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Second Android 15 preview bolsters security to safeguard your files

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What you need to know

  • Further digging into Google’s second Android 15 preview shows increased security efforts to protect devices connected via USB.
  • When attempting to switch USB modes, users will have to verify that it is them through various lock screen security methods.
  • Google detailed its second Android 15 preview yesterday (Mar. 21), offering insight into its satellite connectivity and more.

Google’s latest Android 15 preview gives users better insight into how it will protect your files when connected via USB.

According to Mishaal Rahman (Android Police), Android 15 Developer Preview 2 shows the software will require more “authentication” during USB-connected moments. To change which USB mode you’re in, Rahm discovered users must verify it’s truly them via lock screen measures such as their PIN, fingerprint, pattern, or password.

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Novel technique bolsters Remcos RAT stealth | SC Media – SC Media

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Artificial Intelligence bolsters growth of cyber-attacks, audacity of cybercriminals

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A year out from generative AI’s widespread release to the public, cybercriminals continue to finesse AI tools to bolster the scale, speed, scope, and stealth of their activities.

Horton

“AI-driven cybersecurity threats are developing at a place that we have not seen before due to advancements in machine learning and the ability to amplify existing attack methodologies,” said Brendan Horton, a security analyst in the FoxPointe Solutions Information Risk Management Division of The Bonadio Group

From January to February 2023, researchers from Darktrace – a global leader in cybersecurity AI – saw a 135% increase in novel social engineering attacks, corresponding with the widespread adoption of ChatGPT, which was released to the public in October 2022.

“AI isn’t really a new technology, but it has gained a new attraction in recent years,” Horton said. “Now with generative AI tools you don’t really have to be a sophisticated cybercriminal to launch a cyberattack.”

These cyberattacks include AI-powered botnets (a network of hijacked computers) and enhanced social engineering and phishing campaigns which are increasingly easier for employees to fall for.

Miller

“From a business standpoint, phishing emails that can lead to either ransomware or other threats are becoming more adaptive and they’re becoming more authentic because of AI,” said Tim Miller, chief information officer at Community Bank, N.A.

For example, in pre-generative AI, a phishing email sent to an employee in Rochester by an overseas bad actor pretending to be a vendor in Buffalo could have linguistic red flags that would alert the employee not to respond.

“AI doesn’t make mistakes like misspellings,” said Horton. “Now with generative AI, we are seeing highly personalized messages that seem a lot more credible and are difficult to distinguish as threats. We’re also seeing more deep fake technology emerging with deep fake photos and audio.”

Overall, it’s vitally important for organizations to continue to conduct solid cyber-hygiene, educate their employees regularly on continuously evolving cyber threats, and not be afraid to use AI to their advantage.

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Jamf bolsters student security with web protection now on Chromebook

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Jamf has announced that Jamf Safe Internet, a comprehensive content filtering and web security solution optimised for education, is now available on Chromebook.

Jamf Safe Internet is designed to help schools protect students from harmful content on the internet, inappropriate websites and phishing attacks, while also allowing admins to enforce acceptable-use policies in a seamless way, according to the company.

Keeping students safe

Jamf Safe Internet is designed to ensure that students have a safe and secure online learning environment from the moment they unbox their device, the company states.

With Jamf Safe Internet, admins are able to enforce acceptable-use policies without sacrificing the learning experience by offering:

  • Content Control in One Click: Jamf Safe Internet allows teachers and IT admins to customise and create the level of content control that fits each class and can prevent harmful and inappropriate content from reaching student devices. This protection is powered by Jamf’s content filtering and web-based threat prevention technologies.

  • Support for Google Services: Jamf Safe Internet can now enforce Google SafeSearch and YouTube Restricted Mode, ideal for schools leveraging Google products for learning experiences.

  • Streamlined Console: Jamf Safe Internet delivers a streamlined administrative console with workflows built specifically for schools. When Jamf Safe Internet is enabled, students log in to a Chromebook with their Google Workspace for Education account and immediately have group or age group specific browsing policies applied.

  • A Continued Commitment to Protecting Privacy: Jamf’s privacy-friendly approach provides a safe online environment for students of all ages while offering schools enough information to protect students. Jamf is committed to maintaining compliance with all applicable privacy regulations and has signed the Student Privacy Pledge, highlighting its commitment to protecting the information of students, parents and teachers in schools.

Continued partnership with Google

Jamf Safe Internet for Chromebook is just the latest in security innovations brought to market by Jamf and Google. As part of the Google…

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