In a major development in the tech landscape, SSL/TLS certificate provider “DigiCert” recently announced that it will be revoking around 83,267 certificates. This big step was taken due to a bug in their domain validation process, which dented the integrity…
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Pharma giant Cencora is alerting millions about its data breach
The pharma giant won’t say how many patients were affected by its February data breach. A count by TechCrunch confirms that over a million people are affected. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has…
Avtech camera vulnerability actively exploited in the wild, CISA warns
CISA warned that an Avtech camera vulnerability, which is still unpatched, is being actively exploited in the wild. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published an advisory to warn of a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7029 (CVSS base score of…
Sitting Ducks DNS Attacks Used to Hijack Over 35,000 Domains
More than 35,000 registered domains have been hijacked by threat actors in so-called Sitting Ducks attacks that allow claiming a domain without having access to the owner’s account at the DNS provider or registrar. Cybercriminals utilize inadequate ownership verification at…
How Advanced Data Protection Revolutionizes Security Analysts’ Workflow
A recent study revealed that employees typically download around 30GB of data monthly from SaaS applications to their devices, including mobile phones, laptops, and desktops. This high volume illustrates the large amounts of unsecured data flowing across networks and devices,…
Google Breaks Promise to Block Third-Party Cookies
< div class=”field field–name-body field–type-text-with-summary field–label-hidden”> < div class=”field__items”> < div class=”field__item even”> Last week, Google backtracked on its long-standing promise to block third-party cookies in Chrome. This is bad for your privacy and good for Google’s business. Third-party cookies…
The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect
EU officials say the Artificial Intelligence Act will protect the “fundamental rights” of citizens while also encouraging investment and innovation in the booming AI industry. The post The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect appeared first…
Opal Security Extends Scope and Reach of Platform for Managing Privileges
Opal Security this week updated its privilege posture management platform to provide the ability to detect irregular access to an IT environment and manage privileges by groups. The post Opal Security Extends Scope and Reach of Platform for Managing Privileges…
Social Media Firms Fail to Protect Children’s Privacy, Says ICO
The UK’s ICO has identified children’s privacy concerns in 11 social media and video sharing platforms, warning of regulatory action if these issues are not addressed This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Social Media Firms…
Getting to Know Tim Otis
Tim Otis, Head of Incident Response (IR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR), brings 28 years of cyber security expertise to Check Point, where he has dedicated the past 17 years. His extensive experience spans roles in help desk, systems…
OSPAR 2024 report now available with 163 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the completion of our annual Outsourced Service Provider’s Audit Report (OSPAR) audit cycle on July 1, 2024. The 2024 OSPAR certification cycle includes the addition of 10 new services in scope, bringing…
Disaster Recovery Steps Up With New Cisco NERVs
When natural disasters or cyberattacks strike, communications are often the first to be impacted. In response, Cisco NERVs are on 24/7 standby for rapid deployment, providing advanced and secure communications for emergency responders during disaster recovery. This article has been…
Iranian Internet Attacked by Israeli Hacktivist Group: Reports
Israeli hacktivist group WeRedEvils reportedly attacked Iran’s Wi-Fi infrastructure, knocking out internet service in parts of the country amid growing tensions following Israel’s assassination this week of a Hamas leader in Iran. The post Iranian Internet Attacked by Israeli Hacktivist…
The Rise of AI: New Cybersecurity Threats and Trends in 2023
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a critical trend to monitor, with the potential for malicious actors to exploit the technology as it advances, according to the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) on Tuesday (Jul 30). AI is…
EPA Told to Address Cyber Risks to Water Systems
The US Government Accountability Office has told the Environmental Protection Agency to urgently develop a strategy to tackle rising cyber-threats to the water industry This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: EPA Told to Address Cyber…
Microsoft need to be transparent about customer impacting DDoS attacks
Back in early June 2023, I tracked a botnet DDoS’ing Microsoft, causing serious network outages in Azure and Microsoft 365 for days. I toot’d about it at the time: At the time, Microsoft didn’t disclose what happened or comment. Eventually, Associated Press…
Fortune 50 biz coughed up record-breaking $75M ransom to halt leak of stolen data
They say crime doesn’t pay. They’re right – it’s the victims doing the paying An unnamed Fortune 50 corporation paid a stonking $75 million to a ransomware gang to stop it leaking terabytes of stolen data.… This article has been…
Protect AI Raises $60 Million in Series B Funding
AI and ML security provider Protect AI has raised $60 million in a Series B funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners. The post Protect AI Raises $60 Million in Series B Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Webinar: Discover the All-in-One Cybersecurity Solution for SMBs
In today’s digital battlefield, small and medium businesses (SMBs) face the same cyber threats as large corporations, but with fewer resources. Managed service providers (MSPs) are struggling to keep up with the demand for protection. If your current cybersecurity strategy…
Government Shelves £1.3 Billion UK Tech, AI Plan
Labour government shelves £1.3bn of funding promised by the Conservatives for tech and artificial intelligence projects This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Government Shelves £1.3 Billion UK Tech, AI Plan