Microsoft said the social engineering campaign aims to steal sensitive data from experts deemed to be able to influence intelligence and policies relating to the Israel-Hamas War This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Iranian Phishing…
Students and teachers fight back cyber attack on University Network
In recent times, educational institutions have frequently fallen victim to cyber-attacks, with universities, schools, and other facilities being targeted. However, amidst the usual narrative of cyber vulnerabilities, a recent incident stands out as students and staff collaborated to thwart a…
Sheryl Sandberg To Step Down From Meta’s Board
Former operating chief Sheryl Sandberg is to step from board of directors at Meta Platforms, after quitting COO role in 2022 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Sheryl Sandberg To Step Down From Meta’s…
Two more Citrix NetScaler bugs exploited in the wild
Just when you thought you had recovered from Bleed Two vulnerabilities in NetScaler’s ADC and Gateway products have been fixed – but not before criminals found and exploited them, according to the vendor.… This article has been indexed from The…
GitHub, PyTorch and More Organizations Found Vulnerable to Self-Hosted Runner Attacks
Last July, we published an article exploring the dangers of vulnerable self-hosted runners and how they can lead to severe software supply chain attacks. A recent blog post by security researcher and bug bounty hunter Adnan Khan provides strong evidence…
Creator of ‘Ready Player One’ Ventures into Launching Metaverse
Oscar Wilde once humorously remarked that life imitates art, a sentiment that Ernest Cline, the author of the 2011 virtual reality adventure novel “Ready Player One,” seems to be embodying quite literally. Teaming up with Dan Farah, the producer…
VulnCheck IP Intelligence identifies vulnerable internet-connected infrastructure
VulnCheck launched IP Intelligence, a new feature set designed to provide real-time tracking of attacker infrastructure and vulnerable IP’s on the internet. VulnCheck IP Intelligence compiles data from popular Internet-Connected Device (ICD) datasets and cross-references it against VulnCheck exploit and…
Nextcloud: Lücken in Apps gefährden Nutzerkonten und Datensicherheit
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Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (January 8, 2024 to January 14, 2024)
🎉Wordfence just launched its bug bounty program. For the first 6 months, all awarded bounties receive a 10% bonus. View the announcement to learn more now! Last week, there were 67 vulnerabilities disclosed in 60 WordPress Plugins and no WordPress…
Multichain Inferno Drainer Abuse Web3 Protocols To Connect Crypto Wallets
A cryptocurrency-related phishing scam that uses malware called a drainer is one of the most widely used tactics these days. From November 2022 to November 2023, ‘Inferno Drainer’, a well-known multichain cryptocurrency drainer, was operational under the scam-as-a-service paradigm. On sophisticated…
AI trends: A closer look at machine learning’s role
The hottest technology right now is AI — more specifically, generative AI. The trend is so popular that every conference and webinar speaker feels obligated to mention some form of AI, no matter their field. The innovations and risks that…
Check Point Research Unfolds: Navigating the Deceptive Waters: Unmasking A Sophisticated Ongoing NFT Airdrop Scam
By: Oded Vanunu, Dikla Barda, Roman Zaikin Main Highlights: 1. Sophisticated Scam Targeting Token Holders: Over 100 popular projects’ token holders targeted with fake NFT airdrops appearing from reputable sources. 2. Multi-Stage Deception Uncovered: The ongoing Scam involves enticing victims…
Drupal Releases Security Advisory for Drupal Core
Drupal released a security advisory to address a vulnerability affecting multiple Drupal core versions. A cyber threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition. CISA encourages users and administrators to review Drupal security advisory SA-CORE-2024-001 for more information and…
Google TAG warns that Russian COLDRIVER APT is using a custom backdoor
Google warns that the Russia-linked threat actor COLDRIVER expands its targeting and is developing a custom malware. The ColdRiver APT (aka “Seaborgium“, “Callisto”, “Star Blizzard”, “TA446”) is a Russian cyberespionage group that has been targeting government officials, military personnel, journalists and…
Software Supply Chain Security Startup Kusari Raises $8 Million
Kusari has raised $8 million to help organizations gain visibility into and secure their software supply chain. The post Software Supply Chain Security Startup Kusari Raises $8 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Data is the Missing Piece in the AI Jigsaw, Here’s How to Bridge the Gap
The skills gap that is stifling development in artificial intelligence (AI) is well documented, but another aspect stands out: data complexity. According to a new IBM study, the most common barriers to AI success are limited AI skills and…
Addressing Deceptive AI: OpenAI Rival Anthropic Uncovers Difficulties in Correction
There is a possibility that artificial intelligence (AI) models can be trained to deceive. According to a new research led by Google-backed AI startup Anthropic, if a model exhibits deceptive behaviour, standard techniques cannot remove the deception and create…
N-able MDR ingests data from existing security and IT tools
N-able continues to advance its security suite with the launch of N-able Managed Detection and Response (MDR). This latest addition to the N-able security suite combines a powerful security operations platform with expert services, giving MSPs a broad range of…
Poorly secured PostgreSQL, MySQL servers targeted by ransomware bot
Users exposing poorly secured PostgreSQL and MySQL servers online are in danger of getting their databases wiped by a ransomware bot, Border0 researchers are warning. The attackers asks for a small sum to return / not publish the data, but…
‘Stablecoins’ Enabled $40 Billion in Crypto Crime Since 2022
A new report from Chainalysis finds that stablecoins like Tether, tied to the value of the US dollar, were used in the vast majority of crypto-based scam transactions and sanctions evasion in 2023. This article has been indexed from Security…
Are You Ready for PCI DSS 4.0?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the global benchmark for ensuring companies that handle credit card information maintain a secure environment. It provides a framework to help organizations protect sensitive cardholder data from theft and secure…
Energy Department to Invest $30 Million in Clean Energy Cybersecurity Solutions
Organizations can earn up to $3 million in federal funding for cyber tools securing the clean energy infrastructure. The post Energy Department to Invest $30 Million in Clean Energy Cybersecurity Solutions appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Russian APT Known for Phishing Attacks Is Also Developing Malware, Google Warns
Russian threat group ColdRiver has developed Spica, a malware that enables it to compromise systems and steal information. The post Russian APT Known for Phishing Attacks Is Also Developing Malware, Google Warns appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
SOC-as-a-Service: The Five Must-Have Features
SOCs are one of the most important functions of an organization’s security defenses, but they are also a heavy drain on resources. The post SOC-as-a-Service: The Five Must-Have Features appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…