DDoS botnet gained attention a few years ago due to its record-breaking attacks, but the emergence of new threats in 2024 illustrates the evolving tactics of cyber attackers. The cyber threat landscape is in constant flux, with vulnerabilities like Zyxel’s…
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Calix enhances SmartHome to improve protection for residential subscribers
Calix announced significant updates to Calix SmartHome that will help broadband service providers (BSPs) meet every home internet need with enhanced security and comprehensive offerings. These SmartHome innovations make it easier for BSPs to support the growing demands of residential…
Researchers Uncover Hijack Loader Malware Using Stolen Code-Signing Certificates
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new malware campaign that delivers Hijack Loader artifacts that are signed with legitimate code-signing certificates. French cybersecurity company HarfangLab, which detected the activity at the start of the month, said the attack chains aim to…
SpaceX Starship First Stage Returns To Launch Pad In Milestone Test
SpaceX completes fifth test flight of Starship rocket launch system, with first-stage booster successfully returning to launch tower This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: SpaceX Starship First Stage Returns To Launch Pad In Milestone…
European cyber insurance startup Stoïk secures $27M
Cyber risk has become an increasingly important issue for small companies around the world. While many companies try to avoid and mitigate cyber risks, they rarely discuss transferring those risks to a third party. That’s why Stoïk is stepping in…
Unlocking Proactive Compliance with Adobe’s Common Controls Framework
TechSpective Podcast Episode 141 I had the pleasure of speaking with Devansh Sharma, Senior Security and Compliance Product Owner at Adobe, about a game-changing approach to security and compliance: Adobe’s Common Controls Framework (CCF). If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by…
Netwrix appoints Grady Summers as CEO
Netwrix announced that Grady Summers has been appointed CEO effective immediately. Summers succeeds Steve Dickson, who has successfully led the company through record growth during his six-year tenure. Under Dickson’s leadership, Netwrix achieved significant growth and value creation. Since joining…
How to Protect Yourself from Deceitful Identity Theft Trends
Identity theft is a growing concern in our digital age, with scammers constantly evolving their tactics to deceive unsuspecting victims. Protecting yourself from these deceitful identity theft trends requires vigilance and proactive measures. Here’s how you can safeguard your personal…
Splunk Enterprise Vulnerabilities let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Splunk has disclosed multiple vulnerabilities affecting its Enterprise product, which could allow attackers to execute remote code. These vulnerabilities, primarily affecting Windows installations, highlight the critical need for organizations to update and secure their systems promptly. Overview of the Security…
Pokemon dev Game Freak discloses data breach
Pokemon dev Game Freak confirmed that an August cyberattack led to source code leaks and designs for unpublished games online. Game Freak Inc. is a popular Japanese video game developer, founded on April 26, 1989, by Satoshi Tajiri, Ken Sugimori, and…
Ransomware news headlines trending on Google
Sophos Survey Reveals Alarming Trends in Ransomware Attacks Recent findings from a Sophos report titled “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs” highlight a troubling evolution in ransomware tactics. Cybercriminals are no longer merely stealing data and encrypting…
Enhance Cyber Resilience to Secure Your Organization
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month unfolds with the continuing theme from 2023, “Secure Our World,” it’s a timely reminder of the importance of taking daily actions to safeguard your organization’s digital ecosystem. In an increasingly interconnected world, where devices, data, and…
The NHI management challenge: When employees leave
An employee is exiting your organization. Regardless of the terms of departure, an ex-staffer has the potential when they leave or change roles to impact a wide range of non-human identities, digital credentials, and other secrets. Those secrets include the…
European cyber insurance startup Stoïk secures $27 million
Cyber risk has become an increasingly important issue for small companies around the world. While many companies try to avoid and mitigate cyber risks, they rarely discuss transferring those risks to a third party. That’s why Stoïk is stepping in…
TrickMo’s Latest Trick – Stealing PINs and Unlock Patterns
Mobile device and app security firm Zimperium has discovered a new capability in the notorious banking Trojan TrickMo. Some of the samples the company analyzed are able to steal a device’s unlock pattern or PIN. This new feature enables the…
How nation-states exploit political instability to launch cyber operations
In this Help Net Security interview, Ismael Valenzuela, Vice President of Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. He explains how nation-states and politically motivated groups exploit unrest…
WordPress Plugin Jetpack Patches Major Vulnerability Affecting 27 Million Sites
The maintainers of the Jetpack WordPress plugin have released a security update to remediate a critical vulnerability that could allow logged-in users to access forms submitted by others on a site. Jetpack, owned by WordPress maker Automattic, is an all-in-one…
Veeam Vulnerability Actively Exploited by Ransomware Gangs
NHS England’s National Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) has issued a high-severity cyber alert in response to the active exploitation of a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-40711, in Veeam’s Backup & Replication software. This alert follows Veeam’s security bulletin from September, which…
Imperva Defends Against Targeted Exploits Used By APT29 Hackers
Recently, U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies have warned of a renewed wave of attacks led by Russian APT29 hackers. These sophisticated threat actors have been actively exploiting vulnerabilities in Zimbra Collaboration Suite and JetBrains TeamCity, specifically CVE-2022-27924 and CVE-2023-42793, to…
AI amplifies systemic risk to financial sector, says India’s Reserve Bank boss
Who also worries misinformation on social media could threaten liquidity The governor of India’s Reserve Bank, Shri Shaktikanta Das, yesterday warned that AI – and the platforms that provide it – could worsen systemic risk to the nation’s financial system.……