NTT Docomo, one of Japan’s leading telecommunications and IT service providers, experienced a massive disruption on January 2, 2025, after a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack targeted its network infrastructure. The attack resulted in widespread service irregularities affecting customers…
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Diving into Azure Lateral Movement with Pass-the-PRT
One of the most concerning attack methods I’ve come across recently is ‘Pass-the-PRT.’ It’s not the most likely of cyberattacks, but if successful – your organization’s security is in trouble. And that’s precisely what makes it dangerous—it leverages legitimate authentication…
Hackers Use Russian Domains for Phishing Attacks
The latest research has found a sharp rise in suspicious email activities and a change in attack tactics. If you are someone who communicates via email regularly, keep a lookout for malicious or unusual activities, it might be a scam.…
iTerm2 Emulator Vulnerability Let Attackers Access Sensitive User Data
A critical vulnerability discovered in the popular macOS terminal emulator iTerm2 has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts and software users. The flaw, which could allow malicious attackers to access sensitive user data, underscores the importance of timely updates and vigilant…
Apple to Pay Siri Users $20 Per Device in Settlement Over Accidental Siri Privacy Violations
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the iPhone maker of invading users’ privacy using its voice-activated Siri assistant. The development was first reported by Reuters. The settlement applies to U.S.-based…
Cloudflare’s VPN app among half-dozen pulled from Indian app stores
More than half-a-dozen VPN apps, including Cloudflare’s widely-used 1.1.1.1, have been pulled from India’s Apple App Store and Google Play Store following intervention from government authorities, TechCrunch has learned. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs issued removal orders for the…
The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success
The chief information security officer (CISO) role has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a purely technical position to a role that bridges business strategy, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity. The post The modern CISO is a cornerstone of organizational success…
2024 Year in Review (Part 2)
July AT&T announced (in a financial filing) the discovery of a data breach dating back to 2023 that affects almost every AT&T customer. “The stolen data also includes call records of customers with phone service from other cell carriers that…
Best practices for ensuring a secure browsing environment
In this Help Net Security interview, Devin Ertel, CISO at Menlo Security, discusses how innovations like AI and closer collaboration between browser vendors and security providers will shape the future of browser security. The post Best practices for ensuring a…
Every minute, 4,080 records are compromised in data breaches
A recent Domo report shows that the world’s internet population has reached a record high of 5.52 billion people and uncovers signs that AI may be unseating digital juggernauts as it brings in new forms of engagement. “The phenomenal acceleration…
Deepfakes question our ability to discern reality
As deepfakes become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, their potential for misuse in areas such as cybercrime, misinformation campaigns, and identity theft continues to grow. In this article, you will find key insights from 2024 reports on deepfake technology and the…
Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Accusing Siri of Snoopy Eavesdropping
Apple isn’t acknowledging any wrongdoing in the settlement, which must be approved by a Judge and represents a sliver of the $705 billion in profits that Apple has pocketed since September 2014. The post Apple to Pay $95 Million to…
Dozens of Chrome extensions hacked in threat campaign
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Dozens of Chrome extensions hacked in…
Chinese cyber-spies reportedly targeted sanctions intel in US Treasury raid
OFAC, Office of the Treasury Secretary feared hit in data-snarfing swoop Chinese spies who compromised the US Treasury Department’s workstations reportedly stole data belonging to a government office responsible for sanctions against organizations and individuals.… This article has been indexed…
PCI DSS 4.0.1: A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Meeting Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1
The post PCI DSS 4.0.1: A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Meeting Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 appeared first on Feroot Security. The post PCI DSS 4.0.1: A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Meeting Requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1 appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
ZDNET joins CNET Group to award the Best of CES, and you can submit your entry now
Our experts will sift through the thousands of CES exhibitors to find the best tech and bring it to you. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: ZDNET joins CNET Group…
A US soldier was arrested for leaking presidential call logs
US authorities have arrested soldier Cameron John Wagenius for his alleged involvement in leaking presidential phone records. US authorities arrested Cameron John Wagenius (20), a US Army soldier, suspected of involvement in leaking presidential call logs. The soldier was arrested…
Apple offers to settle ‘snooping Siri’ lawsuit for an utterly incredible $95M
Even the sound of a zip could be enough to start the recordings, according to claims Apple has filed a proposed settlement in California suggesting it will pay $95 million to settle claims that Siri recorded owners’ conversations without consent…
Top 7 enterprise cybersecurity challenges in 2025
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Apple agrees to settle Siri-snooping lawsuit for $95M
Even the sound of a zip could be enough to start the recordings, according to claims Apple has filed a proposed settlement in California suggesting it will pay $95 million to settle claims that Siri recorded owners’ conversations without consent…