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Check Point VPN Targeted for Initial Access in Enterprise Attacks

Check Point is warning customers that threat actors are targeting insecure VPN instances for initial access to enterprise networks.  The post Check Point VPN Targeted for Initial Access in Enterprise Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

Averlon Emerges From Stealth Mode With $8 Million in Funding

Averson secures seed funding to build technology that uses AI to identify cloud security weaknesses and counter cyberattacks. The post Averlon Emerges From Stealth Mode With $8 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…

JAVS Courtroom Audio-Visual Software Installer Serves Backdoor

Backdoored JAVS courtroom recording and management software installer puts thousands at risk of complete takeover. The post JAVS Courtroom Audio-Visual Software Installer Serves Backdoor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original…

Google Patches Fourth Chrome Zero-Day in Two Weeks

Exploited in the wild, Chrome vulnerability CVE-2024-5274 is a high-severity flaw described as a type confusion in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. The post Google Patches Fourth Chrome Zero-Day in Two Weeks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…

VMware Abused in Recent MITRE Hack for Persistence, Evasion

MITRE has shared information on how China-linked hackers abused VMware for persistence and detection evasion in the recent hack. The post VMware Abused in Recent MITRE Hack for Persistence, Evasion appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…

55,000 Impacted by Cyberattack on California School Association

The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) is informing nearly 55,000 individuals that they have been impacted by a ransomware attack. The post 55,000 Impacted by Cyberattack on California School Association  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

Bolster Raises $14 Million for AI-Powered Phishing Protection

Bolster has raised $14 million in Series B funding for technology integrations for its AI-powered phishing protection platform. The post Bolster Raises $14 Million for AI-Powered Phishing Protection appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

400,000 Impacted by CentroMed Data Breach

The personal information of 400,000 individuals was compromised in a data breach at El Centro Del Barrio (CentroMed). The post 400,000 Impacted by CentroMed Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Newly Detected Chinese Group Targeting Military, Government Entities

Unfading Sea Haze has been targeting military and government entities in South China Sea countries since 2018. The post Newly Detected Chinese Group Targeting Military, Government Entities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

Why We Need to Get a Handle on AI

It will be interesting to see how AI continues to evolve and how it is used by defenders as they attempt to leapfrog attackers and protect the organization against new forms of AI attacks. The post Why We Need to…

Watch on Demand: Threat Detection and Incident Response (TDIR) Summit

SecurityWeek’s Threat Detection and Incident Response (TDIR) Summit takes place on Wednesday, May 22nd as a fully immersive virtual summit. The post Watch on Demand: Threat Detection and Incident Response (TDIR) Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

SOCRadar Raises $25M Series B for Threat Intel Tech

Delaware startup secures a $25 million Series B funding round from PeakSpan Capital and Oxx. SOCRadar has raised to $30.2 million to date. The post SOCRadar Raises $25M Series B for Threat Intel Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…

Rockwell Automation Urges Customers to Disconnect ICS From Internet

Rockwell Automation is concerned about internet-exposed ICS due to heightened geopolitical tensions and adversarial cyber activity globally. The post Rockwell Automation Urges Customers to Disconnect ICS From Internet appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Critical Authentication Bypass Resolved in GitHub Enterprise Server

Critical vulnerability in GitHub Enterprise Server allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain administrative privileges. The post Critical Authentication Bypass Resolved in GitHub Enterprise Server appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…

Critical Veeam Vulnerability Leads to Authentication Bypass

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager update resolves multiple vulnerabilities, including a critical authentication bypass. The post Critical Veeam Vulnerability Leads to Authentication Bypass appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Critical…

Virtual Event Today: Threat Detection and Incident Response (TDIR) Summit

SecurityWeek’s Threat Detection and Incident Response (TDIR) Summit takes place on Wednesday, May 22nd as a fully immersive virtual summit. The post Virtual Event Today: Threat Detection and Incident Response (TDIR) Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Ivanti Patches Critical Code Execution Vulnerabilities in Endpoint Manager

Ivanti has released product updates to resolve multiple vulnerabilities, including critical code execution flaws in Endpoint Manager. The post Ivanti Patches Critical Code Execution Vulnerabilities in Endpoint Manager appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Chrome 125 Update Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Google released a Chrome 125 update to resolve four high-severity vulnerabilities reported by external researchers. The post Chrome 125 Update Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…

QNAP Rushes Patch for Code Execution Flaw in NAS Devices

QNAP rolls out patches for multiple vulnerabilities after proof-of-concept exploit published for a remote code execution vulnerability. The post QNAP Rushes Patch for Code Execution Flaw in NAS Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Zoom Adding Post-Quantum End-to-End Encryption to Products

Zoom is announcing post-quantum end-to-end encryption on Meetings, with Phone and Rooms coming soon.  The post Zoom Adding Post-Quantum End-to-End Encryption to Products appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…

CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect Flaw

CISA has added CVE-2023-43208, an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability, to its KEV catalog.  The post CISA Warns of Attacks Exploiting NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

OmniVision Says Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack

Semiconductor giant OmniVision Technologies says personal information was stolen in a September 2023 ransomware attack. The post OmniVision Says Personal Information Stolen in Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…

Eric Goldstein Leaving CISA for Private Sector Role

CISA executive assistant director for cybersecurity Eric Goldstein is leaving the agency after more than three years. The post Eric Goldstein Leaving CISA for Private Sector Role appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

CyberArk to Acquire Machine Identity Firm Venafi for $1.54 Billion

CyberArk agreed to acquire machine identity management Venafi from Thoma Bravo for $1.54 billion. The post CyberArk to Acquire Machine Identity Firm Venafi for $1.54 Billion appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup for First Half of May 2024

Roundup of the cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals announced in the first half of May 2024. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup for First Half of May 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

2.4 Million Impacted by WebTPA Data Breach

Health insurance firm WebTPA says the personal information of 2.4 million individuals was compromised in a data breach. The post 2.4 Million Impacted by WebTPA Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

American Radio Relay League Hit by Cyberattack

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has been targeted in a cyberattack that resulted in disruption and possibly a data breach. The post American Radio Relay League Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…

Start-Ups: 10 Tips for Navigating the Headwinds Against High-Growth

These strategies can help cybersecurity startups navigate the current market dynamics, focusing on modern buyer behavior, updated KPIs, brand awareness, and effective sales and marketing alignment. The post Start-Ups: 10 Tips for Navigating the Headwinds Against High-Growth appeared first on…

User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training

Slack reveals it has been training AI/ML models on customer data, including messages, files and usage information. It’s opt-in by default. The post User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…

CISA Warns of Exploited Vulnerabilities in EOL D-Link Products

CISA has added two vulnerabilities in discontinued D-Link products to its KEV catalog, including a decade-old flaw. The post CISA Warns of Exploited Vulnerabilities in EOL D-Link Products appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Microsoft Quick Assist Tool Abused for Ransomware Delivery

The Black Basta group abuses remote connection tool Quick Assist in vishing attacks leading to ransomware deployment. The post Microsoft Quick Assist Tool Abused for Ransomware Delivery appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

C/side Emerges From Stealth Mode With $1.7 Million Investment

C/side has emerged from stealth mode with $1.7 million in pre-seed funding from Scribble Ventures and angel investors The post C/side Emerges From Stealth Mode With $1.7 Million Investment appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Nissan Data Breach Impacts 53,000 Employees

Nissan North America determined recently that a ransomware attack launched last year resulted in employee personal information compromise. The post Nissan Data Breach Impacts 53,000 Employees appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…

Legacy of Wisdom: Security Lessons Inspired by My Father

Honoring my father by translating his timeless life lessons into practical wisdom for the cybersecurity profession. The post Legacy of Wisdom: Security Lessons Inspired by My Father appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

Android 15 Brings Improved Fraud and Malware Protections

Google is boosting fraud and malware protections in Android 15 with live threat detection and expanded restricted settings. The post Android 15 Brings Improved Fraud and Malware Protections appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Palo Alto Networks Teams Up With IBM, Acquires QRadar SaaS Assets

Palo Alto Networks and IBM have announced a significant partnership to jointly provide cybersecurity solutions. The post Palo Alto Networks Teams Up With IBM, Acquires QRadar SaaS Assets  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Personal Information Stolen in City of Wichita Ransomware Attack

The City of Wichita says files containing personal information were exfiltrated in a recent ransomware attack. The post Personal Information Stolen in City of Wichita Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

Third Chrome Zero-Day Patched by Google Within One Week

Google releases Chrome 125 to the stable channel with patches for nine vulnerabilities, including a zero-day. The post Third Chrome Zero-Day Patched by Google Within One Week appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

BreachForums Shut Down in Apparent Law Enforcement Operation

The hacking forum BreachForums is displaying a notice claiming that the website is under the control of the FBI. The post BreachForums Shut Down in Apparent Law Enforcement Operation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Thoma Bravo-owned LogRhythm Announces Merger with Rival Exabeam

Financial terms were not released but the price tag is expected to be hefty with Exabeam’s most recent valuation pegged at $2.5 billion. The post Thoma Bravo-owned LogRhythm Announces Merger with Rival Exabeam  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…

Intel Publishes 41 Security Advisories for Over 90 Vulnerabilities

Intel has published 41 new May 2024 Patch Tuesday advisories covering a total of more than 90 vulnerabilities.  The post Intel Publishes 41 Security Advisories for Over 90 Vulnerabilities  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Threat Actors Abuse GitHub to Distribute Multiple Information Stealers

Russian-speaking threat actors are caught abusing a GitHub profile to distribute information stealers posing as legitimate software. The post Threat Actors Abuse GitHub to Distribute Multiple Information Stealers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…

Santander Data Breach Impacts Customers, Employees

The Spanish bank Santander said customers in Chile, Spain and Uruguay are affected by a data breach at a third-party provider. The post Santander Data Breach Impacts Customers, Employees appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Unwanted Tracking Alerts Rolling Out to iOS, Android

Apple and Google have rolled out a new mobile feature that warns users of unwanted trackers moving with them. The post Unwanted Tracking Alerts Rolling Out to iOS, Android appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

900k Impacted by Data Breach at Mississippi Healthcare Provider

Singing River Health System says the personal information of roughly 900,000 individuals was stolen in an August 2023 ransomware attack. The post 900k Impacted by Data Breach at Mississippi Healthcare Provider appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

400,000 Linux Servers Hit by Ebury Botnet

The Ebury Linux botnet has ensnared over 400,000 Linux systems in 15 years, with roughly 100,000 still infected. The post 400,000 Linux Servers Hit by Ebury Botnet  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

Adobe Patches Critical Flaws in Reader, Acrobat

Adobe documents multiple code execution flaws in a wide range of products, including the widely deployed Adobe Acrobat and Reader software. The post Adobe Patches Critical Flaws in Reader, Acrobat appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…

SAP Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in CX Commerce, NetWeaver

SAP has released 14 new and three updated security notes on its May 2024 Security Patch Day. The post SAP Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in CX Commerce, NetWeaver appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

VMware Patches Vulnerabilities Exploited at Pwn2Own 2024

VMware has patched three vulnerabilities exploited earlier this year at the Pwn2Own hacking competition. The post VMware Patches Vulnerabilities Exploited at Pwn2Own 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…

Attackers Use DNS Tunneling to Track Victim Activity, Scan Networks

Threat actors are using DNS tunneling to track victims’ interaction with spam and to scan network infrastructures. The post Attackers Use DNS Tunneling to Track Victim Activity, Scan Networks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

Google Patches Second Chrome Zero-Day in One Week

Google has announced patches for another Chrome vulnerability that has been exploited in attacks. This is the second zero-day addressed by the company in one week and the third flaw leveraged in malicious attacks in 2024. The new zero-day, tracked…

FCC Warns of ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Scammers

The FCC has issued a public notice on robocall scammer group ‘Royal Tiger’, the first designated threat actor. The post FCC Warns of ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Scammers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

MITRE EMB3D Threat Model Officially Released

MITRE announced the public availability of the EMB3D threat model for embedded devices used in critical infrastructure. The post MITRE EMB3D Threat Model Officially Released appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…

FCC Warns of ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Scammers

The FCC has issued a public notice on robocall scammer group ‘Royal Tiger’, the first designated threat actor. The post FCC Warns of ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Scammers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…

MITRE EMB3D Threat Model Officially Released

MITRE announced the public availability of the EMB3D threat model for embedded devices used in critical infrastructure. The post MITRE EMB3D Threat Model Officially Released appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…

Zscaler Confirms Only Isolated Test Server Was Hacked

Zscaler has completed its investigation into the recent hacking claims and found that only an isolated test environment was compromised. The post Zscaler Confirms Only Isolated Test Server Was Hacked appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…

Apple Patch Day: Code Execution Flaws in iPhones, iPads, macOS

Apple documents another zero-day flaw being exploited on older iPhones and documents security problems in macOS, iOS and iPadOS. The post Apple Patch Day: Code Execution Flaws in iPhones, iPads, macOS appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…

NATO Draws a Cyber Red Line in Tensions With Russia

Weakening liberal democracies and weakening the NATO alliance are conjoined in the hybrid war that Russia is conducting against Ukraine. The post NATO Draws a Cyber Red Line in Tensions With Russia appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…

Black Basta Ransomware Hit Over 500 Organizations

The US government warns of Black Basta ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations. The post Black Basta Ransomware Hit Over 500 Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Black…

FBCS Collection Agency Data Breach Impacts 2.7 Million

Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) says the personal information of 2.7 million was impacted in the recent data breach. The post FBCS Collection Agency Data Breach Impacts 2.7 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…

Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Patched by Google

A Chrome 124 update patches the second Chrome zero-day that has been found to be exploited in malicious attacks in 2024. The post Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Patched by Google appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…

RSA Conference 2024 – Announcements Summary (Day 4)

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2024 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco. The post RSA Conference 2024 – Announcements Summary (Day 4) appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…

500,000 Impacted by Ohio Lottery Ransomware Attack

The Ohio Lottery cyberattack conducted by the DragonForce ransomware group has impacted more than 500,000 individuals. The post 500,000 Impacted by Ohio Lottery Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…