ICS Patch Tuesday advisories have been published by Siemens, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, Aveva and CISA. The post ICS Patch Tuesday: Advisories Released by Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, Aveva appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
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What We Know About Suspected Iranian Cyber Intrusion in the US Presidential Race
U.S. State Department officials declined to speculate on allegations that Iran was behind the hack, but a spokesperson said it would be in keeping with Tehran’s past use of cyberattacks and deception. The post What We Know About Suspected Iranian…
Microsoft Warns of Six Windows Zero-Days Being Actively Exploited
Microsoft’s security response team pushed out documentation for almost 90 vulnerabilities across Windows and OS components and marked several flaws in the actively exploited category. The post Microsoft Warns of Six Windows Zero-Days Being Actively Exploited appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Adobe Calls Attention to Massive Batch of Code Execution Flaws
Patch Tuesday: Adobe patches 72 security vulnerabilities and warns that Windows and macOS users are at risk of code execution, memory leaks, and denial-of-service attacks. The post Adobe Calls Attention to Massive Batch of Code Execution Flaws appeared first on…
US Unseals Charges Against Three Eastern Europeans Over Ransomware, Malvertising
Maksim Silnikau was extradited to the US to face charges for roles in the distribution of the Angler exploit kit, malware, and the Ransom Cartel ransomware. The post US Unseals Charges Against Three Eastern Europeans Over Ransomware, Malvertising appeared first…
Reframing the ZTNA vs. SASE Debate
While ZTNA can be deployed independently, it is an integral component of the SASE architecture as well. The post Reframing the ZTNA vs. SASE Debate appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Officially Announced by NIST – a History and Explanation
SecurityWeek speaks to Michael Osborne, CTO of IBM Quantum Safe, for a better understanding of the need for and principles of quantum safe cryptography. The post Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards Officially Announced by NIST – a History and Explanation appeared first…
Ransomware Hits Australian Gold Mining Firm Evolution Mining
Australian gold mining company Evolution Mining believes it was able to contain a ransomware attack targeting its IT systems last week. The post Ransomware Hits Australian Gold Mining Firm Evolution Mining appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Radar/Dispossessor Ransomware Operation Disrupted by Authorities
Law enforcement agencies in the US, Germany, and the UK have disrupted the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware infrastructure. The post Radar/Dispossessor Ransomware Operation Disrupted by Authorities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
FBI Says It Is Investigating After Trump Campaign Said Sensitive Documents Were Hacked by Iran
The FBI is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion. The post FBI Says It Is Investigating After Trump Campaign Said Sensitive Documents Were Hacked by Iran appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Justice Department Disrupts North Korean ‘Laptop Farm’ Operation
Law enforcement authorities in the U.S. have arrested a Tennessee man accused of running a “laptop farm” that helped North Korean IT workers secure remote jobs at American companies. The post Justice Department Disrupts North Korean ‘Laptop Farm’ Operation appeared…
Several Vulnerabilities Found in Google’s Quick Share Data Transfer Utility
SafeBreach identified 10 vulnerabilities in Google Quick Share and devised a remote code execution chain targeting the file sharing utility for Windows. The post Several Vulnerabilities Found in Google’s Quick Share Data Transfer Utility appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
200k Impacted by East Valley Institute of Technology Data Breach
The personal and health information of students, staff, faculty, and parents was compromised in a data breach at East Valley Institute of Technology. The post 200k Impacted by East Valley Institute of Technology Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Vulnerability Disclosure Rules for Federal Contractors
The Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2024 would require federal contractors to adhere to NIST’s vulnerability disclosure guidelines. The post Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Vulnerability Disclosure Rules for Federal Contractors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Industry Moves for the week of August 12, 2024 – SecurityWeek
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The UN Is Moving to Fight Cybercrime but Privacy Groups Say Human Rights Will Be Violated
A global deal on the criminal use of computer technology is moving ahead despite worries it will let governments around the world violate human rights. The post The UN Is Moving to Fight Cybercrime but Privacy Groups Say Human Rights…
Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked
Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on “foreign sources hostile to the United States.” The post Donald Trump’s Campaign Says Its Emails Were Hacked appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
In Other News: KnowBe4 Product Flaws, SEC Ends MOVEit Probe, SOCRadar Responds to Hacking Claims
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: KnowBe4 product vulnerabilities, SOCRadar responds to hacker’s claims, and SEC ends the MOVEit hack probe. The post In Other News: KnowBe4 Product Flaws, SEC Ends MOVEit Probe, SOCRadar Responds to Hacking Claims…
Warnings Issued Over Cisco Device Hacking, Unpatched Vulnerabilities
CISA is warning organizations about abuse of Cisco Smart Install feature, as Cisco is notifying customers about critical phone vulnerabilities it’s not patching. The post Warnings Issued Over Cisco Device Hacking, Unpatched Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Vulnerability Allowed Eavesdropping via Sonos Smart Speakers
Sonos has patched vulnerabilities in its smart speakers, including a serious flaw that could have been exploited to eavesdrop on users. The post Vulnerability Allowed Eavesdropping via Sonos Smart Speakers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
CrowdStrike Dismisses Claims of Exploitability in Falcon Sensor Bug
CrowdStrike dismissed claims that the Falcon EDR sensor bug could be exploited for privilege escalation or remote code execution. The post CrowdStrike Dismisses Claims of Exploitability in Falcon Sensor Bug appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Stolen Credentials Have Turned SaaS Apps Into Attackers’ Playgrounds
SaaS app log analysis highlights the rapid smash and grab raid: in, steal, and leave in 30 minutes. The post Stolen Credentials Have Turned SaaS Apps Into Attackers’ Playgrounds appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
US Offering $10 Million Reward for Iranian ICS Hackers
The US is offering up to $10 million for Iranian individuals accused of hacking water utility industrial control systems last year. The post US Offering $10 Million Reward for Iranian ICS Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
AWS Patches Vulnerabilities Potentially Allowing Account Takeovers
AWS has patched vulnerabilities in several products, including flaws that could have been exploited to take over accounts. The post AWS Patches Vulnerabilities Potentially Allowing Account Takeovers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Over 40,000 Internet-Exposed ICS Devices Found in US: Censys
Censys has found more than 40,000 internet-exposed ICS devices in the US, and notifying owners is in many cases impossible. The post Over 40,000 Internet-Exposed ICS Devices Found in US: Censys appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Windows Update Flaws Allow Undetectable Downgrade Attacks
Researcher showcases hack against Microsoft Windows Update architecture, turning fixed vulnerabilities into zero-days. The post Windows Update Flaws Allow Undetectable Downgrade Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Windows…
Researcher Sounds Alarm on Windows Update Flaws Allowing Undetectable Downgrade Attacks
Researcher showcases hack against Microsoft Windows Update architecture, turning fixed vulnerabilities into zero-days. The post Researcher Sounds Alarm on Windows Update Flaws Allowing Undetectable Downgrade Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Scamnetic Emerges From Stealth With AI-Based Scam Detection Solution
Scamnetic emerges from stealth mode with an AI-based scam detection solution and over $1 million in pre-seed funding. The post Scamnetic Emerges From Stealth With AI-Based Scam Detection Solution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Ransomware Attack Cost LoanDepot $27 Million
LoanDepot reported expenses totaling nearly $27 million related to the ransomware attack that came to light in January 2024. The post Ransomware Attack Cost LoanDepot $27 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Chrome, Firefox Updates Patch Serious Vulnerabilities
A Chrome 127 update patches five vulnerabilities, and Firefox 129 addresses over a dozen security holes. The post Chrome, Firefox Updates Patch Serious Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
Microsoft Hits Back at Delta After the Airline Said Last Month’s Tech Outage Cost It $500 Million
Microsoft is trying to determine “why other airlines were able to fully restore business operations so much faster than Delta.” The post Microsoft Hits Back at Delta After the Airline Said Last Month’s Tech Outage Cost It $500 Million appeared…
CrowdStrike Releases Root Cause Analysis of Falcon Sensor BSOD Crash
CrowdStrike says the Falcon sensor crash that blue-screened Windows machines was caused by a “confluence” of vulnerabilities and testing gaps. The post CrowdStrike Releases Root Cause Analysis of Falcon Sensor BSOD Crash appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
French Museum Network Hit by Ransomware Attack, but No Disruptions Are Reported at Olympic Events
A ransomware attack targeted the central data systems of Paris’ Grand Palais and other museums in the Réunion des Musées Nationaux network. The post French Museum Network Hit by Ransomware Attack, but No Disruptions Are Reported at Olympic Events appeared…
Fighting Back Against Multi-Staged Ransomware Attacks Crippling Businesses
Modern ransomware attacks are multi-staged and highly targeted. First, attackers research the target organization and its employees. The post Fighting Back Against Multi-Staged Ransomware Attacks Crippling Businesses appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Abnormal Security Raises $250 Million at $5.1 Billion Valuation
Email security firm Abnormal Security has raised $250 million in a Series D funding round at a $5.1 billion valuation. The post Abnormal Security Raises $250 Million at $5.1 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Microsoft Bug Bounty Payouts Increased to $16.6 Million in Past Year
Microsoft paid out $16.6 million to over 340 security researchers through its bug bounty programs over the past year. The post Microsoft Bug Bounty Payouts Increased to $16.6 Million in Past Year appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Google Patches Android Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Google has patched CVE-2024-36971, a high-severity kernel zero-day vulnerability in Android that has been exploited in targeted attacks. The post Google Patches Android Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
AWS Deploying ‘Mithra’ Neural Network to Predict and Block Malicious Domains
AWS says a massive neural network graph model with 3.5 billion nodes and 48 billion edges is speeding up the prediction and detection of malicious domains. The post AWS Deploying ‘Mithra’ Neural Network to Predict and Block Malicious Domains appeared…
AI in the Enterprise: Cutting Through the Hype and Assessing Real Risks
The introduction of AI can bring benefits to the enterprise while not introducing additional risk that is beyond acceptable levels. The post AI in the Enterprise: Cutting Through the Hype and Assessing Real Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Apache OFBiz Users Warned of New and Exploited Vulnerabilities
Organizations are being warned of a newly discovered Apache OFBiz vulnerability as exploitation of another recent flaw is observed. The post Apache OFBiz Users Warned of New and Exploited Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Justice Department Sues TikTok, Accusing the Company of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data
The US Justice Department has sued TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data and violating an online privacy law. The post Justice Department Sues TikTok, Accusing the Company of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Industry Moves for the week of August 5, 2024 – SecurityWeek
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Ransomware Attack Cost Keytronic Over $17 Million
Keytronic says the recent ransomware attack resulted in expenses and lost revenue totaling more than $17 million. The post Ransomware Attack Cost Keytronic Over $17 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
CISA Names Lisa Einstein as First Chief AI Officer
Einstein has led CISA’s AI efforts since 2023 as CISA’s Senior Advisor for AI. The post CISA Names Lisa Einstein as First Chief AI Officer appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect
EU officials say the Artificial Intelligence Act will protect the “fundamental rights” of citizens while also encouraging investment and innovation in the booming AI industry. The post The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect appeared first…
Protect AI Raises $60 Million in Series B Funding
AI and ML security provider Protect AI has raised $60 million in a Series B funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners. The post Protect AI Raises $60 Million in Series B Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Cloudflare Tunnels Abused for Malware Delivery
Threat actors are abusing Cloudflare’s TryCloudflare feature to create one-time tunnels for the distribution of remote access trojans. The post Cloudflare Tunnels Abused for Malware Delivery appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Over 35k Domains Hijacked in ‘Sitting Ducks’ Attacks
Threat actors have hijacked over 35,000 domains in five years because DNS providers fail to properly verify domain ownership. The post Over 35k Domains Hijacked in ‘Sitting Ducks’ Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Convicted Cybercriminals Included in Russian Prisoner Swap
Two Russians serving time for insider trading, computer hacking and credit card theft were released in a prisoner swap deal with Moscow. The post Convicted Cybercriminals Included in Russian Prisoner Swap appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Alex Stamos Named CISO at SentinelOne
Longtime security executive Alex Stamos tapped by SentinelOne to manage its security engineering and operations teams. The post Alex Stamos Named CISO at SentinelOne appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
Exploited Vulnerability Could Impact 20k Internet-Exposed VMware ESXi Instances
Shadowserver has observed over 20,000 internet-accessible VMware ESXi instances impacted by an exploited vulnerability. The post Exploited Vulnerability Could Impact 20k Internet-Exposed VMware ESXi Instances appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
BingoMod Android RAT Wipes Devices After Stealing Money
The BingoMod Android trojan steals user information and communication and allows attackers to steal money via account takeover. The post BingoMod Android RAT Wipes Devices After Stealing Money appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
DigiCert Revoking 83,000 Certificates of 6,800 Customers
DigiCert has started revoking 83,000 certificates impacted by a validation issue, but critical infrastructure customers are asking for more time. The post DigiCert Revoking 83,000 Certificates of 6,800 Customers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Ransomware Attack Hits OneBlood Blood Bank, Disrupts Medical Operations
OneBlood, a non-profit blood bank serving more than 300 U.S. hospitals, has been hit by a disruptive ransomware attack. The post Ransomware Attack Hits OneBlood Blood Bank, Disrupts Medical Operations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Cost of Data Breach in 2024: $4.88 Million, Says Latest IBM Study
The average cost of a data breach jumped to $4.88 million from $4.45 million in 2023, a 10% spike. The post Cost of Data Breach in 2024: $4.88 Million, Says Latest IBM Study appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Vulnerabilities Enable Attackers to Spoof Emails From 20 Million Domains
Vulnerabilities in hosted email services allow attackers to spoof the identity of senders, bypassing security measures. The post Vulnerabilities Enable Attackers to Spoof Emails From 20 Million Domains appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
City of Columbus Says Data Compromised in Ransomware Attack
The City of Columbus is investigating the scope of a data breach resulting from a thwarted ransomware attack. The post City of Columbus Says Data Compromised in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
DigiCert Revoking Many Certificates Due to Verification Issue
DigiCert is immediately revoking many certificates due to a domain validation issue, which could cause disruption to sites, apps and services. The post DigiCert Revoking Many Certificates Due to Verification Issue appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Meta Agrees to $1.4B Settlement With Texas in Privacy Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition
Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over a facial recognition feature. The post Meta Agrees to $1.4B Settlement With Texas in Privacy Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Google Cloud CISO Phil Venables: ‘I’m short-term pessimistic, long-term optimistic’
SecurityWeek fireside chat: Google Cloud CISO on CISA’s secure-by-design initiatives, government regulations, holding vendors accountable, and transformational security leadership. The post Google Cloud CISO Phil Venables: ‘I’m short-term pessimistic, long-term optimistic’ appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Indian APT Targeting Mediterranean Ports and Maritime Facilities
The SideWinder APT has been targeting ports and maritime facilities in the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea in recent attacks. The post Indian APT Targeting Mediterranean Ports and Maritime Facilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Cyber Insurance Provider Cowbell Raises $60 Million
Zurich Insurance Group has invested $60 million in cyber insurance firm Cowbell to help it scale operations and deliver new products. The post Cyber Insurance Provider Cowbell Raises $60 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Apple Rolls Out Security Updates for iOS, macOS
Apple has released security patches for dozens of vulnerabilities in iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS, and Safari. The post Apple Rolls Out Security Updates for iOS, macOS appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
ZeroTier Raises $13.5 Million in Series A Funding
Virtual networking provider ZeroTier has raised $13.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Battery Ventures. The post ZeroTier Raises $13.5 Million in Series A Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Microsoft Says Ransomware Gangs Exploiting Just-Patched VMware ESXi Flaw
VMware did not mention in-the-wild exploitation for CVE-2024-37085 but Microsoft says ransomware gangs are abusing the just-patched flaw. The post Microsoft Says Ransomware Gangs Exploiting Just-Patched VMware ESXi Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Millions of Websites Susceptible to XSS Attack via OAuth Implementation Flaw
Researchers discovered and published details of an XSS attack that could potentially impact millions of websites around the world. The post Millions of Websites Susceptible to XSS Attack via OAuth Implementation Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Millions of Websites Susceptible XSS Attack via OAuth Implementation Flaw
Researchers discovered and published details of an XSS attack that could potentially impact millions of websites around the world. The post Millions of Websites Susceptible XSS Attack via OAuth Implementation Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
4.3 Million Impacted by HealthEquity Data Breach
HealthEquity says the personal and health information of 4.3 million individuals was compromised in a data breach. The post 4.3 Million Impacted by HealthEquity Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Industry Moves for the week of July 29, 2024 – SecurityWeek
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Selenium Grid Instances Exploited for Cryptomining
Wiz has detailed SeleniumGreed, a campaign in which threat actors target exposed Selenium Grid instances for cryptomining. The post Selenium Grid Instances Exploited for Cryptomining appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
IAM for MSPs Provider Evo Security Raises $6 Million
TechOperators leads a $6 million Series A funding round for Evo Security, a provider of IAM solutions for MSPs. The post IAM for MSPs Provider Evo Security Raises $6 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Threat Actors Exploit Fresh ServiceNow Vulnerabilities in Attacks
Threat actors have started exploiting critical-severity vulnerabilities in ServiceNow shortly after public disclosure. The post Threat Actors Exploit Fresh ServiceNow Vulnerabilities in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
In Other News: FBI Cyber Action Team, Pentagon IT Firm Leak, Nigerian Gets 12 Years in Prison
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: FBI article on agency’s Cyber Action Team, data of Pentagon IT provider Leidos leaked, Nigerian cybercriminal sentenced to 12 years in prison. The post In Other News: FBI Cyber Action Team,…
PKfail Vulnerability Allows Secure Boot Bypass on Hundreds of Computer Models
A vulnerability dubbed PKfail can allow attackers to run malicious code during the boot process, which can be used to deliver UEFI bootkits. The post PKfail Vulnerability Allows Secure Boot Bypass on Hundreds of Computer Models appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
97% of Devices Disrupted by CrowdStrike Restored as Insurer Estimates Billions in Losses
CrowdStrike says 97% of Windows systems impacted by its bad update are back online, just as an insurer predicts billions in losses for major companies. The post 97% of Devices Disrupted by CrowdStrike Restored as Insurer Estimates Billions in Losses…
North Korean Charged in Ransomware Attacks on American Hospitals
A man who allegedly carried out attacks for a North Korean military intelligence agency has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack healthcare firms, NASA, military bases and other entities. The post North Korean Charged in Ransomware Attacks on American…
Chainguard Raises $140 Million, Expands Tech to Secure AI Workloads
Software supply chain security startup Chainguard raises a $140 million Series C round that values the company at $1.2 billion. The post Chainguard Raises $140 Million, Expands Tech to Secure AI Workloads appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
BIND Updates Resolve High-Severity DoS Vulnerabilities
The latest BIND security updates address remotely exploitable vulnerabilities leading to denial-of-service. The post BIND Updates Resolve High-Severity DoS Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: BIND Updates Resolve…
Network of 3,000 GitHub Accounts Used for Malware Distribution
Stargazer Goblin has created a network of over 3,000 GitHub accounts to distribute malware through phishing repositories. The post Network of 3,000 GitHub Accounts Used for Malware Distribution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Google Boosts Chrome Protections Against Malicious Files
Google has announced improved protections for Chrome users when downloading files from the internet. The post Google Boosts Chrome Protections Against Malicious Files appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Docker Patches Critical AuthZ Plugin Bypass Vulnerability Dating Back to 2018
The vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2024-41110 with a CVSS severity score of 10/10, was originally found and fixed in 2018. The post Docker Patches Critical AuthZ Plugin Bypass Vulnerability Dating Back to 2018 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Zest Security Aims to Resolve, Not Just Mitigate Cloud Risks
Zest Security emerged from stealth with $5 million funding and an AI-powered platform that resolves the root source of risk in the cloud. The post Zest Security Aims to Resolve, Not Just Mitigate Cloud Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Is GhostEmperor Back? Sygnia Finds Clues in Recent Cyber Incident
Sygnia discovered what it believes to be a variant of the GhostEmperor infection chain leading to the Demodex rootkit – which was first seen and described in 2021. The post Is GhostEmperor Back? Sygnia Finds Clues in Recent Cyber Incident…
Organizations Warned of Exploited Twilio Authy Vulnerability
CISA warns of the in-the-wild exploitation of CVE-2024-39891, a Twilio Authy bug leading to the disclosure of phone number data. The post Organizations Warned of Exploited Twilio Authy Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Verizon Subsidiary Settles With FCC for $16M Over Three Data Breaches
Verizon subsidiary TracFone Wireless settles for $16 million with the FCC over three old data breaches. The post Verizon Subsidiary Settles With FCC for $16M Over Three Data Breaches appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
CrowdStrike Explains Why Bad Update Was Not Properly Tested
CrowdStrike has shared a preliminary incident review, explaining why the update that caused global chaos was not caught by testing. The post CrowdStrike Explains Why Bad Update Was Not Properly Tested appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Most Airlines Except One Are Recovering From the CrowdStrike Tech Outage. The Feds Have Noticed
Delta has canceled more than 5,500 flights since the outage started early Friday morning. The post Most Airlines Except One Are Recovering From the CrowdStrike Tech Outage. The Feds Have Noticed appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Canadian Startup Protexxa Attracts $10 Million Series A Financing
Canadian cybersecurity startup Protexxa closes a $10 million Series A funding round that brings the total raised to $15 million. The post Canadian Startup Protexxa Attracts $10 Million Series A Financing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Google Will Keep Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
Google no longer plans on deprecating third-party cookies in Chrome and is working on an updated approach. The post Google Will Keep Third-Party Cookies in Chrome appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
CrowdStrike Speeding Up Remediation of Systems Hit by Blue Screen of Death
CrowdStrike tested a new technique to speed up the remediation of systems impacted by the recent bad update. The post CrowdStrike Speeding Up Remediation of Systems Hit by Blue Screen of Death appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Law Enforcement Disrupts DDoS-for-Hire Service DigitalStress
Authorities in the UK infiltrated and disrupted the DDoS-for-hire service DigitalStress, and one suspect was arrested. The post Law Enforcement Disrupts DDoS-for-Hire Service DigitalStress appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
Wiz to Pursue IPO as It Walks Away From $23 Billion Google Deal
Cloud security giant Wiz will stick to its original plan and pursue an IPO, walking away from a $23 billion deal with Google. The post Wiz to Pursue IPO as It Walks Away From $23 Billion Google Deal appeared first…
Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital Identity Threats
New York startup with roots in Israel banks a hefty $33 million early stage funding round. The post Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital Identity Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Safety Equipment Giant Cadre Holdings Hit by Cyberattack
Safety equipment product maker Cadre Holdings was hit by a cyberattack that has impacted some of the company’s operations. The post Safety Equipment Giant Cadre Holdings Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
US Sanctions Russian Hacktivists for Targeting Critical Infrastructure
US has announced sanctions against two CARR hacktivists for roles in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. The post US Sanctions Russian Hacktivists for Targeting Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Application Security Startup Heeler Raises $8.5 Million in Seed Funding
Heeler Security has raised $8.5 million in seed funding for its ProductDNA application security technology. The post Application Security Startup Heeler Raises $8.5 Million in Seed Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
CrowdStrike Incident Leveraged for Malware Delivery, Phishing, Scams
The major IT outage caused by CrowdStrike is being leveraged by threat actors for phishing, scams, and malware delivery. The post CrowdStrike Incident Leveraged for Malware Delivery, Phishing, Scams appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Industry Moves for the week of July 22, 2024 – SecurityWeek
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California Officials Say Largest Trial Court in US Victim of Ransomware Attack
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the US, has been the victim of a ransomware attack. The post California Officials Say Largest Trial Court in US Victim of Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Microsoft Says 8.5 Million Windows Devices Impacted by CrowdStrike Incident, Publishes Recovery Tool
Microsoft says roughly 8.5 million Windows devices were impacted by the faulty software update from CrowdStrike, and published a tool to help admins through the recovery process. The post Microsoft Says 8.5 Million Windows Devices Impacted by CrowdStrike Incident, Publishes…