The U.S. consumer protection agency said it’s closing the loophole to block the “widespread evasion” of federal law by data brokers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
FTC bans two data brokers from collecting and selling Americans’ sensitive location data
US-based Gravy Analytics and Mobilewalla must also delete historic data collected on millions of Americans. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: FTC…
US says Chinese hackers are still lurking in American phone networks
The China-backed hackers are reportedly still inside the networks of some of America’s largest phone and internet companies, weeks after the hacks were disclosed. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from…
Energy industry contractor ENGlobal Corporation discloses a ransomware attack
ENGlobal Corporation disclosed a ransomware attack, discovered on November 25, disrupting operations, in a filing to the SEC. A ransomware attack disrupted the operations of a major energy industry contractor, ENGlobal Corporation. Founded in 1985, ENGlobal Corporation designs automated control…
DMM Bitcoin halts operations six months after a $300 million cyber heist
The Japanese cryptocurrency platform DMM Bitcoin is closing its operations just six months after a $300 million cyber heist. DMM Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Japan, operated by DMM Group, a large Japanese e-commerce and entertainment conglomerate. Launched…
The ASA flaw CVE-2014-2120 is being actively exploited in the wild
Cisco warns customers that a decade-old ASA vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2014-2120, is being actively exploited in the wild. Cisco warns that the decade-old ASA vulnerability CVE-2014-2120 is being actively exploited in attacks in the wild, and urges customers to review…
U.S. CISA adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds ProjectSend, North Grid Proself, and Zyxel firewalls bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog:…
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. warn of PRC-linked cyber espionage targeting telecom networks in a joint advisory. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. issued a joint advisory to warn of People’s Republic of China (PRC)-linked cyber espionage…
Horns&Hooves campaign delivers NetSupport RAT and BurnsRAT
Attackers are sending malicious scripts that download the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) build, known as BurnsRAT, and NetSupport RAT This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Horns&Hooves campaign delivers NetSupport RAT and BurnsRAT
Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2024. Statistics
The “Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2024. Statistics” report contains statistics on cyberthreats for the period from November 2023 through October 2024. It covers such threats as financial malware, ransomware, miners, malware for IoT and macOS, vulnerabilities and others. This article has…
Palo Alto Networks — the 2024 AWS Global Technology Partner of the Year
2024 AWS Global Technology Partner of the Year acknowledges our innovation in purpose-built cloud security, increasing efficiency and customer success. The post Palo Alto Networks — the 2024 AWS Global Technology Partner of the Year appeared first on Palo Alto…
SpyLoan Apps: The New Face of Financial Exploitation
The McAfee mobile research team has identified a significant global rise in predatory loan applications, commonly referred to as SpyLoan apps, which primarily target Android users. These applications, classified as potentially unwanted programs (PUP), utilize social engineering tactics to manipulate users…
As Device Dependency Grows, So Do the Risks
It’s no stretch to say connected devices are taking over the world. In every sector and country, endpoints are driving newfound efficiencies inside the smart home, office, and warehouse. These devices – from sensors to smart meters and industrial controllers…
Anticipating Change: Key Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2025
Thanks to the fantastic response we received, we’re excited to continue our exploration of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. As we approach 2025, the challenges and threats facing businesses, governments, and individuals are becoming increasingly complex. Following our initial insights, we…
Navigating Australia’s Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: Insights on AI-Driven Scams, Ransomware, and more
Cyber threats evolve rapidly in our current digital world—and Australia is no exception. AI-driven scams, ransomware, and social engineering tactics are only getting more sophisticated. In this interview with Gaidar Magdanurov, President of Acronis, we explore the latest trends in…
APIs and the Demise of Direct Database Access: A Safer World?
When they’re building an application, developers have to consider how that application will connect to the data sources that will help it function. To date, the most common options have been to build and use an API that connects to…
Imperva Defends Against LLM Hacking
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the advent of large language models (LLMs) has introduced a new frontier of challenges and opportunities. Research has shown advanced LLMs, such as GPT-4, now possess the ability to autonomously execute sophisticated cyberattacks, including…
First Things First: Know and Prioritize Your Risk in Data Security
Fortify your risk posture by shifting focus from network security to data-centric security for more robust cyber defense. Cyberattacks are one of the most onerous threats faced by businesses today. Not only is cybercrime skyrocketing in volume, it is also…
Alleviating Alert Fatigue with an MSSP
By Euan Carswell, SOC Team Lead at Barrier Networks Everyone can relate to the 7AM alarm call. You can be in a deep sleep when suddenly your ears are met with an incessant pinging that won’t stop until you muster…
KnowBe4 Releases the Latest Phishing Trends in Q3 2024 Phishing Report, With QR Code Phishing on the Rise
KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today released its Q3 2024 Phishing Report. This quarter’s findings reveal the most frequently clicked email subjects in simulated phishing tests, demonstrating the continued efficacy of HR and IT-related…
Heimdal Announces New Partnership with ITHealth to Reinforce Cyber Security for NHS Organisations
We are proud to announce a new partnership with ITHealth, a trusted cyber security provider to the NHS. This partnership expands ITHealth’s offerings by integrating Heimdal’s advanced capabilities into the ITHealth Dashboard. By combining Heimdal’s threat protection and mitigation features with…
SmokeLoader Attack Targets Companies in Taiwan
FortiGuard Labs has uncovered an attack targeting companies in Taiwan with SmokeLoader, which performs its attack with plugins this time. Learn more. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Threat Research Blog Read the original article: SmokeLoader Attack Targets…
Fortinet Contributes to Major Cybercrime Operation Arrests
Fortinet contributes to major INTERPOL and AFRIPOL cybercrime operations arrests of members of cybercrime groups operating across Africa. These individuals specialize in ransomware, digital extortion, online scams, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. This article has been indexed from…
Amazon and Google Must Keep Their Promises on Project Nimbus
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> When a company makes a promise, the public should be able to rely on it. Today, nearly every person in the U.S. is a customer of either…