The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Bill Toulas is a technology writer and infosec news reporter with over a decade of experience working on various online publications. An open source advocate and Linux enthusiast, is currently finding pleasure in following hacks, malware campaigns, and data breach incidents, as well as by exploring the intricate ways through which tech is swiftly transforming our lives.

QR codes bypass browser isolation for malicious C2 communication

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Mandiant has identified a novel method to bypass browser isolation technology and achieve command-and-control operations through QR codes.

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FBI shares tips on how to tackle AI-powered fraud schemes

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The FBI warns that scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve the quality and effectiveness of their online fraud schemes, ranging from romance and investment scams to job hiring schemes.

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D-Link won’t fix critical flaw affecting 60,000 older NAS devices

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More than 60,000 D-Link network-attached storage devices that have reached end-of-life are vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability with a publicly available exploit.

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Unpatched Mazda Connect bugs let hackers install persistent malware

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Attackers could exploit several vulnerabilities in the Mazda Connect infotainment unit, present in multiple car models including Mazda 3 (2014-2021), to execute arbitrary code with root permission. 

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Canada orders TikTok to shut down over national risk concerns

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The Canadian government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada following a multi-step review that provided information and evidence of the social media company posing a national risk. 

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