Welcome to Silicon UK Pulse – your roundup of the latest tech news and developments impacting your business for the week ending 25/05/2023. This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Silicon UK Pulse: Your Tech…
Don’t fall for it! How scammers are tricking businesses with fake invoices
Picture yourself in a position where you’re in charge of approving and paying capital expenses for a big-name company worth tens of billions of dollars. This article has been indexed from blog.avast.com EN Read the original article: Don’t fall for…
Heimdal®’s Threat Prevention Endpoint Wins ‘Cloud-Based Solution of the Year’ at the Network Computing Awards 2023
In an era where cyber threats continue to evolve and grow in complexity, Heimdal has once again risen to the occasion and emerged as a leading force in the industry. Therefore, it is with great honor and gratitude that we…
AI demand accelerates NVIDIA market value to $1 trillion
NVIDIA’s market value is set to soar to an impressive $1 trillion by the end of this year, driven by the rising demand for processors in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology sector. With sales reaching a record-breaking $11 billion and…
Will AI technology change our lives to good or bad
The impact of AI technology on our lives is a complex and multifaceted topic. It has the potential to bring both positive and negative changes, depending on how it is developed, implemented, and regulated. Here are some key considerations: Positive…
New infosec products of the week: May 26, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Axiado, Delinea, Netscout, Radware, and Veriff. Delinea Cloud Suite updates reduce the risk of lateral movement in cybersecurity breaches Delinea Cloud Suite updates include more…
New Buhti ransomware uses leaked payloads and public exploits
A newly identified ransomware operation has refashioned leaked LockBit and Babuk payloads into Buhti ransomware, to launch attacks on both Windows and Linux systems. Use of public exploits One notable aspect of the attackers leveraging the Buhti ransomware is their…
Phishers use encrypted file attachments steal Microsoft 365 account credentials
Phishers are using encrypted restricted-permission messages (.rpmsg) attached in phishing emails to steal Microsoft 365 account credentials. “[The campaigns] are low volume, targeted, and use trusted cloud services to send emails and host content (Microsoft and Adobe),” say Trustwave researchers…
CosmicEnergy, Russian New Strain Of Malware Attacking Electric Grids
Security specialists have detected a new type of malware, named “CosmicEnergy,” that possesses the potential to wreak havoc on key infrastructure systems and electricity networks. The researchers from Mandiant discovered the malware, which they claim has capabilities similar to the…
Barracuda Warns of Zero-Day Exploited to Breach Email Security Gateway Appliances
Email protection and network security services provider Barracuda is warning users about a zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited to breach the company’s Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. The zero-day is being tracked as CVE-2023-2868 and has been described as…
Cybercriminals masquerading as MFA vendors
Cybercriminals are increasingly posing as multi-factor authentication vendors and small businesses are becoming more popular targets, according to VIPRE. Attachment-based malspam is on the rise Financial institutions (48%) are still the most targeted sector by a wide margin. Insider attacks…
Strengthening travel safety protocols with ISO 31030
In this Help Net Security video, Tracy Reinhold, Chief Security Officer at Everbridge, talks about ISO 31030, the officially recognized International Standard for travel risk management, guiding how to manage risks to organizations and travelers. The global pandemic has been…
Threat actors exploit new channels for advanced phishing attacks
Perception Point’s team has identified a 356% increase in the number of advanced phishing attacks attempted by threat actors in 2022. Overall, the total number of attacks increased by 87%, highlighting the growing threat that cyber attacks now pose to…
Fresh perspectives needed to manage growing vulnerabilities
In its inaugural 2023 Offensive Security Vision Report, NetSPI unveils findings that highlight vulnerability trends across applications, cloud, and networks. Vulnerability patterns The report offers a look back — and forward — at some of the most significant vulnerability patterns…
BlackByte ransomware crew lists city of Augusta after cyber ‘incident’
Mayor promises to comment on Friday BlackByte ransomware crew has claimed Augusta, Georgia, as its latest victim, following what the US city’s mayor has, so far, only called a cyber “incident.”… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
It’s 2023 and Sri Lanka doesn’t have a cyber security authority
All should change this year as the country passes its Cyber Security Bill Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Technology has confirmed it will have a cyber security authority – at some point.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Russia’s War in Ukraine Shows Cyberattacks Can Be War Crimes
Ukraine’s head of cybersecurity Victor Zhora says the world needs “efficient legal instruments to confront cyber terrorism.” This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Russia’s War in Ukraine Shows Cyberattacks Can Be War Crimes
“Beautiful Cookie Consent Banner” WordPress plugin vulnerability: Update now!
Categories: Business Tags: beautiful cookie consent banner Tags: WordPress Tags: plugin Tags: vulnerability Tags: exploit Tags: XSS Tags: javascript Tags: update Tags: website We take a look at a vulnerability in a popular WordPress plugin. It’s been fixed, but you’ll…
Hasta La Vista Human Powers — Automating the Automation
Devin Johnstone shares how the Palo Alto Networks SOC team handles the large volume of security alerts that they receive every day – nearly 56 terabytes. The post Hasta La Vista Human Powers — Automating the Automation appeared first on…
Operation Magalenha: Brazilian Hackers Hit Portuguese Banks in Malware Attack
By Waqas SentinelLabs has uncovered a malware campaign in which Brazilian hackers are targeting Portuguese banks for monetary gains. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Operation Magalenha: Brazilian Hackers Hit Portuguese Banks in Malware Attack This…
SSA says it will offer data matches to government benefit programs
The Social Security Administration offers data validation services for the financial services sector. It now says it plans to offer similar verification services to government benefit programs. This article has been indexed from FCW – All Content Read the original…
Experts laud GDPR at five year milestone
The GDPR, in effect for five years on May 25, has influenced the U.S. data privacy laws and is likely to exert itself when AI creates a new set of privacy challenges. The post Experts laud GDPR at five year…
Launch your cybersecurity career with this ethical hacking bundle
Score nearly 70% off this essential cybersecurity certification bundle. The post Launch your cybersecurity career with this ethical hacking bundle appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Launch your cybersecurity…
D-Link fixes two critical flaws in D-View 8 network management suite
D-Link fixed two critical flaws in its D-View 8 network management suite that could lead to authentication bypass and arbitrary code execution. D-Link has addressed two critical vulnerabilities (CVSS score: 9.8) in its D-View 8 network management suite that could…
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated U.S. naval infrastructure, secretary of the Navy says
The U.S. Navy was "impacted" by Chinese state-backed hackers, which targeted infrastructure in the U.S. and Guam in an attack first flagged by Microsoft. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Read the original article: Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated U.S.…
User-friendly data reporting helps one agency tackle hate acts
When hate incidents are underreported, victims are underserved. That’s why the California Civil Rights Department launched a phone- and web-based system for individuals to safely and securely report their experiences. This article has been indexed from GCN – All Content…
CosmicEnergy Malware Emerges, Capable of Electric Grid Shutdown
Russian code that could tamper with industrial machines and toggle RTUs on and off was floating around VirusTotal for years before being noticed. It raises new questions about the state of OT security. This article has been indexed from Dark…