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Diamorphine Rootkit Exploiting Linux Systems In The Wild

Threat actors exploit Linux systems because they are prevalent in organizations that host servers, databases, and other important resources.  Exploiting vulnerabilities in Linux systems allows attackers to gain access to sensitive data, disrupt services, or deploy malware.  Besides this, the…

Update on ransomware attacks on NHS, AMD and CDK Global

1.) Recently, the Qilin ransomware group, believed to originate from Russia, targeted three hospitals and a network, severely disrupting emergency services for patients. The attack, which occurred on June 4, 2024, via Synnovis Software, has led the gang to demand…

Improving OT cybersecurity remains a work in progress

Organizations have made progress in the past 12 months related to advancing their OT security posture, but there are still critical areas for improvement as IT and OT network environments continue to converge, according to Fortinet. Cyberattacks that compromise OT…

From passwords to passkeys: Enhancing security and user satisfaction

In this Help Net Security interview, Julianna Lamb, Stytch CTO, discusses the advantages of passwordless authentication. Eliminating passwords reduces data breaches and improves user experience by simplifying the login process. Lamb also addresses the technical challenges and economic implications of…

Most cybersecurity pros took time off due to mental health issues

Cybersecurity and infosecurity professionals say that work-related stress, fatigue, and burnout are making them less productive, including taking extended sick leave – costing US enterprises almost $626 million in lost productivity every year, according to Hack The Box. Cybersecurity has…

eBook: CISO guide to password security

Password security has seen dramatic shifts driven by the escalation of cyber threats and technological advancements. This eBook covers: Best practices for NIST-compliant password security Key benefits of automating password policies It is not just about creating barriers to unauthorized…

Managing Transitive Vulnerabilities

Transitive vulnerabilities are developers’ most hated type of security issue, and for good reason. It’s complicated enough to monitor for and fix direct vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). When software is dependent on third-, fourth-, and Nth-party components…

Alleged researchers stole $3 million from Kraken exchange

Alleged researchers have exploited a zero-day in Kraken crypto exchange to steal $3 million worth of cryptocurrency. Kraken Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco revealed that alleged security researchers exploited a zero-day flaw to steal $3 million worth of cryptocurrency. The…

From Pentesting to Remediation with NetSPI

There are a lot of common pitfalls in penetration testing, particularly with the remediation phase. It’s important to move away from static processes to more actionable systems, understanding the gaps […] The post From Pentesting to Remediation with NetSPI appeared…

New Blog Moderation Policy

There has been a lot of toxicity in the comments section of this blog. Recently, we’re having to delete more and more comments. Not just spam and off-topic comments, but also sniping and personal attacks. It’s gotten so bad that…

Google Chrome 126 update addresses multiple high-severity flaws

Google released Chrome 126 update that addresses a high-severity vulnerability demonstrated at the TyphoonPWN 2024 hacking competition. Google has issued a Chrome 126 security update, addressing six vulnerabilities, including a flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-6100 which was demonstrated during the SSD…