Security Guard Magazine
    Thumbnail
    cybersecurity surveillance malware privacy

    Major Security Flaw in Stalkerware Apps Exposes Private Data of Over 2.6 Million Users

    February 20, 2025 • 1 min read

    A critical vulnerability in popular phone monitoring apps Cocospy and Spyic has leaked sensitive personal data of millions of users, highlighting systemic security failures in surveillance software. The breach exposed private messages, photos, and call logs, while revealing concerning ties to China-based developers.

    Thumbnail
    deepfake AI cybersecurity iProov

    Only 0.1% Can Spot All Deepfakes: Study Reveals Critical Detection Gap

    February 20, 2025 • 1 min read

    A startling study by iProov found that just 0.1% of participants could identify all AI-generated content in a deepfake detection quiz. The research highlights a concerning disparity between people's perceived and actual ability to spot synthetic media, with younger adults showing particular overconfidence.

    Thumbnail
    NIST quantum encryption cybersecurity

    NIST Mandates Quantum-Resistant Encryption Standards by 2030: ML-KEM to Replace RSA

    February 19, 2025 • 1 min read

    NIST announces plans to phase out widely-used encryption algorithms like RSA by 2030, mandating transition to quantum-resistant standards like ML-KEM. Organizations have 6-7 years to upgrade their cryptographic systems before complete elimination of current public-key protocols by 2035.

    Thumbnail
    OpenSSH cybersecurity encryption

    Critical OpenSSH Vulnerabilities Could Enable Traffic Interception and Service Disruption

    February 19, 2025 • 1 min read

    Qualys researchers uncover two serious security flaws in OpenSSH that could allow attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks and cause system crashes. The vulnerabilities affect multiple versions of this widely-used secure networking tool, prompting urgent patches and mitigation recommendations.

    Thumbnail
    AI cybersecurity CAPTCHA computer vision

    AI-Generated Optical Illusions: A New Frontier in Human-Bot Detection

    February 17, 2025 • 1 min read

    Researchers have developed AI-powered optical illusions that can effectively distinguish between human users and automated bots, potentially revolutionizing website security. This innovative approach leverages human visual perception patterns to create puzzles that confound AI systems while remaining solvable by humans.

    Thumbnail
    Unicode steganography cybersecurity encryption

    Hidden Data in Emojis: Engineer Reveals Unicode Steganography Technique

    February 16, 2025 • 1 min read

    A software engineer has discovered how to embed secret data within emoji using Unicode variation selectors, raising security concerns. The technique could enable message tracking and bypass content moderation while remaining invisible to human readers.

    Thumbnail
    Microsoft Russia cybersecurity malware

    Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft Device Code Authentication to Target M365 Accounts

    February 14, 2025 • 1 min read

    Security researchers uncover sophisticated Russian threat actors using Microsoft's legitimate Device Code Authentication to compromise M365 accounts of government organizations and NGOs. The attack leverages social engineering and authentic Microsoft domains to bypass traditional security measures.

    Thumbnail
    cybersecurity drone espionage Russia

    Cyber Espionage Targets Military Drone Systems Amid Global Conflicts

    February 14, 2025 • 1 min read

    Recent investigations uncover an alarming increase in cyberattacks targeting drone and counter-drone technologies during major conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war. State-sponsored actors and cybercriminals are pursuing sensitive military data while tracking buyers and targeting drone specialists.

    Thumbnail
    Microsoft Windows malware cybersecurity

    Critical Windows Security Update Patches 55 Flaws, Including Two Active Exploits

    February 13, 2025 • 1 min read

    Microsoft's February 2025 Patch Tuesday addresses 55 security vulnerabilities in Windows systems, with two zero-day flaws already exploited by hackers. The update fixes multiple critical issues including remote code execution and privilege elevation vulnerabilities.

    Thumbnail
    MITRE cybersecurity malware authentication

    Password Manager Attacks Triple as Cybercriminals Deploy Advanced Malware

    February 12, 2025 • 1 min read

    New research reveals malware targeting password storage systems now accounts for 25% of all variants, with attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated. Security experts recommend combining password managers with multi-factor authentication while maintaining their value as an essential security tool.

  • Previous
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Next

Free Security Guards Resource and Information Magazine