The vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-23469, CVE-2024-23466, CVE-2024-23467, CVE-2024-28074, CVE-2024-23471, and CVE-2024-23470) were all rated with severity scores of 9.6/10 and posed risks of unauthorized actions and information disclosure. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
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Faulty CrowdStrike update takes out Windows machines worldwide
Thousands and possibly millions of Windows computers and servers worldwide have been made inoperable by a faulty update of Crowdstrike Falcon Sensors, and the outage affected transport, broadcast, financial, retail and other organizations have been affected in Europe, Australia, the…
SolarWinds Patches 11 Critical Flaws in Access Rights Manager Software
SolarWinds has addressed a set of critical security flaws impacting its Access Rights Manager (ARM) software that could be exploited to access sensitive information or execute arbitrary code. Of the 11 vulnerabilities, seven are rated Critical in severity and carry…
APT41 Infiltrates Networks in Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the U.K.
Several organizations operating within global shipping and logistics, media and entertainment, technology, and automotive sectors in Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the U.K. have become the target of a “sustained campaign” by the prolific China-based APT41 hacking group. “APT41…
Instagram unveiled a new feature. Here’s how you can use it (and why you’ll want to)
Notes on Instagram is about to take on a new meaning. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Instagram unveiled a new feature. Here’s how you can use it (and why you’ll want to)
Play Ransomware Group’s New Linux Variant Targets ESXi, Shows Ties With Prolific Puma
Trend Micro threat hunters discovered that the Play ransomware group has been deploying a new Linux variant that targets ESXi environments. Read our blog entry to know more. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives…
The time is NOW to Support Passkeys for Your Customer Authentication!
The human factor often plays a role in data breaches, primarily because their inherent biases can be exploited. This vulnerability is especially pronounced in the digital age, where user authentication is a cornerstone of online applications and services. The most…
Operation Spincaster Disrupts Approval Phishing Technique that Drains Victim’s Wallets
Chainalysis has launched Operation Spincaster, an initiative to disrupt approval phishing scams that have drained billions from victims’ wallets. This operation, which brings together public and private sectors, has yielded promising results and offers a blueprint for future anti-fraud efforts.…
CrowdStrike code update bricking Windows machines around the world
Falcon Sensor putting hosts into deathloop Breaking An update to a product from infosec vendor CrowdStrike is bricking computers running Windows.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article: CrowdStrike code update bricking Windows…
What Are the Benefits of Data Pseudonymization and Data Anonymization?
Data Pseudonymization and Data Anonymization are crucial techniques in data protection and privacy. They offer several benefits that are essential in today’s data-driven world. Here are the key benefits: 1. Enhanced Privacy Protection: Pseudonymization: This process replaces identifying information with…
France Ransomware warning to Paris Olympics 2024 and Brazil ban on Meta AI data usage
France Cybersecurity Agency, ANSSI, has issued a stark warning regarding the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, cautioning that the event’s IT infrastructure will face relentless cyber attacks, potentially including sophisticated ransomware variants. ANSSI disclosed that French government security teams have been…
North Korea likely behind takedown of Indian crypto exchange WazirX
Firm halts trades after seeing $230 million disappear Indian crypto exchange WazirX has revealed it lost virtual assets valued at over $230 million after a cyber attack that has since been linked to North Korea.… This article has been indexed…
Beijing’s attack gang Volt Typhoon was a false flag inside job conspiracy: China
Run by the NSA, the FBI, and Five Eyes nations, who fooled infosec researchers, apparently China has asserted that the Volt Typhoon gang, which Five Eyes nations accuse of being a Beijing-backed attacker that targets critical infrastructure, was in fact…
Connect with Microsoft Security at Black Hat USA 2024
Join Microsoft Security leaders and other security professionals from around the world at Black Hat USA 2024 to learn the latest information on security in the age of AI, cybersecurity protection, threat intelligence insights, and more. The post Connect with…
WazirX Cryptocurrency Exchange Loses $230 Million in Major Security Breach
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has confirmed that it was the target of a security breach that led to the theft of $230 million in cryptocurrency assets. “A cyber attack occurred in one of our [multi-signature] wallets involving a loss of…
One-third of dev professionals unfamiliar with secure coding practices
Attackers consistently discover and exploit software vulnerabilities, highlighting the increasing importance of robust software security, according to OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation. Despite this, many developers lack the essential knowledge and skills to effectively implement secure software development. Lack of…
GenAI network acceleration requires prior WAN optimization
As GenAI models used for natural language processing, image generation, and other complex tasks often rely on large datasets that must be transmitted between distributed locations, including data centers and edge devices, WAN optimization is essential for robust deployment of…
AT&T Data Breach: Understanding the Fallout
As an AT&T customer, I did receive the unwelcome news that they suffered a data breach. Here is a rundown for what you should to know. BREACH DETAILS · This is a sizable data breach of about 109 million…
CISOs must shift from tactical defense to strategic leadership
Cyber threats are advancing quickly in size and sophistication, largely because of the rapid evolution of technology, increasing sophistication of cyber attackers, and the expansion of attack surfaces through interconnected systems and devices, according to Ivanti. Ivanti’s research shows that…
New infosec products of the week: July 19, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from AuditBoard, BlueVoyant, Druva, Invicti Security, and Rezonate. AuditBoard’s self-assessment tools allow audit teams to maintain focus on their critical work AuditBoard launched out-of-the-box (OOTB) self-assessment…