In a consumer survey toward the end of last year, 48% of respondents said they used an e-wallet to pay for items, a jump of 12% from the prior year. This increase suggests a growing desire for safer ways to…
Critical flaws in Mongoose library expose MongoDB to data thieves, code execution
Bugs fixed, updating to the latest version is advisable Security sleuths found two critical vulnerabilities in a third-party library that MongoDB relies on, which means bad guys can potentially steal data and run code.… This article has been indexed from…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
PRevent: Open-source tool to detect malicious code in pull requests
Apiiro security researchers have released open source tools that can help organizations detect malicious code as part of their software development lifecycle: PRevent (a scanner for pull requests), and a malicious code detection ruleset for Semgrep and Opengrep static code…
Runa Assure provides end-to-end fraud protection
Runa launched Runa Assure, a security suite specifically built to fortify payout processes against threats of fraud, cyberattacks, and compliance risks. Runa Assure was purpose-built for instant payout methods, including gift cards, prepaid, and push-to-card, and now protects over two…
UK healthcare giant HCRG confirms hack after ransomware gang claims theft of sensitive data
The prolific Medusa ransomware group claims to have stolen troves of data from HCRG, including patients’ sensitive health data © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
Sophisticated Phishing Attacks Targeting Decision-Makers Including CEOs and CTOs
A recent study by cybersecurity firm Hackmosphere reveals alarming gaps in phishing awareness among C-suite executives, with CEOs demonstrating particularly high susceptibility to socially engineered attacks. The research, conducted through simulated phishing campaigns, shows how even experienced decision-makers remain vulnerable…
DeepSeek found to be sharing user data with TikTok parent company ByteDance
South Korea says it’s uncovered evidence that DeepSeek has secretly been sharing data with ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: DeepSeek found to be sharing…
AI Can Supercharge Productivity, But we Still Need a Human-in-the-Loop
AI systems can sometimes struggle with complex or nuanced situations, so human intervention can help identify and address potential issues that algorithms might not. The post AI Can Supercharge Productivity, But we Still Need a Human-in-the-Loop appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Cybersecurity Salaries Stay Competitive, Retention Challenges Persist
Cybersecurity professionals continue to command high salaries, but there are rising concerns over career growth, workplace flexibility and retention in the industry, according to a report from IANS Research and Artico Search. The post Cybersecurity Salaries Stay Competitive, Retention Challenges…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
China-Linked Attackers Exploit Check Point Flaw to Deploy ShadowPad and Ransomware
A previously unknown threat activity cluster targeted European organizations, particularly those in the healthcare sector, to deploy PlugX and its successor, ShadowPad, with the intrusions ultimately leading to deployment of a ransomware called NailaoLocker in some cases. The campaign, codenamed…
North Korean Hackers Target Freelance Developers in Job Scam to Deploy Malware
Freelance software developers are the target of an ongoing campaign that leverages job interview-themed lures to deliver cross-platform malware families known as BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret. The activity, linked to North Korea, has been codenamed DeceptiveDevelopment, which overlaps with clusters tracked…
Golem Karrierewelt: Heute Webinar: Microsoft 365 Top-Security-Empfehlungen
Die Microsoft-365-Experten Nicki Borell und Aaron Siller zeigen ihre Top-Empfehlungen zur Härtung und Absicherung von Microsoft-365-Umgebungen. (Golem Karrierewelt, Betriebssysteme) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Golem Karrierewelt: Heute Webinar: Microsoft 365 Top-Security-Empfehlungen
AI vs. AI – How Cybercriminals Are Weaponizing Generative AI, and What Security Leaders Must Do
There is a speeding train hurtling down the tracks which is unstoppable, persistent, and accelerating faster than anyone predicted. We all have three choices- be on it, be under it, or stand by and watch it pass us by. AI…
Voltron Data just partnered with Accenture to solve one of AI’s biggest headaches
Voltron Data partners with Accenture to revolutionize enterprise data processing with GPU-powered analytics engine Theseus, promising up to 100x performance gains for AI-driven companies facing massive data challenges. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the…
How Q-Day and Security Demands Are Fuelling Cloud Modernisation
The rise of quantum computing is driving the need for cloud modernisation. ‘Q-Day,’ the point at which quantum technology can break current encryption methods in minutes, is looming. With capable quantum systems expected by 2030 and the potential to create…
Atlassian Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Confluence, Crowd
Atlassian has released patches for 12 critical- and high-severity vulnerabilities in Bamboo, Bitbucket, Confluence, Crowd, and Jira. The post Atlassian Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Confluence, Crowd appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
CrowdStrike Charlotte AI Detection Triage Aims to Boost SOC Efficiency
CrowdStrike launched Charlotte AI Detection Triage, a platform based on agentic AI, which automates detection triage — the aim is to reduce workloads for security operations centers (SOCs). The post CrowdStrike Charlotte AI Detection Triage Aims to Boost SOC Efficiency…
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for cyber-physical systems protection platforms
We are excited to announce that Gartner has named Microsoft a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cyber Physical Systems Protection Platforms. Gartner defines Cyber-physical systems (CPS) as “engineered systems that orchestrate sensing, computation, control, networking and analytics” that connect the…
Over 330 Million Credentials Compromised by Infostealers
Kela researchers 330 million compromised credentials to infostealer activity on over four million machines in 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Over 330 Million Credentials Compromised by Infostealers
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-20 15h : 15 posts
15 posts were published in the last hour 13:33 : [UPDATE] [hoch] Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen 13:32 : The Human Factor: How Eliminating Human Vulnerabilities Can Stop Social Engineering Fraud 13:32 : Rhadamanthys Infostealer Uses Microsoft Management Console to Spread…
[UPDATE] [hoch] Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Ein entfernter anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Google Chrome ausnutzen, um beliebigen Code auszuführen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu erzeugen und einen nicht näher spezifizierten Angriff zu starten. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von BSI Warn- und Informationsdienst (WID): Schwachstellen-Informationen (Security Advisories)…
The Human Factor: How Eliminating Human Vulnerabilities Can Stop Social Engineering Fraud
Fraud is becoming more sophisticated, targeting companies with increased precision, especially in two critical areas: Accounts Payable (AP) and Payment Processes. Both jobs with vendor-facing roles, these employees are prime targets due to their access to funds and ability to…