Hackers can execute commands on a remote computer by sending malformed emails to a Zimbra mail server. It’s critical, but difficult to exploit. In an email sent Wednesday afternoon, Proofpoint researcher Greg Lesnewich seemed to largely concur that the attacks…
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License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of Political Lawn Signs and Bumper Stickers
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: License Plate…
Private US companies targeted by Stonefly APT
Undeterred by the indictment issued against one of its alleged members, North Korean APT group Stonefly (aka APT45) continues to target companies in the US, Symantec threat analysts warned. About Stonefly Also known as Andariel and OnyxFleet, Stonefly has been…
INTERPOL Arrests 8 in Major Phishing and Romance Fraud Crackdown in West Africa
INTERPOL has announced the arrest of eight individuals in Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria as part of a crackdown on phishing scams and romance cyber fraud. Dubbed Operation Contender 2.0, the initiative is designed to tackle cyber-enabled crimes in West Africa,…
Hunting for IoCs: from singles searches to an automated and repeatable process
Understanding cyber threats and IoC (Indicators of Compromise) is crucial for protecting your organisation from cybercriminal activities. At Sekoia, we’ve embraced this by developing a comprehensive solution that combines Cyber Threat Intelligence (The Sekoia Intelligence product) with our detection platform,…
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Raises $6.6bn In Funding
OpenAI closes $6.6bn funding round from big name backers, but reportedly asks them not to finance rival AI startups This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Raises $6.6bn In Funding
How to Balance Data Storage, Features, and Cost in Security Applications
Security applications can now analyze and detect trends and anomalies in vast seas of information. But how much is enough? And how much is too much information? The more you need to store and the more features you add, the…
10 Must-Read Books on Cybersecurity
In a world fraught with cyberattacks and privacy violations in both business and individual spaces, cybersecurity remains a veritable tool for curtailing these attacks and improving privacy practices. But how can we put cybersecurity to good use without having a…
The 2024 ERA-ENISA Conference on Railway Cybersecurity seeks to strengthen sector preparedness and resilience against current threats
Amidst emerging technology advancements and evolving security challenges in the sector, the fourth edition of the conference aims to explore the railway cybersecurity threats landscape. This article has been indexed from News items Read the original article: The 2024 ERA-ENISA…
Ransomware crew infects 100+ orgs monthly with new MedusaLocker variant
Crooks ‘like a sysadmin, with a malicious slant’ Exclusive An extortionist armed with a new variant of MedusaLocker ransomware has infected more than 100 organizations a month since at least 2022, according to Cisco Talos, which recently discovered a “substantial”…
Northern Ireland Police Data Leak Sees Service Fined by ICO
The ICO blamed the Police Service of Northern Ireland for procedural failings that exposed the personal data of 9843 personnel, putting police officers at risk This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Northern Ireland Police Data…
Threat actor believed to be spreading new MedusaLocker variant since 2022
Cisco Talos has discovered a financially motivated threat actor, active since 2022, recently observed delivering a MedusaLocker ransomware variant. Intelligence collected by Talos on tools regularly employed by the threat actor allows us to see an estimate of the amount…
Is it a good idea to pirate a video game?
The latest video games on virtually all platforms have been keeping up with inflation and have outrageous prices. The high prices often lead to frustration… The post Is it a good idea to pirate a video game? appeared first on…
Q2 2024 Cyber Attacks Statistics
I aggregated the statistics created from the cyber attacks timelines published in Q2 2024. In this period, I collected 688 events dominated by Cyber Crime with … This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: Q2 2024…
Brits hate how big tech handles their data, but can’t be bothered to do much about it
Managing the endless stream of cookie banners leaves little energy for anything else Fewer than one in five Brits report being happy with the way their personal data is handled by big tech companies, yet the furthest many will go…
LockBit Ransomware and Evil Corp Members Arrested and Sanctioned in Joint Global Effort
A new wave of international law enforcement actions has led to four arrests and the takedown of nine servers linked to the LockBit (aka Bitwise Spider) ransomware operation, marking the latest salvo against what was once a prolific financially motivated…
Crypto-Doubling Scams Surge Following Presidential Debate
Researchers see an uptick in crypto-doubling investment scams following the first presidential debate This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Crypto-Doubling Scams Surge Following Presidential Debate
Email Phishing Attacks Surge as Attackers Bypass Security Controls
Egress found that attackers are becoming more adept at bypassing email security, such as using compromised accounts and the use of commodity campaigns This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Email Phishing Attacks Surge as Attackers…
Rogue AI: What the Security Community is Missing
This is the fourth blog post in an ongoing series on Rogue AI. Keep following for more technical guidance, case studies, and insights. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: Rogue…
China-aligned CeranaKeeper Makes a Beeline for Thailand
Cybersecurity firm ESET has identified a new China-aligned threat actor, dubbed “CeranaKeeper,” operating across Southeast Asia, with a primary focus on Thailand. CeranaKeeper has been carrying out widespread data exfiltration campaigns since early 2022, primarily targeting governmental institutions. The findings…