National cyber emergencies increased threefold this year The number of security threats in the UK that hit the country’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) maximum severity threshold has tripled compared to the previous 12 months.… This article has been indexed…
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Major energy contractor reports ‘limited’ access to IT after ransomware locks files
ENGlobal customers include the Pentagon as well as major oil and gas producers American energy contractor ENGlobal disclosed that access to its IT systems remains limited following a ransomware infection in late November.… This article has been indexed from The…
Perfect 10 directory traversal vuln hits SailPoint’s IAM solution
20-year-old info disclosure class bug still pervades security software It’s time to rev up those patch engines after SailPoint disclosed a perfect 10/10 severity vulnerability in its identity and access management (IAM) platform IdentityIQ.… This article has been indexed from…
FTC scolds two data brokers for allegedly selling your location to the metre
‘Where we go is who we are’ totally isn’t a creepy ad slogan at all The FTC has reached a settlement with two data brokerages over allegations they harvested precise location data that shows when people entered hospitals, places of…
Eurocops take down ‘secure’ criminal chat system known as Matrix
They took the red pill Updated French and Dutch police have taken down the Matrix chat app, which was designed by criminals for criminals to be a secure encrypted messaging tool.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Vendors Unveil New Cloud Security Products, Features at AWS re:Invent 2024
AWS and other vendors have announced new cloud security products and features at the cloud giant’s re:Invent 2024 conference. The post Vendors Unveil New Cloud Security Products, Features at AWS re:Invent 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
New EU Regulation Establishes European ‘Cybersecurity Shield’
The European Union has adopted new legislation to establish a cybersecurity shield and ensure adequate security standards for managed security services. The post New EU Regulation Establishes European ‘Cybersecurity Shield’ appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
FBI Tells Telecom Firms to Boost Security Following Wide-Ranging Chinese Hacking Campaign
Guidance issued by the FBI and CISA is intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage. The post FBI Tells Telecom Firms to Boost Security Following Wide-Ranging Chinese Hacking Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Industry Moves for the week of December 2, 2024 – SecurityWeek
Explore industry moves and significant changes in the industry for the week of December 2, 2024. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and shifts. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Industry Moves for the…
Law Enforcement Read Criminals’ Messages After Hacking Matrix Service
Law enforcement has taken down yet another encrypted messaging service used by criminals, but not before spying on its users. The post Law Enforcement Read Criminals’ Messages After Hacking Matrix Service appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
HyperRing Launches Second-Generation Smart Payment Ring With Global Coverage
New York, USA, 3rd December 2024, CyberNewsWire The post HyperRing Launches Second-Generation Smart Payment Ring With Global Coverage appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: HyperRing Launches Second-Generation Smart Payment…
Are We Too Trusting of Employees?
Trust is not a one-way street. Employees who trust their organization and leadership are one lane, but the organization must trust its employees, too. The post Are We Too Trusting of Employees? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Defending Against Email Attachment Scams
One of the most alarming methods of attack involves intercepting email attachments during transit, resulting in the theft of personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive data. The post Defending Against Email Attachment Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
A Strategic Approach to Building a Comprehensive Third-Party Risk Framework
Building a third-party risk management framework (TPRM) is an ongoing process that requires commitment, resources and continuous improvement. The post A Strategic Approach to Building a Comprehensive Third-Party Risk Framework appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
Why Technology Interoperability is the Key to a Safer Internet of Things (IoT)
With IoT connectivity expanding, organizations across the industry must grapple with the complexities of securing this vast network of internet-connected “things.” The post Why Technology Interoperability is the Key to a Safer Internet of Things (IoT) appeared first on Security…
Helldown Ransomware Outfit Linkd to Zyxel’s Firewall Exploits
Zyxel Firewalls have become a common target in recent hacks, with attackers exploiting a critical flaw to propagate the malicious Helldown ransomware. The German CERT (CERT-Bund) has published a warning alongside Zyxel, highlighting the scope of these assaults and…
Costa Rica Faces Another Cyberattack, RECOPE Operations Shift to Manual Mode
Costa Rica’s state-owned oil company, RECOPE, suffered a ransomware attack on November 27, disrupting its digital operations and forcing a shift to manual procedures to maintain uninterrupted fuel distribution. This attack is the second major cyber incident targeting a…
Russian Hackers Use Firefox and Windows Vulnerabilities in Global Cyberattack
A sophisticated cyberattack carried out by the Russian cyber threat group RomCom APT has raised alarms within the global cybersecurity community. Exploiting two previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows, the attack, which took place in October, was…
Cybercriminals Recruit Experts for Advanced Ransomware Development
Businesses and cybercriminals alike are seeking skilled cybersecurity professionals, with the latter advertising for talent capable of developing dark AI models and penetration-testing tools, commonly used for ransomware. These efforts aim to strengthen their malware and reduce the risk…
User Tracking: Google to Store User Data for 180 Days
Google has made a major change in its user tracking, a big leap in privacy concerns for users. Google will stop the nosy cloud storage of data it gets from tracking user location in real time. The privacy change Called…