Welcome back to The Daily Threat! In today’s episode, we dive into three major cybersecurity stories you need to know about.

First, Google has enhanced its Advanced Protection Program by introducing passkey enrollment support. This new feature aims to provide high-risk users with an additional layer of security, making it significantly harder for attackers to compromise accounts. Read more about this update here: https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/10/24195306/google-accounts-advanced-protection-passkey-enrollment-support-security-key

Next, we discuss the controversy surrounding Microsoft’s recent email warnings about Russian hacking attempts. These emails have been criticized for looking like spam and phishing messages, which could erode trust in legitimate security communications. Learn more about the situation here: https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/10/microsoft-emails-that-warned-customers-of-russian-hacks-criticized-for-looking-like-spam-and-phishing/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90aGVjeWJlcmJlYXQuY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEOJJO1p4DoFlTOVJ_q0Op0bh_ycVIfj0PjX4Ww5uajWBM6tDnVOUTnkHT2Ynfux9Gc2T_deYajwH2WuBGEFOJmh_6KELRM2wYgLHzkE-EeqktZUvtuqsxtMwAAt8dEAZPOGuH_Tc0c5oT8K1TWuWYWos9hRGBm2ABgC4nKAljku

Finally, we explore the emergence of ViperSoftX malware, which is disguising itself as eBooks to infiltrate systems and steal sensitive information. This malware represents a significant threat, especially for those downloading content from unverified sources. Find out more about ViperSoftX here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/vipersoftx-malware-disguises-as-ebooks.html

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