A INC Ransom ransomware attack this week disrupted IT and phone systems at McLaren Health Care hospitals. On Tuesday, an INC Ransom ransomware attack hit the McLaren Health Care hospitals and disrupted their IT and phone systems. The organizations did…
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Researchers Uncover 10 Flaws in Google’s File Transfer Tool Quick Share
As many as 10 security flaws have been uncovered in Google’s Quick Share data transfer utility for Android and Windows that could be assembled to trigger remote code execution (RCE) chain on systems that have the software installed. “The Quick…
USENIX Security ’23 – V1SCAN: Discovering 1-day Vulnerabilities in Reused C/C++ Open-Source Software Components Using Code Classification Techniques
Authors/Presenters:Seunghoon Woo, Eunjin Choi, Heejo Lee, Hakjoo Oh Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott; and…
Illinois Amends Biometric Privacy Law to Limit Corporate Liability
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois has recently amended its Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), essentially reducing the financial risks for companies that mishandle biometric data such as eye scans, fingerprints, and facial recognition information. The changes, signed into law by Governor…
Global Breach of Mobile Guardian Wipes Data from 13,000 Students’ Devices in Singapore
Mobile Guardian, a widely-used digital classroom management platform, has experienced a significant security breach affecting thousands of students globally. The platform, which is a Google for Education partner, offers services such as device management, parental controls, secure web filtering,…
Ransomware and Extortionware: The Two Cybersecurity Dangers
In the rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity dangers, two threats are often in discussion, ransomware and extortionware. While both have some similarities, it is important to understand their differences for efficient defense tactics. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type…
Need Intel’s Raptor Lake bug patch? You’ll have to download and install it yourself
The microcode bug patch for 13th- and 14th-generation Intel Core processors won’t be made available via Windows Update. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Need Intel’s Raptor Lake bug patch?…
New Malware Hits 300,000 Users with Rogue Chrome and Edge Extensions
An ongoing, widespread malware campaign has been observed installing rogue Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions via a trojan distributed via fake websites masquerading as popular software. “The trojan malware contains different deliverables ranging from simple adware extensions that hijack…
Proton VPN Doubles Down on its Fight Against Online Censorship
With internet restrictions growing, one of the top VPN services has stepped up its efforts to combat online censorship Virtual private networks (VPNs) are essential tools for people living under stringent censorship because of their IP spoofing capabilities, which…
South Korea on High Alert as North Korean Hackers Eye Construction Sector Data
There have been warnings from South Korea’s cybersecurity authorities regarding North Korea’s attempts to hack into construction and machinery websites to steal data for their development projects. During the past year, the number of hacking attempts by North Korea…
Massive Email Address Exposure: SOCRadar.io Data Scraping Incident
A significant security concern has arisen following the exposure of an estimated 332 million email addresses online, allegedly scraped from the security intelligence platform SOCRadar.io. The massive data dump was reportedly posted on a cybercrime forum by a threat…
How North Korean Attackers Deployed Malware Via VPN Bug Exploit
In a concerning event, North Korean state-sponsored have again displayed their advanced cyber capabilities by abusing flaws in VPN software updates to plant malware. The incident highlights the rising threats from state-sponsored actors in the cybersecurity sector. “The Information Community…
CSC ServiceWorks reveals 2023 data breach affecting thousands of people
The data breach is the latest security issue to beset CSC ServiceWorks over the past year, after multiple researchers found security bugs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News…
The Undeniable but Often Overlooked Human Element of Cybersecurity
It is firmly established that there is no such thing as 100% security – in fact, a security breach is not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when.’ In other words, risk will always exist, and businesses… The post The Undeniable but Often Overlooked Human Element of…
Russian Midnight Blizzard Breached UK Home Office via Microsoft
Russian hacking group Midnight Blizzard breached the UK Home Office, stealing sensitive data. Learn how they exploited supply… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Russian Midnight Blizzard…
After global IT meltdown, CrowdStrike courts hackers with action figures and gratitude
CrowdStrike tried to go back to business as usual at one of the world’s largest annual cybersecurity conferences, weeks after its massive global IT crash. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed…
Git-Syncing into Trouble: Exploring Command Injection Flaws in Kubernetes
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Git-Syncing into Trouble: Exploring Command Injection Flaws in Kubernetes
Crooks took control of a cow milking robot causing the death of a cow
Crooks took control of a cow milking robot and demanded a ransom from a farmer who refused to pay it, resulting in the death of a cow. An extortion attempt had a tragic outcome, cybercriminals took control of a cow…
‘0.0.0.0 Day’ Flaw Puts Chrome, Firefox, Mozilla Browsers at RCE Risk
An open source security firm, Oligo Security, has discovered a vulnerability called “0.0.0.0 Day” that allows attackers to execute code on web browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, potentially leading to data theft and malware. This article has been indexed…
Cisco Warns of Critical RCE Zero-Days in End of Life IP Phones
Cisco has issued a warning about critical remote code execution zero-days affecting the web-based management interface of the Small Business SPA 300 and SPA 500 series IP phones, which are no longer supported. This article has been indexed from Cyware…