In this Akamai FLAME Trailblazer blog, Elizabeth Padley tells us that as an international employment lawyer in tech, she has learned to expect the unexpected. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Keep Your Tech Flame…
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Ukraine Hacked Russian Banks, Leading Major Disruption
A large-scale cyberattack orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence led to disruptions in the Russian banking sector. According to a source from Ukrainian intelligence, ATM services at several top Russian banks were rendered inoperative, leaving customers unable to withdraw cash. The attack…
One of the best productivity laptops I’ve tested is not a Lenovo ThinkPad or MacBook
The Asus Vivobook S 15 has a brilliant OLED screen and weighs lighter than it looks, making it a fantastic choice for digital nomads who want an ultraportable laptop. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original…
Most people worry about deepfakes – and overestimate their ability to spot them
Research shows voters around the world are nervous about political deepfakes, with some country’s citizens being far more concerned than others. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Most people worry about deepfakes – and…
Saboteurs Cut Internet Cables in Latest Disruption During Paris Olympics
Long-distance cables were severed across France in a move that disrupted internet connectivity. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Saboteurs Cut Internet Cables in Latest Disruption During Paris Olympics
Effective change management practices in IT environments: a guide
Change is inevitable. IT environments are evolving, being updated and upgraded, modified and modernised, to keep pace with technological advancements and organisational needs. However, if these changes are not managed effectively, all the new technologies in the world will…
Despite Bans, AI Code Generation Tools Widely Used in Organizations
Despite bans, organizations are widespread in using AI code tools, causing security concerns, as reported by Checkmarx. While 15% prohibit AI tools for code generation, a staggering 99% still use them. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Intruders at HealthEquity rifled through storage, stole 4.3M people’s data
No mention of malware or ransomware – somewhat of a rarity these days HealthEquity, a US fintech firm for the healthcare sector, admits that a “data security event” it discovered at the end of June hit the data of a…
Walmart Discovers New PowerShell Backdoor Linked to Zloader Malware
Walmart detailed findings about an unknown PowerShell backdoor, which was potentially utilized alongside a new Zloader variant This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Walmart Discovers New PowerShell Backdoor Linked to Zloader Malware
Proofpoint Email Routing Flaw Exploited to Send Millions of Spoofed Phishing Emails
An unknown threat actor has been linked to a massive scam campaign that exploited an email routing misconfiguration in email security vendor Proofpoint’s defenses to send millions of messages spoofing various legitimate companies. “These emails echoed from official Proofpoint email…
Google apologizes for breaking password manager for millions of Windows users with iffy Chrome update
Happy Sysadmin Day Google celebrated Sysadmin Day last week by apologizing for breaking its password manager for millions of Windows users – just as many Windows admins were still hard at work mitigating the impact of the faulty CrowdStrike update.……
Cato Networks Surpasses $200 Million, Doubles ARR in Under Two Years
Today, SASE vendor, Cato Networks, announced it surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the second quarter of 2024—doubling its total ARR in under two years. The news comes weeks after Cato was named a Leader in the…
WhatsApp for Windows Lets Python, PHP Scripts Execute with no Warning
WhatsApp currently blocks certain file types considered risky, but Python and PHP scripts are not included in the blocklist. Security researcher Saumyajeet Das identified this vulnerability while testing file attachments in WhatsApp conversations. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Senators to FTC: Car Companies’ Data Privacy Practices Must be Investigated
U.S. senators have raised concerns about how car companies handle consumer data, revealing that major automakers share and sell drivers’ information without proper consent. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
DDoS Attacks Disrupt Major Russian Banks: Ukraine Claims Responsibility
Several major Russian banks experienced distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, disrupting their online services and mobile apps. On Wednesday, local media reported that state-owned VTB Bank was among those affected. The bank informed the state news agency TASS that an…
Critical Acronis Cyber Infrastructure vulnerability exploited in the wild (CVE-2023-45249)
CVE-2023-45249, a critical vulnerability affecting older versions of Acronis Cyber Infrastructure, is being exploited by attackers. About Acronis Cyber Infrastructure Acronis is a privately held Swiss cybersecurity and data protection technology company. Acronis Cyber Infrastructure (ACI) is an IT infrastructure…
Hotjar, Business Insider Vulnerabilities Expose OAuth Data Risks
Salt Labs also said XSS combined with OAuth can lead to severe breaches This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Hotjar, Business Insider Vulnerabilities Expose OAuth Data Risks
How Infostealers Pillaged the World’s Passwords
Infostealer malware is swiping millions of passwords, cookies, and search histories. It’s a gold mine for hackers—and a disaster for anyone who becomes a target. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How Infostealers Pillaged…
National Vulnerability Backlog Could Surge to 30,000 by 2025
The National Vulnerability Database (NVD), maintained by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), currently has a backlog of over 16,000 vulnerabilities, with an average daily influx of more than 100 new security flaws. This article has been indexed…
The Other Lesson from the XZ Utils Supply-Chain Attack
“The best supply chain attack execution ever seen” might sound like yet another hyperbole designed to attract attention, except in the case of the recent XZ Utils case, it was… The post The Other Lesson from the XZ Utils Supply-Chain…