As we near the end of 2024, one fact is clear: It’s been another bang up year with an unprecedented amount of security incidents. All the usual suspects and some new ones have thrown things around. Resiliency is the name…
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Best of 2024: Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims
Chinese crooks are running a global network of more than 75,000 fake online shops to steal credit card data and process fraudulent payments. The post Best of 2024: Massive Online Shopping Scam Racks Up 850,000 Victims appeared first on Security…
Best of 2024: National Public Data Sued for Hack that Exposed Data of 2.9 Billion People
National Public Data, a background check company that collects sensitive personal information, is facing a class-action legal complaint for allowing the data from 2.9 billion people to be stolen in a breach and later sold on the dark web for…
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips
The online world never takes a break, and this week shows why. From ransomware creators being caught to hackers backed by governments trying new tricks, the message is clear: cybercriminals are always changing how they attack, and we need to…
AI Could Generate 10,000 Malware Variants, Evading Detection in 88% of Case
Cybersecurity researchers have found that it’s possible to use large language models (LLMs) to generate new variants of malicious JavaScript code at scale in a manner that can better evade detection. “Although LLMs struggle to create malware from scratch, criminals…
New Opportunities for Communication Service Providers
The internet is the ‘new’ corporate network, and Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are well-positioned to enable their clients’ ongoing digital transformations. The emergence of 5G and the standardization of work from anywhere are only reinforcing this shift. CSPs have the…
Best Patch Management Software (2024): Compare Features & Pricing
Patch management software ensures that known vulnerabilities are patched efficiently to prevent breaches while streamlining IT workflows. Find the best patch management solution for your business. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Best…
Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape: Lessons Learned & What’s Ahead
A look at the cyber threat landscape of 2024, including major breaches and trends. An expert weighs in on key lessons and what to expect in 2025. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article:…
Why Ethereum Will Be a Key Platform for Businesses in the Future
Explore how Ethereum revolutionizes industries with smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs, gaming, DAOs, and sustainability, shaping the future of… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Why Ethereum Will…
Securing the OT Stage: NIS2, CRA, and IEC62443 Take Center Spotlight
In the dynamic landscape of Operational Technology (OT), robust cybersecurity measures are paramount. As the digital transformation accelerates, protecting critical infrastructure becomes more challenging. Fortunately, three key standards—NIS2, CRA, and… The post Securing the OT Stage: NIS2, CRA, and IEC62443…
NFT scammers charged for stealing $22 million through “rug pulls”
A six-count indictment was unsealed on Friday in Los Angeles charging two California men with defrauding investors of more than $22 million in cryptocurrency through a series of digital asset project “rug pulls,” a type of fraud scheme in which…
OpenAI Starts Testing New ‘Reasoning’ AI Model
OpenAI begins safety testing of new model o3 that uses ‘reasoning’ process to ensure reliability in complex programming, maths tasks This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: OpenAI Starts Testing New ‘Reasoning’ AI Model
US Finalises Billions In Awards To Samsung, Texas Instruments
US finalises $4.7bn award to Samsung Electronics, $1.6bn to Texas Instruments to boost domestic chip manufacturing This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Finalises Billions In Awards To Samsung, Texas Instruments
5.6 Million Impacted by Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Giant Ascension
Ascension Health says the personal, medical, and payment information of 5.6 million people was stolen in a May 2024 ransomware attack. The post 5.6 Million Impacted by Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Giant Ascension appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Supply Chain Attack Hits Rspack, Vant npm Packages with Monero Miner
Popular npm packages, Rspack and Vant, were recently compromised with malicious code. Learn about the attack, the impact, and how to protect your projects from similar threats. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto &…
WhatsApp scores historic victory against NSO Group in long-running spyware hacking case
A US judge ruled that the Israeli spyware maker breached hacking laws by using WhatsApp to infect devices with Pegasus © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Rockstar2FA Collapse Fuels Expansion of FlowerStorm Phishing-as-a-Service
An interruption to the phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) toolkit called Rockstar 2FA has led to a rapid uptick in activity from another nascent offering named FlowerStorm. “It appears that the [Rockstar2FA] group running the service experienced at least a partial collapse of…
BellaCiao, A new .NET Malware With Advanced Sophisticated Techniques
An investigation revealed an intrusion in Asia involving the BellaCiao .NET malware, as the initial sample (MD5 14f6c034af7322156e62a6c961106a8c) provided valuable insights into its version and development timeline. A second suspicious sample on the same machine, while exhibiting similar functionality to…
Skuld Malware Using Weaponized Windows Utilities Packages To Deliver Malware
Researchers discovered a malware campaign targeting the npm ecosystem, distributing the Skuld info stealer through malicious packages disguised as legitimate tools. The threat actor, “k303903,” compromised hundreds of machines before the packages were removed. Subsequent analysis revealed that “k303903” likely…
The State of Security in 2024: The Fortra Experts Take a Look
At Fortra, we like to encourage a collaborative environment. One of the ways we bring our community together is through our Transformer meetups which aim to provide a positive, energizing, and fun hub for all Fortra employees to learn how…