The frontman of the American alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan, has revealed he paid hackers who stole the band’s songs The frontman of the alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan, revealed he paid a ransom after a hacker stole the band’s songs…
Revelstoke collaborates with Check Point to automate detection and response solutions
Revelstoke announced partnership with Check Point to enhance edge network security, endpoint and XDR with low-code, high-speed automation, and to empower SOC teams to work more accurately and efficiently. Cybersecurity professionals seek to overcome challenges due to talent shortages, increasing…
Codenotary partners with Snyk to ensure the integrity and security of the entire software supply chain
Codenotary and Snyk alliance agreement provides enhanced security and trust for the modern development organization seeking to assure that only known and trusted artifacts are used in software builds. Vulnerability scanners are widely used by organizations of all sizes and…
LogRhythm integrates with Mimecast to defend users against email-based threats
LogRhythm and Mimecast’s integration will help organizations around the globe protect against modern cyberattacks. Organizations need the ability to correlate data from their disparate security products and services to distinguish the real threats from false alarms. LogRhythm SIEM integrates Mimecast’s…
23-year-old Brit linked to 2020 Twitter attack and SIM-swap scheme pleads guilty
Admits to cyberstalking, wire fraud charges as Feds take $700k off him, claim he took part in swatting attacks A 23-year-old British citizen has confessed to “multiple schemes” involving computer crimes, including playing a part in the July 2020 Twitter…
What should protection for your 365 data really look like?
Don’t let the cyber-criminals spread through your enterprise Sponsored Microsoft 365 has worked its way into so many facets of our organizations that it can be hard to imagine what life would be like without it.… This article has been…
UK’s CMA Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger
UK watchdog greenlights proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat, finding there is sufficient competition in the market This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: UK’s CMA Approves Viasat Inmarsat Merger
Capita Says Ransomware Attack Will Cost It Up to $25 Million
UK-based Capita says the recent ransomware attack will cost it up to $25 million, but it has not clarified whether that includes a ransom payment to the cybercriminals. The post Capita Says Ransomware Attack Will Cost It Up to $25…
IBM Delivers Roadmap for Transition to Quantum-safe Cryptography
IBM’s Quantum Safe Roadmap was designed to help federal agencies and business meet the requirements and the deadlines for quantum safe cryptography. The post IBM Delivers Roadmap for Transition to Quantum-safe Cryptography appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Webb Raises $7 Million for Blockchain Asset Transfer Privacy System
Blockchain company Webb Technologies has raised $7 million in seed funding for its privacy tools and protocol. The post Webb Raises $7 Million for Blockchain Asset Transfer Privacy System appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
SquareX Raises $6 Million for Browser Security Product
SquareX emerges from stealth mode with $6 million in seed funding for the development of its security-focused browser extension. The post SquareX Raises $6 Million for Browser Security Product appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Microsoft Digital Defense Report: Trends In Device and Infrastructure Attacks
In part two of this three-part series, Microsoft synthesizes the impact of IoT/OT security challenges and offers tips for strengthening security there. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Microsoft Digital Defense Report: Trends In…
The Industrywide Consequences of Making Security Products Inaccessible
Accessibility won’t solve all of the industry’s problems, but it can help tackle a few. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: The Industrywide Consequences of Making Security Products Inaccessible
Sophisticated DownEx Malware Campaign Targeting Central Asian Governments
Government organizations in Central Asia are the target of a sophisticated espionage campaign that leverages a previously undocumented strain of malware dubbed DownEx. Bitdefender, in a report shared with The Hacker News, said the activity remains active, with evidence likely pointing to the…
Why Attackers Target the Government Industry
Key Takeaways: Government sites are full of information attackers want, so it’s crucial to defend them properly. DDoS is an easy tool for attackers to use to disrupt government sites, which can have far-reaching consequences, as we saw early in…
A Decade of Fighting Bad Bots: Key Learnings from the 2023 Imperva Bad Bot Report
The 2023 Imperva Bad Bot Report is now available. The 10th edition of the annual report takes a deep dive into the latest bad bot statistics and trends from the past year, providing meaningful information and guidance about the nature…
Use Apple HomeKit to automate and secure your home
Apple’s HomeKit lets you manage and control smart home devices, like light bulbs, plugs, climate control, security devices, and more. The post Use Apple HomeKit to automate and secure your home appeared first on The Mac Security Blog. This article…
NSA Releases New Best Practices for Securing Home Networks
You depend on your home network for binge-watching your favorite shows and ordering the perfect pair of shoes. When it’s time to pay bills or manage your retirement accounts, you likely head online as well. Not to mention that home…
Free Tool Unlocks Some Encrypted Data in Ransomware Attacks
“White Phoenix” automated tool for recovering data on partially encrypted files hit with ransomware is available on GitHub. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: Free Tool Unlocks Some Encrypted Data in Ransomware Attacks
Turla’s Snake malware network disrupted by Five Eyes’ authorities
The US Justice Department announced the completion of court-authorized operation MEDUSA, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called “Snake” (aka “Uroburos”), that the US Government attributes to a unit within Center 16 of the…
Nutanix announces data services for Kubernetes and cross-cloud data mobility
Nutanix announced new capabilities in the Nutanix Cloud Platform to enable customers to integrate data management of containerized and virtualized applications on-premises, on public cloud, and at the edge. This includes comprehensive data services for Kubernetes applications as well as…
New Startup SquareX Targets Brower-Based Attacks
SquareX runs headless browsers in data centers on the user’s behalf so that threats never reach the user’s machine. This article has been indexed from Dark Reading Read the original article: New Startup SquareX Targets Brower-Based Attacks
23-year-old Brit linked to 2020 Twitter SIM-swap attack pleads guilty
Admits to cyberstalking, wire fraud charges as Feds take $700k off him, claim he took part in swatting attacks A 23-year-old British citizen has confessed to “multiple schemes” involving computer crimes, including playing a part in the July 2020 Twitter…
Salt Security Achieves AWS WAF Ready Designation
Today, API security company Salt Security announced it is now an Amazon Web Service (AWS) Web Application Firewall (WAF) Ready Partner. This service helps customers discover Partner solutions validated by AWS Partner Network (APN) Solutions Architects that integrate with AWS…
Warning! New DDoS Botnet Malware Exploits Critical Ruckus RCE Vulnerability
AndoryuBot new malware aims to infect unpatched Wi-Fi access points to enlist them in DDoS attacks. To this end, threat actors exploit a critical Ruckus vulnerability in the Wireless Admin panel. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2023-25717 and enables hackers…
AI Poses Greater Job Threat Than Automation, Experts Warn
Until a few months ago, the whole concern about machines taking over human employment revolved around automation and robots/humanoids. The introduction of ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AGI) models has triggered a real and more serious threat. What…
Enterprise Targeted by Akira Ransomware’s Extortion Techniques
A new ransomware operation called Akira has been found targeting enterprise organizations. According to reports, Akira ransomware is a relatively new strain that is used in targeted attacks and is designed to infiltrate enterprise networks. The ransomware is primarily distributed…