<a class=” sqs-block-image-link ” href=”https://xkcd.com/3049/” target=”_blank”> <img alt=”” height=”570″ src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5355d604e4b03c3e9896e131/d2642147-4a74-40d3-aff5-5cd83332b238/incoming.jpg?format=1000w” width=”454″ /> </a><figcaption class=”image-caption-wrapper”> via the comic humor & dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Incoming Asteroid’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Don’t ignore Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday – it’s a big one for all Windows 11 users
The latest updates resolve more glitches and security flaws – some critical – in Windows 11 23H2 and 24H2, so you’ll want to install them sooner rather than later. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in…
Addressing the Unique Cybersecurity Challenges Faced by Government Agencies
Explore the unique cybersecurity challenges government agencies face and how tailored strategies can protect national security and public trust. The post Addressing the Unique Cybersecurity Challenges Faced by Government Agencies appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed from…
Cybercriminals Exploit Valentine’s Day with Romance Scams, Phishing Attacks
As Valentine’s Day approaches, cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts to exploit consumers through romance scams, phishing campaigns and fraudulent e-commerce offers. The post Cybercriminals Exploit Valentine’s Day with Romance Scams, Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Online Threats Are Rising -Here’s Why Companies Must Improve Their Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a must as online threats rise. Businesses must train employees, back up data, and adopt strong… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Online Threats Are…
7 Drupal security best practices
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: 7 Drupal security best practices
What Is Encryption? Definition, Applications, and Examples
Learn what encryption is, how it works, and explore real-world examples in this guide. Understand the basics to safeguard your data and privacy. The post What Is Encryption? Definition, Applications, and Examples appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
A Hacker Group Within Russia’s Notorious Sandworm Unit Is Breaching Western Networks
A team Microsoft calls BadPilot is acting as Sandworm’s “initial access operation,” the company says. And over the last year it’s trained its sights on the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. This article has been indexed from Security Latest…
How to Track Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Using Threat Intelligence Lookup Tool
An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a sophisticated and stealthy cyberattack designed to gain unauthorized, long-term access to a target’s network. These attacks are meticulously planned and executed by highly skilled threat actors, often state-sponsored groups or organized crime syndicates,…
Industry Moves for the week of February 10, 2025 – SecurityWeek
Explore industry moves and significant changes in the industry for the week of February 10, 2025. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and shifts. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Industry Moves for the…
Russian Seashell Blizzard Hackers Gain, Maintain Access to High-Value Targets: Microsoft
A subgroup of the Russia-linked Seashell Blizzard is tasked with broad initial access operations to sustain long-term persistence. The post Russian Seashell Blizzard Hackers Gain, Maintain Access to High-Value Targets: Microsoft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Check Point, Wiz Partner on Enterprise Cloud Security
Check Point Software Technologies and cloud security provider Wiz are teaming up to enhance cloud security for enterprises by integrating cloud network protection with Cloud Native Application Protection (CNAPP). The post Check Point, Wiz Partner on Enterprise Cloud Security appeared…
Microsoft Uncovers Sandworm Subgroup’s Global Cyber Attacks Spanning 15+ Countries
A subgroup within the infamous Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Sandworm has been attributed to a multi-year initial access operation dubbed BadPilot that stretched across the globe. “This subgroup has conducted globally diverse compromises of Internet-facing infrastructure to enable…
Popular AI App DeepSeek Sends Unencrypted Data to ByteDance Servers
Recent security analyses have revealed that the iOS version of DeepSeek, a widely-used AI chatbot developed by a Chinese company, transmits user data unencrypted to servers controlled by ByteDance. This practice exposes […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
30,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk WordPress Plugin
On December 7th, 2024, we received a submission for an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk, a WordPress plugin with more than 30,000 active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for an unauthenticated attacker to…
Anduril To Take Over Microsoft’s US Army HoloLens Order
Anduril Industries, the defense-tech startup of Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, is to take over Microsoft’s $22 billion Pentagon headset order This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Anduril To Take Over Microsoft’s US Army HoloLens…
Cloud Security Is a Data Problem
More businesses than ever rely on cloud computing technologies to deliver reliable services at scale. With this shift to cloud-native technologies, microservices, and abstraction, the battle for security has shifted with it. Cloud security is no longer about traditional firewall…
Google Family Link now limits who can contact your child’s device
The parental control app just added several new features to help you keep your kids safer. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: Google Family Link now limits who can contact…
Russia’s Sandworm caught snarfing credentials, data from American and Brit orgs
‘Near-global’ initial access campaign active since 2021 An initial-access subgroup of Russia’s Sandworm last year wriggled its way into networks within the US, UK, Canada and Australia, stealing credentials and data from “a limited number of organizations,” according to Microsoft.……
CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2025-24200 Apple iOS and iPadOS Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability CVE-2024-41710 Mitel SIP Phones Argument Injection Vulnerability These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious…
Malware from fake recruiters
Fake recruiters are currently on the hunt for CVs – and also your data. Reports have emerged about malware being put into work assignments that supposedly test a candidate’s technical skills. This article has been indexed from Security Blog G…
The BadPilot campaign: Seashell Blizzard subgroup conducts multiyear global access operation
Microsoft is publishing for the first time our research into a subgroup within the Russian state actor Seashell Blizzard and its multiyear initial access operation, tracked by Microsoft Threat Intelligence as the “BadPilot campaign”. This subgroup has conducted globally diverse…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-02-12 18h : 18 posts
18 posts were published in the last hour 16:33 : Man Pleads Guilty To Hack Of SEC X Account 16:33 : Getting the Most Value out of the OSCP: Pre-Course Prep 16:33 : DEF CON 32 – Leveraging AI For…
Man Pleads Guilty To Hack Of SEC X Account
Alabama man admits hack of a US Securities and Exchange Commission social media account to manipulate Bitcoin price This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Man Pleads Guilty To Hack Of SEC X Account