Author: HackWatchit
Fake Facebook accounts are a pervasive issue. They are used for various malicious activities, ranging from spreading misinformation to conducting phishing scams. Identifying these accounts is crucial for protecting yourself and your online community. This post provides practical tips and techniques to help you spot fake Facebook profiles. Why fake Facebook accounts are created Understanding the motivations behind fake accounts helps in recognizing their telltale signs. Common reasons include: Spam and phishing: Fake accounts often distribute spam messages and malicious links or conduct phishing attacks to steal personal information. Romance scams: Facebook is a breeding ground for romance scams. Thousands…
In the world of cybersecurity, we often talk about encryption, access controls, and authentication. But there’s a critical vulnerability that many organizations overlook: the concentration of power in individual administrators. PreVeil’s Approval Groups offer an innovative solution to this problem, fundamentally changing how we approach administrative security. The Problem with Traditional Admin Access Imagine giving one person the keys to every room in a building. No matter how trustworthy that person is, it creates a single point of failure. If their keys are stolen or they turn malicious, the entire building is compromised. This is exactly how traditional admin access…
VMware fixed three actively exploited zero-days in ESX products Pierluigi Paganini March 04, 2025 Broadcom has addressed three VMware zero-day vulnerabilities in ESX products that are actively exploited in the wild. Broadcom released security updates to address three VMware zero-day vulnerabilities in ESX products that are actively exploited in the wild. The flaws, respectively tracked as CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, and CVE-2025-22226, impact multiple VMware ESX products, including VMware ESXi, vSphere, Workstation, Fusion, Cloud Foundation, and Telco Cloud Platform. Researchers from Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center discovered the three vulnerabilities. An attacker with privileged administrator or root access can chain the vulnerabilities to escape…
In its ongoing commitment to deliver comprehensive cyber resiliency, Rubrik announced innovations designed to enhance protection for cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments. The innovations aim to provide customers with even more ability to anticipate breaches, detect potential threats, and recover with speed and efficiency no matter where their data lives. “Cyber criminals won’t stop innovating, and neither will we. Our utmost priority is the security, safety, and appropriate accessibility of our customer’s data, regardless of where the data lives,” said Arvind Nithrakashyap, CTO at Rubrik. “We are seamlessly integrating new technologies across the world’s major cloud platforms, SaaS offerings, and…
Grocery retailer Aldi will use Digital Wave Technology’s generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solutions in the U.S. to automate the creation of product copy and product attribution. By using this technology, Aldi will boost its operational efficiency and expedite the delivery of product information for its website, app and email, Digital Wave said in a Tuesday (March 4) press release. “Our AI-native solutions will integrate with the existing Aldi digital infrastructure, driving revenue growth and improving profitability while delivering exceptional product experiences,” Digital Wave Technology CEO Lori Schafer said in the release. Aldi will deploy Digital Wave’s AI Copywriter, which creates…
ImposterKeanu // Introduction This blog post introduces the reader to “The Obfuscation Hustle”, a term I enjoy using to describe the tedious process of obfuscating and delivering files to corporate workstations defended by signature-based perimeter controls. Skyhook, a new open-source tool available on GitHub, is then introduced and demonstrated as a viable method of eliminating two non-negligible steps of The Hustle while also providing obfuscated file exfiltration functionality. Be Advised: Skyhook Isn’t a Privacy Tool Readers may be tempted to view Skyhook through privacy-tinted glasses due to the use of encryption algorithms to obfuscate data. Don’t. An encryption algorithm is…
Retailers have always relied on technology to improve operations and enhance many aspects of the shopping experience – and that’s truer than ever today. From AI-powered predictive analytics to automated customer service, retailers are increasingly using digital innovations to stay competitive. Today’s retail technologies support every facet of the business, including: Predictive inventory management to optimize purchasing cycles and meet seasonal demand. In-store tools like self-service kiosks, self-checkout, and smart sensors that analyze foot traffic. Efficient transaction processing, whether in-store, on a website, or via an app. Retailers are highly attractive targets for cyber criminals, as they process high volumes…
TXOne Networks, vendor of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) security, published its new annual report on operational technology (OT) cybersecurity, detailing risks such as supply-chain vulnerabilities, aging infrastructure, patching difficulties, and gaps in incident response. The new report, which is publicly available for free download, reveals heightened concerns over digital vulnerabilities potentially introduced in the deployment of industrial control systems (ICS) such as smart sensors, edge-computing devices, asset-tracking solutions, and remote-monitoring tools. “How can organizations effectively secure these interconnected systems against cyber threats? This is the pressing challenge confronting Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) worldwide,” reads TXOne Networks’ 2024 Annual OT/ICS Cybersecurity…
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to overturn an Internal Revenue Service rule requiring brokers to report gross proceeds from digital asset sales, delivering a significant victory for President Donald Trump’s administration and crypto industry advocates.The measure, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, passed in a 70-28 vote, with Republicans largely united against the rule and many Democrats crossing the aisle in support. It’s “absolutely mind-blowing” how many Democrats were willing to overturn a rule issued in the Biden Administration, Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, a Washington-based crypto lobbying group, told Decrypt.The resolution now awaits a parallel…