Cybersecurity experts have long been concerned about the possibility of supply chain attacks mainly due to the chain reaction that can be triggered by just one attack on one supplier, which can lead to a compromise of the entire…
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Akamai prevented the largest DDoS attack on a US financial company
Akamai announced it has mitigated the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on a U.S. financial company. Cybersecurity firm Akamai successfully identified and prevented a massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack targeting an unnamed, leading American financial institution. The attack took place last…
LastPass Security Breach Linked to Series of Crypto Heists, Say Experts
Security experts allege that some of the LastPass password vaults, which were stolen in a security breach towards the end of 2022, have now been successfully breached, leading to a series of substantial cryptocurrency thefts. According to cybersecurity blogger…
The Cybersecurity Crisis: Dating App “Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB)” Hacked, Over 620 Million Accounts Compromised
Photo by kalhh on Pixabay In an increasingly digital world, the threat of cyber-attacks is more prevalent than ever. This article delves into an alarming case of cybersecurity breach involving a popular dating platform, which led to over 620…
Boost Your Business Security: How Cyber Insurance Shields You from Cyber Threats
By Simon Pascoe, Director, FD Beck Insurance Brokers As the digital landscape evolves, cyber threats have become a significant concern for all businesses. Protecting your business from these risks is […] The post Boost Your Business Security: How Cyber Insurance…
Data Privacy Concerns Surround Period Tracking Apps
Period tracking apps have become increasingly popular among women seeking to monitor their menstrual cycles, plan pregnancies, or simply stay informed about their health. However, recent reports have raised serious concerns about the handling of user data by these apps.…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 436 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. US…
Week in review: 6 free resources for getting started in cybersecurity, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: The misconceptions preventing wider adoption of digital signatures In this Help Net Security interview, Thorsten Hau, CEO at fidentity, discusses the legal validity of qualified…
Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) for the Automotive Industry
Researchers Uncover Phishing Empire Attacking 56,000+ Microsoft 365 Accounts
Recent reports indicate that a new threat actor named “W3LL” has been discovered running a large phishing empire completely hidden until now. It was also found that this threat actor played a major role in compromising Microsoft 365 business email…
Generative AI: A pragmatic blueprint for data security
Avoiding generative AI security tools due to fear, uncertainty and doubt may be more of a risk than diving headlong into the conversation. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Generative AI: A…
Has MFA Had Its Day?
By Ori Arbel, CTO, CYREBRO Multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become the authentication standard for nearly all types of businesses – from banks to bicycle rentals and everything in between. Yet, […] The post Has MFA Had Its Day? appeared first…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-09-09
North Korean Threat Actors Stole $41 Million in Online Casino Heist US CISA added critical Apache RocketMQ flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog The complete guide to ransomware Mac Users Under Attack: Malvertising Campaign Distributing Atomic Stealer Malware Protect…
North Korean Threat Actors Stole $41 Million in Online Casino Heist
This week, cyber attackers set their sights on Stake.com, an online casino game and sports betting platform. They successfully made away with around $41 million in cryptocurrencies. The FBI has pinpointed North Korea and its infamous state-supported hacking group,…
US CISA added critical Apache RocketMQ flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
US CISA added critical vulnerability CVE-2023-33246 in Apache RocketMQ to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a critical flaw CVE-2023-33246 (CVSS score 9.8) affecting Apache RocketMQ to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Several components of Apache RocketMQ, including…
The complete guide to ransomware
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Mac Users Under Attack: Malvertising Campaign Distributing Atomic Stealer Malware
An updated version of macOS stealer malware called Atomic Stealer (or AMOS) is being distributed through a new malvertising campaign. The authors of the program appear to be actively maintaining and updating malware. When the creators of AMOS found…
Protect Your Keys: Lessons from the Azure Key Breach
On July 11, 2023, Microsoft released details of a coordinated attack from threat actors, identified as Storm-0558. This state-sponsored espionage group infiltrated email systems in an effort to collect information from targets such as the U.S. State and Commerce Departments.…
W3LL Store: Unmasking a Covert Phishing Operation Targeting 8,000+ Microsoft 365 Accounts
A hitherto undisclosed “phishing empire” has been identified in a series of cyber attacks targeting Microsoft 365 business email accounts spanning six years. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Group-IB, the threat actor established an underground market called…
Check Point to Acquire Cyber Startup Atmosec to Boost Its SaaS Security Offering
Check Point Software intends to acquire an early-stage SaaS security business founded by former Armis leaders in order to anticipate and combat malicious application threats. According to Vice President of Product Management Eyal Manor, the Silicon Valley-based platform security…