Elizabeth Montalbano, Author at AZGAD WEBSITE SECURITY BLOG

Watering-hole attacks executed by ‘experts’ exploited Chrome, Windows and Android flaws and were carried out on two servers.

Breach Government Hacks

2021-01-12 Elizabeth Montalbano

Ethical Hackers Breach U.N., Access 100,000 Private Records

Researchers informed organization of a flaw that exposed GitHub credentials through the organization’s vulnerability disclosure program.

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2021-01-08 Elizabeth Montalbano

FBI Warns of Egregor Attacks on Businesses Worldwide

The agency said the malware has already compromised more than 150 organizations and provided insight into its ransomware-as-a-service behavior.

Facebook

2021-01-07 Elizabeth Montalbano

Facebook’s Mandatory Data-Sharing Rules for WhatsApp Spark Ire

The messaging platform will update its privacy platform on Feb. 8 to integrate further with its parent company, prompting users to cry foul over privacy issues.

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2021-01-06 Elizabeth Montalbano

Feds Pinpoint Russia as ‘Likely’ Culprit Behind SolarWinds Attack

The widespread compromise affecting key government agencies is ongoing, according to the U.S. government.

Breach

2021-01-05 Elizabeth Montalbano

Data from August Breach of Amazon Partner Juspay Dumped Online

Researcher discovered info of 35 million credit-card users from an attack on the Indian startup, which handles payments for numerous online marketplaces.

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2020-12-23 Elizabeth Montalbano

Hey Alexa, Who Am I Messaging?

Research shows that microphones on digital assistants are sensitive enough to record what someone is typing on a smartphone to steal PINs and other sensitive info.

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2020-12-22 Elizabeth Montalbano

Tech Giants Lend WhatsApp Support in Spyware Case Against NSO Group

Google, Microsoft, Cisco Systems and others want appeals court to deny immunity to Israeli company for its alleged distribution of spyware and illegal cyber-surveillance activities.

Hacks

2020-12-21 Elizabeth Montalbano