On December 18, 2023, right before the end of Holiday Bug Extravaganza, we received a submission for a Local File Inclusion vulnerability in Shield Security, a WordPress plugin with more than 50,000+ active installations. It’s important to note that this…
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Huawei ‘Faces Production Bottleneck’ Amidst AI, 5G Chip Success
Huawei prioritising production of AI chips as it sees twin success of 5G smartphones and Nvidia alternatives, in spite of US sanctions This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei ‘Faces Production Bottleneck’ Amidst AI,…
Data Lineage in Modern Data Engineering
Data lineage is the tracking and visualization of the flow and transformation of data as it moves through various stages of a data pipeline or system. In simpler terms, it provides a detailed record of the origins, movements, transformations, and…
How to spot the bad actors this awards season
Lights, camera, action! Award season is a time to celebrate the shows, the crews, and, of course, the performers. But for these actors, their stage is the world of cybersecurity, where they put on the most thrilling performances of the…
Lurie Children’s Hospital back to pen and paper after cyberattack
It’s the second Chicago hospital to disclose a major incident in the same week For the second time in one week, cybercriminals have targeted a Chicago children’s hospital, this time causing significant operational disruption.… This article has been indexed from…
QNAP Patches High-Severity Bugs in QTS, Qsync Central
Two high-severity vulnerabilities in QNAP’s operating system could lead to command execution over the network. The post QNAP Patches High-Severity Bugs in QTS, Qsync Central appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
AnyDesk Revokes Certificates, Urges Password Changes After Attack
Remote access software maker AnyDesk has revoked all security-related certificates and is urging users to change their passwords in the wake of a cyberattack that compromised some of its systems. The Germany-based company in a relatively brief statement said that…
RBI Issues Warning Against Scam Via KYC trick
On February 2, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reiterated its prior warning to the public, offering further suggestions in response to a rising tide of scams involving Know Your Customer (KYC) updates. RBI amplified the cautionary tips…
Varonis MDDR helps organizations prevent data breaches
Varonis introduced Varonis Managed Data Detection and Response (MDDR), a managed service dedicated to stopping threats at the data level. Unlike traditional MDR services that are endpoint- and network-centric, MDDR focuses on threats to data. The offering combines Varonis’ award-winning…
Deepfaked video conference call makes employee send $25 million to scammers
A deepfake video conference call paired with social engineering tricks has led to the theft of over US$25 million from a multinational firm, the South China Morning Post has reported. The scheme and the deepfake video conference call The attack…
Employee Duped by AI-Generated CFO in $25.6M Deepfake Scam
By Deeba Ahmed The incident took place in Hong Kong; however, the name of the targeted company is still unknown. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Employee Duped by AI-Generated CFO in $25.6M Deepfake Scam This…
Remote access giant AnyDesk resets passwords and revokes certificates after hack
Remote desktop software provider AnyDesk confirmed late Friday that a cyberattack allowed hackers to gain access to the company’s production systems, putting the company in lockdown for almost a week. AnyDesk’s software is used by millions of IT professionals to…
Are Passwords Killing Your Customer Experience?
Businesses are striving to create better customer experiences, but reliance on password-based authentication is holding them back. The post Are Passwords Killing Your Customer Experience? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…
Huawei Retakes Top China Smartphone Sales Spot
Huawei retakes No. 1 sales rank in China with premium 5G handset, in spite of US trade sanctions in place since 2019 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Huawei Retakes Top China Smartphone Sales…
Thoma Bravo takes critical event management software company Everbridge private in $1.5B deal
Everbridge, a critical event management (CEM) software company, is going private in a $1.5 billion all-cash deal that will see it taken over by private equity giant Thoma Bravo. Founded in 2002 initially as 3N Global, Everbridge helps governments and…
Metomic for ChatGPT identifies critical risks in ChatGPT conversations
Metomic launched Metomic for ChatGPT, a technology that gives IT and security leaders full visibility into what sensitive data is being uploaded to OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform. The easy-to-use browser plugin enables businesses to take full advantage of the generative AI…
OPSWAT enhances its MetaDefender Kiosk product line
OPSWAT announced new advancements to its MetaDefender Kiosk product line. In response to the escalating challenges faced by organizations in managing and handling threats originating from peripheral media such as USBs and bring-your-own-devices (BYOD), OPSWAT continues its commitment to innovation.…
US Condemns Iran, Issues Sanctions for Cyber-Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
The US has announced sanctions against six Iranians responsible for an attack on Unitronics, an Israeli manufacturer of systems used in the water sector This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Condemns Iran, Issues Sanctions…
Secureworks Applies Multiple Forms of AI to Assess Threat Risks
Secureworks threat score capability leverages artificial intelligence (AI) within its Taegris extended detection and response (XDR) platform. The post Secureworks Applies Multiple Forms of AI to Assess Threat Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
Ex-CIA Developer Faces 40-Year Sentence for Leaking Classified Data to WikiLeaks
In a multi-charged case that involved the disclosure of classified documents to WikiLeaks, Joshua A Schulte, a former CIA software engineer, was sentenced to 40 years for multiple counts of espionage and computer hacking, as well as one count…