Hackers are hijacking Windows Search to hit victims with malware | TechRadar

The attack starts with a phishing email pretending to be an invoice, or something similar. It carries a .ZIP archive of an HTML file, and thus successfully bypasses antivirus and email security programs that overlook compressed contents.

Researchers wonder what if you just put a robot in the driver’s seat instead of automating the car?

In this new effort, the research team wondered if it might not be easier and cheaper simply to build a robot that can be taught how to drive a car and put it in the driver’s seat of a normal vehicle.

VLC Media Player Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Code Execution

This vulnerability could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the affected device due to exceeded storage space or arbitrary data.

IT and Cybersecurity Jobs are Converging: What It Means for Tech Pros | Dice.com Career Advice

In May, the technology career website ClearanceJobs published its list of the top 10 paying jobs in technology, which showed annual salaries ranging from $110,000 to $170,000 for many jobs… with some positions commanding as much as $300,000 for those with superior A.I. skills.

Hacking Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to Penetration Testing with Kali Linux | Linux Journal

Kali Linux is an open source, Debian-based Linux distribution developed and maintained by Offensive Security. It is designed for digital forensics and penetration testing and comes pre-installed with a vast array of security tools.

My family was scammed out of a $15K Carnival Cruise — here’s how I’m fighting to get it back

https://nypost.com/2024/06/13/lifestyle/my-family-was-scammed-out-of-a-15k-carnival-cruise-heres-how-im-fighting-to-get-it-back/

Admit it — you still believe in some of these tech myths

Technology myths exist for a reason. People are legitimately concerned about harming their precious gadgets, or are confused about certain explanations of common tech phenomena. But, it’s also important to remain curious and educate yourself about the technologies you use every day.

Disgruntled ex-employee costs company over $600,000 after he deletes all 180 of its test servers — found server deletion scripts on Google | Tom’s Hardware

Although Nagaraju was no longer connected with NCS, he discovered that his credentials remained valid, giving him remote access to the company’s servers.

Ascension worker unknowingly downloads malicious file, leading to cyberattack

Officials say a worker accidentally downloaded a malicious file they thought was legitimate, causing the alleged cyber attack at Ascension.

3 reasons users can’t stop making security mistakes — unless you address them | CSO Online

Even with advanced solutions and sophisticated protocols in place, employees continue to inadvertently expose sensitive data and systems to cyber threats.