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Fake CAPTCHA tests trick users into running malware

2 months 3 weeks ago
ClickFix tricks

Microsoft's security team has published an in-depth report into ClickFix, the social engineering attack which tricks users into executing malicious commands in the guise of proving their humanity.…

Gareth Halfacree

Coinbase Reverses Remote-First Policy After North Korean Infiltration Attempts

2 months 3 weeks ago
Remote work policies designed to attract top talent are becoming security vulnerabilities as state-sponsored hackers seek employment at cryptocurrency firms. Coinbase has implemented mandatory in-person orientation and US citizenship requirements for sensitive roles after detecting North Korean IT workers attempting to infiltrate the company through remote positions. CEO Brian Armstrong revealed on Stripe cofounder John Collison's podcast that the exchange now requires fingerprinting and live video interviews after discovering coordinated efforts involving US-based facilitators who reship laptops and attend virtual interviews on behalf of foreign operatives.

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Microsoft lets devs tell Copilot to STFU in Visual Studio

2 months 3 weeks ago
Update finally gives coders control over when – and if – AI butts in

Good news for developers growing tired of Copilot's helpful suggestions. Microsoft has announced that it is now possible to make the programming assistant a little less irritating.…

Richard Speed