The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has alerted of a spear-phishing campaign targeting a scientific research institution in the country with malware known as HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY. The agency attributed the attack to a threat actor it tracks…
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Meta Given Deadline to Address E.U. Concerns Over ‘Pay or Consent’ Model
Meta has been given time till September 1, 2024, to respond to concerns raised by the European Commission over its “pay or consent” advertising model or risk-facing enforcement measures, including sanctions. The European Commission said the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC)…
Magento Sites Targeted with Sneaky Credit Card Skimmer via Swap Files
Threat actors have been observed using swap files in compromised websites to conceal a persistent credit card skimmer and harvest payment information. The sneaky technique, observed by Sucuri on a Magento e-commerce site’s checkout page, allowed the malware to survive…
How to Securely Onboard New Employees Without Sharing Temporary Passwords
The initial onboarding stage is a crucial step for both employees and employers. However, this process often involves the practice of sharing temporary first-day passwords, which can expose organizations to security risks. Traditionally, IT departments have been cornered into either…
Everyone Has a Zero-Trust Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face
As a principle, zero trust can be taken for granted as a best practice. But the reality is that many aspects of IT infrastructure, from legacy systems to IoT, were […] The post Everyone Has a Zero-Trust Plan Until They…
Vulnerabilities in LangChain Gen AI
This article is a detailed study of CVE-2023-46229 and CVE-2023-44467, two vulnerabilities discovered by our researchers affecting generative AI framework LangChain. The post Vulnerabilities in LangChain Gen AI appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit…
Hiring Kit: Security Architect
Developing and implementing both preventive security protocols and effective response plans is complicated and requires a security architect with a clear vision. This customizable hiring kit, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a framework you can use…
How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter
The code, the first of its kind, was used to sabotage a heating utility in Lviv at the coldest point in the year—what appears to be yet another innovation in Russia’s torment of Ukrainian civilians. This article has been indexed…
1-15 April 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
In the first timeline of April 2024 I collected 107 events (7.13 events/day), as always characterized by a majority of malware attacks. This article has been indexed from HACKMAGEDDON Read the original article: 1-15 April 2024 Cyber Attacks Timeline
Ransomware Takedowns Leave Criminals Scrambling for Stability
A recent report from Europol indicates that the disruption of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups is causing a fragmentation of the threat landscape, complicating tracking efforts. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
Cybersecurity News: CrowdStrike update, Russian criminals sanctioned, ransomware shuts down courts
CrowdStrike says “significant number” back up and running CrowdStrike reports that of the estimated 8.5 million Window’s devices impacted last Friday, “a significant number” are back in operation. In case […] The post Cybersecurity News: CrowdStrike update, Russian criminals sanctioned,…
Nvidia Said To Develop ‘Blackwell’ AI Chip For China
Nvidia said to be developing version of next-gen ‘Blackwell’ AI chip for China market as US mulls further export controls This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nvidia Said To Develop ‘Blackwell’ AI Chip For…
Xiaomi Entered EV Market ‘Due To US Sanctions’
Xiaomi chief executive says he decided to begin making electric vehicles after company was placed on US military blacklist in 2021 This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Xiaomi Entered EV Market ‘Due To US…
Double-Digit Growth For Google Expected Amidst AI Push
Google expected to see double-digit revenue and profit growth for second quarter amidst AI cloud enthusiasm, stronger ad sales This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Double-Digit Growth For Google Expected Amidst AI Push
US Cracks Down On Tech Shipments To Russia
Shipments of high-end chips and other electronics to Russia via China and Hong Kong said to fall by 20 percent after aggressive enforcement This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Cracks Down On Tech…
Wisk Plans Autonomous Air Taxi Flights By Decade’s End
Boeing-owned start-up Wisk plans autonomous eVTOL flights by end of decade as companies crowd into nascent air-taxi market This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Wisk Plans Autonomous Air Taxi Flights By Decade’s End
Securing Diverse Environments: Security Configuration Management
In our technologically advanced era, where cyber threats and data breaches are constantly evolving, it’s crucial for companies to focus on Security Configuration Management (SCM) to protect their resources and information. Whether dealing with infrastructure, cloud services, industrial installations, or…
The Importance of Ethics in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has become an integral part of our daily lives, impacting everyone around the world. However, the question arises: are rules and regulations alone sufficient to make cyberspace secure? Ethics, which are the principles that guide our decisions and help…
Cursed tapes: Exploiting the EvilVideo vulnerability on Telegram for Android
ESET researchers discovered a zero-day exploit targeting Telegram for Android, called EvilVideo. This exploit allowed attackers to send malicious Android payloads disguised as video files in unpatched versions of Telegram. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
UK: NCA Infiltrates DDoS-for-Hire Site as Suspected Controller Arrested in Northern Ireland
The National Crime Agency (NCA) in the United Kingdom has successfully infiltrated a DDoS-for-hire service known as DigitalStress. The suspected controller of the site was arrested in Northern Ireland earlier this month. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…