concerns of companies including Meta Platforms Inc....

The Cup final falls on Sunday, March 5 at 9:26 PM (PT) local time in Vancouver. That’s a 12:26 AM (ET) start early Monday. You can watch HSBC Rugby Sevens Vancouver for free with a little preparation: It all kicks off Friday, March 3, at 9:15 AM (PT)/12:15 PM (ET) with the Youth Super Session. The Canada Sevens tournament wraps Sunday, March 5, with the Cup final at 9:26 PM (PT)/12:26 AM (ET)....

Watching it is easy, seeing as the entire tournament will be broadcast live on Eurosport, available throughout Europe. However, even if you find yourself outside of Europe, and you still want to watch the Snooker World Championships, there is a solution. With a VPN, you can change your IP address to that of a European one, giving you access to Eurosport, from wherever you are in the world. And seeing as the championship matches take place over a span of about three weeks, you can still stay within the 30-day money-back guarantee that most VPN providers offer....

With a VPN, you can also enjoy the finals no matter where you are in the world. To do this, follow the steps below: The first race — Women’s Division A 500m — kicks off at 7 am (ET), Saturday, March 12. The 2nd leg of the final will start at 8:10 am (ET) Sunday, March 13. If you live in a country with a local stream, you can watch the ISU Speed Skating World Cup Finals without any problems....

Viruses spread through different means, such as email attachments, malicious files and removable storage devices. They are also of different kinds, primarily based on the part of the computer they infect. We cover 8 different kinds of viruses in the article below. Given the threat posed by computer viruses, it’s important to know how to prevent them. Some important tips include: Visit Bitdefender The AV-Test Institute reported that there were more than 1....

Contact-Tracing Apps Every country has its own method of fighting the coronavirus. Technology and in particular contact-tracing apps often play an important role in this. At the moment, there are two types of apps out there: contact tracing apps and communication apps. The general idea is to notify users when they have been in contact with someone who has been infected with the coronavirus. However, in some countries, the app is used to monitor people’s movements in various ways....

After testing 70+ providers, I found the best VPNs to protect your privacy while browsing in Iran. The services I’ve shortlisted incorporate robust online security features. They also have global servers to easily unblock content in many locations, including Iran. My top choice for Iran is ExpressVPN. It uses high-end encryption to secure your browsing, and offers super-fast worldwide servers to bypass geo-blocks and stream buffer-free. Plus, you can even try ExpressVPN for Iran risk-free since it’s backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee....

My team and I tested 70+ VPNs and shortlisted the best ones for Seattle. All the VPNs on my list protect you against hackers and snoops with robust security features without compromising your speed. Plus, they offer servers worldwide to effortlessly bypass geo-restrictions in and outside the US. ExpressVPN is my top recommendation. It uses military-grade encryption, a kill switch, and a no-logs policy to keep you safe online. Additionally, its exceptional speeds and vast global network provide you quick access to the content you need....

Keep in mind that no “free VPN’ is ever truly free. Some free VPNs download malware to your device and track your digital footprints. That’s why I recommend using a premium service like ExpressVPN. It uses advanced security features, and it has a strict no-logs policy that guarantees your anonymity. Plus, it can unblock all the top streaming services, including Netflix US. ExpressVPN comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can buy in confidence....

iOS is known for its anti-malware protection. However, these features won’t secure the unsafe networks you connect to. A VPN will give you that extra layer of protection. Fortunately, installing a VPN on iOS is quick and simple. This article will tell you all about the best VPNs for iPhone and iPad. The Best VPN Apps For iPhone and iPad: Our Top 3 Choosing the right VPN hinges on defining your personal needs....

Number One Free Coding Software for Children Anyone with school-aged children will agree: Scratch is a fantastic platform for children to learn how to code. The program was launched in 2006 by Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab in the US. Scratch is available for free in more than 50 different languages, thanks to the financial support of a string of organizations, such as the National Science Foundation, Lego Education, Google, and Beijing-based education and technology company Tal....

Allianz’s survey analyzed the most important global business risks for 2022 and beyond, based on insights from 2,650 risk management experts from 89 countries and territories across 22 industry sectors including various other organizations of all sizes. Cyber Incidents Are the Number One Global Threat Cybercrime, IT failure/outage, data breaches, and fines and penalties are categorized as the top global business risks for 2022 by Allianz. There has been a 44% rise in all of these areas, compared to 2021....

Russia may be still holding off its most powerful cyber weapons, as such attacks add little to the already ongoing “hot war.” Furthermore, doing this could expose their “cutting edge capabilities,” international U.S. cyberwarfare specialist and ex-U.S. Cyber Command lead Christian Sorensen told the Security Ledger in a podcast over the weekend. “Two Weeks in, We Have Yet to See” Even before the Russia-Ukraine conflict developed into a full-blown war, Ukraine’s government was already reporting cyberattacks on its government computer systems, networks and websites....

In our recent conversation, Lior shared with me why a cloud-based approach is critical in today’s computing environment, how he sees the security market evolving in the next few years, and his top 3 security tips for companies today. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your background. I studied in both Israel and the US and began my professional career with Booz Allen Hamilton. After that, I launched my startup career with a company that was sold in 1986....