Author: HackWatchit

A new report from Zimperium is alerting users about growing threats facing iOS devices, particularly those tied to unvetted and sideloaded mobile apps. While iPhones are often viewed as secure by design, the company’s analysis reveals how certain apps can quietly bypass Apple’s protections, leaving users and enterprises exposed. The report, which draws from real-world incidents and active threat research, outlines how attackers are increasingly targeting iOS through methods like privilege escalation, the misuse of private APIs, and sideloading exploits that bypass Apple’s app review process entirely. The Hidden Risk in Trusted Devices Mobile devices have become central to business…

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Security teams today need to move faster, prove compliance, and investigate issues across increasingly complex environments – all while working with limited resources. To help address these challenges, we are thrilled to introduce a suite of model context protocol (MCP) servers for Check Point APIs – a new way to securely connect AI models to your security infrastructure using natural language. These servers transform Check Point’s robust APIs into specialized interfaces that can be seamlessly integrated with any AI ecosystem, enabling administrators to query their Check Point infrastructure using natural language. What Are MCP Servers? MCP servers provide access to…

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Terry Gerton So let’s start with the basics. Why is it so important to generate truly random numbers? Travis Humble Random numbers are a fascinating topic. Of course, they represent what would be an unexpected sequence of digits: things of one, two, and three, but in random order. It turns out that we use randomness around us in many different places. Some of those is in encryption, which we use for securing information. If you have a bank account or an email, you most likely are using some form of what we call public key encryption. Which transmits information back…

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ThreatMark launched ScamFlag, a Generative AI-powered solution designed to protect digital banks and their customers from the scams and social engineering attacks. Seamlessly integrating into existing digital banking applications, ScamFlag enables financial institutions to provide their customers with scam detection capabilities without requiring separate app downloads or complex setup. The announcement comes as global fraud losses reached a staggering $486 billion in 2023, with more than 70% attributed to scams that trick legitimate users into authorizing fraudulent transactions. ScamFlag empowers users to instantly analyze suspicious communications across multiple channels, including websites, messaging apps, emails, and online marketplaces. Using a pre-trained…

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Rick Wisser// In this webcast Rick gives an introduction to hardware hacking. Including: tools utilized, reconnaissance of a device, brief overview of methods used along with a demo. So put on your ESD straps, grab your data sheets and join the party while he demonstrates dumping the contents of a SPI chip for a wireless router. Ready to learn more? Level up your skills with affordable classes from Antisyphon! Pay-What-You-Can Training Available live/virtual and on-demand

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Looking for clear, helpful answers about unemployment in Tennessee? You’re in the right place. We’ve pulled together the most common questions (plus some extra tips you won’t always find on official sites) to help you navigate everything from applying for benefits to getting paid, all in one place. Job hunting in Tennessee? You’ve got free access to an interview preparation tool, Big Interview — watch expert lessons, practice real interview questions, and get feedback to land jobs faster. Get your free mock interview practice here How do I apply for unemployment benefits in Tennessee? You can apply for unemployment benefits…

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Is AirDropping safe? Mostly yes, but only if you know how to use it right. Apple’s file-sharing feature encrypts transfers and keeps them off the internet, but things can still go wrong if you’re careless with your settings or accept files from strangers. Below, we’ll cover how it works and what makes AirDropping so safe. Then we’ll go over the three main risks of AirDrop and how to protect yourself through better settings, smarter habits, and a few quick privacy tweaks anyone can do. What is AirDrop and how does it work? AirDrop is Apple’s own file-transfer feature for iOS…

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CompTIA announced it is developing a new certification focused on core cybersecurity skills for operational technology (OT) environments. The upcoming SecOT+ certification targets the persistent gap between OT and IT expertise. It aims to equip cybersecurity professionals, ranging from floor technicians and industrial engineers to cybersecurity engineers and network architects, with a unified skill set to detect, mitigate, and respond to security threats in manufacturing and critical infrastructure environments. The association’s proposed SecOT+ certification will focus on several core domains. These include risk assessment-driven approaches to cybersecurity, ensuring professionals can identify and prioritize threats based on potential impact. The certification…

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James Comey is under investigation by Secret Service for a seashell photo showing “8647” Pierluigi Paganini May 19, 2025 James Comey is under investigation for a seashell photo showing “8647,” seen by some as a coded threat against Trump. Former FBI chief James Comey is under investigation by the Secret Service for sharing an image of seashells arranged to display the numbers ‘8647,’ which some interpret as incitement to violence against Trump. “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.” wrote Comey. The post on Instagram was later deleted. Trump administration fired Comey in 2017, most likely for his investigation into…

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