A flaw was discovered in Progress MOVEit Transfer, a popular third-party online transfer application. By exploiting the flaw, attackers compromised multiple organizations, including U.S. Government agencies. Honeywell is the recent victim of MOVEit Hackers as they gained Unauthorized access to…
Pornhub Accused of Illegal Data Collection
Complaints filed in the European Union claim the porn site fails to follow basic data-collection policies under GDPR. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Pornhub Accused of Illegal Data Collection
Apple joins the opposition to encryption-bypassing ‘spy clause’ in UK internet law
Not the iPhone maker’s first think-of-the-children rodeo Apple has joined the rapidly growing chorus of tech organizations calling on British lawmakers to revise the nation’s Online Safety Bill – which for now is in the hands of the House of…
Akira Ransomware Expanded its Toolkit to Attack Linux Machines
A newly emerged ransomware known as Akira expands its operations to target Linux-based platforms which add the “.akira” file extension to each compromised file. Akira ransomware mostly operating since April 2023, and actively targeting numerous organizations, compromising their sensitive data. …
Venn Software Snags $29M to Build MDM for Laptops Technology
New York startup scores early stage financing to build new technology to replace virtual desktop infrastructure. The post Venn Software Snags $29M to Build MDM for Laptops Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Newly Uncovered ThirdEye Windows-Based Malware Steals Sensitive Data
A previously undocumented Windows-based information stealer called ThirdEye has been discovered in the wild with capabilities to harvest sensitive data from infected hosts. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs, which made the discovery, said it found the malware in an executable that masqueraded as a PDF file with…
8Base Ransomware targets only companies neglecting privacy of employees and customers
A new ransomware named ‘8Base’ is on the prowl and seems to be only targeting companies that do not show seriousness in protecting information of their customers and employees. The said ransomware gang that is into the tactic of double…
Micropatches: What they are and how they work
In this Help Net Security video, Mitja Kolsek, CEO at Acros Security, discusses micropatches, a solution to a huge security problem. With micropatches, there are no reboots or downtime when patching and no fear that an official update will break…
Popular generative AI projects pose serious security threat
Many popular generative AI projects are an increased security threat and open-source projects that utilize insecure generative AI and LLMs also have poor security posture, resulting in an environment with substantial risk for organizations, according to Rezilion. Advancements in LLMs…
Threat Hunt: KillNet’s DDoS HEAD Flood Attacks – cc.py
Executive Summary Killnet is a hacktivist group based in Russia that has been active since at least 2015. The group is known for launching DDoS attacks on a diverse range of industries, including state and local governments, telecommunications, and defense.…
Global rise in DDoS attacks threatens digital infrastructure
In 2022, the total number of DDoS attacks worldwide increased by 115.1% over the amount observed in 2021, according to Nexusguard. The data also showed that cyber attackers continued to alter their threat vectors by targeting the application platforms, online…
Guide: Attack Surface Management (ASM)
Attack surface expansion is a byproduct of doing business today, especially for enterprises that rely on the cloud. As businesses adapt and scale, the assets and platforms they use inevitably grow and change. This can result in attack surface exposures,…
Businesses count the cost of network downtime
Fewer than one in ten CIOs can claim that they have avoided a network outage, according to Opengear. This finding is among new research by Opengear of both CIOs and network engineers globally. The scale and frequency of network outages…
Network security guy in extradition tug of war between US and Russia
Group-IB spinout confirms Kislitsin is wanted by both Washington and Moscow A Russian network security specialist and former editor of Hacker magazine who is wanted by the US and Russia on cybercrime charges has been detained in Kazakhstan as the…
What’s the state of Zero Trust security?
Zero Trust adoption is accelerating, with over half of organizations reporting they have adopted Zero Trust Security, according to research independently conducted by leading security research firm Ponemon Institute, sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. In the report, The 2023 Global…
Surveillance camera insecurities argument comes to one inevitable conclusion: Always update
Categories: Business Tags: camera Tags: CCTV Tags: surveillance Tags: council Tags: organisation Tags: government Tags: local Tags: china Tags: vulnerability Tags: flaw Tags: fix Tags: patch Tags: update We take a look at a debate over who is responsible for…
Why blocking ads is good for your digital health
Categories: Personal Tags: ad Tags: advert Tags: block Tags: blocking Tags: advertising Tags: blocker Tags: ad block Tags: tracking Tags: cookies Tags: analytics Tags: affiliate Tags: adware Tags: IoT We take a look at why blocking adverts and tracking is…
Criminal secure messaging system takedown: 6500+ arrests and €900 million+ seized
Categories: News Tags: EncroChat Tags: Sky ECC Tags: AN0M Tags: organized crime Europol has published the results of an infiltration operation on EncroChat, a secure communications system set up by and for criminals. (Read more…) The post Criminal secure messaging…
Interview Questions
There’s been a lot of ink put toward resume recommendations and preparing for interviews over the years, and I feel like there’s been even more lately, given the number of folks looking to transition to one of the cybersecurity fields,…
How To Safeguard Your Data With Cloud MRP System
By Owais Sultan A cloud MRP system is an online platform that allows businesses to streamline their production planning, inventory control, and schedule operations. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: How To Safeguard Your Data With…
NPM Plagued With ‘Manifest Confusion’ Malware-Hiding Weakness
The popular package manager for software developers has been vulnerable to this attack vector for a while, and negligent in fixing the problem, according to a former employee. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article:…
6 Ways Cybersecurity Is Gut-Checking the ChatGPT Frenzy
Generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT are the buzziest of the buzzy right now, but the cyber community is starting to mature when it comes to assessing where it should fit into our lives. This article has been indexed from Dark…
Russian Spies, War Ministers Reliant on Cybercrime in Pariah State
Swiss intelligence warns that Russia ramping up cyberattacks on infrastructure and cyber espionage as on-the-ground options evaporate. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Russian Spies, War Ministers Reliant on Cybercrime in Pariah State
US and Sweden to partner on emerging energy research
Strengthening basic research for critical scientific areas, including nuclear fusion, is the focus of a renewed partnership between the two countries. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original article: US and Sweden to partner…
Drones enlisted for real-time monitoring of public events
As Illinois residents enjoy outdoor summer events, a new law allows public safety agencies to use drones to protect the public from potential threats. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content Read the original article: Drones enlisted…
Using Electromagnetic Fault Injection Attacks to take over drones
Electromagnetic fault injection (EMFI) attacks on drones can potentially allow attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution and take over them. While the use of drones continues to grow, researchers from IOActive analyzed how to develop fault injection attacks against hardened…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2023-06-28
Critical cyber threats persist on federal networks despite recent directives 6 Ways Cybersecurity is Gut-Checking the ChatGPT Frenzy State expands streamlined, automated licensing LetMeSpy Phone-Tracking App Hacked, Revealing User Data Submarine Cables Face Escalating Cybersecurity Threats, Report Congress must use…