X, the artificial intelligence technology company of Elon Musk, has reportedly been accused of unlawfully feeding personal information about its users to its artificial intelligence technology without their consent according to a privacy campaign group based in Vienna. This…
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This Security Researcher Infiltrated the LockBit Ransomware Outfit and Exposed its Leader
As part of a larger plan to gather intelligence and stop cybercrime from within, security researchers are actively pursuing and even infiltrating the groups that commit cybercrimes. To win the trust of cybercriminals, they frequently adopt a James Bond…
Russian Hacker Jailed 3+ Years for Selling Stolen Credentials on Dark Web
A 27-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to over three years in prison for peddling financial information, login credentials, and other personally identifying information (PII) on a now-defunct dark web marketplace called Slilpp. Georgy Kavzharadze, 27, of Moscow, Russia, pleaded…
10,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Arbitrary File Read and Delete Vulnerability in InPost PL and InPost for WooCommerce WordPress Plugins
📢 Did you know Wordfence runs a Bug Bounty Program for all WordPress plugin and themes at no cost to vendors? Through October 14th, researchers can earn up to $31,200, for all in-scope vulnerabilities submitted to our Bug Bounty Program!…
Report: Ransomware Gangs Rake in More Than $450 Million in First Half of 2024
Ransomware groups have earned over $450 million in H1 2024 by extorting victims through cryptocurrency payments, according to a report by Chainalysis. It has risen from the previous year, with a record ransom payment of $75 million reported. This article…
Cloud Misconfigurations Expose 110,000 Domains to Extortion in Widespread Campaign
Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks discover a threat actor extorting organizations after compromising their cloud environments using inadvertently exposed environment variables. The post Cloud Misconfigurations Expose 110,000 Domains to Extortion in Widespread Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
ESG Survey Report Finds AI, Secrets, and Misconfigurations Plague AppSec Teams
Find out how your peers are managing application security challenges. The post ESG Survey Report Finds AI, Secrets, and Misconfigurations Plague AppSec Teams appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…
Modernizing Identity Security Amid an Evolving Threat Landscape
While it’s true that most businesses understand the importance of identity security, the sector has evolved considerably in recent years. Five years ago, remote work was relatively rare—now it’s practically the norm. What’s more, a growing number of businesses are…
A ‘very large percentage’ of Pixel phones have a hidden security vulnerability
An app for store employees to show off devices had privileges it didn’t need. A fix is on the way. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: A ‘very large percentage’…
SystemBC Malware Used to Target Users by Black Basta-Linked Threat Actors
“Multiple intrusion attempts” have been connected to an ongoing social engineering campaign purportedly tied to the Black Basta ransomware group, which aims to steal credentials and install a malware dropper named SystemBC. What Do We Know About the Operation? According…
The AI Balancing Act: Unlocking Potential, Dealing with Security Issues, Complexity
Many organizations struggle with AI literacy, cautious adoption, and risks of immature implementation, leading to disruptions in security, including data threats and AI misuse. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
August 2024 Patch Tuesday: Six Zero-Days and Six Critical Vulnerabilities Amid 85 CVEs
Microsoft has released security updates for 85 vulnerabilities in its August 2024 Patch Tuesday rollout. These include six actively exploited zero-days (CVE-2024-38213, CVE-2024-38193, CVE-2024-38189, CVE-2024-38178, CVE-2024-38107, CVE-2024-38106). Among the updates is a fix for one of the vulnerabilities related to…
New Windows Vulnerability CVE-2024-6768 Triggers Blue Screen of Death on All Versions of Windows 10 and 11
A recently uncovered Windows vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-6768, has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts due to its potential to cause widespread disruption by triggering the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD) on a range of Windows operating systems. Discovered…
US Bipartisan Committee Urges Investigation Into Chinese Wi-Fi Routers
Two Congressmen fear that the Chinese government might use TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy hacking and espionage campaigns in the US This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Bipartisan Committee Urges Investigation Into Chinese Wi-Fi…
The Relationship Between Performance and Security
The software landscape has undergone a profound transformation over the past two decades. In the past, a substantial portion of software was designed for local desktop use. However, today, the norm for computer users is to access web-based software services…
Russian Hackers Using Fake Brand Sites to Spread DanaBot and StealC Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a sophisticated information stealer campaign that impersonates legitimate brands to distribute malware like DanaBot and StealC. The activity cluster, orchestrated by Russian-speaking cybercriminals and collectively codenamed Tusk, is said to encompass several sub-campaigns, leveraging…
Russian Citizen Sentenced in US for Selling Stolen Financial Data on Criminal Marketplace
A Russian citizen, known by various online names like “TeRorPP,” has been sentenced to 40 months in a U.S. prison for selling financial data and login credentials on the criminal marketplace Slilpp. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Consolidation vs. Optimization: Which Is More Cost-Effective for Improved Security?
Security leaders are facing big decisions about how they use their monetary and people resources to better secure their environments. The post Consolidation vs. Optimization: Which Is More Cost-Effective for Improved Security? appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
It’s Time to Stop Thinking of Threat Groups as Supervillains, Experts Say
CISA Director Jen Easterly highlighted the importance of not glamorizing threat actors, urging defenders to focus on detecting and responding to malicious tactics rather than being fixated on the threat groups themselves. This article has been indexed from Cyware News…
Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare: A Strategic Approach
As the healthcare sector becomes increasingly digital, it faces a growing threat from cybersecurity attacks. Recent years have seen a disturbing rise in data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber… The post Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare: A Strategic Approach…