JAXA is having a tough time in cyberspace and outer space, the latter thanks to an electrical glitch Japan’s Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) has reported a cyber incident.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the…
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Plex gives fans a privacy complex after sharing viewing habits with friends by default
Grandma is watching what?! A Plex “feature” has infuriated some users after sharing with others what they are watching on the streaming service — and it appears this functionality is on by default.… This article has been indexed from The…
Plex gives fans a privacy complex by sharing viewing habits with friends by default
Grandma is watching what?! A Plex “feature” is raising privacy hackles of some users after sharing with others what they are watching on the streaming service — and it appears to be on by default.… This article has been indexed…
Plex sharing streaming habits raises privacy hackles
Grandma is watching what?! A Plex “feature” is raising privacy hackles of some users after sharing with others what they are watching on the streaming service — seemingly without their consent.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Helping companies defend what attackers want most – their data
Varonis introduces Athena AI to transform data security and incident response Partner Content Athena AI, the new generative AI layer that spans across the entire Varonis Data Security Platform, redefines how security teams protect data – from visibility to action.……
Europol shutters ransomware operation with kingpin arrests
A few low-level stragglers remain on the loose, but biggest fish have been hooked International law enforcement investigators have made a number of high-profile arrests after tracking a major cybercrime group for more than four years.… This article has been…
A bird’s eye view of your global attack surface
Get to know your external attack surface before the cyber criminals map it first Sponsored Post Building an effective cyber security defense involves protecting the assets you know you have as well as the ones you don’t.… This article has…
India’s CERT given exemption from Right To Information requests
Activists worry investigations may stay secret, and then there’s those odd incident reporting requirements India’s government has granted its Computer Emergency Response Team, CERT-In, immunity from Right To Information (RTI) requests – the nation’s equivalent of the freedom of information…
‘Serial cybercriminal and scammer’ jailed for 8 years, told to pay back $1.2M
Crook did everything from SIM swaps to fake verified badge scams A Los Angeles man has been jailed after pulling off SIM-swap attacks on victims, hijacking social media accounts, committing fraud with Zelle payments, and impersonating Apple support.… This article…
Trio of major holes in ownCloud expose admin passwords, allow unauthenticated file mods
Mitigations require mix of updating libraries and manual customer action ownCloud has disclosed three critical vulnerabilities, the most serious of which leads to sensitive data exposure and carries a maximum severity score.… This article has been indexed from The Register…
Leader of pro-Russia DDoS crew Killnet ‘unmasked’ by Russian state media
Also: NXP China attack, Australia can’t deliver on ransom payment ban (yet), and Justin Sun’s very bad month Infosec in Brief Cybercriminals working out of Russia go to great lengths to conceal their real identities, and you won’t ever find…
Leader of pro-Russia DDoS crew Killnet unmasked by Russian state media
Also: Qakbot on verge of permadeath, Australia can’t deliver on ransom payment ban (yet), and Justin Sun’s very bad month Infosec in Brief Cybercriminals working out of Russia go to great lengths to conceal their real identities, and you won’t…
Education is the foundation of modern cyber defence
How to enhance employee career development and retain skilled staff with SANS cyber training Sponsored Post Every organisation needs to make cyber security training a high priority. Effective education is an essential part of improving security practices and fostering a…
Ransomware-hit British Library: Too open for business, or not open enough?
Unique institutions need unique security. Instead, they’re fobbed off with the same old, same old Opinion The British Library’s showpiece site, in a listed red brick building in St Pancras, is presided over by a large bronze sculpture depicting Isaac…
Crypto crasher Do Kwon’s extradition approved, but destination is unclear
Hey Google, are the jails nicer in South Korea or the US? Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon – a wanted man in both South Korea and the United States – will soon face extradition from Montenegro after a court gave…
Beijing fosters foreign influencers to spread its propaganda
They get access to both China’s internet and global platforms, and cash in on both China is offering foreign influencers access to its vast market in return for content that sings its praises and helps to spreads Beijing’s desired narratives…
OpenCart owner turns air blue after researcher discloses serious vuln
Web storefront maker fixed the flaw, but not before blasting infoseccer The owner of the e-commerce store management system OpenCart has responded with hostility to a security researcher disclosing a vulnerability in the product.… This article has been indexed from…
BlackCat claims it is behind Fidelity National Financial ransomware shakedown
One of US’s largest underwriters forced to shut down a number of key systems Fortune 500 insurance biz Fidelity National Financial (FNF) has confirmed that it has fallen victim to a “cybersecurity incident.”… This article has been indexed from The…
Industry piles in on North Korea for sustained rampage on software supply chains
Kim’s cyber cronies becoming more active, sophisticated in attempts to pwn global orgs The national cybersecurity organizations of the UK and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have issued a joint advisory warning of an increased volume and sophistication of North…
Attack on direct debit provider London & Zurich leaves customers with 6-figure backlogs
Customers complain of poor comms during huge outage that’s sparked payroll fears A ransomware attack and resulting outages at direct debit collection company London & Zurich has forced at least one customer to take out a short-term loan as six-figure…