The code hosting platform GitHub has paid out more than $4 million since the launch of its bug bounty program 10 years ago. The post GitHub Paid Out Over $4 Million via Bug Bounty Program appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
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When Vendors Overstep – Identifying the AI You Don’t Need
AI models are nothing without vast data sets to train them and vendors will be increasingly tempted to harvest as much data as they can and answer any questions later. The post When Vendors Overstep – Identifying the AI You…
Chrome 126, Firefox 127 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google and Mozilla have released patches for 21 and 15 vulnerabilities in Chrome and Firefox, respectively. The post Chrome 126, Firefox 127 Patch High-Severity Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
ICS Patch Tuesday: Advisories Published by Siemens, Schneider Electric, Aveva, CISA
Several ICS vendors released advisories on Tuesday to inform customers about vulnerabilities found in their industrial and OT products. The post ICS Patch Tuesday: Advisories Published by Siemens, Schneider Electric, Aveva, CISA appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Ransomware Group Exploits PHP Vulnerability Days After Disclosure
The TellYouThePass ransomware gang started exploiting a recent code execution flaw in PHP days after public disclosure. The post Ransomware Group Exploits PHP Vulnerability Days After Disclosure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Patch Tuesday: Remote Code Execution Flaw in Microsoft Message Queuing
The Windows vulnerability carries a CVSS severity score of 9.8/10 and can be exploited by via specially crafted malicious MSMQ packets. The post Patch Tuesday: Remote Code Execution Flaw in Microsoft Message Queuing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Adobe Plugs Code Execution Holes in After Effects, Illustrator
Patch Tuesday: Adobe fixes critical flaws and warns of the risk of code execution attacks on Windows and macOS platforms. The post Adobe Plugs Code Execution Holes in After Effects, Illustrator appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Two Arrested in UK for Smishing Campaign Powered by Homemade SMS Blaster
UK authorities have arrested two individuals for allegedly using a homemade mobile antenna to send mass text messages. The post Two Arrested in UK for Smishing Campaign Powered by Homemade SMS Blaster appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Multiple Vulnerabilities Plague Discontinued Netgear WNR614 Routers
Redfox Security warns of multiple vulnerabilities in Netgear WNR614 routers discontinued three years ago. The post Multiple Vulnerabilities Plague Discontinued Netgear WNR614 Routers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Apple Patches Vision Pro Vulnerability Used in Possibly ‘First Ever Spatial Computing Hack’
Apple has released a visionOS update that patches CVE-2024-27812, which may be the first flaw specific to the VR headset. The post Apple Patches Vision Pro Vulnerability Used in Possibly ‘First Ever Spatial Computing Hack’ appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
BlackBerry Cylance Data Offered for Sale on Dark Web
BlackBerry says the Cylance data offered for sale for $750,000 is old and its own systems have not been compromised. The post BlackBerry Cylance Data Offered for Sale on Dark Web appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Supreme Court Will Take Up Meta’s Bid to End Lawsuit Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Scandal
The Supreme Court will take up Meta’s bid to end the lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. The post Supreme Court Will Take Up Meta’s Bid to End Lawsuit Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Scandal appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Dangerous Liaisons: The Interaction Between Threat Actors and High-Risk Devices
Forescout’s 2024 analysis of the riskiest devices highlights vulnerabilities and threat actor interactions across IT, IoT, OT, and IoMT. The post Dangerous Liaisons: The Interaction Between Threat Actors and High-Risk Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
SAP Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Financial Consolidation, NetWeaver
SAP has released 10 new security notes on June 2024 Security Patch Day, including two addressing high-severity vulnerabilities. The post SAP Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Financial Consolidation, NetWeaver appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Xona Raises $18 Million for OT Remote Access Platform
OT zero trust user access platform provider Xona has raised $18 million, which brings its total investment to $32 million. The post Xona Raises $18 Million for OT Remote Access Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Arm Warns of Exploited Kernel Driver Vulnerability
Arm warns that CVE-2024-4610, a Mali GPU kernel driver vulnerability addressed two years ago, is exploited in attacks. The post Arm Warns of Exploited Kernel Driver Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Snowflake Attacks: Mandiant Links Data Breaches to Infostealer Infections
Mandiant says it has no evidence to suggest that unauthorized access to Snowflake customer accounts stemmed from a breach of Snowflake’s enterprise environment. The post Snowflake Attacks: Mandiant Links Data Breaches to Infostealer Infections appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Fortinet Expands Cloud Security Portfolio with Lacework Acquisition
Fortinet announces plans to acquire Lacework, a late-stage cloud security startup that was once listed as a “unicorn” company valued north of $1 billion. The post Fortinet Expands Cloud Security Portfolio with Lacework Acquisition appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Critical PyTorch Vulnerability Can Lead to Sensitive AI Data Theft
A critical vulnerability in the PyTorch distributed RPC framework could be exploited for remote code execution. The post Critical PyTorch Vulnerability Can Lead to Sensitive AI Data Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
New York Times Responds to Source Code Leak
The New York Times has issued a statement after someone leaked source code allegedly belonging to the news giant. The post New York Times Responds to Source Code Leak appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
PHP Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PHP has released patches for CVE-2024-4577, a critical vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution on remote servers. The post PHP Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Nvidia Patches High-Severity GPU Driver Vulnerabilities
Nvidia patches multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in GPU display drivers and virtual GPU software. The post Nvidia Patches High-Severity GPU Driver Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Nvidia Patches…
22 Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Long Prison Terms in Zambia for Multinational Cybercrimes
A Zambian court has sentenced 22 Chinese nationals to long prison terms for cybercrimes that included internet fraud and online scams targeting Zambians and other people. The post 22 Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Long Prison Terms in Zambia for Multinational…
Cisco Finds 15 Vulnerabilities in AutomationDirect PLCs
Cisco Talos researchers have found over a dozen vulnerabilities in AutomationDirect PLCs, including flaws that could be valuable to attackers. The post Cisco Finds 15 Vulnerabilities in AutomationDirect PLCs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Christie’s Says Ransomware Attack Impacts 45,000 People
Auction house Christie’s says the data breach caused by the recent ransomware attack impacts the information of 45,000 individuals. The post Christie’s Says Ransomware Attack Impacts 45,000 People appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Microsoft Bows to Public Pressure, Disables Controversial Windows Recall by Default
Amidst public pressure, Microsoft changes the set-up experience of Copilot+ PCs to disable the controversial Windows Recall feature by default. The post Microsoft Bows to Public Pressure, Disables Controversial Windows Recall by Default appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
In Other News: TikTok Zero-Day, DMM Bitcoin Hack, Free VPN App Analysis
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: TikTok patches account hijacking zero-day, $300 million DMM Bitcoin hack, free Android VPN apps analyzed. The post In Other News: TikTok Zero-Day, DMM Bitcoin Hack, Free VPN App Analysis appeared first…
Tenable to Acquire Eureka Security to Boost DSPM Capabilities
Tenable goes shopping again in Israel with plans to buy early stage startup Eureka Security to boost data security posture management tooling. The post Tenable to Acquire Eureka Security to Boost DSPM Capabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Mozilla Launches 0Din Gen-AI Bug Bounty Program
Mozilla has announced a 0Day Investigative Network (0Din) bug bounty program for LLMs and other deep learning tech. The post Mozilla Launches 0Din Gen-AI Bug Bounty Program appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
AirMDR Raises $5 Million for AI-Powered Managed Detection and Response
AI-powered MDR startup AirMDR has raised $5 million in seed funding from Foundation Capital and Storm Ventures. The post AirMDR Raises $5 Million for AI-Powered Managed Detection and Response appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
FCC Proposes BGP Security Reporting for Broadband Providers
The FCC proposes that broadband providers plan for BGP security and provide quarterly reports on implemented risk mitigations. The post FCC Proposes BGP Security Reporting for Broadband Providers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
750k Impacted by Frontier Communications Data Breach
Frontier Communications has started notifying over 750,000 individuals that their personal information was stolen in a recent data breach. The telecommunications giant says it identified the incident on April 14, when it was forced to shut down certain systems to…
SolarWinds Patches High-Severity Vulnerability Reported by NATO Pentester
SolarWinds has released patches for high-severity vulnerabilities in Serv-U and the SolarWinds Platform. The post SolarWinds Patches High-Severity Vulnerability Reported by NATO Pentester appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Apple Says iPhones Will Get Security Updates for at Least 5 Years
To comply with new UK government regulations, Apple has specified that iPhones will get at least 5 years of security updates. The post Apple Says iPhones Will Get Security Updates for at Least 5 Years appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Chinese Hackers Exploit Old ThinkPHP Vulnerabilities in New Attacks
Akamai warns that a Chinese threat actor is exploiting years-old remote code execution vulnerabilities in ThinkPHP in new attacks. The post Chinese Hackers Exploit Old ThinkPHP Vulnerabilities in New Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Why Hackers Love Logs
Log tampering is an almost inevitable part of a compromise. Why and how do cybercriminals target logs, and what can be done to protect them? The post Why Hackers Love Logs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
US Authorities Attempting to Recover $5.3 Million Stolen in BEC Scam
The US government is trying to recover more than $5.3 million stolen by cybercriminals through a BEC scheme from a workers union. The post US Authorities Attempting to Recover $5.3 Million Stolen in BEC Scam appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Exploitation of Recent Check Point VPN Zero-Day Soars
GreyNoise has observed a rapid increase in the number of exploitation attempts targeting a recent Check Point VPN zero-day. The post Exploitation of Recent Check Point VPN Zero-Day Soars appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
A Russian Cyber Gang Is Thought to Be Behind a Ransomware Attack That Hit London Hospitals
A Russian cyber gang is believed to be behind a ransomware attack that disrupted London hospitals and led to operations and appointments being canceled. The post A Russian Cyber Gang Is Thought to Be Behind a Ransomware Attack That Hit…
Google, Microsoft: Russian Threat Actors Pose High Risk to 2024 Paris Olympics
Google and Microsoft warn of elevated risks of cyber threats facing the 2024 Paris Olympics, especially from Russian threat actors. The post Google, Microsoft: Russian Threat Actors Pose High Risk to 2024 Paris Olympics appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Vulnerabilities Patched in Kiuwan Code Security Products After Long Disclosure Process
It took code security firm Kiuwan nearly two years to patch several serious vulnerabilities found in its SAST products. The post Vulnerabilities Patched in Kiuwan Code Security Products After Long Disclosure Process appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Multiple Chinese APTs Targeted Southeast Asian Government for Two Years
Multiple Chinese state-sponsored groups have targeted a Southeast Asian government in a years-long cyberespionage campaign. The post Multiple Chinese APTs Targeted Southeast Asian Government for Two Years appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Upleveling the State of SMB Cybersecurity
Gone are the days when cyberattacks were deemed concerns solely by corporate giants. The post Upleveling the State of SMB Cybersecurity appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Upleveling the…
Interpol and FBI Break Up a Cyber Scheme in Moldova to Get Asylum for Wanted Criminals
A multinational operation by Interpol and the FBI cracked down on attempts in Moldova to sabotage one of the international police agency’s key tools, the Red Notice system. The post Interpol and FBI Break Up a Cyber Scheme in Moldova…
FBI Says It Has 7,000 LockBit Ransomware Decryption Keys
The FBI has obtained more than 7,000 LockBit ransomware decryption keys and is urging victims to get in touch with its IC3. The post FBI Says It Has 7,000 LockBit Ransomware Decryption Keys appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Researchers Show How Malware Could Steal Windows Recall Data
Cybersecurity researchers are demonstrating how malware could steal data collected by the new Windows Recall feature. The post Researchers Show How Malware Could Steal Windows Recall Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Hypr Raises $30 Million for Passwordless Authentication
Passwordless authentication provider Hypr has received a $30 million investment from Silver Lake Waterman. The post Hypr Raises $30 Million for Passwordless Authentication appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
Resurgence of Ransomware: Mandiant Observes Sharp Rise in Criminal Extortion Tactics
Mandiant saw an increase in ransomware activity in 2023 compared to 2022, including a 75% increase in posts on data leak sites. The post Resurgence of Ransomware: Mandiant Observes Sharp Rise in Criminal Extortion Tactics appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
‘NsaRescueAngel’ Backdoor Account Again Discovered in Zyxel Products
Critical vulnerabilities in discontinued Zyxel NAS products allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and OS commands. The post ‘NsaRescueAngel’ Backdoor Account Again Discovered in Zyxel Products appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
225,000 More Cybersecurity Workers Needed in US: CyberSeek
There are 1.2 million cybersecurity workers in the US, but 225,000 more are needed to close the talent gap, according to new data. The post 225,000 More Cybersecurity Workers Needed in US: CyberSeek appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
London Hospitals Cancel Operations and Appointments After Being Hit in Ransomware Attack
Several hospitals in London have canceled operations and appointments after being hit in a ransomware attack. The post London Hospitals Cancel Operations and Appointments After Being Hit in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Cisco Patches Webex Bugs Following Exposure of German Government Meetings
Cisco has released a security advisory after researchers discovered that the German government’s Webex meetings were exposed. The post Cisco Patches Webex Bugs Following Exposure of German Government Meetings appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Ransomware Gang Leaks Data From Australian Mining Company
The BianLian ransomware gang has leaked data allegedly stolen from Australian mining company Northern Minerals. The post Ransomware Gang Leaks Data From Australian Mining Company appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Former OpenAI Employees Lead Push to Protect Whistleblowers Flagging Artificial Intelligence Risks
A group of OpenAI’s current and former workers is calling for AI firms to protect whistleblowing employees who flag safety risks about AI technology. The post Former OpenAI Employees Lead Push to Protect Whistleblowers Flagging Artificial Intelligence Risks appeared first…
Details of Atlassian Confluence RCE Vulnerability Disclosed
SonicWall has shared technical details on a recently addressed high-severity remote code execution flaw in Confluence. The post Details of Atlassian Confluence RCE Vulnerability Disclosed appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Ransomware Group Claims Cyberattack on Frontier Communications
The RansomHub ransomware group claims to have stolen the information of over 2 million Frontier Communications customers. The post Ransomware Group Claims Cyberattack on Frontier Communications appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting Old Oracle WebLogic Vulnerability
CISA has added an old Oracle WebLogic flaw tracked as CVE-2017-3506 to its known exploited vulnerabilities catalog. The post CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting Old Oracle WebLogic Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Progress Patches Critical Vulnerability in Telerik Report Server
A critical vulnerability in the Progress Telerik Report Server could allow unauthenticated attackers to access restricted functionality. The post Progress Patches Critical Vulnerability in Telerik Report Server appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
Vulnerabilities Exposed Millions of Cox Modems to Remote Hacking
Cox recently patched a series of vulnerabilities that could have allowed hackers to remotely take control of millions of modems. The post Vulnerabilities Exposed Millions of Cox Modems to Remote Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 28 Deals Announced in May 2024
Roundup of the more than two dozen cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals announced in May 2024. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 28 Deals Announced in May 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android
Android’s June 2024 security update resolves 37 vulnerabilities, including high-severity flaws in Framework and System. The post 37 Vulnerabilities Patched in Android appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: 37…
Identities of Cybercriminals Linked to Malware Loaders Revealed
Law enforcement reveals the identities of eight cybercriminals linked to recently disrupted malware loaders. The post Identities of Cybercriminals Linked to Malware Loaders Revealed appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
PoC Published for Exploited Check Point VPN Vulnerability
PoC code targeting a recent Check Point VPN zero-day has been released as Censys identifies 14,000 internet-accessible appliances. The post PoC Published for Exploited Check Point VPN Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Snowflake Data Breach Impacts Ticketmaster, Other Organizations
Ticketmaster and other organizations have been affected by a data breach at cloud AI data platform Snowflake. The post Snowflake Data Breach Impacts Ticketmaster, Other Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Secrets Exposed in Hugging Face Hack
AI tool development platform Hugging Face has detected a Spaces hack that resulted in the exposure of secrets. The post Secrets Exposed in Hugging Face Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
In Other News: Apple WPS Surveillance, Canadian Gov Wants Backdoors, NIST AI Program
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Apple WPS can be abused for surveillance, Canadian government wants backdoors, NIST launches AI program. The post In Other News: Apple WPS Surveillance, Canadian Gov Wants Backdoors, NIST AI Program appeared…
OpenAI’s Altman Sidesteps Questions About Governance, Johansson at UN AI Summit
Altman spent part of his virtual appearance fending off thorny questions about governance, an AI voice controversy and criticism from ousted board members. The post OpenAI’s Altman Sidesteps Questions About Governance, Johansson at UN AI Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
CISA Warns of Exploited Linux Kernel Vulnerability
CISA instructs federal agencies to mitigate CVE-2024-1086, a Linux kernel flaw leading to privilege escalation. The post CISA Warns of Exploited Linux Kernel Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…
Mysterious Threat Actor Used Chalubo Malware to Brick 600,000 Routers
Over 600,000 SOHO routers belonging to a single ISP and infected with the Chalubo trojan were rendered inoperable. The post Mysterious Threat Actor Used Chalubo Malware to Brick 600,000 Routers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Information of Hundreds of European Politicians Found on Dark Web
The email addresses and other information of hundreds of British, French and EU politicians have been found on the dark web. The post Information of Hundreds of European Politicians Found on Dark Web appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Hackers Boast Ticketmaster Breach on Relaunched BreachForums
The ShinyHunters hacking group has claimed the theft of 560 million Ticketmaster users’ data on a fresh BreachForums portal. The post Hackers Boast Ticketmaster Breach on Relaunched BreachForums appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
BBC Data Breach Impacts 25,000 Employees
The BBC has disclosed a data breach impacting over 25,000 current and former employees, but the incident did not involve ransomware. The post BBC Data Breach Impacts 25,000 Employees appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Microsoft’s Windows Recall: Cutting-Edge Search Tech or Creepy Overreach?
SecurityWeek editor-at-large Ryan Naraine examines the broad tension between tech innovation and privacy rights at a time when ChatGPT-like bots and generative-AI apps are starting to dominate the landscape. The post Microsoft’s Windows Recall: Cutting-Edge Search Tech or Creepy Overreach?…
Cloudflare Expands Zero Trust Capabilities with Acquisition of BastionZero
Cloudlfare acquires Boston seed-stage startup BastionZero to bolster its Zero Trust Network Access technology portfolio. The post Cloudflare Expands Zero Trust Capabilities with Acquisition of BastionZero appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
NIST Getting Outside Help for National Vulnerability Database
NIST is receiving support to get the NVD and CVE processing back on track within the next few months. The post NIST Getting Outside Help for National Vulnerability Database appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Critical WordPress Plugin Flaws Exploited to Inject Malicious Scripts and Backdoors
Malicious campaign exploits high-severity XSS flaws in three WordPress plugins to backdoor websites. The post Critical WordPress Plugin Flaws Exploited to Inject Malicious Scripts and Backdoors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
FBCS Data Breach Impact Grows to 3.2 Million Individuals
The data breach at debt collection agency Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) impacts 3.2 million individuals. The post FBCS Data Breach Impact Grows to 3.2 Million Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
TrickBot and Other Malware Droppers Disrupted by Law Enforcement
The TrickBot botnet and other malware droppers have been targeted by international law enforcement in Operation Endgame. The post TrickBot and Other Malware Droppers Disrupted by Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Massive 911 S5 Botnet Dismantled, Chinese Mastermind Arrested
The US announced that the 911 S5 (Cloud Router) botnet, likely the world’s largest, has been dismantled and its administrator arrested. The post Massive 911 S5 Botnet Dismantled, Chinese Mastermind Arrested appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
8 Degrees of Secure Access Service Edge
Assembling a diverse team, outlining clear objectives, and meticulously assessing your network landscape can enable organizations to successfully navigate SASE migration without hiccups and pitfalls. The post 8 Degrees of Secure Access Service Edge appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Okta Warns of Credential Stuffing Attacks Targeting Cross-Origin Authentication
Okta raises the alarm on credential stuffing attacks targeting endpoints used for cross-origin authentication. The post Okta Warns of Credential Stuffing Attacks Targeting Cross-Origin Authentication appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Check Point VPN Attacks Involve Zero-Day Exploited Since April
The recently disclosed Check Point VPN attacks involve the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2024-24919, which allows hackers to obtain passwords. The post Check Point VPN Attacks Involve Zero-Day Exploited Since April appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Seattle Public Library Services
The Seattle Public Library is scrambling to bring systems online after shutting them down to contain a ransomware attack. The post Ransomware Attack Disrupts Seattle Public Library Services appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Vulnerabilities in Eclipse ThreadX Could Lead to Code Execution
Vulnerabilities in the real-time IoT operating system Eclipse ThreadX before version 6.4 could lead to denial-of-service and code execution. The post Vulnerabilities in Eclipse ThreadX Could Lead to Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Transcend Raises $40 Million for Data Privacy Platform
San Francisco data privacy startup Transcend secures 40 million in a Series B funding round that brings the total raised to $90 million. The post Transcend Raises $40 Million for Data Privacy Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
US Sanctions Three Chinese Men for Operating 911 S5 Botnet
The US government has announced sanctions against three Chinese nationals accused of creating and operating the 911 S5 proxy botnet. The post US Sanctions Three Chinese Men for Operating 911 S5 Botnet appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
New Endpoint Protection Platform by Cigent Blocks Ransomware at the Data Level
The two primary components to the solution are to encrypt company data at all times, and to decrypt only when the file is required for use. The post New Endpoint Protection Platform by Cigent Blocks Ransomware at the Data Level…
Europe’s Cybersecurity Chief Says Disruptive Attacks Have Doubled in 2024, Sees Russia Behind Many
Disruptive digital attacks – many traced to Russia-backed groups – have doubled in the European Union in 2024 and are also targeting election-related services, according to the EU’s top cybersecurity official. The post Europe’s Cybersecurity Chief Says Disruptive Attacks Have…
New North Korean Threat Actor Engaging in Espionage, Revenue Generation Attacks
Microsoft dives into the tactics, techniques, and procedures of North Korean threat actor Moonstone Sleet. The post New North Korean Threat Actor Engaging in Espionage, Revenue Generation Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions
Data security and AI governance company Zendata has emerged from stealth mode with $2 million in seed funding. The post Zendata Emerges From Stealth With Data Security, AI Governance Solutions appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Personal Information of 44,000 Compromised in First American Cyberattack
First American will notify 44,000 individuals that their personal information was stolen in a December 2023 ransomware attack. The post Personal Information of 44,000 Compromised in First American Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Netflix Paid Out Over $1 Million via Bug Bounty Program
Netflix has paid out more than $1 million for vulnerabilities found in its products since the launch of its bug bounty program in 2016. The post Netflix Paid Out Over $1 Million via Bug Bounty Program appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Congresswomen Advocate for Cybersecurity Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated
While reintegration of formerly incarcerated people into the workforce is important, the government should be cautious about what positions those with a criminal history are put into. The post Congresswomen Advocate for Cybersecurity Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated appeared first on…
Social Distortion: The Threat of Fear, Uncertainty and Deception in Creating Security Risk
A look int the traditional pillars of security community culture and how they are being weakened and compromised, and even peek at where this all could go in a world of deepfakes and AI-fueled bias and hallucination. The post Social…
ABN Amro Client Data Possibly Stolen in AddComm Ransomware Attack
ABN Amro discloses data breach after third-party services provider AddComm suffers a ransomware attack. The post ABN Amro Client Data Possibly Stolen in AddComm Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
OpenAI Forms Safety Committee as It Starts Training Latest Artificial Intelligence Model
OpenAI is setting up a new safety and security committee and has begun training a new artificial intelligence model to supplant the GPT-4 system that underpins its ChatGPT chatbot. The post OpenAI Forms Safety Committee as It Starts Training Latest…
Private Equity Firm Hg Acquires AuditBoard for $3 Billion
Private equity company Hg has acquired audit, compliance and risk management firm AuditBoard for over $3 billion. The post Private Equity Firm Hg Acquires AuditBoard for $3 Billion appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Christie’s Confirms Data Breach After Ransomware Group Claims Attack
Auction house Christie’s has confirmed suffering a data breach following a ransomware attack launched earlier this month. The post Christie’s Confirms Data Breach After Ransomware Group Claims Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
2.8 Million Impacted by Data Breach at Prescription Services Firm Sav-Rx
Pharmacy prescription services provider Sav-Rx says the personal information of 2.8 million was stolen in a cyberattack. The post 2.8 Million Impacted by Data Breach at Prescription Services Firm Sav-Rx appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Data Stolen From MediSecure for Sale on Dark Web
A threat actor is asking $50,000 for data allegedly stolen from Australian digital prescription services provider MediSecure. The post Data Stolen From MediSecure for Sale on Dark Web appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…