< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> People’s ability to speak online, share ideas, and advocate for change are enabled by the countless online services that host everyone’s views. Despite the central role these…
The U.S. Supreme Court Continues its Foray into Free Speech and Tech: 2024 Year in Review
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> As we said last year, the U.S. Supreme Court has taken an unusually active interest in internet free speech issues over the past couple years. All five pending cases at the…
Understanding TPM: The Key Security Feature Powering Windows 11 Compatibility
When Microsoft launched Windows 11 in 2021, it introduced a strict hardware compatibility requirement, including the necessity for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) that adheres to the TPM 2.0 standard. A TPM is a secure cryptoprocessor designed to manage…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-24 18h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 16:32 : Python Malware in Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 Found Stealing User Data 16:32 : Adobe is aware that ColdFusion bug CVE-2024-53961 has a known PoC exploit code 16:32 : How Androxgh0st rose…
Python Malware in Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 Found Stealing User Data
Fortinet discovers two malicious Python packages, Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1, designed to steal data, capture keystrokes, and gain system control. Learn about their malicious behavior and how to protect yourself This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech,…
Adobe is aware that ColdFusion bug CVE-2024-53961 has a known PoC exploit code
Adobe released out-of-band security updates to address a critical ColdFusion vulnerability, experts warn of a PoC exploit code available for it. Adobe released out-of-band security updates to address a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-53961 (CVSS score 7.4), in ColdFusion. Experts warn of…
How Androxgh0st rose from Mozi’s ashes to become ‘most prevalent malware’
Botnet’s operators ‘driven by similar interests as that of the Chinese state’ After the Mozi botnet mysteriously disappeared last year, a new and seemingly more powerful botnet, Androxgh0st, rose from its ashes and has quickly become a major threat to…
Hackers are Employing Amazon Appstore to Propagate Malware
‘BMI CalculationVsn’ is a malicious Android spyware app that was identified on the Amazon Appstore. It poses as a simple health tool while covertly harvesting data from compromised devices. Cybersecurity researchers from McAfee Labs discovered the app and notified…
American Airlines shutdown not because of Cyber Attack
On the eve of Christmas 2024, many Americans will be traveling to visit loved ones and attend church services to celebrate the holiday, expressing gratitude and spreading joy. Some will take to the highways in their cars, others will board…
UEPOTB, LNK edition
A while back, Jesse Kornblum published a paper titled, “Using Every Part of the Buffalo in Windows Memory Analysis“. This was, and still is, an excellent paper, based on it’s content and how it pertained to the subject (Windows memory…
FBI Blames North Korea for $308M Cryptocurrency Hack as Losses Surge in 2024
The FBI said the target was tricked into downloading a malicious Python script under the guise of a pre-employment test hosted on GitHub. The post FBI Blames North Korea for $308M Cryptocurrency Hack as Losses Surge in 2024 appeared first…
Frohe Weihnachten: Wir wünschen allen erholsame und besinnliche Feiertage!
Eine erfreuliche und friedliche Zeit zwischen den Jahren wünschen die Redaktionen von heise. Auch in den kommenden Tagen halten wir Sie auf dem Laufenden. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise Security Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Frohe Weihnachten: Wir wünschen…
Clop ransomware gang takes credit for latest mass hack that breached dozens of companies
The prolific ransomware gang says it hacked at least 66 companies by exploiting a bug in tools made by Cleo Software. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Security Serious Unsung Heroes 2024: Winner’s Spotlight on Diversity Champion
This year’s Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards uncovered and celebrated the individuals and teams that go above and beyond to make the UK a safer place to do business, as well as a more inclusive industry for all. The sponsors…
Best of 2024: An Accidental Discovery of a Backdoor Likely Prevented Thousands of Infections
… Read more » The post An Accidental Discovery of a Backdoor Likely Prevented Thousands of Infections appeared first on Deepfactor. The post Best of 2024: An Accidental Discovery of a Backdoor Likely Prevented Thousands of Infections appeared first on Security Boulevard.…
Proton Docs vs Google Docs in the Productivity Space
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>For those who are concerned about privacy, Proton has announced an end-to-end encrypted document editor intended to be a viable alternative to Microsoft Word and Google Docs. This application, released on Wednesday by the Swiss software…
Executives Targeted by Advanced Mobile Phishing Attacks
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Mobile phishing attacks have continued to advance, targeting corporate executives. A report from mobile security firm Zimperium describes these attacks as highly sophisticated means of exploiting mobile devices. Thus, there is an emerging need for awareness…
Ledger Phishing Scam Targets Cryptocurrency Wallets
A sophisticated phishing email campaign has emerged, targeting cryptocurrency users by impersonating Ledger, a prominent hardware wallet provider. These fraudulent emails claim that the recipient’s Ledger wallet seed phrase — also known as a recovery or mnemonic seed —…
Christmas.exe: Wie eine Promo-Aktion von Asus für Panik unter Windows-11-Usern sorgt
Weihnachtliche Grüße oder weihnachtlicher Grund zur Panik? Asus wollte Windows-11-Nutzer:innen eine Freude machen – und platzierte einen Weihnachtskranz auf dem Startbildschirm. Was folgte, zeigt ein weiteres Mal: Das Gegenteil von gut ist gut gemeint. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de…
Windows 95 hieß intern Chicago: Warum der Codename auch heute noch in Programmen zu finden ist
Bevor Windows 95 seinen finalen Namen erhielt, wurde das Betriebssystem intern als „Chicago“ bezeichnet. Microsoft-Entwickler Larry Osterman erklärt, warum der Codename auch heute noch in einigen Programmen zu finden ist. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von t3n.de – Software & Entwicklung…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2024-12-24 15h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 14:5 : These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2024 14:5 : Harnessing AI to Strengthen OT Security Against Modern Cyber Threats 14:4 : Researchers Uncover PyPI Packages Stealing…
These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2024
The very best work from our friends at competing publications. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: These are the cybersecurity stories we…
Harnessing AI to Strengthen OT Security Against Modern Cyber Threats
To manage AI’s dual role in OT environments, organizations need rigorous risk assessment and clear governance protocols for deploying AI. The post Harnessing AI to Strengthen OT Security Against Modern Cyber Threats appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This…
Researchers Uncover PyPI Packages Stealing Keystrokes and Hijacking Social Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged two malicious packages that were uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository and came fitted with capabilities to exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised hosts, according to new findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs. The packages, named…