Halliburton, one of the world’s largest energy companies, has confirmed that it was the victim of a cyberattack. Hackers infiltrated the company’s systems and stole sensitive information. The attack occurred last week, and Halliburton is still determining the extent…
Iran Cyber Attack: Fox Kitten Aids Ransomware Operations in the U.S
A new joint cybersecurity advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) has revealed updated details about the Iran-based cyber threat group known as…
SonicWall Urges Users to Patch Critical Firewall Flaw Amid Possible Exploitation
SonicWall has revealed that a recently patched critical security flaw impacting SonicOS may have come under active exploitation, making it essential that users apply the patches as soon as possible. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40766, carries a CVSS score of…
Critical Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in MP3 Audio Player WordPress Plugin Affects Over 20,000 Sites
On August 4th, 2024, we received a submission for an Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in MP3 Audio Player – Music Player, Podcast Player & Radio by Sonaar, a WordPress plugin with over 20,000 active installations. This vulnerability can be leveraged…
Alternative search engines to Google for achieving data privacy
Google, the dominant force in web search, retains your search history whether you approve or not. Many users question the effectiveness of privacy tools like the Anonymous browser, which may not completely erase your browsing activity once the browser is…
Elon Musk’s X Head Of Global Affairs Resigns
X’s global affairs head, Nick Pickles, confirms departure after a decade working at the platform previously known as Twitter This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elon Musk’s X Head Of Global Affairs Resigns
Principles of Modern Data Infrastructure
< section> < article> The evolution of the internet over the past few decades has undeniably impacted how our societies function. From facilitating globalization to making new technology like social media and consumer apps available to nearly every person on…
The Windows 10 clock is ticking: here are 5 ways to save your old PC in 2025 (most are free)
As many as 240 million Windows 10 PCs can’t be upgraded to Windows 11. Instead of tossing your device when Windows 10 support runs out, here are five viable alternatives to save you money and avoid headaches. This article has…
ESET Research Podcast: HotPage
ESET researchers discuss HotPage, a recently discovered adware armed with a highest-privilege, yet vulnerable, Microsoft-signed driver This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET Research Podcast: HotPage
Keeper Security Named a Value Leader in EMA’s 2024 PAM Radar™ Report
Passwords and secrets management organisation Keeper Security has earned the distinction of Value Leader in the latest Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) 2024 Privileged Access Management (PAM) Radar™ Report for the second year in a row. The report highlights KeeperPAM –…
Gen Alpha: Navigating Cybersecurity in an AI-Native World
In 2020, according to population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, millennials surpassed Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living adult generation. Millennials were heralded as digital natives, the first generation to grow up immersed in the digital world of the…
Microchip Technology Confirms Private Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack
Microchip Technology has acknowledged that employee information was stolen from vulnerable systems in an August incident. The Play ransomware group later claimed responsibility. The chipmaker, headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, serves over 123,000 clients across a variety of industries, including…
GitHub Actions Vulnerable to Typosquatting, Exposing Developers to Hidden Malicious Code
Threat actors have long leveraged typosquatting as a means to trick unsuspecting users into visiting malicious websites or downloading booby-trapped software and packages. These attacks typically involve registering domains or packages with names slightly altered from their legitimate counterparts (e.g.,…
GeoServer Vulnerability Targeted by Hackers to Deliver Backdoors and Botnet Malware
A recently disclosed security flaw in OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools has been exploited as part of multiple campaigns to deliver cryptocurrency miners, botnet malware such as Condi and JenX, and a known backdoor called SideWalk. The security vulnerability is a critical…
Fehlercode 406: Request not acceptable
„Fehlercode 406: Request not acceptable – Digitalzwang als Human Security-Problem“ lautet der Titel der Masterarbeit von Marieke Lena Petersen. Aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht beleuchtet sie, wie durch Digitalzwang ein Einschnitt in die Selbstbestimmung von Betroffene erfolgt. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von…
AI Innovation in the Spotlight at Fal.Con 2024
Every year, the role of AI in cybersecurity grows more prominent. This is especially true in the security operations center (SOC), where AI-native detection and GenAI-fueled workflows are advancing cyber defense and shaping the end-to-end analyst experience. But while defenders…
New global standard aims to build security around large language models
The WDTA framework spans the lifecycle of large language models, offering guidelines to manage integration with other systems. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: New global standard aims to build…
Ransomware rocked healthcare, public services in August
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7 Best User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Tools
UEBA tools analyze user and entity behaviors to detect anomalies and potential threats. Discover the best prices and options for your business needs. The post 7 Best User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Tools appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This…
Transport for London outages drag into weekend after cyberattack
In a brief update ahead of the weekend, the London transport network said it has no evidence yet that customer data was compromised. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security…
Building a New Service Offering around Cisco ThousandEyes: A Guide for Managed Service Providers
Discover how MSPs can leverage Cisco ThousandEyes to create tiered services, enhance DXA, and deliver proactive solutions for optimal network performance and customer satisfaction. Transform your offerings and drive success. This article has been indexed from Cisco Blogs Read the…
YubiKey Side-Channel Attack
There is a side-channel attack against YubiKey access tokens that allows someone to clone a device. It’s a complicated attack, requiring the victim’s username and password, and physical access to their YubiKey—as well as some technical expertise and equipment. Still,…
Keeper Security Named a Value Leader in EMA’s 2024 PAM Radar™ Report
Passwords and secrets management organisation Keeper Security has earned the distinction of Value Leader in the latest Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) 2024 Privileged Access Management (PAM) Radar™ Report for the second year in a row. The report highlights KeeperPAM –…
CISA Launches Major Effort to Secure the 2024 U.S. Elections
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States has initiated a comprehensive campaign to secure the 2024 elections. This effort involves deploying specialized advisory teams across the nation and coordinating security exercises with federal, state, and…