A list of topics we covered in the week of January 6 to January 12 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (January 6 – January 12)
IRS PIN available, CISA infrastructure enrollments, Winston-Salem cyberattack
IRS Identity Protection PIN now available for filing season CISA sees enrollment surge in cyberhygiene for critical infrastructure City services in Winston-Salem affected by cyberattack Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI Feeling buried under endless alerts? We get it.…
Massive Data Breaches Hit Thousands Of Popular Mobile Apps: Cyber Security Today for Monday, January 13, 2025
Massive Data Breaches, Apple Targeted, Facebook Security Flaw – Cybersecurity Today In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers a massive breach revealing how location data is harvested through thousands of popular mobile apps on Android and iOS.…
ChatGPT soll ein Drehbuch schreiben, aber erfindet stattdessen Ausreden und drückt sich davor
Kann ChatGPT Drehbücher schreiben und Autor:innen mittelfristig arbeitslos machen? Das Experiment eines Drehbuchautors zeigt, dass sich OpenAIs KI-Tool gegen die Anweisungen wehrt – und sich immer wieder herausredet. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software & Entwicklung Lesen Sie…
Nach Zuckerbergs Entscheidung gegen Faktenchecks: Friedrich Merz fordert Regulierung sozialer Medien
„Die Freiheit endet dort, wo die Freiheit des anderen bedroht ist“, meint der Unionskanzlerkandidat. Wer auf sozialen Medien alles erlaube, liefere die Meinungsfreiheit ihren Feinden aus. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software & Entwicklung Lesen Sie den originalen…
Sicherheitsbranche, Frauenbranche?
Frauen in Sicherheitsunternehmen gibt es, aber verteilen sie sich meist noch auf Tätigkeiten in der Verwaltung eines Unternehmens, im Marketing oder im kaufmännischen Bereich. Dabei könnten Frauen noch vielseitiger zum Einsatz kommen. Geht da also nicht noch mehr? Dieser Artikel…
Anti-Phishing-Maßnahmen im Unternehmen: “Haben Sie da etwa draufgeklickt?”
Kleiner Klick, großer Schaden: Unternehmen fürchten Phishing zu Recht. Wir erklären, wie man Mitarbeiter sensibilisiert, ohne sie bloßzustellen. (Phishing, E-Mail) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Anti-Phishing-Maßnahmen im Unternehmen: “Haben Sie da etwa…
Microsoft took legal action against crooks who developed a tool to abuse its AI-based services
In December, Microsoft sued a group for creating tools to bypass safety measures in its cloud AI products. Microsoft filed a complaint with the Eastern District Court of Virginia against ten individuals for using stolen credentials and custom software to…
Best 10 Unified Endpoint Management Software
Managing laptops, smartphones, and IoT devices is no easy task – especially with remote work on the rise. The best Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) software turns chaos into control. By bringing endpoint management into a single platform, UEM simplifies IT…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-01-13 09h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 7:41 : heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Linux-Server absichern – Effektiv und umfassend 7:41 : Anti-Phishing-Maßnahmen im Unternehmen: “Sind Sie der mit dem Phishing?” 7:20 : heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Linux-Server härten 7:19 : IBM Robotic Process…
heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Linux-Server absichern – Effektiv und umfassend
Linux-Server und Netzwerkdienste effektiv und umfassend vor Angriffen schützen – von physischer Sicherheit über Verschlüsselung und 2FA bis hin zu SELinux. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Linux-Server absichern – Effektiv und…
Anti-Phishing-Maßnahmen im Unternehmen: “Sind Sie der mit dem Phishing?”
Wie sich das Bewusstsein für Phishing steigern lässt – ohne dass die Kollegen sich hintergangen fühlen. (Phishing, E-Mail) Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von Golem.de – Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Anti-Phishing-Maßnahmen im Unternehmen: “Sind Sie der mit dem Phishing?”
heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Linux-Server härten
Linux-Server und Netzwerkdienste effektiv und umfassend vor Angriffen schützen – von physischer Sicherheit über Verschlüsselung und 2FA bis hin zu SELinux. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Linux-Server härten
IBM Robotic Process Automation Vulnerability Let Attackers Obtain Sensitive Data
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in IBM Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has raised concerns about potential data breaches. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-51456, could allow remote attackers to exploit cryptographic weaknesses and access sensitive information. IBM has released a security bulletin detailing the…
AI in Cybersecurity: Thinking Like Hackers to Build Stronger Defenses
As we hit the two-year anniversary of the release of ChatGPT, we see that businesses across all sectors have started adopting generative AI tools to create content of all kinds. But many are discovering that these tools have capabilities that…
Expired Domains Allowed Control Over 4,000 Backdoors on Compromised Systems
No less than 4,000 unique web backdoors previously deployed by various threat actors have been hijacked by taking control of abandoned and expired infrastructure for as little as $20 per domain. Cybersecurity company watchTowr Labs said it pulled off the…
WordPress Skimmers Evade Detection by Injecting Themselves into Database Tables
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new stealthy credit card skimmer campaign that targets WordPress e-commerce checkout pages by inserting malicious JavaScript code into a database table associated with the content management system (CMS). “This credit card skimmer malware targeting…
How Proactive Security Measures Can Cut Down Cyber Insurance Premiums
In today’s digital landscape, businesses of all sizes are increasingly relying on technology to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and expand their reach. However, this growing dependence on technology also brings with it an elevated risk of cyber threats. Cyberattacks…
Furry Hacker Breaches Scholastic – Exposes Data of 8 Million People
The education and publishing giant Scholastic has fallen victim to a significant data breach affecting approximately 8 million people. The breach, which has been attributed to a self-proclaimed “furry” hacker going by the alias “Parasocial,” was first reported by the…
Hackers Exploiting YouTube to Spread Malware That Steals Browser Data
Malware actors leverage popular platforms like YouTube and social media to distribute fake installers. Reputable file hosting services are abused to host malware and make detection challenging. Password protection and encoding techniques further complicate analysis and evade early sandbox detection.…
Credit Card Skimmer Hits WordPress Checkout Pages, Stealing Payment Data
Researchers analyzed a new stealthy credit card skimmer that targets WordPress checkout pages by injecting malicious JavaScript into the WordPress database. On checkout pages, the malware is designed to steal credit card information from users who are visiting those pages.…
Rethinking Age Verification for Social Media: Privacy-Friendly Solutions for Safeguarding Kids
The digital landscape has become an integral part of our lives, and social media platforms are at its heart. While these platforms offer undeniable benefits in connecting people and fostering communities, they also pose significant risks, especially for children. Exposure…
Better be aware of this ongoing PayPal Phishing Scam that seems genuine
PayPal, the widely used online payment platform, is currently facing scrutiny after being linked to a “No Phish Phishing” scam that is tricking users into falling for a sophisticated fraud scheme. The scam, which exploits a weakness in PayPal’s operational…
Furry Hacker Breaches Scholastic Exposes Data of 8 Million People
The education and publishing giant Scholastic has fallen victim to a significant data breach affecting approximately 8 million people. The breach, which has been attributed to a self-proclaimed “furry” hacker going by the alias “Parasocial,” was first reported by the…