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New “Goldoon” Botnet Targets D-Link Routers With Decade-Old Flaw

A never-before-seen botnet called Goldoon has been observed targeting D-Link routers with a nearly decade-old critical security flaw with the goal of using the compromised devices for further attacks. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2015-2051 (CVSS score: 9.8), which affects D-Link DIR-645 routers and allows remote attackers to execute…

When is One Vulnerability Scanner Not Enough?

Like antivirus software, vulnerability scans rely on a database of known weaknesses. That’s why websites like VirusTotal exist, to give cyber practitioners a chance to see whether a malware sample is detected by multiple virus scanning engines, but this concept hasn’t existed in…

AI is Creating a New Generation of Cyberattacks

Most businesses see offensive AI fast becoming a standard tool for cybercriminals, with 93% of security leaders expecting to face daily AI-driven attacks, according to Netacea. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…

Cybersecurity: The Battle of Wits

With cybersecurity, the digital battlegrounds stretch across the vast expanse of the internet. On the one side, we have increasingly sophisticated and cunning adversaries. On the other, skilled cybersecurity practitioners who are desperate to protect their companies’ assets at all…

Tripwire Patch Priority Index for April 2024

Tripwire’s April 2024 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft. Firsts on the list are patches for Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) and Chromium that resolve 2 spoofing vulnerabilities. Next on the patch priority list this month is a…

Threat Actors Attacking MS-SQL Servers to Deploy Ransomware

Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a series of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting poorly managed Microsoft SQL (MS-SQL) servers. The attackers, identified as the TargetCompany ransomware group, have been deploying the Mallox ransomware in a bid to encrypt systems and extort victims. This…

IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future

IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future madhav Thu, 05/02/2024 – 05:07 < div> In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) remains a vital link in the cybersecurity chain. However, with World Password Day…

Venafi launches 90-Day TLS Readiness Solution

Venafi launched its new 90-Day TLS Readiness Solution to help organizations comply with Google’s proposed 90-day TLS certificate standard, improving security posture while reducing the risk of certificate-related interruptions. According to a Venafi study, 83% of organizations have been hit…

Deep Instinct DIANNA provides malware analysis for unknown threats

Deep Instinct announced the launch of Deep Instinct’s Artificial Neural Network Assistant (DIANNA), an AI-based cybersecurity companion that provides explainability into unknown threats. DIANNA enhances Deep Instinct’s prevention-first approach to cybersecurity through its expert-grade static malware analysis, something no other…