A new cyber threat dubbed “DragonRank” is actively targeting countries across Asia and Europe. Discovered by Cisco Talos, the sophisticated campaign leverages malicious tools like PlugX and BadIIS to exploit web application services and manipulate SEO rankings. DragonRank primarily focuses…
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WordPress Mandates Two-Factor Authentication for Plugin and Theme Developers
WordPress.org has announced a new account security measure that will require accounts with capabilities to update plugins and themes to activate two-factor authentication (2FA) mandatorily. The enforcement is expected to come into effect starting October 1, 2024. “Accounts with commit…
Benefits and best practices of leveraging AI for cybersecurity
AI has become a key player in protecting valuable organizational insights from threats. Thanks to AI-enabled data protection practices such as behavior monitoring, enterprises no longer have to be reactive to a cyberattack but can be proactive before a potential…
Top priorities for federal cybersecurity: Infrastructure, zero trust, and AI-driven defense
In this Help Net Security, Erica Banks, VP and a leader in Booz Allen’s civilian services business, discusses the Federal Cybersecurity Strategy’s role in safeguarding national assets. Banks outlines key areas for improvement, including funding, talent retention, and leveraging AI…
Criminal IP Teams Up with IPLocation.io to Deliver Unmatched IP Solutions to Global Audiences
Torrance, United States / California, 12th September 2024, CyberNewsWire The post Criminal IP Teams Up with IPLocation.io to Deliver Unmatched IP Solutions to Global Audiences appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Insiders Read the…
Internal disconnects vs. cybersecurity: How connectivity shapes challenges
Concerns about the trustworthiness of internal data exist in nearly all organizations globally, according to TeamViewer. 99% of business leaders pointed to factors undermining trust in internal data, citing multiple versions of the truth (38%), conflicting data management practices (32%)…
Healthcare giant to pay $65M settlement after crooks stole and leaked nude patient pics
Would paying a ransom – or better security – have been cheaper and safer? A US healthcare giant will pay out $65 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by its own patients after ransomware crooks stole their data –…
Google’s AI Model Faces European Union Scrutiny From Privacy Watchdog
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said it has opened an inquiry into Google’s Pathways Language Model 2, also known as PaLM2. The post Google’s AI Model Faces European Union Scrutiny From Privacy Watchdog appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Flipper Zero gets a big firmware upgrade, and some amazing new features
After three years of development, the portable hacking tool gets its first major firmware update – to version 1.0! This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Flipper Zero gets a big…
Hygiene, Hygiene, Hygiene! [Guest Diary], (Wed, Sep 11th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Paul Olson, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: Hygiene, Hygiene, Hygiene! [Guest Diary], (Wed,…
AI safety showdown: Yann LeCun slams California’s SB 1047 as Geoffrey Hinton backs new regulations
AI pioneers Yann LeCun and Geoffrey Hinton clash over California’s SB 1047, a landmark AI safety bill that could reshape the future of AI regulation and development in the US. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat…
Imperva Protects Against Critical Apache OFBiz Vulnerability (CVE-2024-45195)
Recently, a critical vulnerability in the widely used Apache OFBiz framework was disclosed, designated CVE-2024-45195. This vulnerability allows for unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), making it an especially dangerous flaw for organizations using OFBiz in their business operations. An attacker…
Microsoft: Zero-day vulnerability rolled back previous patches
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Microsoft: Zero-day vulnerability rolled back previous patches
Vulnerability handling requirements for NIS2 compliance
In a previous blog post, we covered two foundational elements of the Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive, software supply chain security and reporting requirements. In this blog, we take a closer look at the types of organizations impacted by…
Cyber crooks shut down UK, US schools, thousands of kids affected
No class: Black Suit ransomware gang boasts of 200GB haul from one raid Cybercriminals closed some schools in America and Britain this week, preventing kindergarteners in Washington state from attending their first-ever school day and shutting down all internet-based systems…
Uncovering a Prototype Pollution Regression in the Core Node.js Project
As a Node.js developer and security researcher, I recently stumbled upon an interesting security regression in the Node.js core project related to prototype pollution. This happened to be found while I was conducting an independent security research for my Node.js…
5 ideas to help you have the online safety talk with your kid
Teaching your child about online safety has become just as important as teaching them how to cross the street. As one in three internet users globally are children, it’s expected for kids to live and grow using online tools. This…
Connect in Cancún with Learning & Certifications
Experience the learning, inspiration, and fun with Learning & Certifications at Cisco Connect LatAm in Cancún, Mexico, September 10-12, 2024. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: Connect in Cancún with Learning & Certifications
FFIEC Will Sunset the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool: Everything You Need to be Prepared
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has officially announced that its Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) will phase out by August 31, 2025. Launched in June 2015, the CAT has helped financial institutions assess and improve their cybersecurity posture. However,…
10 Countries With the Fastest Internet in the World [2024]
Whether you’re working abroad or just traveling, having a fast Internet can make all the difference. We have a list of countries with the fastest internet. The post 10 Countries With the Fastest Internet in the World [2024] appeared first…