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Spyware maker LetMeSpy shuts down after hacker deletes server data

TechCrunch

Poland-based spyware LetMeSpy is no longer operational and said it will shut down after a June data breach wiped out its servers, including its huge trove of data stolen from thousands of victims’ phones. Both Spytrac and Support King shut down following TechCrunch’s reporting.

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Understanding Malware: A Guide for Software Developers and Security Professionals

The Crazy Programmer

It is important to understand why malware is critical for software developers and security professionals, as it helps to protect systems, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain effective operations. Malware refers to software designed intentionally to cause damage to the computer, server, computer network or client.

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How to Build a Mobile-First Security Strategy

Ivanti

Not surprisingly, this has created an escalating vulnerability gap: more mobile devices means more mobile threats — and more blind spots as IT and security teams scramble to identify all those devices as they connect to their networks.

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Apple patches nasty security bugs, HBO Max suddenly removes content, and a16z backs Neumann’s next thing

TechCrunch

Apple’s big security bug : Time to update your Apple devices! security issues that attackers seem to already be actively exploiting. Hi, I’m the security editor here, a.k.a. TechCrunch’s Bearer of Bad News, and I oversee the security desk. This week the company shipped critical patches that fix two (!)

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Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks Deliver Cloud-Native NGFW Service

Palo Alto Networks

Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks are excited to announce the general availability of Google Cloud Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Enterprise. Powered by our Palo Alto Networks best-in-class security technology, the managed firewall service has extensive threat prevention capabilities essential for securely doing business in the cloud.

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The State of Security in 2024

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

In August 2024, we asked our customers to tell us about security: their role in security, their certifications, their concerns, and what their companies are doing to address those concerns. We had 1,322 complete responses, of which 419 (32%—roughly one-third) are members of a security team. are managers, 7.2% That gives us 27.9%

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Schools Suffer Heavy Downtime Losses Due To Ransomware, as Banks Grapple with AI Challenges

Tenable

And get the latest on AI-system inventories, the APT29 nation-state attacker and digital identity security! For more information about cybersecurity threats to educational institutions: “ Cybersecurity Preparedness for K-12 Schools and Institutions of Higher Education ” (U.S.