Patelco Credit Union Hit by Ransomware Attack Affecting 726,000 Customers Patelco Credit Union, a U.S. nonprofit financial institution, has disclosed a ransomware attack that compromised its IT systems on June 29 of this year. The attack was carried out by…
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Google Warns of CVE-2024-7965 Chrome Security Flaw Under Active Exploitation
Google has revealed that a security flaw that was patched as part of a security update rolled out last week to its Chrome browser has come under active exploitation in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2024-7965, the vulnerability has been described…
Microsoft Fixes ASCII Smuggling Flaw That Enabled Data Theft from Microsoft 365 Copilot
Details have emerged about a now-patched vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot that could enable the theft of sensitive user information using a technique called ASCII smuggling. “ASCII Smuggling is a novel technique that uses special Unicode characters that mirror ASCII…
How to prioritize data privacy in core customer-facing systems
Evolving global data privacy regulations are keeping marketers on their toes. In April 2024, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) was introduced in the Senate. The proposed bill would create a federal consumer privacy framework akin to the GDPR, which…
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber a record €290M
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber a record €290M for violating the EU data protection regulation while sending sensitive driver data to the U.S. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber €290 million ($324 million)…
Flights Disrupted at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Due to Possible Cyberattack
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC) appears to have been targeted by a cyberattack, with critical systems experiencing widespread internet outages for the third consecutive day, according to officials from the Port of Seattle. The disruptions, which began early on Saturday, have…
Evolving Cybersecurity: Aligning Strategy with Business Growth
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by rapid technological advancements and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. What was sufficient yesterday, will be lacking for tomorrow. Organizations must stay ahead of these changes to protect their assets and…
Half of enterprises suffer breaches despite heavy security investments
Data breaches have become an increasingly severe threat, with recent reports highlighting a surge in their frequency and cost. Understanding the latest trends and statistics surrounding data breaches is essential for developing effective strategies to safeguard sensitive information. This article…
Behind the scenes of Serious Cryptography
In this Help Net Security interview, Jean-Philippe Aumasson, discusses the writing and research process for Serious Cryptography, his latest book. With a career steeped in research and practical cryptography, Aumasson offers a rare glimpse into the efforts required to distill…
Lateral movement: Clearest sign of unfolding ransomware attack
44% of unfolding ransomware attacks were spotted during lateral movement, according to Barracuda Networks. 25% of incidents were detected when the attackers started writing or editing files, and 14% were unmasked by behavior that didn’t fit with known activity patterns.…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9114, (Tue, Aug 27th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, August 27th, 2024…
Stop paying for antivirus software. Here’s why you don’t need it
Americans over 65 are twice as likely to pay for third-party antivirus software. It’s just what they’re used to. It’s also a colossal waste of money. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the…
How AI is helping cut the risks of breaches with patch management
AI/ML-driven patch management delivers real-time risk assessments, guiding IT and security teams to prioritize critical patches first. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: How AI is helping cut the risks of breaches…
Slack AI Vulnerability Exposed Data From Private Channels
Researchers discovered a serious vulnerability in the popular communication tool’s special service, Slack AI. An… Slack AI Vulnerability Exposed Data From Private Channels on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has…
Google Patched A Chrome Zero-Day With Multiple Vulnerabilities
Google Chrome users must rush to update their systems with the latest browser release as… Google Patched A Chrome Zero-Day With Multiple Vulnerabilities on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has…
FAA Proposed New Cybersecurity Rules Addressing Threats To Airplanes
Amidst the rising security threats for the aviation industry, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) proposed… FAA Proposed New Cybersecurity Rules Addressing Threats To Airplanes on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article…
Digital Wallets Found Vulnerable To Fraudulent Payments
Researchers have identified security issues with most existing digital wallets, making them vulnerable to fraudulent… Digital Wallets Found Vulnerable To Fraudulent Payments on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has been…
LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Vulnerability Risked 5+ Million WordPress Websites
WordPress admins using the Litespeed Cache plugin must update their sites with the latest plugin… LiteSpeed Cache Plugin Vulnerability Risked 5+ Million WordPress Websites on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article…
Google addressed the tenth actively exploited Chrome zero-day this year
Google released emergency security updates to fix the tenth actively exploited Chrome zero-day vulnerability this year. Google released a security update to address a new Chrome zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7965 (CVSS score 8.8), that is actively exploited. The vulnerability is…
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest Linked to Sweeping Criminal Investigation
French authorities detained Durov to question him as part of a probe into a wide range of alleged violations—including money laundering and CSAM—but it remains unclear if he will face charges. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read…