Recent research from Waterfall Security Solutions has revealed important insights into the changing nature of cyberattacks on Operational Technology (OT) organizations. One key finding is the rise of hacktivist groups as major players in targeting OT systems. Additionally, the study…
Software supply chain attacks are escalating at an alarming rate
[By Ross Bryant, Chief of Research at Phylum] If there is one safe prediction that I can make in 2024, it is that software supply chain attacks will continue to grow at an alarming rate. My team’s job is to…
Hoya suffers a suspected ransomware attack
HOYA Corporation, a prominent Japanese brand known as the world’s second-largest optical manufacturer, has recently been targeted in a cyber attack suspected to be ransomware-related. Initially attributed to a system failure by company authorities, subsequent disruptions in other business subsidiaries…
AI To Reduce Worker Numbers, Staffing Firm Adecco Warns
Survey from staffing firm Adecco warns AI will lead to many companies employing fewer people in the next five years This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: AI To Reduce Worker Numbers, Staffing Firm Adecco…
Cisco Warns of Vulnerability in Discontinued Small Business Routers
Cisco says it will not release patches for a cross-site scripting vulnerability impacting end-of-life small business routers. The post Cisco Warns of Vulnerability in Discontinued Small Business Routers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Prudential Financial Notifies 36,000 Victims of Data Leak
Last Friday, Prudential Financial began informing over 36,000 people of a data incident that occurred in early February 2024. The breach, first disclosed in a regulatory filing with the SEC in February, occurred on February 4 and was purportedly…
$657 Bounty Awarded for Arbitrary File Upload Patched in WEmanage App Worker WordPress Plugin
On February 1st, 2024, during our Bug Bounty Extravaganza, we received a submission for an Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability in Management App for WooCommerce, a WordPress plugin with 1,000+ active installations. This vulnerability makes it possible for authenticated users such…
Elon Musk’s X Offers Free Blue Checks, Free Subscriptions
Twitter began offering free premium features, including “blue checks,” to selected users this week, amid reports of declining active users This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Elon Musk’s X Offers Free Blue Checks, Free…
Mastering Skills with Play: The Fusion of Gaming and Learning in Black Belt Gamification
Cisco Black Belt gamified enablement incorporates game elements like points, badges, challenges, customizable avatars and themed stories into the learning process. Our objective is to make acquiring new knowledge more engaging and interactive, fostering a sense of accomplishment, and healthy…
US government excoriates Microsoft for ‘avoidable errors’ but keeps paying for its products
In what other sphere does a bad supplier not feel pain for its foulups? Analysis You might think that when a government supplier fails in one of its key duties it would find itself shunned or at least feel financial…
Tech Companies Want to Build Artificial General Intelligence. But Who Decides When AGI is Attained?
With so much money riding on the promise of AI advances, it’s no surprise that AGI is also becoming a corporate buzzword that sometimes attracts a quasi-religious fervor. The post Tech Companies Want to Build Artificial General Intelligence. But Who…
CISA Unveils Critical Infrastructure Reporting Rule
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) of 2022. Under this rule, covered entities must report significant cyber incidents within 72 hours of…
Sensitive Documents Vanish Under Mysterious Circumstances from Europol Headquarters
A significant security breach has impacted the European Union’s law enforcement agency, Europol, according to a report by Politico. Last summer, a collection of highly confidential documents containing personal information about prominent Europol figures vanished under mysterious circumstances. The…
Malware Targets End-of-Life Routers and IoT Devices
A recent investigation by Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies has revealed a concerning trend in cybercriminal activity targeting end-of-life (EoL) routers and IoT devices. The research sheds light on a sophisticated campaign utilising updated malware known as TheMoon, which…
AI-as-a-Service Providers Vulnerable to PrivEsc and Cross-Tenant Attacks
New research has found that artificial intelligence (AI)-as-a-service providers such as Hugging Face are susceptible to two critical risks that could allow threat actors to escalate privileges, gain cross-tenant access to other customers’ models, and even take over the continuous…
Alleged Home Depot Data Breach: IntelBroker Leaks 22,000 Employee Data
By Waqas Another day, another data breach by IntelBroker hacker targeting a US-based giant! This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Alleged Home Depot Data Breach: IntelBroker Leaks 22,000 Employee Data This article has been indexed from…
#MIWIC2024: Nikki Webb, Global Channel Manager at Custodian360
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2024’s Top 20 women selected…
Proactive and Reactive Ransomware Protection Strategies
Preemptive protection and reactive cybersecurity strategies for best possible ransomware protection We live in a time where digital transformation dictates the pace of business, and the necessity for ransomware protection strategies and preemptive protection is essential to organizational integrity and…
Themes From (And Beyond) Altitude Cyber’s 2023 Cybersecurity Year In Review
Exploring five easy-to-overlook themes from 13 years of cybersecurity industry data and research. The post Themes From (And Beyond) Altitude Cyber’s 2023 Cybersecurity Year In Review appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read…
Mapping Your Path to Passwordless
Navigating the shift to passwordless authentication via digital certificates demands a visionary approach that considers the immediate benefits while strategically planning for future scalability and adaptability. The post Mapping Your Path to Passwordless appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
CyberTowns Initiative Aims to Spotlight Canada’s Top Locations for Cybersecurity Careers
A new program called CyberTowns is setting out to identify the best communities across Canada to start and grow a career in the cybersecurity and IT fields. Launched by the Canadian Cybersecurity Network and IT World Canada, the initiative will…
Chinese Threat Actors Deploy New TTPs to Exploit Ivanti Vulnerabilities
Mandiant research details how Chinese espionage groups are deploying new tools post-exploitation of recently patched Ivanti vulnerabilities This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Chinese Threat Actors Deploy New TTPs to Exploit Ivanti Vulnerabilities
10M+ Downloaded Dating App Discloses User’s Exact Location
In a groundbreaking Check Point Research (CPR) analysis, vulnerabilities have been uncovered in several popular dating applications, cumulatively boasting over 10 million downloads. This investigation focused on the inherent risks associated with the use of geolocation data—a feature that, while…
Protecting the weakest link: how human errors can put a company in risk
According to “The Global Risks Report 2022” 95% of cybersecurity issues originate from human errors. Check Point Software highlights essential measures that companies must implement to ensure their protection. In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a priority for businesses,…