Microsoft extends support for Windows Server 2012 until October 2026, allowing administrators more time to upgrade or move to Azure. Windows Server 2012 had its end date extended, and the company provided five more years of support to help customers transition to supported versions of the software. This happened even …
Read More »ICBC, the world’s biggest bank, hit by ransomware
A cyber attack on the financial services division of China’s biggest bank has caused disruptions in the US Treasury market. Clients of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China have had to redirect their trades. ICBC Financial Services, a member of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, was targeted …
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Cyber awarness seminar Rajshahi
Public private partnership is essential to increase cyber awareness
A seminar titled ‘Cyber Awareness’ has been held in Rajshahi to raise awareness about cyber security laws and regulations. This seminar was held in the conference room of the Divisional Commissioner Rajshahi on Friday (November 10) morning organized by the Digital Security Agency and Information and Communication Technology Division. Rajshahi …
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Tenable published new study
Why 42% of Indian organizations fall victim to breaches?
Tenable published a new study revealing that Indian organisations could not prevent 42% of cyberattacks on their businesses, only successfully thwarting 58% of cyberattacks over the past two years. Consequently, organisations have had to rely on reactive measures rather than preventing attacks from occurring in the first place. The study …
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WhatsApp privacy feature
WhatsApp Introduces new privacy feature protect IP while Calling
WhatsApp introduces a privacy feature called “Protect IP Address in Calls.” This feature masks users’ IP addresses by relaying the calls through its servers. WhatsApp stated that calls are end-to-end encrypted, meaning that even if a call goes through their servers, they cannot listen to the calls. The main idea …
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Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator blocks suspicious MFA alerts by default
Microsoft has added a new security feature to the Authenticator app. This feature blocks suspicious notifications that occur during the account login process. Microsoft Authenticator is an app that provides multi-factor authentication, password auto-fill, and password-less sign-in to Microsoft accounts. When a user tries to log into an account with …
Read More »Trial run of ‘Smart Parking’ app started at Dhaka
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has taken up the experimental program of ‘Smart Parking app’ to stop parking everywhere and solve the traffic congestion in the city. On Wednesday (November 8) at noon, the opening ceremony of the trial program of this app was organized at Nagar Bhaban of DNCC …
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Duke University research found
US military personnel data up for sale, sold for 12 cents per person
According to a study from Duke University, it is possible to purchase data on thousands of military personnel, including personal details such as health issues and gambling habits, for less than $0.50 per person. Researchers from Duke University conducted a data brokerage project. They reached out to 12 data brokers …
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Account detail sent every 5 minutes
Telegram users victims more than 3 lakh cyber attacks in October
Telegram is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. The platform is constantly being updated. But recently cyber security experts have discovered a new malware. The malicious ‘WhatsApp Spy Mode’ has already attacked messaging platform Telegram users at least 340 thousand times. According to the researchers, …
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AI influencer
Marvella emerges as Bangladesh’s first AI influencer
A new influencer called “Marvella” has been revealed in the “Marvel of Tomorrow: Season 3” award program. Marvella is Bangladesh’s first AI-generated influencer. This creation is a collaborative effort between “The Wider Collective” and “The Marvel – Be You”. ALSO READ: A Bangladeshi girl journey at TESLA Marvella, as explained …
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