Law enforcement authorities have arrested a suspected senior member of the French-speaking Opera1er cybercrime group. The post Interpol: Key Member of Major Cybercrime Group Arrested in Africa appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
StackRot Linux Kernel Vulnerability Shows Exploitability of UAFBR Bugs
A new Linux kernel vulnerability tracked as StackRot and CVE-2023-3269 shows the exploitability of use-after-free-by-RCU (UAFBR) bugs. The post StackRot Linux Kernel Vulnerability Shows Exploitability of UAFBR Bugs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Silentbob Campaign: Cloud-Native Environments Under Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed an attack infrastructure that’s being used as part of a “potentially massive campaign” against cloud-native environments. “This infrastructure is in early stages of testing and deployment, and is mainly consistent of an aggressive cloud worm, designed…
How Pen Testing can Soften the Blow on Rising Costs of Cyber Insurance
As technology advances and organizations become more reliant on data, the risks associated with data breaches and cyber-attacks also increase. The introduction of data privacy laws, such as the GDPR, has made it mandatory for organizations to disclose breaches of…
Researchers Uncover New Linux Kernel ‘StackRot’ Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Details have emerged about a newly identified security flaw in the Linux kernel that could allow a user to gain elevated privileges on a target host. Dubbed StackRot (CVE-2023-3269, CVSS score: 7.8), the flaw impacts Linux versions 6.1 through 6.4. There is…
Surviving the 800 Gbps Storm: Gain Insights from Gcore’s 2023 DDoS Attack Statistics
Gcore Radar is a quarterly report prepared by Gcore that provides insights into the current state of the DDoS protection market and cybersecurity trends. This report offers you an understanding of the evolving threat landscape and highlights the measures required…
May 2023 Cyber Attacks Statistics
After the cyber attacks timelines, it’s time to publish the statistics of May 2023 where I have collected and analyzed… This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: May 2023 Cyber Attacks Statistics
Belgian Tax Hack
Here’s a fascinating tax hack from Belgium (listen to the details here, episode #484 of “No Such Thing as a Fish,” at 28:00). Basically, it’s about a music festival on the border between Belgium and Holland. The stage was in…
SMUGX Campaign Targets European Entities
In a recent cyberattack that has raised alarm bells across Europe, several entities in the region have become victims of a sophisticated campaign known as SMUGX. The attackers, believed to be Chinese hackers, have employed a novel technique called HTML…
Meta Launches Twitter Rival Threads
Round One. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta launches direct challenge to Elon Musk’s Twitter, with official launch of Threads This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Meta Launches Twitter Rival Threads
Exploit Released For Barracuda Shell Command Injection Vulnerability
The Barracuda Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliance has a remote command injection vulnerability that affects versions 5.1.3.001–9.2.0.006. This vulnerability was identified to be CVE-2023-2868, with a CVSS score of 9.8. It has been actively exploited since October 2022. The flaw stems…
How To Secure RESTful Web Services
RESTful APIs have become a crucial component of modern web development, providing a way to interact with resources and data through a simple and consistent interface. However, as with other web-based applications, security must be a top priority when developing…
The Urban Gardener’s Guide to Growing Plants in Small Spaces with Concrete Planters (2023)
A passionate gardener never worries about the small space for growing plants. Even a tiny gardening space is enough to produce valuable and beautiful plants. … Read more The post The Urban Gardener’s Guide to Growing Plants in Small Spaces…
Vulnerability in Cisco Enterprise Switches Allows Attackers to Modify Encrypted Traffic
Cisco says a high-severity vulnerability in Nexus 9000 series switches could allow attackers to intercept and modify encrypted traffic. The post Vulnerability in Cisco Enterprise Switches Allows Attackers to Modify Encrypted Traffic appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Human Error the Leading Cause of Cloud Data Breaches
The report also found a significant rise in sensitive data being stored in the cloud and a continued surge in multicloud adoption This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Human Error the Leading Cause of Cloud…
Risks and Best Practices: Navigating Privacy Concerns When Interacting with AI Chatbots
The use of artificial intelligence chatbots has become increasingly popular. Although these chatbots possess impressive capabilities, it is important to recognize that they are not without flaws. There are inherent risks associated with engaging with AI chatbots, including concerns…
How to delete saved addresses and credit cards in Firefox for improved security and privacy
If you’re looking to get the most out of Firefox security and privacy, you might consider not only deleting all saved addresses and credit cards but also disabling the autofill option. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for…
INTERPOL Nabs Hacking Crew OPERA1ER’s Leader Behind $11 Million Cybercrime
A suspected senior member of a French-speaking hacking crew known as OPERA1ER has been arrested as part of an international law enforcement operation codenamed Nervone, Interpol has announced. “The group is believed to have stolen an estimated USD 11 million…
Why Do Scientists Use ELN Notebooks to Improve Productivity, Research Data Integrity, and Team Collaboration?
Many laboratories are using electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs) to maintain high-quality records of lab data. These systems are more efficient than paper notebooks as they … Read more The post Why Do Scientists Use ELN Notebooks to Improve Productivity, Research…
12 Essential Tips for Keeping Your Email Safe
Hey, did you get that sketchy email? You know, the one from that malicious hacker always trying to fool us into clicking on some malware? Boy, these criminals are relentless. Wait, what? You clicked on it? Uh-oh… A hypothetical scenario,…
Experts Warn of Impending TeamTNT Docker Attacks
Infrastructure being built to support new cloud-native campaign This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Experts Warn of Impending TeamTNT Docker Attacks
Internal Threats: A Major Risk to Any Business
As Daniel Wanderson wrote for Security Boulevard, a CEO must consider every aspect of his/her business – and cybersecurity is one of the most important ones since anyone can become the victim of a cyber attack. At any minute, you…
Linux Ransomware Exposed: Not Just a Windows Problem Anymore
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware has emerged as a pervasive menace, causing widespread damage to individuals and organizations. While most ransomware attacks have historically targeted Windows systems, the rise of Linux ransomware has thrown a new curveball…
Ransomware Attackers Dump Students’ Data Online After School Hacks
In a disturbing trend, ransomware gangs have escalated their malicious activities by targeting schools and subsequently dumping students’ private files online. This alarming development has raised concerns among parents, educators, and cybersecurity experts worldwide. According to a recent report, these…
Police Arrest Suspected OPERAE1R Cybercrime Kingpin
Individual is thought to be key figure in $30m gang This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Police Arrest Suspected OPERAE1R Cybercrime Kingpin
The rising risk of eavesdropping
How to deal with the evolving threat to our sensitive communications Webinar There is a folk tale of a woman, who on being told a secret burned to tell someone what she had heard. Believing that it was safe to…
Suspicious Email Reports Up a Third as NCSC Hails Active Defense
GCHQ offshoot trumpets “whole-of-society” approach This article has been indexed from http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/rss/news/76/application-security/ Read the original article: Suspicious Email Reports Up a Third as NCSC Hails Active Defense