Poorly Secured Linux SSH Servers Under Attack for Cryptocurrency Mining

Dec 27, 2023NewsroomMalware / Server Security Poorly secured Linux SSH servers are being targeted by bad actors to install port scanners and dictionary attack tools with the goal of targeting other vulnerable servers and co-opting them into a network to carry out cryptocurrency mining and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. “Threat actors can also choose to…

I test tech wearables for a living — this 1980s-style smartwatch is my favorite product of 2023

Forget fancy fitness metrics and AI-assisted niceties. The smartwatch features that matter most in 2023 are style and comfort. Hear me out: With so many similar devices on the market promising nearly identical activity and sleep-tracking functions, design is one of the few factors that really sets many of these tech wearables apart. For example,…

I Tested AI Tools So You Don’t Have To. Here’s What Worked — and What Didn’t.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the fast-paced world of scaling service-based businesses, the dilemma of delivery versus marketing efforts is a constant challenge, especially for those who are at the point of maxing out on their client capacity. The need for brand relevance, consistency and awareness can feel overwhelming when a…

I Tested AI Tools So You Don’t Have To. Here’s What Worked — and What Didn’t.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the fast-paced world of scaling service-based businesses, the dilemma of delivery versus marketing efforts is a constant challenge, especially for those who are at the point of maxing out on their client capacity. The need for brand relevance, consistency and awareness can feel overwhelming when a…

Carbanak Banking Malware Resurfaces with New Ransomware Tactics

Dec 26, 2023NewsroomMalware / Cybercrime The banking malware known as Carbanak has been observed being used in ransomware attacks with updated tactics. “The malware has adapted to incorporate attack vendors and techniques to diversify its effectiveness,” cybersecurity firm NCC Group said in an analysis of ransomware attacks that took place in November 2023. “Carbanak returned…