USB drive malware attacks spiking again in first half of 2023

According to the Bleeping Computer*, what’s old is new again, with researchers seeing a threefold increase in malware distributed through USB drives in the first half of 2023. A new report by Mandiant outlines how two USB-delivered malware campaigns have been observed this year; one named ‘Sogu,’ attributed to a hacker group ‘TEMP.HEX,’ and another … More USB drive malware attacks spiking again in first half of 2023

Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk

Security and privacy get a leg up in Proton’s legal challenge against data retention and disclosure obligations. Privacy and security fans have long flocked to Swiss security enclaves, hoping for maximum protection against prying government eyes, much to the ire of those seeking to poke legal holes to get access to information on bad actors. … More Win one for privacy – Swiss providers don’t have to talk