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December 7, 2021 - Microsoft has been allowed to take control of 42 web domains that belonged to Chinese hacking group Nickel aka APT15
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Is your web browser vulnerable to data theft? XS-Leak explained
December 7, 2021 - IT security researchers recently exposed new cross-site leak (XS-Leak) attacks against modern-day browsers. But what is XS-Leak anyway?
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December 7, 2021 - We explain the ins and outs of Windows updates, and detail the many customisation features and settings on offer.
Why Macs are the best, according to Mac expert Thomas Reed: Lock and Code S02E23
December 6, 2021 - On Lock and Code this week, we talk to a Mac security expert about why Macs are clearly the best... or are they?
NSO Group spyware found on iPhones of US State Department employees
December 6, 2021 - iPhones of at least nine US State Department employees are said to have been hacked using the Pegasus spyware developed by the Israeli technology company, NSO Group.
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Emotet’s back and it isn’t wasting any time
December 3, 2021 - The world's most notrious malware is back and it's growing fast. What are researchers seeing and what does it mean?
Attacker unmasked by VPN flubs charged with Ubiquiti hack
December 3, 2021 - A former employee of Ubiquiti Networks has been charged for allegedly hacking servers, stealing information, and a splash of extortion.
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Emotet being spread via malicious Windows App Installer packages
December 2, 2021 - Emotet is using a new attack vector, which makes Microsoft look bad. How does malware end up on Microsoft's Azure cloud service and get distributed to victims from there?
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