Some K-12 public schools are racing to improve protection against the threat of online attacks, but lax cybersecurity means thousands of others are vulnerable to ransomware gangs that can steal confidential data and disrupt operations. The post K-12 Schools Improve…
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US Announces $70 Million Cybersecurity Boost for Rural, Municipal Utilities
The US Department of Energy is offering $70 million in funding to improve the cybersecurity of rural and municipal utilities. The post US Announces $70 Million Cybersecurity Boost for Rural, Municipal Utilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
250 Organizations Take Part in Electrical Grid Security Exercise
Over 250 organizations take part in GridEx VII, the largest North American exercise focusing on the security of the electrical grid. The post 250 Organizations Take Part in Electrical Grid Security Exercise appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman, the Face of the AI Boom, for Lack of Candor With Company
Open AI pushed out its co-founder and CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was “not consistently candid in his communications” with the board of directors. The post ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman, the Face of the AI…
2 Environmentalists Who Were Targeted by a Hacking Network Say the Public Is the Real Victim
Two environmentalists told a judge that the public was the real victim of a global computer hacking campaign that targeted those fighting big oil companies to get the truth out about global warming. The post 2 Environmentalists Who Were Targeted…
FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping
Under the new rules, wireless carriers are required to notify customers of any SIM transfer requests, a measure designed to thwart fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals. The post FCC Tightens Telco Rules to Combat SIM-Swapping appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
In Other News: Major Law Firm Hacked, Chinese Bank Pays Ransom, PyPI Security Audit
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: top law firm hacked, Chinese bank pays ransom, and PyPI conducts first security audit. The post In Other News: Major Law Firm Hacked, Chinese Bank Pays Ransom, PyPI Security Audit appeared…
US Teen Pleads Guilty to Credential Stuffing Attack on Fantasy Sports Website
Wisconsin teenager Joseph Garrison has admitted in court to launching a credential stuffing attack on a betting website. The post US Teen Pleads Guilty to Credential Stuffing Attack on Fantasy Sports Website appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Key GOP Lawmaker Calls for Renewal of Surveillance Tool as He Proposes Changes to Protect Privacy
The Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee has called for the renewal of a key US government surveillance tool as he proposed a series of changes aimed at safeguarding privacy. The post Key GOP Lawmaker Calls for Renewal of…
Over a Dozen Exploitable Vulnerabilities Found in AI/ML Tools
Bug hunters uncover over a dozen exploitable vulnerabilities in tools used to build chatbots and other types of AI/ML models. The post Over a Dozen Exploitable Vulnerabilities Found in AI/ML Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Israeli Man Who Made $5M From Hacking Scheme Sentenced to Prison in US
Aviram Azari, an Israeli man who made nearly $5 million from a hacking scheme, has been sentenced to 80 months in prison in the US. The post Israeli Man Who Made $5M From Hacking Scheme Sentenced to Prison in US…
CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting Sophos Web Appliance Vulnerability
CISA adds Sophos, Oracle and Microsoft product security holes to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The post CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting Sophos Web Appliance Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
CitrixBleed Vulnerability Exploitation Suspected in Toyota Ransomware Attack
Toyota Financial Services has been hit by a ransomware attack that may have involved exploitation of the CitrixBleed vulnerability. The post CitrixBleed Vulnerability Exploitation Suspected in Toyota Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Google Adds Passkey Support to New Titan Security Key
Google launches new Titan security key with passkey support, allowing users to store up to 250 unique passkeys. The post Google Adds Passkey Support to New Titan Security Key appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Bad Bots Account for 73% of Internet Traffic: Analysis
The top five categories of Bad Bot attacks are fake account creation, account takeovers, scraping, account management, and in-product abuse. The post Bad Bots Account for 73% of Internet Traffic: Analysis appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
State-Sponsored Online Spies Likely to Target Australian Submarine Program, Spy Agency Says
Australia’s cooperation with the U.S. and Britain to develop an Australian fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology is a likely target of state-sponsored cyberespionage, the nation’s digital spy agency said. The post State-Sponsored Online Spies Likely to Target…
Zimbra Zero-Day Exploited to Hack Government Emails
Google says a Zimbra zero-day from earlier this year, CVE-2023-37580, was exploited in several campaigns to hack government emails. The post Zimbra Zero-Day Exploited to Hack Government Emails appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Biden Campaign Looking for CISO
The Biden for President campaign is looking for a cybersecurity chief to “define the organization’s risk appetite” and manage its cybersecurity and IT initiatives. The post Biden Campaign Looking for CISO appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Administrator of Darkode Hacking Forum Sentenced to Prison
Thomas McCormick, aka fubar, an administrator of the Darkode hacking forum, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. The post Administrator of Darkode Hacking Forum Sentenced to Prison appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Threat Intel: To Share or Not to Share is Not the Question
To share or not to share threat intelligence isn’t the question. It’s how to share, what to share, where and with whom. The post Threat Intel: To Share or Not to Share is Not the Question appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Ransomware Group Files SEC Complaint Over Victim’s Failure to Disclose Data Breach
Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group files SEC complaint against MeridianLink over its failure to disclose an alleged data breach caused by the hackers. The post Ransomware Group Files SEC Complaint Over Victim’s Failure to Disclose Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Data Security Firm ALTR Banks $25M Series C
Florida late-state startup ALTR gets another cash infusion to expand markets for data security technologies. The post Data Security Firm ALTR Banks $25M Series C appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Watch Now: Using Governance and Privilege to Gain Control Over Third-Party Access
Learn how to create more trust in your third party relationships by adding sustainable processes and tools that enable you to control access. The post Watch Now: Using Governance and Privilege to Gain Control Over Third-Party Access appeared first on…
Microsoft Patches Sensitive Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Azure CLI
Microsoft provided guidance on an Azure CLI bug leading to the exposure of sensitive information through GitHub Actions logs. The post Microsoft Patches Sensitive Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Azure CLI appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Application Security Startup Aikido Security Raises €5 Million
Aikido Security has raised €5 million (~$5.4 million) in seed funding for an all-in-one application security platform. The post Application Security Startup Aikido Security Raises €5 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
SAP Patches Critical Vulnerability in Business One Product
SAP released a hotfix for a critical-severity improper access control vulnerability in Business One product installation. The post SAP Patches Critical Vulnerability in Business One Product appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
US Announces IPStorm Botnet Takedown and Its Creator’s Guilty Plea
US government announces the takedown of the IPStorm proxy service botnet and the guilty plea of its creator, a Russian/Moldovan national. The post US Announces IPStorm Botnet Takedown and Its Creator’s Guilty Plea appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
CISA Outlines AI-Related Cybersecurity Efforts
CISA details its efforts to promote the use of AI in cybersecurity and guide critical infrastructure in adopting AI. The post CISA Outlines AI-Related Cybersecurity Efforts appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
RADICL Adds $9 Million in Funding to Fortify Cyber Defenses of SMBs in Defense Industrial Base
RADICL, a cybersecurity startup specializing in providing threat protection to SMBs, secured an additional $9 million in early-stage funding, adding to $3 million that the company had raised previously. The post RADICL Adds $9 Million in Funding to Fortify Cyber…
Addressing the State of AI’s Impact on Cyber Disinformation/Misinformation
By embracing a strategy that combines technological advancements with critical thinking skills, collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning, organizations can safeguard against AI’s disruptive effects. The post Addressing the State of AI’s Impact on Cyber Disinformation/Misinformation appeared first on…
State-Backed Hackers a Threat to Australia, Agency Warns
The AUKUS partnership, with its focus on nuclear submarines and other advanced military capabilities, is likely a target for state actors looking to steal intellectual property. The post State-Backed Hackers a Threat to Australia, Agency Warns appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
New Intel CPU Vulnerability ‘Reptar’ Can Allow DoS Attacks, Privilege Escalation
A new Intel CPU vulnerability tracked as Reptar and CVE-2023-23583 can be exploited for DoS attacks and possibly privilege escalation. The post New Intel CPU Vulnerability ‘Reptar’ Can Allow DoS Attacks, Privilege Escalation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel, AMD Address Over 130 Vulnerabilities
Intel and AMD have informed their customers about a total of more than 130 vulnerabilities found in their products. The post Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel, AMD Address Over 130 Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Critical Authentication Bypass Flaw in VMware Cloud Director Appliance
VMware flaw carries a CVSS severity-score of 9.8/10 and can be exploited to bypass login restrictions when authenticating on certain ports. The post Critical Authentication Bypass Flaw in VMware Cloud Director Appliance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Microsoft Warns of Critical Bugs Being Exploited in the Wild
Patch Tuesday: Redmond’s security response team flags two vulnerabilities — CVE-2023-36033 and CVE-2023-36036 — already being exploited in the wild. The post Microsoft Warns of Critical Bugs Being Exploited in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
UK Cybersecurity Center Says ‘Deepfakes’ and Other AI Tools Pose a Threat to the Next Election
Britain’s cybersecurity agency said that artificial intelligence poses a threat to the country’s next election, and cyberattacks by hostile countries and their proxies are getting harder to track. The post UK Cybersecurity Center Says ‘Deepfakes’ and Other AI Tools Pose…
Zip Raises $7.7 Million to Expand SMB Cybersecurity Business
New York City and Washington DC-based startup Zip Security raised $7.7 million seed financing led by General Catalyst, co-led by Human Capital, and with participation from Box Group. The post Zip Raises $7.7 Million to Expand SMB Cybersecurity Business appeared…
Protected Virtual Machines Exposed to New ‘CacheWarp’ AMD CPU Attack
CacheWarp is a new attack method affecting a security feature present in AMD processors that can pose a risk to virtual machines. The post Protected Virtual Machines Exposed to New ‘CacheWarp’ AMD CPU Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Adobe Patch Tuesday: Critical Bugs in Acrobat, Reader, ColdFusion
Adobe patches 72 security bugs and calls special attention to code-execution defects in the widely deployed Acrobat and Reader software. The post Adobe Patch Tuesday: Critical Bugs in Acrobat, Reader, ColdFusion appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
MySQL Servers, Docker Hosts Infected With DDoS Malware
Researchers warn attackers are targeting MySQL servers and Docker hosts to plant malware capable of launching distributed DDoS attacks. The post MySQL Servers, Docker Hosts Infected With DDoS Malware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
ICS Patch Tuesday: 90 Vulnerabilities Addressed by Siemens and Schneider Electric
Siemens and Schneider Electric’s Patch Tuesday advisories for November 2023 address 90 vulnerabilities affecting their products. The post ICS Patch Tuesday: 90 Vulnerabilities Addressed by Siemens and Schneider Electric appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Radiant Snags $15 Million for AI-Powered SOC Technology
Radiant Security gets $15 million in new financing as investors double down on early stage companies experimenting with AI technology. The post Radiant Snags $15 Million for AI-Powered SOC Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Royal Ransomware Possibly Rebranding After Targeting 350 Organizations Worldwide
CISA says Royal ransomware has targeted 350 organizations to date, demanding over $275 million in ransoms. The post Royal Ransomware Possibly Rebranding After Targeting 350 Organizations Worldwide appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Top 10 API Security Threats for Q3 2023
New report provides a detailed look into the ever-changing threats targeting APIs. The post Top 10 API Security Threats for Q3 2023 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Top…
Webinar Today: Using Governance and Privilege to Gain Control Over Third-Party Access
Learn how to create more trust in your third party relationships by adding sustainable processes and tools that enable you to control access. The post Webinar Today: Using Governance and Privilege to Gain Control Over Third-Party Access appeared first on…
Google Suing Cybercriminals Who Delivered Malware via Fake Bard Downloads
Google files a lawsuit against cybercriminals who delivered account-hijacking malware by offering fake Bard AI downloads. The post Google Suing Cybercriminals Who Delivered Malware via Fake Bard Downloads appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Hacker Conversations: Chris Wysopal, AKA Weld Pond
Chris Wysopal is the founder and CTO of Veracode. Two decades ago, he was better known as Weld Pond, a member of the hacker collective L0pht Heavy Industries. The post Hacker Conversations: Chris Wysopal, AKA Weld Pond appeared first on…
22 Energy Firms Hacked in Largest Coordinated Attack on Denmark’s Critical Infrastructure
Denmark’s SektorCERT association shares details on a coordinated attack against the country’s energy sector. The post 22 Energy Firms Hacked in Largest Coordinated Attack on Denmark’s Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
PyPI Packages Found to Expose Thousands of Secrets
GitGuardian discovered roughly 4,000 secrets in nearly 3,000 PyPI packages, including Azure, AWS, and GitHub keys. The post PyPI Packages Found to Expose Thousands of Secrets appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Dragos Says No Evidence of Breach After Ransomware Gang Claims Hack via Third Party
Dragos finds no evidence of a data breach after the BlackCat ransomware group claimed to have hacked the security firm via a third party. The post Dragos Says No Evidence of Breach After Ransomware Gang Claims Hack via Third Party…
Ransomware Group RansomedVC Closes Shop
The ransomware and data extortion group RansomedVC announced plans to shut down the project and sell parts of its infrastructure. The post Ransomware Group RansomedVC Closes Shop appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
2.2 Million Impacted by Data Breach at McLaren Health Care
McLaren Health Care is informing roughly 2.2 million individuals of a data breach impacting their personal information. The post 2.2 Million Impacted by Data Breach at McLaren Health Care appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Ransomware Group Leaks Files Allegedly Stolen From Boeing
The LockBit ransomware group has leaked gigabytes of files allegedly stolen from the systems of aerospace giant Boeing. The post Ransomware Group Leaks Files Allegedly Stolen From Boeing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Yellen Says Ransomware Attack on China’s Biggest Bank Minimally Disrupted Treasury Market Trades
A ransomware attack that forced China’s biggest bank to take some systems offline only minimally disrupted the U.S. Treasury market. The post Yellen Says Ransomware Attack on China’s Biggest Bank Minimally Disrupted Treasury Market Trades appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Operations at Major Australian Ports Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack
A cyberattack on Australian shipping giant DP World, which may have been a ransomware attack, has resulted in serious disruptions at major ports. The post Operations at Major Australian Ports Significantly Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Mr. Cooper Says Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack
US mortgage giant Mr. Cooper announced that customer data was compromised in an October 31 cyberattack. The post Mr. Cooper Says Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
In Other News: EU Government Surveillance, Rewards for Iranian Hackers, Evolution of Chinese Spying
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: EU regulation enables government surveillance, US offering rewards for Iranian hackers, evolution of Chinese spying. The post In Other News: EU Government Surveillance, Rewards for Iranian Hackers, Evolution of Chinese Spying…
Cavelo Raises CA$5 Million for Attack Surface Management Platform
Cavelo has raised CA$5 million (~US$3.6 million USD) to help organizations comply with data protection regulations. The post Cavelo Raises CA$5 Million for Attack Surface Management Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
France, UK Seek Greater Regulation of Commercial Spyware
France and the UK are calling for greater regulation of commercial surveillance software in the wake of recent Pegasus and Predator spyware scandals. The post France, UK Seek Greater Regulation of Commercial Spyware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Intel Sued Over ‘Downfall’ CPU Vulnerability
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Intel over its handling of CPU speculative execution vulnerabilities, with a focus on Downfall. The post Intel Sued Over ‘Downfall’ CPU Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Ransomware Attack on China’s Biggest Bank Disrupts Treasury Market Trades, Reports Say
A ransomware attack on China’s biggest bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Financial Services, disrupts Treasury market trades. The post Ransomware Attack on China’s Biggest Bank Disrupts Treasury Market Trades, Reports Say appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
1.3 Million Maine Residents Impacted by MOVEit Hack
The State of Maine says the personal information of 1.3 million individuals was compromised in the MOVEit attack. The post 1.3 Million Maine Residents Impacted by MOVEit Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
US Government Issues Guidance on SBOM Consumption
CISA, NSA, and ODNI issue new guidance on managing open source software and SBOMs to maintain awareness on software security. The post US Government Issues Guidance on SBOM Consumption appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Tidal Cyber Raises $5 Million for Threat-Informed Defense Platform
The Washington, DC startup is building a threat-informed defense platform that helps organizations automate detection and response work. The post Tidal Cyber Raises $5 Million for Threat-Informed Defense Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Medical Company Fined $450,000 by New York AG Over Data Breach
A medical company has been fined $450,000 by the New York AG over a data breach that may have involved exploitation of a SonicWall vulnerability. The post Medical Company Fined $450,000 by New York AG Over Data Breach appeared first…
Major ChatGPT Outage Caused by DDoS Attack
ChatGPT and its API have experienced a major outage due to a DDoS attack apparently launched by Anonymous Sudan. The post Major ChatGPT Outage Caused by DDoS Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
‘BlazeStealer’ Malware Delivered to Python Developers Looking for Obfuscation Tools
Checkmarx uncovers a malicious campaign targeting Python developers with malware that takes over their systems. The post ‘BlazeStealer’ Malware Delivered to Python Developers Looking for Obfuscation Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Japan Aviation Electronics Targeted in Ransomware Attack
Japan Aviation Electronics confirms cyberattack as Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group publishes allegedly stolen data. The post Japan Aviation Electronics Targeted in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Japan…
Risk Ledger Raises £6.25 Million for Supply Chain Security Solution
UK-based Risk Ledger has raised £6.25 million (~$7.65 million) in Series A funding to prevent supply chain attacks. The post Risk Ledger Raises £6.25 Million for Supply Chain Security Solution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
SysAid Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Ransomware Group
CVE-2023-47246 zero-day vulnerability in SysAid IT service management software has been exploited by Cl0p ransomware affiliates. The post SysAid Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited by Ransomware Group appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
CISA Says SLP Vulnerability Allowing Amplified DoS Attacks Exploited in the Wild
CISA says an SLP vulnerability allowing for a DoS amplification factor of 2,000 is being exploited in attacks. The post CISA Says SLP Vulnerability Allowing Amplified DoS Attacks Exploited in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Russian Hackers Used Novel OT Attack to Disrupt Ukrainian Power Amid Mass Missile Strikes
Mandiant says Russia’s Sandworm hackers used a novel OT attack to cause power outages that coincided with mass missile strikes on critical infrastructure across Ukraine. The post Russian Hackers Used Novel OT Attack to Disrupt Ukrainian Power Amid Mass Missile…
Protecto Joins Cadre of Startups in AI Data Protection Space
Silicon Valley startup is pitching APIs to help organizations protect data and ensure compliance throughout the AI deployment lifecycle. The post Protecto Joins Cadre of Startups in AI Data Protection Space appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
DHS Launches New Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Campaign
DHS launches Shields Ready, a new campaign promoting security and resilience for critical infrastructure organizations. The post DHS Launches New Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
GitHub Enhances Security Capabilities With AI
GitHub adds AI-powered security features to help developers identify and address code vulnerabilities faster. The post GitHub Enhances Security Capabilities With AI appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: GitHub…
Offense Intended: How Adversarial Emulation Went From State Secret To Board Bullet Point
Offensive Security does not focus on discreet attacks, singular actors, or Indicators of compromise, but understands the entirety of both sides of the battlefield. The post Offense Intended: How Adversarial Emulation Went From State Secret To Board Bullet Point appeared…
Sumo Logic Urges Users to Change Credentials Due to Security Breach
Cloud monitoring and SIEM firm Sumo Logic is urging users to rotate credentials following the discovery of a security breach. The post Sumo Logic Urges Users to Change Credentials Due to Security Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Marina Bay Sands Discloses Data Breach Impacting 665k Customers
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands luxury resort has disclosed a data breach impacting the information of 665,000 customers. The post Marina Bay Sands Discloses Data Breach Impacting 665k Customers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
FBI Highlights Emerging Initial Access Methods Used by Ransomware Groups
FBI warns that ransomware operators continue to abuse third-party vendors and services as an attack vector. The post FBI Highlights Emerging Initial Access Methods Used by Ransomware Groups appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Dropper Service Bypassing Android Security Restrictions to Install Malware
ThreatFabric warns of a dropper service bypassing recent Android security restrictions to install spyware and banking trojans. The post Dropper Service Bypassing Android Security Restrictions to Install Malware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Data Brokers Expose Sensitive US Military Member Info to Foreign Threat Actors: Study
Foreign threat actors can easily obtain sensitive information on US military members from data brokers, a Duke University study shows. The post Data Brokers Expose Sensitive US Military Member Info to Foreign Threat Actors: Study appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Critical Vulnerabilities Expose Veeam ONE Software to Code Execution
Veeam Software has rolled out patches to cover code execution vulnerabilities in its Veeam ONE IT monitoring product. The post Critical Vulnerabilities Expose Veeam ONE Software to Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Free Tool Helps Industrial Organizations Find OPC UA Vulnerabilities
A new free tool named OpalOPC helps industrial organizations find OPC UA misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. The post Free Tool Helps Industrial Organizations Find OPC UA Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
New MacOS Malware Linked to North Korean Hackers
New macOS malware, tracked by Jamf as ObjCShellz, is likely being used by North Korean hackers to target crypto exchanges The post New MacOS Malware Linked to North Korean Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Narrowing the Focus of AI in Security
AI can truly disrupt all elements of the SOC and provide an analyst with 10x more data and save 10x more time than what currently exists. The post Narrowing the Focus of AI in Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Myrror Security Emerges From Stealth Mode With $6 Million in Funding
Myrror Security emerges from stealth mode to disrupt supply chain attacks with binary-to-source code analysis. The post Myrror Security Emerges From Stealth Mode With $6 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates
The Android security updates released this week resolve 37 vulnerabilities, including a critical information disclosure bug. The post 37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android With November 2023 Security Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Canadian Hospitals
Five Canadian hospitals have confirmed a ransomware attack as data allegedly stolen from them was posted online. The post Ransomware Gang Leaks Data Allegedly Stolen From Canadian Hospitals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Federal Push for Secure-by-Design: What It Means for Developers
Secure-by-design is clearly important to the federal government, and there is a strong possibility that it will become a regulatory requirement for the critical industries enforced through an Executive Order. The post Federal Push for Secure-by-Design: What It Means for…
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 31 Deals Announced in October 2023
Thirty-one cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in October 2023. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 31 Deals Announced in October 2023 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Travelers to Acquire Cyberinsurance Firm Corvus for $435 Million
Property and casualty insurance giant Travelers has entered into an agreement to acquire Corvus Insurance Holdings for approximately $435 million. The post Travelers to Acquire Cyberinsurance Firm Corvus for $435 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Palo Alto to Acquire Talon, Intensifying Competition in Cloud Data Security
Technology powerhouse Palo Alto Networks is officially on a billion-dollar shopping spree in the cloud data security space. The post Palo Alto to Acquire Talon, Intensifying Competition in Cloud Data Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
American Airlines Pilot Union Recovering After Ransomware Attack
The Allied Pilots Association is restoring its systems after a file-encrypting ransomware attack. The post American Airlines Pilot Union Recovering After Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
‘Looney Tunables’ Glibc Vulnerability Exploited in Cloud Attacks
Glibc vulnerability affecting major Linux distributions and tracked as Looney Tunables exploited in cloud attacks by Kinsing group. The post ‘Looney Tunables’ Glibc Vulnerability Exploited in Cloud Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
US Sanctions Russian National for Helping Ransomware Groups Launder Money
The US Treasury has sanctioned Ekaterina Zhdanova for laundering money on behalf of cybercriminals and Russian elites. The post US Sanctions Russian National for Helping Ransomware Groups Launder Money appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Exploitation of Critical Confluence Vulnerability Begins
Threat actors have started exploiting a recent critical vulnerability in Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server. The post Exploitation of Critical Confluence Vulnerability Begins appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
Iranian APT Targets Israeli Education, Tech Sectors With New Wipers
The Iran-linked APT Agrius has been targeting higher education and technology organizations in Israel with new wipers. The post Iranian APT Targets Israeli Education, Tech Sectors With New Wipers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
A Cyber Breach Delays Poll Worker Training in Mississippi’s Largest County Before the Statewide Vote
Election officials in Mississippi’s most populous county had to scramble to complete required poll worker training after an early September breach involving county computers. The post A Cyber Breach Delays Poll Worker Training in Mississippi’s Largest County Before the Statewide…
Microsoft Says Exchange ‘Zero Days’ Disclosed by ZDI Already Patched or Not Urgent
Microsoft says four Exchange ‘zero-days’ disclosed by ZDI have either already been patched or they don’t require immediate attention. The post Microsoft Says Exchange ‘Zero Days’ Disclosed by ZDI Already Patched or Not Urgent appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day
The recently patched Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-46604 has been exploited as a zero-day since at least October 10. The post Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Exploited as Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…