Cisco has issued a warning about a backdoor admin account discovered in the Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU), allowing unauthorized access to unpatched systems. This critical flaw (CVE-2024-20439) enables remote access with admin privileges. This article has been indexed from…
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Security boom is over, with over a third of CISOs reporting flat or falling budgets
Good news? Security is still getting a growing part of IT budget It looks like security budgets are coming up against belt-tightening policies, with chief security officers reporting budgets rising more slowly than ever and over a third saying their…
Quantum computing is coming – are you ready?
Are you prepared for the day that quantum computing breaks today’s encryption? Sponsored Feature The internet is all about transparency and openness – connecting people and information, shoppers and vendors, or businesses. But it’s also all about security and trust.……
MIT Database Lists Hundreds of AI Dangers Impacting Human Lives
Artificial intelligence is present everywhere. If it isn’t powering your online search results, it’s just a click away with your AI-enabled mouse. If it’s not helping you enhance your LinkedIn profile, it’s benefiting you at work. As AIs become…
Citrine Sleet APT Exploits Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability for Rootkit Infiltration
It is believed that North Korean hackers have been able to use unpatched zero-day in Google Chrome (CVE-2024-7971) to install a rootkit called FudModule after gaining admin privileges by exploiting a kernel vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. An investigation by…
UK Signs Council of Europe AI Convention
The first legally binding international treaty on AI was adopted by all 46 Council of Europe member states in May 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: UK Signs Council of Europe AI Convention
Security Budgets Come Under Pressure as “Hypergrowth” Ends
Despite rising threats researchers find a third of firms see flat or falling security budgets and hiring slows This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Security Budgets Come Under Pressure as “Hypergrowth” Ends
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (August 26, 2024 to September 1, 2024)
📢 Did you know Wordfence runs a Bug Bounty Program for all WordPress plugin and themes at no cost to vendors? Through October 7th, 2024, XSS vulnerabilities in all plugins and themes with >=1,000 Active Installs are in scope for…
New report shows ongoing gender pay gap in cybersecurity
The gender gap in cybersecurity isn’t a new issue. The lack of women in cybersecurity and IT has been making headlines for years — even decades. While progress has been made, there is still significant work to do, especially regarding…
EUCLEAK Attack Allows Yubico Security Keys to be Cloned
Despite this, the risk is limited as attackers would need physical access to the device, specific knowledge of targeted accounts, and specialized equipment for the attack. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
The AI Wild West: Unraveling the Security and Privacy Risks of GenAI Apps
GenAI users are uploading data to over eight apps every month – what are the security and privacy concerns? The post The AI Wild West: Unraveling the Security and Privacy Risks of GenAI Apps appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Rise in Ransomware Attacks in Southeast Asia Driven by Rapid Digitalization and Security Gaps
A wave of ransomware attacks across Southeast Asia during the first half of this year marks just the beginning of a larger trend. Companies and government agencies, particularly in countries like Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Indonesia,…
Vanta empowers GRC teams to make their security and compliance automated
Vanta announced new product features and milestones, allowing customers to automate existing GRC workflows and gain continuous visibility across their security and compliance program. Vanta’s new Report Center, enhancements to VRM and milestone achievements for pre-built integrations and frameworks give…
Earth Lusca adds multiplatform malware KTLVdoor to its arsenal
The Chinese-speaking threat actor Earth Lusca used the new backdoor KTLVdoor in an attack against a trading company in China. Trend Micro Researchers spotted the Chinese-speaking threat actor Earth Lusca using a new multiplatform backdoor called KTLVdoor. The Earth Lusca…
Google Fixed Actively Exploited Android Privilege Escalation Flaw (CVE-2024-32896)
Google has patched a high-severity vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-32896, in its Android OS actively exploited in the wild. The issue involves a privilege escalation in the Android Framework component. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
U.S. Seizes 32 Pro-Russian Propaganda Domains in Major Disinformation Crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday announced the seizure of 32 internet domains used by a pro-Russian propaganda operation called Doppelganger as part of a sweeping set of actions. Accusing the Russian government-directed foreign malign influence campaign of…
Abusix Launches Guardian: Cutting-Edge Security Platform for Email and Network Providers
Boston, MA, 5th September 2024, CyberNewsWire This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News Read the original article: Abusix Launches Guardian: Cutting-Edge Security Platform for Email and Network Providers
Lazarus Hackers Attacking Job-Seekers to Deliver Javascript Malware
The Lazarus Group is one of the most notorious hacker groups linked to the North Korean government. The group is known for its cyberattacks and has been active since 2010. However, Group-IB cyber security researchers recently discovered that Lazarus was actively…
Earth Lusca Using Multiplatform Backdoor to Attack Windows & Linux Machines
Earth Lusca is a suspected China-based cyber espionage group active since at least April 2019. Besides this, hackers often target Windows and Linux machines primarily due to their widespread use and potential for financial gain. Trend Micro security experts recently…
Threat Actors Exploit GeoServer Vulnerability CVE-2024-36401
When the GeoServer vulnerability CVE-2024-36401 emerged, the FortiGuard Labs gathered related intelligence. This blog highlights the threat actors and how they exploit and use the vulnerability. This article has been indexed from Fortinet Threat Research Blog Read the original…