Researchers have identified a new variant of the ClickFix fake browser update malware distributed through malicious WordPress plugins. These plugins, disguised as legitimate tools, inject malicious JavaScript code into compromised websites, tricking users into installing malware. The malware uses blockchain…
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Hardcoded Creds in Popular Apps Put Millions of Android and iOS Users at Risk
Recent analysis has revealed a concerning trend in mobile app security: Many popular apps store hardcoded and unencrypted cloud service credentials directly within their codebases. It poses a significant security risk as anyone accessing the app’s binary or source code…
Latrodectus Employs New anti-Debugging And Sandbox Evasion Techniques
Latrodectus, a new malware loader, has rapidly evolved since its discovery, potentially replacing IcedID. It includes a command to download IcedID and has undergone multiple iterations, likely to evade detection. Extracting configurations from these versions is crucial for effective threat…
Nadella’s Microsoft Pay Jumps 63 Percent In Spite Of Incentive Cut
Microsoft chief Satya Nadella sees pay soar 63 percent for latest financial year, even though he requested cut to cash incentive This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nadella’s Microsoft Pay Jumps 63 Percent In…
New ChatGPT-4o Jailbreak Technique Enabling to Write Exploit Codes
Researcher Marco Figueroa has uncovered a method to bypass the built-in safeguards of ChatGPT-4o and similar AI models, enabling them to generate exploit code. This discovery highlights a significant vulnerability in AI security measures, prompting urgent discussions about the future…
Five Eyes nations tell tech startups to take infosec seriously. Again
Only took ’em a year to dish up some scary travel advice, and a Secure Innovation … Placemat? Cyber security agencies from the Five Eyes nations have delivered on a promise to offer tech startups more guidance on how to…
Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with malware
Suspected Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via Telegram. Google TAG and Mandiant observed a Russia-linked group, tracked as UNC5812, targeting Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via the Telegram channel “Civil Defense.”…
U.S. Government Issues New TLP Guidance for Cross-Sector Threat Intelligence Sharing
The U.S. government (USG) has issued new guidance governing the use of the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) to handle the threat intelligence information shared between the private sector, individual researchers, and Federal Departments and Agencies. “The USG follows TLP markings…
49% of Enterprises Fail to Identify SaaS Vulnerabilities
The rising occurrence of SaaS data breaches has emerged as a major concern for businesses globally. A report from AppOmni reveals that 31% of organizations experienced a SaaS data breach in 2024, marking a notable increase from the previous year.…
RedLine and Meta infostealer takedown, Russian-backed malware, French telecom breach
Global law enforcement gains access to RedLine and Meta infostealer networks Russian-backed malware poses as Ukrainian anti-recruitment tool Massive breach impacts French telecom giant Thanks to today’s episode sponsor, Dropzone AI Imagine an AI analyst that never sleeps. Dropzone…
Apple iPhone Users Urged to Upgrade to iOS 18.1 for Enhanced Security
Apple iPhone users with models 15 and 16 are strongly encouraged to upgrade their devices to the latest operating system, iOS 18.1. Failing to do so may leave their devices vulnerable to potential hacking attempts, as security gaps can be…
Understanding Cloud Identity Security (CIS)
In today’s digital landscape, where businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based services, ensuring the security of identities within these environments has become paramount. Cloud Identity Security (CIS) is a comprehensive approach to safeguarding user identities, credentials, and access permissions in cloud…
Nintendo Warns of Phishing Attack Mimics Company Email Address
Nintendo has cautioned its users about a sophisticated phishing attack that involves emails mimicking official Nintendo communication. These emails, appearing to come from addresses, are being sent by third parties and are not legitimate communications from the company. Details of…
Innovator Spotlight: Cloud Range
by Dan K. Anderson CEO, CISO, and vCISO The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, and so are the tactics of adversaries. According to IBM, the average cost of a data… The post Innovator Spotlight: Cloud Range appeared first on Cyber…
Wanted. Top infosec pros willing to defend Britain on shabby salaries
GCHQ job ads seek top talent with bottom-end pay packets While the wages paid by governments seldom match those available in the private sector, it appears that the UK’s intelligence, security and cyber agency is a long way short of…
New Research Reveals Spectre Vulnerability Persists in Latest AMD and Intel Processors
More than six years after the Spectre security flaw impacting modern CPU processors came to light, new research has found that the latest AMD and Intel processors are still susceptible to speculative execution attacks. The attack, disclosed by ETH Zürich…
Inside console security: How innovations shape future hardware protection
In this Help Net Security interview, security researchers Specter and ChendoChap discuss gaming consoles’ unique security model, highlighting how it differs from other consumer devices. They also share their thoughts on how advancements in console security could shape future consumer…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 29, 2024
API Gateway Security Engineer Ness Technologies | Israel | Hybrid – View job details As an API Gateway Security Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and implementing API Gateway solutions with a strong focus on information security. Your responsibilities…
OT PCAP Analyzer: Free PCAP analysis tool
EmberOT’s OT PCAP Analyzer, developed for the industrial security community, is a free tool providing a high-level overview of the devices and protocols in packet capture files. “The OT PCAP Analyzer was designed specifically with critical OT environments in mind.…
Cyware and ECS Partner to Enhance Government Cybersecurity with Advanced Threat Intel Exchange
Cyware, a provider of threat intelligence management and cyber fusion solutions, has teamed up with ECS, a player in technology solutions for US public sector and defense organizations, to bolster government cybersecurity through an enhanced Intel Exchange platform. This partnership…