Nowadays, sensitive and critical data is traveling in everyday business channels that offer only the basic level of security and encryption, and companies are often oblivious to the risk. A case in point: Disney suffered a devastating data leak by…
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Halliburton, Law Enforcement Investigates Cyberattack Impact
Impact of the cyberattack against US critical industry firm Halliburton is being investigated by law enforcement and firm This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Halliburton, Law Enforcement Investigates Cyberattack Impact
Hackers can Take Over Ecovacs Home Robots to Spy on Device Owners
Researchers recently warned that Ecovacs vacuum and lawn mower robots could be hacked to spy on their owners, with one flaw that allows attackers to take over devices’ cameras and microphones via Bluetooth. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Kremlin Blames Widespread Website Disruptions on DDoS Attack; Digital Experts Disagree
The Kremlin attributed the widespread website disruptions in Russia to a DDoS attack, but digital experts disagree, stating that it is unlikely to target all 2,000 Russian telecom operators simultaneously. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest…
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested At French Airport – Report
Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov arrested, over alleged lack of in-app moderation, and lack of police co-operation This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested At French Airport – Report
Industry Moves for the week of August 26, 2024 – SecurityWeek
Explore industry moves and significant changes in the industry for the week of August 26, 2024. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and shifts. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Industry Moves…
Patelco Credit Union Says Breach Impacts 726k After Ransomware Gang Auctions Data
Patelco Credit Union has confirmed a data breach impacting many individuals after the RansomHub ransomware group stole some databases. The post Patelco Credit Union Says Breach Impacts 726k After Ransomware Gang Auctions Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Cybersecurity News: Halliburton suffers cyberattack, Telegram CEO arrested, Georgia Tech lawsuit
In today’s cybersecurity news… Halliburton takes systems offline following cyberattack The oil field services company informed regulators and the media on Friday about a recent cyberattack that “necessitated the shut-down […] The post Cybersecurity News: Halliburton suffers cyberattack, Telegram CEO…
A cyberattack impacted operations at the Port of Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport
A cyber attack hit the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, websites and phone systems were impacted. Media reported that the Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has suffered a cyber attack…
Stealthy Linux Malware “sedexp” Exploits udev Rules for Persistence and Evasion
Stroz Friedberg, a risk management firm under Aon, has identified a sophisticated malware strain targeting Linux systems. Dubbed “sedexp,” the malware exploits udev rules to maintain persistence and evade detection. According to researchers Zachary Reichert, Daniel Stein, and Joshua Pivirotto,…
CISA Adds Versa Director Bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
The vulnerability, CVE-2024-39717, allows administrators to upload a malicious file disguised as a PNG image through the “Change Favicon” feature in Versa Director’s GUI. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original article:…
C-Suite Involvement in Cybersecurity is Little More Than Lip Service
The C-suite’s lack of engagement in cybersecurity poses a significant risk despite the growing threat landscape. Organizations need to prioritize cyber-risk management to prevent financial losses and damage to their reputation. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
Global Cyber Insurance Premiums Decline Despite Ransomware Surge
Cyber insurance has a strange past: AIG first took cyber insurance to market in 1997 despite a total lack of actuarial data to inform premiums or policies. Essentially, the industry ran on guesswork. Even today, the cyber insurance market is…
Forensic Cyberpsychology: Profiling the Next-Generation Cybercriminal
Cybercrime is a major concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As technology advances, so do the tactics and sophistication of those who seek to exploit it for nefarious purposes. Data shows that, on average, a cyber attack occurs every…
Another Critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk Bug Fixed (CVE-2024-28987)
SolarWinds has fixed another critical bug in Web Help Desk, known as CVE-2024-28987. This flaw involves hardcoded credentials that can be exploited by remote unauthenticated users to access internal functions and alter data. This article has been indexed from Cyware…
Why C-Suite Leaders are Prime Cyber Targets
As per GetApp’s 2024 Executive Cybersecurity Report, 72% of cybersecurity professionals in the US have reported attacks on senior executives in the past 18 months, with AI-generated deepfakes playing a role in 27% of these incidents. This article has been…
Telegram Founder Arrested at France Airport
Pavel Durov, Telegram’s billionaire founder and CEO, was arrested on August 25, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport near Paris. French authorities detained the 39-year-old as he arrived on his private jet from Azerbaijan, acting on an arrest warrant linked to…
A week in security (August 19 – August 25)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 19 to August 25 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 19 – August 25)
Gartner Spotlights AI, Security in 2024 Hype Cycle for Emerging Tech
Gartner’s 2024 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies highlights autonomous AI, developer productivity, total experience, and human-centric security and privacy programs as the key technology trends to look out for. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber…
Financial Firm Fined $850K for Violating SEC Cyber Rules
Equiniti Trust Company, a financial services company, has been fined $850,000 by the Securities and Exchange Commission for failing to protect customer assets in two separate cyberattacks that resulted in the theft of over $6.6 million. This article has been…