In the interconnected digital world, we live in today, a single cyber incident can trigger a chain reaction of consequences, often referred to as the “domino effect.” This concept describes how a small event, such as a security breach or…
Nine Updated Security Measures for the Modern Smart Home
Modern smart homes offer unparalleled convenience, but there’s a catch. Security vulnerabilities can leave you open to cyberattacks, letting criminals “see” far more than they could glimpse through your window curtains—like your bank account number. Taking the following nine measures…
The Hidden Risks of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and How to Mitigate Them
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is white hot. Just ask Fortune Business Insights, which reports that the VDI market size will grow from $15.61 billion in 2024 to $80.82 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 22.8%. One catalyst behind this adoption…
BlackBerry offloads Cylance’s endpoint security products to Arctic Wolf
Fresh attempt to mix the perfect cocktail of IoT and Infosec BlackBerry’s ambition to mix infosec and the Internet of Things has been squeezed, after the Canadian firm announced it is offloading Cylance’s endpoint security products.… This article has been…
USA Incoming Cybersecurity Advisor to release a playbook on Cyber Attacks
In recent months, reports have surfaced about ongoing cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure in the United States, often attributed to state-sponsored actors from adversarial nations like China. These incidents, which include attempts to infiltrate vital systems such as power grids, water…
The shifting security landscape: 2025 predictions and challenges
As the borderless threat ecosystem poses new challenges for companies and governments worldwide, CISA’s 2025-2026 International Plan aims to address this problem. CISA’s plan calls for integrated cyber defense across borders, addressing the complex, global cybersecurity challenges that businesses, governments…
9 Updated Security Measures for the Modern Smart Home
Modern smart homes offer unparalleled convenience, but there’s a catch. Security vulnerabilities can leave you open to cyberattacks, letting criminals “see” far more than they could glimpse through your window curtains—like your bank account number. Taking the following nine measures…
2024-12-17 – SmartApeSG injected script leads to NetSupport RAT
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Agile Business, agile security: How AI and Zero Trust work together
We recently published a new whitepaper that examines the security challenges and opportunities from generative AI. The post Agile Business, agile security: How AI and Zero Trust work together appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been indexed…
Balancing security and user experience to improve fraud prevention strategies
In this Help Net Security interview, Jennifer White, Senior Director for Banking and Payments Intelligence at J.D. Power, discusses how financial institutions can improve customer satisfaction during fraud resolution, covering proactive fraud prevention, clear communication, and empathetic issue resolution. White…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-17 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:32 : Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 17, 2024
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 17, 2024
CISO ONE Security | Israel | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will be responsible for overseeing information security, cybersecurity, application security, and business continuity strategies. The role involves implementing and managing security measures and collaborating with…
Australia moves to drop some cryptography by 2030 – before quantum carves it up
The likes of SHA-256, RSA, ECDSA and ECDH won’t be welcome in just five years Australia’s chief cyber security agency has decided local orgs should stop using the tech that forms the current cryptographic foundation of the internet by the…
Still Flawed and Lacking Safeguards, UN Cybercrime Treaty Goes Before the UN General Assembly, then States for Adoption
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Most UN Member States, including the U.S., are expected to support adoption of the flawed UN Cybercrime Treaty when it’s scheduled to go before the UN General…
FakeCaptcha scams—When the “I’m not a robot” button is a trap
How many times you’ve clicked the “I’m not a robot” CAPTCHA checkbox without a second thought? We’ve all done it … countless times. It’s such a familiar step that we don’t question it. And, cybercriminals have taken note of that. …
IOCONTROL Malware: A Threat to Critical Infrastructure in Israel and the United States
A newly identified malware, IOCONTROL, is causing widespread alarm as it targets critical infrastructure in Israel and the United States. Developed by Iranian hackers, IOCONTROL is specifically designed to attack Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational technology (OT)…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9258, (Tue, Dec 17th)
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-17 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 1:32 : Link Trap: GenAI Prompt Injection Attack
Link Trap: GenAI Prompt Injection Attack
Prompt injection exploits vulnerabilities in generative AI to manipulate its behavior, even without extensive permissions. This attack can expose sensitive data, making awareness and preventive measures essential. Learn how it works and how to stay protected. This article has been…
Ransomware scum blow holes in Cleo software patches, Cl0p (sort of) claims responsibility
But can you really take crims at their word? Supply chain integration vendor Cleo has urged its customers to upgrade three of its products after an October security update was circumvented, leading to widespread ransomware attacks that Russia-linked gang Cl0p…
Dirty DAG: New Vulnerabilities in Azure Data Factory’s Apache Airflow Integration
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Data Factory’s integration with Apache Airflow can lead to unauthorized access and control over cloud resources. The post Dirty DAG: New Vulnerabilities in Azure Data Factory’s Apache Airflow Integration appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
10 telltale signs of a fake giveaway on social media
Who wants a free phone or gift cards? Perhaps a free vacation? It’s easy to understand the allure of giveaways on social media. But here’s the catch: not all giveaways are real. Fake giveaways are one of the many traps…
Slack’s AI agents promise to reshape productivity with contextual power
Slack CPO Rob Seaman reveals how Agentforce 2.0 will transform workplace AI by leveraging contextual intelligence and deep platform integration, transforming how enterprises use AI agents for automation and collaboration. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat…
ConnectOnCall data breach impacted over 900,000 individuals
ConnectOnCall disclosed a data breach impacting over 900,000 individuals, exposing their personal information. ConnectOnCall is a telehealth platform and after-hours on-call answering service designed to enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients. It offers automated patient call tracking, HIPAA-compliant chat,…