Thirty-three cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in April 2024. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 33 Deals Announced in April 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article:…
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US Cyber Command Appoints Morgan Adamski as Executive Director
United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) has named Ms. Morgan M. Adamski as Executive Director effective June 2024. The post US Cyber Command Appoints Morgan Adamski as Executive Director appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
BlackBasta claims Synlab attack, leaks some stolen documents
The BlackBasta ransomware / cyber extortion gang is behind the recent cyber attack that resulted in the temporary shutdown of operations at Synlab Italia. The group claimed the attack on their leak site on Saturday and says they have exfiltrated…
Cyber Security Headlines: Neuberger proposes improvements, Olympic cybersecurity preparations, North Korea DMARC warning
NSC’s Neuberger suggests operational approach for on mitigating cyberattacks In an interview with Click Here a podcast from Recorded Future News, deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies […] The post Cyber Security Headlines: Neuberger proposes improvements, Olympic…
Hackers Use Custom Backdoor & Powershell Scripts to Attack Windows Machines
The Damselfly Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, also known as APT42, has been actively utilizing custom backdoor variants, NiceCurl and TameCat, to infiltrate Windows machines. These backdoors are primarily delivered through spear-phishing campaigns, marking a significant escalation in the capabilities…
LayerX Raises $26 Million for its Browser Security Platform
The Israeli startup founded in 2022 by Or Eshed and David Weisbrot has raised $26 million in Series A funding. This round, led by Glilot+ and with participation from Dell Technologies Capital, brings LayerX’s total investment to $34 million. This…
Proofpoint enhances email security with pre-delivery social engineering and link protection
Proofpoint has unveiled two innovations that redefine email security with the most comprehensive and effective end-to-end email protection across the entire email delivery chain. Uniquely combining new pre-delivery, click-time, and post-delivery detections, Proofpoint’s enhanced core email security packages now include:…
Xiaomi Android Devices Hit by Multiple Flaws Across Apps and System Components
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in various applications and system components within Xiaomi devices running Android. “The vulnerabilities in Xiaomi led to access to arbitrary activities, receivers and services with system privileges, theft of arbitrary files with system privileges, [and] disclosure…
Financial cyberthreats in 2023
In this report, we share our insights into the 2023 trends and statistics on financial threats, such as phishing, PC and mobile banking malware. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Financial cyberthreats in 2023
Biden Vetoes Republican Measure In Row Over Contractors’ Unions
Biden vetoes Republican-backed measure amidst dispute over ‘joint employer’ status for contract workers, affecting tech giants such as Google This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Biden Vetoes Republican Measure In Row Over Contractors’ Unions
Apple Shares Surge Ahead Of New AI Hardware Launches
Apple shares surge on optimism that new AI-focused hardware launches will drive renewed sales, starting with iPad event on Tuesday This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Shares Surge Ahead Of New AI Hardware…
Europe’s Most Wanted Teenage Hacker Arrested
Julius “Zeekill” Kivimäki, once Europe’s most wanted teenage hacker, has been arrested. Kivimäki, known for his involvement with the notorious Lizard Squad, was apprehended after a series of cybercrimes that shocked the continent. A Decade of Cyber Terror Julius Kivimäki’s cybercrime career began in his early teens and quickly escalated to high-profile attacks. As…
Microsoft, Google Widen Passkey Support for Its Users
Passkeys are gaining widespread adoption as an alternative to traditional passwords for digital authentication. Major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Bitwarden have recently expanded support for passkeys. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Cisa Warned 1,750 Organizations of Ransomware Vulnerabilities Last Year. Only Half Took Action.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency sent out alerts to critical infrastructure sectors, with only 852 organizations responding by patching, implementing controls, or taking devices offline. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the…
Permira to Acquire Majority Stake in BioCatch at $1.3 Billion Valuation
Permira has agreed to acquire a majority of BioCatch shares, primarily from Bain Capital Tech Opportunities and Maverick Ventures. The post Permira to Acquire Majority Stake in BioCatch at $1.3 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack
The City of Wichita, Kansas, has shut down its network after falling victim to a file-encrypting ransomware attack. The post City of Wichita Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Cyber Security Today, May 6, 2024 – Ransomware gang claims responsibility for attacking Italian healthcare service, Russian gang blamed for attacks in Europe, and more
This episode reports on vulnerable routers, an attack on a Canadian digital library service and more This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Today Read the original article: Cyber Security Today, May 6, 2024 – Ransomware gang claims responsibility for…
Russia-Linked APT28 and Crooks are Still Using the Moobot Botnet
Trend Micro researchers revealed that the botnet, primarily operating through compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters, is used for various malicious activities such as credential harvesting, proxying network traffic, and hosting phishing landing pages. This article has been indexed from Cyware News –…
European Raids Shut Down Call Centers Used to ‘Shock and Cheat’ Victims
The criminal network was responsible for defrauding thousands of victims through fake police calls, investment fraud, or romance scams, Europol said. Scam callers posed as victims’ close relatives, bank employees, customer service, or police. This article has been indexed from…
A week in security (April 29 – May 5)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 29 to May 5 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 29 – May 5)