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technology9 days ago•6 min saved

Four Cyber Hygiene Rules That Need Updating for Modern Threats

Cyber threats have evolved, rendering four common tips outdated: regularly changing passwords can lead to weak patterns, public Wi‑Fi remains risky but unavoidable so use a VPN, traditional antivirus struggles against AI-powered adaptive malware, and relying on 2FA alone isn’t foolproof due to session cookies that can be hijacked. The article recommends using a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords, adopting passwordless MFA with passkeys or security keys, and protecting on public networks with a VPN, while leveraging ML-driven security defenses to counter modern threats.

via bgr.com|

#ai-powered-malware #cybersecurity #password-management

privacy19 days ago•6 min saved

Public Wi‑Fi Risks Escalate as Captive Portal Attacks Target Travelers

Microsoft Threat Intelligence warns of the CaptiveCrunch campaign that targets hospitality wifi networks (hotels, airports, conference centers) by abusing captive portal prompts to phish credentials, push malware, and perform man-in-the-middle attacks. Travelers are urged to rely on private connections (mobile hotspots or cellular data), use an enterprise-managed travel router or VPN with a kill switch if public wifi must be used, carefully inspect login prompts, avoid downloading software through captive portals, and keep devices and apps up to date to minimize risk.

via Lifehacker|

#phishing #privacy #public-wifi

technology21 days ago•1 min saved

Beware fake hotel Wi-Fi login pages, Microsoft warns travelers

Microsoft says Russian-backed hackers are compromising hospitality Wi‑Fi networks and deploying fake Microsoft 365 login pages to harvest credentials from travelers. Stay vigilant: verify hotel networks, avoid entering passwords on unexpected prompts, use a VPN or mobile hotspot, and enable multi-factor authentication or passkeys for added protection.

via WMUR|

#cybersecurity #hotel-wifi #phishing

technology1 year ago•6 min saved

TSA Warns Travelers About Cybersecurity Risks at Airports

The TSA warns travelers to avoid public WiFi and USB charging stations at airports due to cybersecurity risks like data theft and malware, emphasizing the importance of using secure connections and trusted charging sources to protect personal information during travel.

via Forbes|

#cybersecurity #juice-jacking #mobile-security

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Travelers Beware: Mobile Security Risks at Airports and Public Wi-Fi

The TSA warns travelers to avoid public WiFi and USB charging ports at airports due to security risks like juice jacking and hacking, emphasizing the importance of using secure networks, disabling auto-connection, and employing reputable VPNs to protect personal and corporate data during travel.

via Forbes|

#cybersecurity #public-wifi #security

cyber-security2 years ago•8 min saved

"Air Travel Jokes: When In-Flight Humor Lands Passengers in Legal Trouble"

A teenager's Snapchat joke about blowing up a plane led to his arrest in Spain, raising concerns about the security of public WiFi networks at airports. Cyber security experts warn that unsecure public WiFi networks could be monitored by intelligence agencies, potentially compromising users' privacy. While some experts believe it is plausible for public WiFi sites to be monitored, others argue that incidents like this would be more common if WiFi was the issue. The teenager admitted to sending the joke in a private group and expressed regret, while his defense argues that his right to privacy was breached.

via Daily Mail|

#cyber-security #intelligence-agencies #public-wifi