Researchers from the Universities of Guelph and Waterloo conducted a study on how users determine if software is legitimate or malware. The study involved 36 participants of varying skill levels…
Three US Agencies Get Failing Grades For Not Following IT Best Practices The Government Accountability Office has issued reports that have put the Department of Homeland Security, Environmental Protection Agency,…
Summary A Nigerian national has been extradited from France to the U.S. to face charges related to a hacking scheme that targeted tax businesses, earning millions in fraudulent refunds. Chukwuemeka…
Researchers from the Universities of Guelph and Waterloo reveal that users, regardless of their experience level, are better than expected at identifying malware, especially when primed to be cautious. In…
Summary The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has slammed three US agencies – the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the General Services Administration (GSA) –…
Researchers have uncovered new infrastructure linked to Candiru spyware, particularly clusters associated with Hungary and Saudi Arabia. Five operational clusters are actively involved in deploying the malware known as DevilsTongue,…
Researchers from the Universities of Guelph and Waterloo have found that users can effectively identify malware with the right mindset, achieving an impressive 88% detection rate for simulated malware. However,…
Three US Agencies Get Failing Grades For Not Following IT Best Practices The Government Accountability Office has released reports criticising three US agencies—the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Environmental…
Study finds humans not completely useless at malware detection Researchers from the Universities of Guelph and Waterloo reveal that users are surprisingly adept at identifying malware, with a 94% detection…
Summary The Government Accountability Office has released a report highlighting that three US agencies, namely the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and General Services Administration (GSA),…
