Telecommunication service providers in the Middle East are being targeted by a previously undocumented threat actor as part of a suspected espionage-related campaign. Cybersecurity firms SentinelOne and QGroup are tracking the activity cluster under the former’s work-in-progress moniker WIP26. “WIP26 relies…
Breaking the Security “Black Box” in DBs, Data Warehouses and Data Lakes
Security teams typically have great visibility over most areas, for example, the corporate network, endpoints, servers, and cloud infrastructure. They use this visibility to enforce the necessary security and compliance requirements. However, this is not the case when it comes…
Upsurge In ESXiArgs Ransomware Attacks, New Targets In Europe
ESXiArgs ransomware assaults have recently affected hundreds of different systems, but it’s still not known which vulnerability is being used. The number of ESXiArgs ransomware assaults has increased recently, but it’s still unclear exactly which vulnerability threat actors are utilizing.…
How Blockchains Can Prevent Data Breaches?
Today, data breaches have become all too common. Based on the Varonis 2021 Data Risk Report, most businesses have poor cybersecurity practices and unprotected data, putting them at risk for cyberattacks and data loss. Mitigating risks is no longer…
Is your device at risk? North Korean group launches new attack with Remote Access Trojan
Infamous North-Korean threat group APT37 has upgraded its arsenal of attacks with a new Remote Access Trojan, that is attacking targets on Windows and mobile devices. The group, known for malicious attacks […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Is your web app vulnerable? Here’s how to solve the top 10 security issues
Developing or using web-based software requires critical consideration of web application security due to the increasing number of online threats. Therefore, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that web applications […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
The end of passwords as we know it: Why experts say the future of security is passwordless
Over the years, passwords have posed a significant risk to enterprises. The Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that nearly 50% of data breaches are a result of stolen credentials. This […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Choosing the Right Passwordless Authentication Method for Maximum Benefits!
Traditionally, we’ve used passwords as the primary method for authentication, but they come with their own set of drawbacks. Security breaches are a common issue, and it can be challenging to remember […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Protect your privacy: Why you should avoid ChatGPT apps on Google Play and App Store
ChatGPT’s usage is rising every day, more and more users are flocking to use the chatbot. The popularity of the AI language model has seen the announcement of new tools such as […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
British Police At Risk From Chinese Drones, CCTV Cameras
Amid concern of Chinese spy balloons, UK’s Camera Commissioner warns British police about their use of Chinese drones, cameras This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: British Police At Risk From Chinese Drones, CCTV Cameras
SAST and SCA Complemented with Dynamic Observability for CVE Prioritization
Over the past years, the adoption of Agile and DevOps grew, and together with it, we have also observed the rise of DevSecOps. Such practice recommends shifting left security testing and remediation of security vulnerabilities as early as possible within the…
Check Point Research uncovers a malicious campaign targeting Armenian based targets
Highlights: Amid rising tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Check Point Research identified a malicious campaign against entities in Armenia Malware used in the campaign aims to remotely control compromised machines and carry out surveillance operations CPR analysis shows clear indication…
New Course Alert: Gateway Performance Optimization Course by Author, Timothy C. Hall
Check Point Mind is pleased to announce the availability of a special new advanced-level training course – Gateway Performance Optimization. Developed and instructed exclusively by Timothy C. Hall, CheckMates Champion and author of the infamous book Max Power 2020: Check…
Surge in ESXiArgs Ransomware Attacks as Questions Linger Over Exploited Vulnerability
Hundreds of new servers were compromised in the past days as part of ESXiArgs ransomware attacks, but it’s still unclear which vulnerability is being exploited. The post Surge in ESXiArgs Ransomware Attacks as Questions Linger Over Exploited Vulnerability appeared first…
ESXiArgs Ransomware Hits Over 500 New Targets in European Countries
More than 500 hosts have been newly compromised en masse by the ESXiArgs ransomware strain, most of which are located in France, Germany, the Netherlands, the U.K., and Ukraine. The findings come from attack surface management firm Censys, which discovered “two hosts with strikingly…
New MortalKombat ransomware employed in financially motivated campaign
Talos researchers observed a financially motivated threat actor using a new ransomware dubbed MortalKombat and a clipper malware named Laplas. Since December 2022, Cisco Talos researchers have been observing an unidentified financially motivated threat actor deploying two new malware, the recently…
Helping users and organizations build an instinctive data privacy habit
Each year at the end of January, internet users are deluged with advice on how to keep their data protected and reclaim their online privacy. What started as Data Privacy Day has now become a Week, to match our increasing…
What Is Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS)?
Keep in mind that the primary goal of every cybercriminal is to make as much money as possible. So, the apparition of the cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) model was the next inevitable step in pursuing this goal. CaaS, as an organized action,…
What Is Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)?
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a fundamental communication protocol, used in computer networks, that does exactly what its name says: it controls how data is transmitted between two systems – the client and the server, and it makes sure this…
January 2023 Cyber Attacks Statistics
After the cyber attacks timelines, it’s time to publish the statistics of January 2023 where I have collected and analyzed… This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: January 2023 Cyber Attacks Statistics
Apple Zero-Day Update, the Kia Challenge, and How to Factory Reset Apple Devices – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 279
Apple has issued an update for a zero-day, in the wild, WebKit vulnerability. The Kia Challenge has shown that you can start some cars with a USB cable. And sometimes you need to factory reset Apple devices; we explain how.…
Mark Zuckerberg Gains Extra $4m To Protect Him, Family
Security cost to protect Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and his family has been increased by millions of dollars, after “specific threats” previously This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Mark Zuckerberg Gains Extra $4m To Protect…
Invitation to a Secret Event: Uncovering Earth Yako’s Campaigns
We detail the intrusion set Earth Yako, attributed to the campaign Operation RestyLink or EneLink. This analysis was presented in full at the JSAC 2023 in January 2023. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives…
Four of the Oldest Tricks in Scammers’ Books
As the world grows increasingly digital and dependent on the internet, cyberthreats are constantly evolving to clash with newer and more rigid security features. Despite cybercriminals’ propensity for finding new and innovative ways to take advantage of their targets, however,…
Experts Warn of Surge in Multipurpose Malware
The average malware variant now utilizes 11 TTPs This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Experts Warn of Surge in Multipurpose Malware
City Of Oakland Declares State Of Emergency After Ransomware Attack
Because of the effects of a ransomware assault that required the City to shut down all of its IT systems on February 8, the City of Oakland has declared a local state of emergency. G. Harold Duffey, the interim city…
Avaya Files For Chapter 11 Protection, Again
Filing for bankruptcy protection will allow cloud comms provider Avaya to reduce its total debt burden to manageable levels This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Avaya Files For Chapter 11 Protection, Again