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Banking Trojans: Mekotio Looks to Expand Targets, BBTok Abuses Utility Command
Notorious Mekotio and BBTok are having a resurgence targeting Latin American users. Mekotio’s latest variant suggests the gang behind it is broadening their target, while BBTok is seen abusing MSBuild.exe to evade detection. This article has been indexed from Trend…
US Targets Russian Election Influence Operation With Charges, Sanctions, Domain Seizures
The US has cracked down on an influence operation sponsored by the Russian government, announcing charges, sanctions and domain seizures. The post US Targets Russian Election Influence Operation With Charges, Sanctions, Domain Seizures appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Revenera OSS Inspector enables developers to assess open source software risks
Revenera announced OSS Inspector, a comprehensive, time-efficient approach to open source software (OSS) management. The Revenera OSS Inspector plugin enables developers using IntelliJ IDEA, an integrated development environment (IDE), to examine, within the IDE itself, the licenses and security vulnerabilities…
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and CTEM – Better Together
It’s been a decade since the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) introduced its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 1.0. Created following a 2013 Executive Order, NIST was tasked with designing a voluntary cybersecurity framework that would help organizations manage cyber…
Cybersecurity News: Spyware research, Cicada rebrand, MacroPack malware
In today’s cybersecurity news… Spyware research report A new study from the Atlantic Council’s Cyber Statecraft Initiative tracked the evolution of the spyware market, looking at larger players like NSO […] The post Cybersecurity News: Spyware research, Cicada rebrand, MacroPack…
EU Seeks Industry Views On Google DMA Compliance
EU regulators to seek views from industry players on Google’s DMA compliance plans ahead of decision on formal competition charges This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU Seeks Industry Views On Google DMA Compliance
Quishing, an insidious threat to electric car owners
Quishing is a type of phishing attack where crooks use QR codes to trick users into providing sensitive information or downloading malware. In recent years, the spread of electric cars has led to an increase in public charging stations. However,…
Microchip Technology confirms theft of employee data
US-based semiconductor manufacturer Microchip Technology has confirmed that the cyberattack it suffered in August 2024 resulted in the theft of data, including “employee contact information and some encrypted and hashed passwords.” The breach was claimed later that month by the…
OnlyFans Hackers Targeted With Infostealer Malware
Hackers interested in targeting OnlyFans users have themselves been singled out by an infostealing campaign This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: OnlyFans Hackers Targeted With Infostealer Malware
A Powerful Approach to SaaS ITDR – Avoiding False Positives on Improbable Travel
In the world of SaaS ITDR, the journey taken matters. There are solutions that began from an ITDR perspective. They built threat-hunting capabilities to parse through any data set, look for anomalies, and flag any activity that looks suspicious. It’s…
Skyhigh AI mitigates risks associated with AI applications
Skyhigh Security unveiled Skyhigh AI, an advanced suite of AI-powered capabilities within its Security Service Edge (SSE) platform designed to elevate organizations’ security posture. Skyhigh AI significantly reduces the risks associated with enterprise usage of AI applications through increased visibility,…
Nvidia Served With Subpoena In US Antitrust Probe
AI chipmaker Nvidia receives subpoena from US Department of Justice as agency moves closer to filing formal antitrust charges This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nvidia Served With Subpoena In US Antitrust Probe
Nvidia Invests In Japan Start-Up Sakana AI
AI chip giant Nvidia invests in start-up Sakana AI in funding round that takes company to over $1bn valuation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Nvidia Invests In Japan Start-Up Sakana AI
China Accused Of Poaching Talent Amidst Chip Plant Drive
Taiwan accuses mainland China of poaching chip talent, secrets amidst frenzied pending on chip equipment, factory construction This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China Accused Of Poaching Talent Amidst Chip Plant Drive
Veeam Backup & Replication Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Multiple critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Veeam Backup & Replication, a widely-used data protection and disaster recovery solution. These vulnerabilities, discovered during internal testing, pose serious risks, including remote code execution (RCE), privilege escalation, and data interception. The issues…
Tor Browser 13.5.3 Released, What’s New?
The Tor Project has unveiled Tor Browser 13.5.3, a significant update that brings crucial security enhancements and usability improvements. This latest version is now available for download from the official Tor Browser website and distribution directory. Important security updates to…
Tropic Trooper spies on government entities in the Middle East
Kaspersky experts found a new variant of the China Chopper web shell from the Tropic Trooper group that imitates an Umbraco CMS module and targets a government entity in the Middle East. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read…
Double Trouble: DOJ Exposes Russian AI-Powered Disinformation
The US Department of Justice has disrupted a covert Russian government-sponsored influence operation targeting audiences within its borders and other nations. The operation, dubbed “Doppelganger,” involved using influencers, AI-generated content, and paid social media advertisements to spread disinformation aimed at…
The Six Most Dangerous New Threats Security Teams Need to Know About
The rise of AI presents both extraordinary opportunities and intimidating challenges in cybersecurity. While AI can easily identify and exploit vulnerabilities, deploying it without robust security measures introduces significant risks. As the technology evolves, many organisations prioritise AI innovation at…