Today, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and SandboxAQ have announced that they are expanding their partnership to address the critical need for enterprise data encryption that can defend against current data breaches, as well as future AI and quantum threats. Together, Accenture…
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The Power and Peril of RMM Tools
As more people work remotely, IT departments must manage devices distributed over different cities and countries relying on VPNs and remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools for system administration. However, like any new technology, RMM tools can also be used…
ubook Suffered Data Breach, 710,000 Users’ Data Exposed
The popular audiobook and podcast platform uBook has been affected by a data breach that exposed the personal information of 710,000 users. According to a tweet by ThreatMon, the breach, which occurred in July 2024, was announced by a member…
Why Do We Need to Keep Our Builds Green?
The Trivial Answer Most engineers know that we must have green builds because a red build indicates some kind of issue. Either a test did not pass, or some kind of tool found a vulnerability, or we managed to push…
Embracing Diversity and Growth: My Cisco Internship Experience
Communications Specialist Intern Richie B. wasn’t sure what to expect from a Cisco internship. See how he found a culture where he could succeed as his true self. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article:…
Average data breach cost jumps to $4.88 million, collateral damage increased
IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million in 2024, as breaches grow more disruptive and further expand demands on cyber teams. Breach costs increased 10%…
Critical OpenSSH “regreSSHion” Vulnerability Impacted macOS Systems, Patch Now
A serious flaw in OpenSSH servers, dubbed “regreSSHion,” affects macOS systems and could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. A few weeks ago, Qualys’ threat research unit discovered this vulnerability, which has been identified as regreSSHion and tracked…
Threat Actor Allegedly Claiming Hack of Microsoft Employee’s Device
A threat actor has taken to social media to claim responsibility for hacking into a Microsoft employee’s device. The announcement was made via a Telegram post, accompanied by a video purportedly showing the breach’s aftermath, as per a tweet by…
Hackers Exploiting ESXi Hypervisor Auth Bypass Flaw For Ransomware Attacks
Hackers prefer ransomware attacks primarily because they offer the highest chance of financial gain. By locking victims’ information systems and asking for payment to release them, ransomware attacks lock victims’ information systems and demand payment to unlock them. Considering such…
Proofpoint’s Email Protection Let Attackers Send Millions Of Phishing Emails
Hackers use phishing emails to mislead recipients into providing personal data like usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers. This method exploits human emotions and trust, allowing a threat actor to compromise an account, steal an identity, or…
Microsoft Warns of Ransomware Gangs Abusing VMware ESXi Authentication Bypass in Attacks
Ransomware operators like Black Basta and Akira have already used this vulnerability in attacks, with Storm-0506 deploying Black Basta ransomware on the ESXi hypervisors of a North American engineering firm. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
OCI Customers Can Now Externally Manage Encryption Keys from a Cloud-Based Service
OCI Customers Can Now Externally Manage Encryption Keys from a Cloud-Based Service madhav Tue, 07/30/2024 – 10:20 < div> Oracle stands apart by offering a comprehensive suite of services across all its cloud delivery models, from Oracle Alloy and Dedicated…
Adaptive Shield unveils ITDR platform for SaaS
Adaptive Shield has unveiled its Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) platform for SaaS environments. The recent Snowflake breach served as a wake-up call for the SaaS industry. On May 27, a threat group announced the sale of 560 million…
SocGholish Malware Attacking Windows Users Using Fake Browser Update
The SocGholish downloader has been in operation since 2017 and it is still evolving. This malware, which poses as a browser update, is favored by multiple threat groups such as the Russian-operated Evil Corp (Manatee Tempest) and the Initial Access…
Providing Security Updates to Automobile Software
Auto manufacturers are just starting to realize the problems of supporting the software in older models: Today’s phones are able to receive updates six to eight years after their purchase date. Samsung and Google provide Android OS updates and security…
The Most Common DNS Security Risks in 2024 (And How to Mitigate Them)
DNS security risks are everywhere, and the stats show it too. A 2021 IDC survey of over 1,100 organizations across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific revealed that 87% had encountered DNS attacks. The average cost per attack was…
Ransomware gangs are loving this dumb but deadly make-me-admin ESXi vulnerability
Get those patches applied – all the big dogs are abusing it Do you have your VMware ESXi hypervisor joined to Active Directory? Well, the latest news from Microsoft serves as a reminder that you might not want to do…
Cyber Threat Intelligence: Illuminating the Deep, Dark Cybercriminal Underground
Learn about critical threats that can impact your organization and the bad actors behind them from Cybersixgill’s threat experts. Each story shines a light on underground activities, the threat actors involved, and why you should care, along with what you…
Cybercriminals Target Polish Businesses with Agent Tesla and Formbook Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed widespread phishing campaigns targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Poland during May 2024 that led to the deployment of several malware families like Agent Tesla, Formbook, and Remcos RAT. Some of the other regions targeted…
ICO Slams Electoral Commission for Basic Security Failings
The ICO found that the Electoral Commission did not have appropriate security measures in place, allowing hackers to access the personal details of 40 million UK voters This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: ICO Slams…