Google chief executive Sundar Pichai testifies in landmark antitrust deal that could force company to change business practices This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google Chief Pichai Takes Stand In Landmark Antitrust Trial
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Microsoft Exposes Octo Tempest, One of the Most Dangerous Financial Threat Actors to Date
Microsoft exposes Octo Tempest, an English-speaking threat actor that runs extortion, encryption and destruction campaigns at a wide variety of industries. Protect your company from Octo Tempest with these tips. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read…
‘Accidental’ malvertising via Dynamic Search Ads delivers malware frenzy
Categories: Threat Intelligence Tags: malvertising Tags: ads Tags: google Tags: dynamic search ads Tags: python Tags: pycharm Tags: malware Dynamically generated ads can be problematic when the content they are created from has been compromised. (Read more…) The post ‘Accidental’…
Apple Improves iMessage Security With Contact Key Verification
New capability detects attacks on iMessage servers and allows users to verify a conversation partner’s identity. The post Apple Improves iMessage Security With Contact Key Verification appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims
The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have stolen large amounts of data from aerospace giant Boeing. The post Boeing Investigating Ransomware Attack Claims appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Proofpoint to Acquire Tessian for AI-Powered Email Security Tech
Proofpoint removes a formidable competitor from the crowded email security market and adds technology to address risk from misdirected emails. The post Proofpoint to Acquire Tessian for AI-Powered Email Security Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft
A 20-year-old Floridian was sentenced to prison for his role in a hacking scheme that led to the theft of $1 million in cryptocurrency. The post Florida SIM Swapper Sentenced to Prison for Cryptocurrency Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
CISA Unveils Logging Tool to Aid Resource-Scarce Organizations
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has introduced a security tool named “Logging Made Easy” with the aim of assisting organizations, particularly those with limited resources, in safeguarding their Windows-based devices and sensitive information. This tool, provided…
India’s DPDP Act: Industry’s Compliance Challenges and Concerns
As India’s Data Protection and Privacy Act (DPDP) transitions from proposal to legal mandate, the business community is grappling with the intricacies of compliance and its far-reaching implications. While the government maintains that companies have had a reasonable timeframe to…
F5 fixes critical BIG-IP vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747)
F5 Networks has released hotfixes for three vulnerabilities affecting its BIG-IP multi-purpose networking devices/modules, including a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2023-46747) that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). About CVE-2023-46747 Discovered and reported by Thomas Hendrickson and Michael…
Critical PHPFox RCE Vulnerability Risked Social Networks
Heads up, phpFox users! A critical remote code execution vulnerability existed in the phpFox service… Critical PHPFox RCE Vulnerability Risked Social Networks on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has been…
Critical F5 BIG-IP Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution Attacks
A critical security flaw existed in the F5 BIG-IP Configuration utility that allows an adversary… Critical F5 BIG-IP Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution Attacks on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article…
Hackers Deliver Remcos RAT as Weaponized PDF Payslip Document
AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) has recently revealed a disturbing case of Remcos RAT, a malicious software that can remotely access and manipulate infected machines. The attackers behind this malware used a clever email scam that pretended to be…
iPhone users who don’t want to be tracked need Apple’s iOS 17.1 privacy patch
With the release of iOS 14, Apple promised to protect iPhone users from having the MAC address of their devices being tracked. That feature was fundamentally broken. Until now. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in…
Ransomware Roundup – Knight
The Knight ransomware, a successor to the Cyclops ransomware, has been active since August 2023 and employs double-extortion tactics to extort money from victims. Learn more. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Threat Research Blog Read the original…
Kraken to Provide 42,000 Consumers’ Data with IRS Following Court Order
Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will comply with a June court order by providing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with data on tens of thousands of its users. In particular, the company will divulge data on…
Western Digital To Split Into Two After Walking Away From Kioxa Merger
Western Digital to split into flash memory and hard disk companies after walking away from stalled merger talks with Kioxa last week This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Western Digital To Split Into Two…
Cisco Americas Partner Organization: Laser Focused on Customer and Partner Success
The Americas Partner Organization (APO) at Cisco is where we put the “Cisco is partner-led” messaging into action, helping our America’s-based partners succeed by helping them deliver truly exceptional outcomes for our mutual customers. This article has been indexed from…
Stanford schooled in cybersecurity after Akira claims ransomware attack
This marks the third criminal intrusion at the institution in as many years Stanford University has confirmed it is “investigating a cybersecurity incident” after an attack last week by the Akira ransomware group.… This article has been indexed from The…
A New Tactic to Combat Cyber Warfare: Diversity as Digital Defense
By Reinier Moquete, Founder and CEO, CyberWarrior.com Attackers are constantly evolving the tools they use, learning how defenders are protecting data and finding the gaps to get in. Defenders need to plug all the holes, while attackers only need to…
RansomedVC Ransomware Group Quitting and Selling its Entire Infrastructure
By Waqas The infamous RansomedVC Ransomware Group is calling it quits and selling its entire cyber infrastructure due to “personal reasons.” This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: RansomedVC Ransomware Group Quitting and Selling its Entire Infrastructure…
Securely Migrating to AWS with Check Point
The cloud has emerged as the primary infrastructure backbone for most enterprises, providing a scalable, flexible, reliable, and customizable platform for the delivery of mission-critical applications. As a result, it has become the leading foundation of server architecture for both…
Immuta Discover identifies and classifies sensitive data
Immuta released Immuta Discover, a new product for automated tagging and classification on cloud data platforms. Immuta Discover enables data teams to establish and maintain highly accurate metadata for the primary purpose of data access control, monitoring and regulatory compliance.…
Xiaomi Prepares Unified OS As Huawei Cuts Off Android
Xiaomi’s HyperOS brings together smartphones and connected devices, while Huawei’s HarmonyOS Next removes Android support This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Xiaomi Prepares Unified OS As Huawei Cuts Off Android
What the Boardroom Is Missing: CISOs
From communicating why security should be a priority to advocating for accountability and greater focus on protecting data in the cloud, CISOs can make the case for keeping people and sensitive data secure. This article has been indexed from Dark…
Hackers Earn Over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023
Hackers have demonstrated 58 zero-days and earned more than $1 million in rewards at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023. The post Hackers Earn Over $1 Million at Pwn2Own Toronto 2023 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Attackers Can Use Modified Wikipedia Pages to Mount Redirection Attacks on Slack
Researchers document the Wiki-Slack attack, a new technique that uses modified Wikipedia pages to target end users on Slack. The post Attackers Can Use Modified Wikipedia Pages to Mount Redirection Attacks on Slack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: ‘Staff training far most cost-effective than going through a cyber compromise’
An interview with Rajiv Gupta, associate head of the Canadian Centre for Cybe This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cybersecurity Awareness Month: ‘Staff training far most cost-effective than going through a cyber compromise’
Privacy in the Age of AI: Strategies for Protecting Your Data
Artificial intelligence is no longer just the stuff of science fiction; generative AI tools are seeing massive adoption rates. Unsurprisingly, the marketing and advertising industry has embraced AI-driven tools with the most enthusiasm. According to the latest data from January…
F-Secure Eyes $9.5M in Cost Savings With Layoffs
F-Secure has recently implemented organizational changes in order to pursue strategic growth initiatives and meet its financial targets. These changes likely involve adjustments to the company’s structure, processes, and resources to ensure they are better aligned with their goals and…
Cybersecurity Certifications Play a Vital Role in Shrinking the Skills Gap
Understand how authorized training centers pave the way to cybersecurity certifications and offer unique opportunities to learners. Learn more. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Industry Trends Blog Read the original article: Cybersecurity Certifications Play a Vital Role…
Spookiest Hacks, Cybercriminals and Tactics Lurking in 2023
A Bitdefender study found nearly half of Halloween-themed spam is fraudulent, with 69% of the spam hitting U.S. inboxes. The post Spookiest Hacks, Cybercriminals and Tactics Lurking in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
Netwrix releases product enhancements to strengthen data security
Netwrix has released new versions of eight products since March 2023. The enhancements further help customers reduce the risk of breaches and limit the impact of attacks by empowering IT teams to fortify the security posture and to promptly detect…
New Webinar: 5 Must-Know Trends Impacting AppSec
Modern web app development relies on cloud infrastructure and containerization. These technologies scale on demand, handling millions of daily file transfers – it’s almost impossible to imagine a world without them. However, they also introduce multiple attack vectors that exploit…
4 Secure Framework Considerations Before Deploying Workloads in The Public Cloud
By Jhilam Biswas, Customer Engineering Manager, Google Cloud Enterprises are adopting public cloud providers like never before. Gartner estimated the global forecasted spend on public cloud services to grow by […] The post 4 Secure Framework Considerations Before Deploying Workloads…
Deliver Exceptional Digital Experiences and Unlock New Value With Okta Customer Identity
Customer identity is the new strategic battleground that forward-thinking companies must conquer to build trust, foster loyalty, and unlock new revenue in the digital-first era. As Shiven Ramji, President of Okta‘s Customer Identity Cloud, explained, “Customer identity is the first…
F5 Hurriedly Squashes BIG-IP Remote Code Execution Bug
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Boeing Looking Into Hacking Gang’s Ransomware Threat
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HackerOne Paid Ethical Hackers Over $300 Million In Bug Bounties
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Britain To Push Ahead With Rules For Cryptoassets
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Identity Theft: The Silent Threat for Executives
Identity theft isn’t a new phenomenon, but its rise in the executive world can no longer be ignored. As a CISO, you understand the importance of safeguarding not only your organization’s data but also the personal information of your top-level…
CCleaner Data Privacy at Risk: MOVEit Mass-Hack Exposes User Information
It has come to light that the popular PC optimization app CCleaner has been compromised by hackers following a massive data breach associated with the MOVEit service. According to the company, there was no breach of sensitive data that…
White House issues Executive Order for safe, secure, and trustworthy AI
President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). New standards for AI safety and security As AI’s capabilities grow, so do its…
Patches Released For The Actively Exploited Cisco IOS XE Zero-Day Flaws
Days after back-to-back disclosures about actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, Cisco has finally patched them with… Patches Released For The Actively Exploited Cisco IOS XE Zero-Day Flaws on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses.…
Hackers Abusing OAuth Token to Take Over Millions of Accounts
A new OAuth vulnerability has been discovered in three of the major extensions such as Grammarly, Vidio, and Bukalapak. These applications use the OAuth protocol for their authentication, which is vulnerable to an authentication token-stealing attack. OAuth is an authentication…
UN sets up advisory team to coordinate ‘inclusive’ AI governance
Amid growing concern over how businesses are using personal data to drive AI adoption, the United Nations has formed an advisory body to assess how the technology should be governed. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET…
Get a Lifetime of Secure VPN Protection for Just $28.97 Until 10/31
Keep your most sensitive data safe and access your favorite content no matter where you are with a lifetime VPN subscription offered at an exclusive price drop. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article:…
The myth of the long-tail vulnerability
A long tail distribution of exploit attempts sounds reasonable. But is this how exploitation attempts really play out? Do attackers abandon exploits after a certain stage? This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article: The myth…
Cisco Networking Academy introduces Professional Skills – empowering tomorrow’s leaders
Introducing the new Professional Skills courses by Cisco Networking Academy, designed to complement technical training, these courses focus on developing essential interpersonal skills for success in the workplace. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the original article:…
HackerOne awarded over $300 million bug hunters
HackerOne announced that it has awarded over $300 million bug hunters as part of its bug bounty programs since the launch of its platform. HackerOne announced that it has surpassed $300 million in total all-time rewards on the HackerOne platform.…
SEC Regulations, Government Overreach and Access to Cybersecurity Information
Do the SEC’s new rules qualify as government overreach? Sysdig’s Crystal Morin explores the issue. The post SEC Regulations, Government Overreach and Access to Cybersecurity Information appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
ServiceNow Data Exposure: A Wake-Up Call for Companies
Earlier this week, ServiceNow announced on its support site that misconfigurations within the platform could result in “unintended access” to sensitive data. For organizations that use ServiceNow, this security exposure is a critical concern that could have resulted in major data leakage…
NetSupport Intrusion Results in Domain Compromise
NetSupport Manager is one of the oldest third-party remote access tools still currently on the market with over 33 years of history. This is the first time we will report … Read More The post NetSupport Intrusion Results in Domain…
CloudKeys in the Air: Tracking Malicious Operations of Exposed IAM Keys
We analyze an attack path starting with GitHub IAM exposure and leading to creation of AWS Elastic Compute instances — which TAs used to perform cryptojacking. The post CloudKeys in the Air: Tracking Malicious Operations of Exposed IAM Keys appeared…
How to stop important messages going to spam
Ever had an important email disappear into your spam folder? Here’s few tips on how to stop it happening again. The post How to stop important messages going to spam appeared first on Panda Security Mediacenter. This article has been…
Biden Executive Order Sets Out AI Safeguards
Biden administration executive order looks to rein in potential security and social problems around AI while developing for benefits This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Biden Executive Order Sets Out AI Safeguards
Biden Wants to Move Fast on AI Safeguards and Will Sign an Executive Order to Address His Concerns
President Joe Biden on Monday will sign a sweeping executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence — requiring industry to develop safety and security standards, and introducing new consumer protections. The post Biden Wants to Move Fast on…
Whistleblowers: Should CISOs Consider Them a Friend or Foe?
Are whistleblowers traitors to the company, a danger to corporate brand image, and a form of insider threat? Or are they an early warning safety valve that can be used to strengthen cybersecurity and compliance? The post Whistleblowers: Should CISOs…
Cyber Security Today, Oct. 30, 2023 – Hackers warn Las Vegas-area parents they have their children’s data
This episode reports on the results of the latest Toronto edition of Pwn2Own contest, hacks at a US hospital, an e-commerce processor and more MOVE This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security…
Citrix Bleed: Mass exploitation in progress (CVE-2023-4966)
CVE-2023-4966, aka “Citrix Bleed”, a critical information disclosure vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC/Gateway devices, is being massively exploited by threat actors. According to security researcher Kevin Beaumont’s cybersecurity industry sources, one ransomware group has already distributed a Python script to…
Beware of Data Security Monsters Lurking in the Shadows this Halloween
Claude Mandy, Chief Evangelist at Symmetry Systems The Halloween season is filled with fear of ghosts and goblins, but it’s not only these spooky creatures that should cause concern. The digital world can feel like it has a few monsters…
Hacking Scandinavian Alcohol Tax
The islands of Åland are an important tax hack: Although Åland is part of the Republic of Finland, it has its own autonomous parliament. In areas where Åland has its own legislation, the group of islands essentially operates as an…
EleKtra-Leak Cryptojacking Attacks Exploit AWS IAM Credentials Exposed on GitHub
A new ongoing campaign dubbed EleKtra-Leak has set its eyes on exposed Amazon Web Service (AWS) identity and access management (IAM) credentials within public GitHub repositories to facilitate cryptojacking activities. “As a result of this, the threat actor associated with the campaign…
ZeroRISC raises $5M to deliver commercial OpenTitan-based cloud security for chips
ZeroRISC has raised $5 million in seed funding to deliver its first commercial OpenTitan-based cloud security service for silicon chips. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: ZeroRISC raises $5M to deliver commercial…
Surveillance Commissioner Blasts Cops for Data Retention
Fraser Sampson says UK police have three million photos of innocent people This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Surveillance Commissioner Blasts Cops for Data Retention
G7 Nations Agree To Voluntary AI Guidelines
G7 nations set to agree to voluntary guidelines on artificial intelligence (AI) as countries continue to work on regulation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: G7 Nations Agree To Voluntary AI Guidelines
Logging Made Easy: Free log management solution from CISA
CISA launched a new version of Logging Made Easy (LME), a straightforward log management solution for Windows-based devices that can be downloaded and self-installed for free. CISA’s version reimagines technology developed by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC),…
A Scary Story of Group Policy Gone Wrong: Accidental Misconfigurations
In the world of cybersecurity, insider threats remain a potent and often underestimated danger. These threats can emanate not only from malicious actors within an organization but also from well-intentioned employees who inadvertently compromise security with a mis-click or other…
6 Common Phishing Attacks and How to Protect Against Them
Phishing is still as large a concern as ever. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” seems to hold in this tried-and-true attack method. The Verizon 2023 Data Breach Report states that phishing accounted for 44% of social engineering incidents…
HackerOne Exceeds $300m in Bug Bounty Payments
Thirty hackers have earned over one million dollars each This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: HackerOne Exceeds $300m in Bug Bounty Payments
Silicon In Focus Podcast: The Omnichannel Evolves
How has the concept of omnichannel retail evolved over the past few years, and what are the key drivers of this evolution? And what are the primary benefits businesses can expect to achieve as omnichannel strategies evolve? This article has…
NHS Data Would Be ‘Safe’ Under Contract, Says Palantir Boss
Palantir chief says firm would not have access to patient data under controversial contract and only any sale would be decided by government This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: NHS Data Would Be ‘Safe’…
This holiday, you could be inviting a fraudster to your home
As the holiday festivities draw closer, we start to make plans to see the family. Whether you’re a host or a guest, millions will soon gather to catch up, tell stories, watch football, and break bread. Some of us can’t…
StripedFly, a complex malware that infected one million devices without being noticed
A sophisticated malware tracked as StripedFly remained undetected for five years and infected approximately one million devices. Researchers from Kaspersky discovered a sophisticated malware, dubbed StripedFly, that remained under the radar for five years masquerading as a cryptocurrency miner. In…
Separation of Privilege (SoP) 101: Definition and Best Practices
Separation of privilege is splitting up tasks and assigning rights to different parts of a system. It means that user privileges are segmented between various users and accounts, but you can also apply it to applications, system sub-components, tasks, and processes.…
Google expands bug bounty program to cover AI-related threats
Google has expanded its bug bounty program, aka Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP), to cover threats that could arise from Google’s generative AI systems. Google’s AI bug bounty program Following the voluntary commitment to the Biden-Harris Administration to develop responsible AI…
Boeing Investigates LockBit Ransomware Breach Claims
Group alleges it stole large volume of sensitive data This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Boeing Investigates LockBit Ransomware Breach Claims
XWorm Sold Malware-as-a-service Opens Vast Hacking Opportunities
XWorm is a RAT (Remote Access Trojan), a malware-as-a-service. It was first discovered in July 2022 and is known to have originated from the ex-USSR. The malware is capable of multiple things, such as stealing sensitive data and cryptocurrency, launching…
Hackers Using MSIX App Packages to Infect Windows PCs with GHOSTPULSE Malware
A new cyber attack campaign has been observed using spurious MSIX Windows app package files for popular software such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Grammarly, and Cisco Webex to distribute a novel malware loader dubbed GHOSTPULSE. “MSIX is a Windows app package…
Urgent: New Security Flaws Discovered in NGINX Ingress Controller for Kubernetes
Three unpatched high-severity security flaws have been disclosed in the NGINX Ingress controller for Kubernetes that could be weaponized by a threat actor to steal secret credentials from the cluster. The vulnerabilities are as follows – CVE-2022-4886 (CVSS score: 8.8) – Ingress-nginx path sanitization can…
Raven: Open-source CI/CD Pipeline Vulnerability Scanner Tool
Cycode is excited to introduce Raven, a state-of-the-art security scanner for CI/CD pipelines. Raven stands for Risk Analysis and Vulnerability Enumeration for CI/CD Pipeline Security, and it is now available as an open-source tool on GitHub. This innovative solution will…
Getting Smart With Cybersecurity: AI Can Help the Good Guys, Too
With the rapid advancement and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, the benefits of speed and accuracy are becoming clearer every day. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Getting Smart With Cybersecurity: AI…
CISO Skills in a Changing Security Market: Are You Prepared?
The CISO role has evolved from a strictly technical position to one that increasingly requires business acumen. Here are some things you need to know. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: CISO Skills in…
Securing Modern Enterprises in a Borderless Landscape
CISOs offer recommendations to help secure identities, data, code, and cloud infrastructure and protect against evolving threats and vulnerabilities. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Securing Modern Enterprises in a Borderless Landscape
The dangers of dual ransomware attacks
At some point in the movie “Groundhog Day,” Phil Connors breaks his bedside radio when he is woken up (yet again) by the song “I Got You Babe”. This déjà vu seems to await companies that fall victim to ransomware…
LockBit Ransomware Group Targets Boeing with Data Threat
LockBit, a notorious ransomware gang, has recently set its sights on the aerospace giant Boeing, initiating a double extortion attack and threatening to unveil stolen data on or after November 2, 2023. In a brazen move, the criminal group has…
Kaspersky Uncovers ‘Operation Triangulation,’ a Threat to iOS Devices
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a new threat called ‘Operation Triangulation,’ revealing that it infects iOS devices, including iPads and iPhones. This revelation came during the Security Analyst Summit (SAS) in Phuket, where Kaspersky also released a technical paper…
Ten Ways to Protect PCs and Routers from Holiday Season Cyber Attacks
The holiday season is a time of celebration, giving, and joy, but it’s also a time when cyber-criminals are more active than ever. With increased online shopping, travel bookings, and social interactions, the opportunities for cyber attacks are abundant. To…
Finding the right approach to security awareness
As artificial intelligence amplifies the sophistication and reach of phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks, understanding and managing human cyber risks has become increasingly vital. Security awareness training is essential and must be a live, evolving process. In this Help Net…
Companies scramble to integrate immediate recovery into ransomware plans
More than one-third of companies still do not have a well-rounded, holistic ransomware strategy in place, according to Zerto. Immediate recovery crucial for businesses’ survival The survey also found that companies are reevaluating their data protection and cyber resilience strategies…
AI threat landscape: Model theft and inference attacks emerge as top concerns
Generative AI has emerged as a powerful tool, heralded for its potential but also scrutinized for its implications. Enterprises will invest nearly $16 billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023, according to IDC. In this Help Net Security interview, Guy…
Hackers Using MSIX App Packages to Infect Windows PCs with GHOSTPULSE Maware
A new cyber attack campaign has been observed using spurious MSIX Windows app package files for popular software such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Grammarly, and Cisco Webex to distribute a novel malware loader dubbed GHOSTPULSE. “MSIX is a Windows app package…
IoT’s convenience comes with cybersecurity challenges
The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, transforming the way we live and work. However, this interconnectivity has also given rise to a host of cybersecurity challenges and…
Cyber attacks cause revenue losses in 42% of small businesses
85% of small business leaders say they are ready to respond to a cyber incident despite a record-high 73% reporting an attack in 2023, according to Identity Theft Resource Center. Employee and consumer data continue to be the most impacted…
Communication Fort Knox: Tools to Safeguard Your Business
The use of secure communication tools for businesses is becoming ever more important in a digital world. With a variety of encryption, virtual private networks… The post Communication Fort Knox: Tools to Safeguard Your Business appeared first on Security Zap.…
GameSprite – 6,164,643 breached accounts
In December 2019, the now defunct gaming platform GameSprite suffered a data breach that exposed over 6M unique email addresses. The impacted data also included usernames, IP addresses and salted MD5 password hashes. This article has been indexed from Have…
LockBit alleges it boarded Boeing, stole ‘sensitive data’
ALSO: CISA begs for a consistent budget, Las Vegas school breach; Nigeria arrests six cyber princes, the week’s critical vulnerabilities Security In Brief Notorious ransomware gang LockBit has reportedly exfiltrated “a tremendous amount of sensitive data from aerospace outfit Boeing.……
Toronto Public Library hit by cyber attack
Library says full restoration of IT services may take se This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Toronto Public Library hit by cyber attack
Netsupport Intrusion Results in Domain Compromise
NetSupport Manager is one of the oldest third-party remote access tools still currently on the market with over 33 years of history. This is the first time we will report … Read More The post Netsupport Intrusion Results in Domain…
Email Security in the Remote Work Era
“Is your email safe? Think again.” Every day, we send and receive over 333 billion emails worldwide, with the average employee managing 120 of them daily. But, did you know that 94% of cyberattacks start with a malicious email? In…