From Elon Musk and Donald Trump to state-sponsored hackers and crypto scammers, this was the year the online agents of chaos gained ground. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Most Dangerous People on…
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Several Chrome Extensions Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
Cyberhaven and other Chrome extensions were compromised in a supply chain attack targeting Facebook advertising users. The post Several Chrome Extensions Compromised in Supply Chain Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
When Good Extensions Go Bad: Takeaways from the Campaign Targeting Browser Extensions
News has been making headlines over the weekend of the extensive attack campaign targeting browser extensions and injecting them with malicious code to steal user credentials. Currently, over 25 extensions, with an install base of over two million users, have…
Changes in SSL and TLS support in 2024, (Mon, Dec 30th)
With the end of the year quickly approaching, it is undoubtedly a good time to take a look at what has changed during the past 12 months. One security-related area, which deserves special attention in this context, is related to…
“Vishing,” “Quishing,” and AI Scams: The New Cybercrime Techniques You Need to Know About
As artificial intelligence gets smarter, cybercriminals are discovering all new ways to hack and scam their victims. Can you believe your eyes? According to the… The post “Vishing,” “Quishing,” and AI Scams: The New Cybercrime Techniques You Need to Know…
What’s Next for Cybersecurity in 2025 and Beyond? Fortra Experts Weigh In
We are fast approaching the end of (another) turbulent year for cybersecurity. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that so much can happen in such a short time. As we finish up our work for the year, head home to…
The Future of AI Regulation: Balancing Innovation and Safety in Silicon Valley
A Divisive Veto: California Rejects AI Safety Bill SB 1047 California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of SB 1047, a proposed AI safety bill, has sparked a hot debate on the balance between innovation and regulation in the artificial intelligence…
Cisco Confirms Authenticity of Data After Second Leak
Cisco has confirmed that 4 Gb of data leaked by a hacker is authentic and related to a recently disclosed security incident. The post Cisco Confirms Authenticity of Data After Second Leak appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Verizon says it has secured its network after breach by China-linked Salt Typhoon group
U.S. telecom giant Verizon says it has secured its network after being targeted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage group. In a statement given to TechCrunch on Sunday, Verizon spokesperson Richard Young said the company has “contained the cyber incident brought…
PoC Exploited Released for Oracle Weblogic Server Vulnerability
Security researchers have warned that a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit has been publicly released for a critical vulnerability affecting Oracle WebLogic Server. The flaw tracked as CVE-2024-21182, poses a significant risk to organizations using the server, as it allows an unauthenticated attacker with…
2024 Year in Review: What We Got Right and Looking to 2025
In the final episode of the Shared Security Podcast for 2024, join us as we recap our predictions for the year, discuss what we got right and wrong, and highlight our top episodes on YouTube. We also extend a heartfelt…
Threat actors attempt to exploit a flaw in Four-Faith routers
VulnCheck researchers warn that threat actors are attempting to exploit a high-severity vulnerability impacting some Four-Faith routers. Cybersecurity firm VulnCheck warns that a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-12856 (CVSS score: 7.2), in Four-Faith routers is actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability…
Understanding Data Leaks: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Strategies
Imagine a seemingly minor misconfiguration in your cloud storage or an employee accidentally emailing a sensitive file to the wrong person. These incidents might seem trivial, but they can quickly snowball into a massive data breach, causing financial consequences. This…
Majority of UK SMEs Lack Cybersecurity Policy
Insurance firm Markel Direct found that 69% of UK SMEs lack a cybersecurity policy, with a significant lack of basic cybersecurity measures in place across these firms This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Majority of…
Brazil Suspends BYD EV Plant Construction Over Worker Conditions
Brazil labour authorities say workers constructing BYD EV plant subject to ‘slavery-like’ conditions, victims of human trafficking This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Brazil Suspends BYD EV Plant Construction Over Worker Conditions
Microsoft Warns of Windows 11 24H2 Issue that Blocks Windows Security Updates
Microsoft has issued a warning about a significant issue impacting devices running Windows 11, version 24H2, that could block essential Windows Security updates. The problem arises when users install this version of the operating system using media—such as CDs or…
Cyberhaven extension hacked, ZAGG data breach, Volkswagen cloud leak
Cybersecurity company’s Chrome extension hijacked for data theft Hackers steal ZAGG customer credit cards in third-party breach Volkswagen software company Cariad suffers Amazon cloud breach Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Do zero-day exploits and supply chain attacks keep you…
Builder.ai Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Over 3 Million Users
A huge data security breach has come to light, with the data platform Builder.ai. It’s a service that lets organizations build their own proprietary, custom software applications, which don’t need heavy programming. According to a blog post by a…
Top Law Enforcement Operations in Cybersecurity in 2024: A Year of Major Strikes Against Cybercrime
In 2024, law enforcement agencies worldwide ramped up their efforts to combat cybercrime, leading to a series of high-profile operations aimed at disrupting the activities of hackers, ransomware groups, and other malicious actors in the digital space. As cyber threats…
Google trending Cybersecurity headlines for the last weekend
Space Bears Ransomware Targets Atos SE in Major Cyberattack Atos SE, the France-based global leader in cloud computing and cybersecurity services, has confirmed a major cybersecurity breach involving the ransomware group Space Bears. The cybercriminals claim to have compromised Atos’…