A malicious package uploaded to the npm registry has been found deploying a sophisticated remote access trojan on compromised Windows machines. The package, named “oscompatible,” was published on January 9, 2024, attracting a total of 380 downloads before it was…
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OSINVGPT – A Tool For Open-source Investigations
OSINVGPT is an AI-based system that helps security analysts with open-source investigations and tool selection. While this tool was developed by “Very Simple Research.” This tool can assist security analysts in gathering relevant information, sources, and tools for their investigations.…
Orange Spain Outage: BGP Traffic Hijacked by Threat Actor
In a recent cybersecurity incident, Orange Spain faced a significant internet outage on January 3, 2024. A threat actor, going by the name ‘Snow,’ exploited vulnerabilities in the company’s RIPE account. The Orange Spain outage resulted in the misconfiguration of…
FBI & CISA Warns of risk to critical infrastructure by Chinese Drones
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have raised a red flag: Chinese-made drones pose a significant risk to the security of critical infrastructure in the United States. While any UAS can harbor…
Bigpanzi Bot Hacks 170,000+ Android TVs to Launch DDoS Attacks
Android TVs are widely used, and due to their wide adoption, threat actors frequently target them for unauthorized access or data theft. In Android smart TVs, the vulnerabilities in outdated software or third-party apps can be exploited. The interconnected nature…
IT consultant fined for daring to expose shoddy security
Spotting a plaintext password and using it in research without authorization deemed a crime A security researcher in Germany has been fined €3,000 ($3,300, £2,600) for finding and reporting an e-commerce database vulnerability that was exposing almost 700,000 customer records.……
Navigating Cyber Threats in the Era of AI Weaponization
In an age where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping our world, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber threats has emerged as a formidable challenge. The weaponization of AI, a technology initially designed to enhance efficiency and innovation, has…
Out with the old and in with the improved: MFA needs a revamp
From AI to ZTA (zero-trust architecture), the technology responsible for protecting your company’s data has evolved immensely. Despite the advances, cybercriminals repeatedly find new and creative ways to gain access to sensitive information. This can result in devastating consequences, making…
Hackers steal $7.5 million funds from US Health Department via email spoofing cyber attack
In a recent cybersecurity incident, hackers managed to pilfer millions of dollars from the US Department of Health and Human Services through a sophisticated spoofing attack. The cyber-criminals assumed the identities of legitimate fund recipients, skillfully engaging with health department…
New infosec products of the week: January 19, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Living Security, Skopenow, Skyhigh Security, and Wing Security. Skyhigh Security’s AI-driven DLP Assistant prevents critical data loss Skyhigh Security’s AI-driven DLP Assistant, which supports queries…
U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Actively Exploited Ivanti EPMM Vulnerability
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a now-patched critical flaw impacting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron Core to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, stating it’s being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability in…
Top Official Says Kansas Courts Need at Least $2.6 Million to Recover From Cyberattack
Kansas Courts needs funding to cover the costs of bringing computer systems back online, pay vendors, improve cybersecurity and hire three additional cybersecurity officials. The post Top Official Says Kansas Courts Need at Least $2.6 Million to Recover From Cyberattack…
Unlocking GenAI’s full potential through work reinvention
To achieve the full potential of AI, organizations must reinvent work, reshape the workforce and prepare workers, according to Accenture. A new report from Accenture reveals an urgent need for business leaders to look beyond how generative AI affects specific…
Digital nomads amplify identity fraud risks
The number of foreign document verification cases in all parts of the world has grown by an average of 21% since the summer of 2021, according to Regula. It’s even higher in the US and UAE: these countries are experiencing…
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US agencies warn made-in-China drones might help Beijing snoop on the world
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s a flying menace out to endanger national security Two US government agencies, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), warned on Wednesday that drones made in China…
The Unseen Threats: Anticipating Cybersecurity Risks in 2024
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Unleashing the Power of OAuth Authentication in Computing
Authentication is critical to the security of computing systems, applications, and data. OAuth, a free and open protocol, has emerged as a popular alternative for secure authorization and authentication. We go deep into the realm of OAuth authentication in computing…
The Role of AI in Business Operations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in shaping the business operations landscape, offering organizations immense potential to optimize processes and drive innovation. It streamlines… The post The Role of AI in Business Operations appeared first on Security Zap. This…
CISA posts incident response guide for water utilities
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