New Check Point data found Microsoft was impersonated in 38% of all brand phishing attacks in Q1 2024, up from 33% in Q4 2024 This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft Most Impersonated Brand in…
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Blackjack Hackers Destroyed 87,000 Sensors Using Lethal ICS Malware
A group of cybercriminals known as “Blackjack” has launched a devastating attack on industrial control systems (ICS) worldwide. The group’s custom-built malware, dubbed “Fuxnet,” has successfully disabled 87,000 sensors across various critical infrastructure sectors, posing a grave threat to global…
X.com Automatically Changing Link Text but Not URLs
Brian Krebs reported that X (formerly known as Twitter) started automatically changing twitter.com links to x.com links. The problem is: (1) it changed any domain name that ended with “twitter.com,” and (2) it only changed the link’s appearance (anchortext), not…
Google location tracking deal could be derailed by politics
$62 million settlement plan challenged over payments to progressive nonprofits Google’s plan to pay $62 million to settle allegations that it tracked people even when their Location History setting was switched off may have to be renegotiated based on several…
Delinea Scrambles to Patch Critical Flaw After Failed Responsible Disclosure Attempt
PAM company Delinea over the weekend rushed to patch a critical authentication bypass vulnerability after it apparently ignored the researcher who found the flaw. The post Delinea Scrambles to Patch Critical Flaw After Failed Responsible Disclosure Attempt appeared first on…
Russia is trying to sabotage European railways, Czech minister said
Czech transport minister warned that Russia conducted ‘thousands’ of attempts to sabotage railways, attempting to interfere with train networks and signals. Early this month, the Czech transport minister Martin Kupka warned that Russia has conducted ‘thousands’ of attempts to sabotage…
IDnow VideoIdent Flex blends AI technology with human interaction
IDnow has unveiled VideoIdent Flex, a new version of its expert-led video verification service that blends advanced AI technology with human interaction. The human-based video call solution, supported by AI, has been designed and built to boost customer conversion rates,…
Rolling Back Packages on Ubuntu/Debian, (Tue, Apr 16th)
Package updates/upgrades by maintainers on the Linux platforms are always appreciated, as these updates are intended to offer new features/bug fixes. However, in rare circumstances, there is a need to downgrade the packages to a prior version due to unintended…
Hong Kong Approves Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
Hong Kong financial regulator approves exchange-traded funds for Bitcoin, Ether as it seeks to become crypto capital This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Hong Kong Approves Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
Open Source Groups Warn Of Ongoing Attacks
Open source groups warn of sophisticated social engineering attacks targeting JavaScript and other critical projects This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Open Source Groups Warn Of Ongoing Attacks
FTC Fines Mental Health Startup Cerebral $7 Million for Major Privacy Violations
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered the mental telehealth company Cerebral from using or disclosing personal data for advertising purposes. It has also been fined more than $7 million over charges that it revealed users’ sensitive personal health…
Open Source Leaders Warn of XZ Utils-Like Takeover Attempts
Two open source organizations have revealed attempts to socially engineer project takeovers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Open Source Leaders Warn of XZ Utils-Like Takeover Attempts
Better application networking and security with CAKES
Modern software applications are underpinned by a large and growing web of APIs, microservices, and cloud services that must be highly available, fault tolerant, and secure. The underlying networking technology must support all of these requirements, of course, but also…
Casting a Cybersecurity Net to Secure Generative AI in Manufacturing
Generative AI has exploded in popularity across many industries. While this technology has many benefits, it also raises some unique cybersecurity concerns. Securing AI must be a top priority for organizations as they rush to implement these tools. The use…
SCM and NERC: What You Need to Know
Security configurations are an often ignored but essential factor in any organization’s security posture: any tool, program, or solution can be vulnerable to cyberattacks or other security incidents if the settings are not configured correctly. Staying on top of all…
Bad Bots Drive 10% Annual Surge in Account Takeover Attacks
Malicious bots now represent a third of all internet traffic, says Imperva This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Bad Bots Drive 10% Annual Surge in Account Takeover Attacks
Apple Loses Smartphone Crown To Samsung Amidst China Pressure
Apple cedes top smartphone sales spot back to Samsung in first quarter as China sales see pressure from Huawei This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Loses Smartphone Crown To Samsung Amidst China Pressure
Trump Media Shares Buckle Over Secondary Offering Plans
Shares in Donald Trump’s social media company Trump Media plummet on Monday after company announces plans to issue millions more shares This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Trump Media Shares Buckle Over Secondary Offering…
Cisco Duo Data Breach: Hackers Stolen VoIP & SMS for MFA
Cisco’s Duo Security, a leading multi-factor authentication (MFA) service, has suffered a significant data breach. The April 1, 2024, incident involved unauthorized access to telephony data used for MFA purposes. The breach was produced through a sophisticated phishing attack that…
Hive RAT Creators and $3.5M Cryptojacking Mastermind Arrested in Global Crackdown
Two individuals have been arrested in Australia and the U.S. in connection with an alleged scheme to develop and distribute a remote access trojan called Hive RAT (previously Firebird). The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) said the malware “gave the malware purchasers control…