Popular US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has been having trouble with its online ordering system as well as digital payments at their brick-and-mortar shops since late November, and now we finally know why: an 8-K report filed with the US…
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Lookout Discovers New Spyware Deployed by Russia and China
Russian-made spyware BoneSpy and PlainGnome target former Soviet states, while public security bureaus in mainland China use Chinese surveillance tool EagleMsgSpy This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Lookout Discovers New Spyware Deployed by Russia and…
The evolution and abuse of proxy networks
Proxy and anonymization networks have been dominating the headlines, this piece discusses its origins and evolution on the threat landscape with specific focus on state sponsored abuse. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article:…
Cleo Patches Exploited Flaw as Security Firms Detail Malware Pushed in Attacks
Cleo has released patches for the exploited vulnerability and security firms have detailed the malware delivered in attacks. The post Cleo Patches Exploited Flaw as Security Firms Detail Malware Pushed in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Apple iOS devices are more vulnerable to phishing than Android
For years, there’s been a widely held belief that iOS devices—such as iPhones—are virtually immune to phishing attacks, largely due to Apple’s strong emphasis on security and its reputation for prioritizing user protection. In contrast, Android devices, with their more…
Careto is back: what’s new after 10 years of silence?
Kaspersky researchers analyze 2019, 2022 and 2024 attacks attributed to Careto APT with medium to high confidence. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Careto is back: what’s new after 10 years of silence?
British Army zaps drones out of the sky with laser trucks
High-energy weapon proves its mettle in testing The British Army has successfully destroyed flying drones for the first time using a high-energy laser mounted on an armored vehicle. If perfected, the technology could form an effective counter-measure against drone attacks.… This article…
Hunk Companion, WP Query Console Vulnerabilities Chained to Hack WordPress Sites
Two vulnerabilities in the Hunk Companion and WP Query Console WordPress plugins allow attackers to backdoor websites. The post Hunk Companion, WP Query Console Vulnerabilities Chained to Hack WordPress Sites appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
27 DDoS-for hire platforms seized by law enforcement
As part of an ongoing international crackdown known as Operation PowerOFF, international law enforcement has seized over two dozen platforms used to carry out Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. These “booter” (aka “stresser”) sites were used by both cybercriminals and hacktivists…
WordPress Hunk Companion Plugin Flaw Exploited to Silently Install Vulnerable Plugins
Malicious actors are exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Hunk Companion plugin for WordPress to install other vulnerable plugins that could open the door to a variety of attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-11972 (CVSS score: 9.8), affects all versions…
Insurance Worker Sentenced After Illegally Accessing Claimants’ Data
An insurance employee has been handed a suspended sentence after illegally accessing personal information This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Insurance Worker Sentenced After Illegally Accessing Claimants’ Data
We must adjust expectations for the CISO role
Cybersecurity has become one of the most high-stakes facets of business operations in the past few years. The chief information security officer (CISO) role, once a back-office function primarily focused on technical oversight, has moved squarely into the executive spotlight.…
Three-Quarters of Security Leaders Admit Gaps in Hardware Knowledge
HP Wolf reveals that 79% of IT security decision makers are lacking in crucial hardware and firmware expertise This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Three-Quarters of Security Leaders Admit Gaps in Hardware Knowledge
GitLab Security Update, Patch for Critical Vulnerabilities
GitLab announced the release of critical security patches for its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). The newly released versions 17.6.2, 17.5.4, and 17.4.6 address several high-severity vulnerabilities, and GitLab strongly recommends that all self-managed installations be upgraded immediately.…
Russia’s Secret Blizzard APT targets Ukraine with Kazuar backdoor
Russia-linked APT group Secret Blizzard is using Amadey Malware-as-a-Service to infect systems in Ukraine with the Kazuar backdoor. The Russia-linked APT group Secret Blizzard (aka Turla, Snake, Uroburos, Waterbug, Venomous Bear and KRYPTON) was spotted using the Amadey malware to deploy the KazuarV2 backdoor on devices in Ukraine. The experts…
8 Trends Reshaping Network Security in 2025
Eight trend predictions for network security in 2025 that Palo Alto Networks thinks will redefine organizations’ approach to cybersecurity. The post 8 Trends Reshaping Network Security in 2025 appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has been indexed…
Citrix acquires deviceTRUST and Strong Network
With the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, where teams operate across geographical regions on managed and unmanaged devices, every connection and endpoint presents a potential security risk. Addressing this challenge, Citrix announced the strategic acquisitions of deviceTRUST GmbH and…
Jetico Search locates and manages sensitive data
Jetico launches Search, a PII and sensitive data discovery tool integrated with BCWipe to locate and securely erase files beyond forensic recovery. Addressing the growing demand for effective solutions in data protection, Search integrates discovery capabilities with Jetico’s renowned BCWipe…
The story behind Sekoia.io Custom Integrations
Since launching in 2017, Sekoia.io has made a name for itself with its groundbreaking vision in threat detection, leveraging advanced analytics and smart machine learning. But the journey does not end there! Sekoia.io is always growing and improving its services…
Bitcoin ATM giant Byte Federal says 58,000 users’ personal data compromised in breach
Byte Federal, one of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S., said the personal data of thousands of customers may have been compromised during a recent breach. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general, Florida-based Byte Federal said hackers…