DarkGate loader delivery surged after the Qakbot takedown, with financially motivated actors like TA577 and ransomware groups (BianLian, Black Basta) using it to target financial institutions (US, Europe) for double extortion. It establishes an initial foothold and deploys info-stealers, ransomware,…
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USSD Call Forwarding Deactivation: India’s Move to Safeguard Against Cyber Fraud
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recently taken a step to tackle the surge in online fraud cases across the country. To counter various incidents of fraud resulting from illegal call forwarding, the authorities have required all telecom operators…
Critical Security Flaw Found in Popular LayerSlider WordPress Plugin
A critical security flaw impacting the LayerSlider plugin for WordPress could be abused to extract sensitive information from databases, such as password hashes. The flaw, designated as CVE-2024-2879, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10.0. It…
Location tracking and the battle for digital privacy
While some online privacy issues can be subtle and difficult to understand, location tracking is very simple – and very scary. Perhaps nothing reveals more about who we are and what we do than a detailed map of all the…
How Google plans to make stolen session cookies worthless for attackers
Google is working on a new security feature for Chrome called Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC), meant to prevent attackers from using stolen session cookies to gain access user accounts. Session (i.e., authentication) cookies are stored by browsers when a…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 3, 2024
Cyber Security Manager Charterhouse Middle East | UAE | On-site – View job details The Cyber Security Manager will identify and address potential security issues, define access privileges, implement control structures, and conduct periodic audits. In addition, you’ll also contribute…
Indian government’s cloud spilled citizens’ personal data online for years
The Indian government has finally resolved a years-long cybersecurity issue that exposed reams of sensitive data about its citizens. A security researcher exclusively told TechCrunch he found at least hundreds of documents containing citizens’ personal information — including Aadhaar numbers,…
Microsoft Priva announces new solutions to help modernize your privacy program
Today, we are beyond thrilled to announce the expansion of the Microsoft Priva family of products in public preview. These new features bring automated functionality and capabilities to help organizations meet adapting privacy requirements. The post Microsoft Priva announces new…
Human risk is the top cyber threat for IT teams
After another year rife with cybercrime, IT and cyber leaders are confronted with a new reality. AI and deepfakes can trick even the most well-trained employee, and executing a strong cyber defense is more important than ever. In this Help…
Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure show advanced tactics and new capabilities
In this Help Net Security interview, Marty Edwards, Deputy CTO OT/IoT at Tenable, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure. Edwards highlights the need for collaborative efforts between policymakers, government agencies, and the private sector…
Microsoft slammed for lax security that led to China’s cyber-raid on Exchange Online
CISA calls for ‘fundamental, security-focused reforms’ to happen ASAP, delaying work on other software A review of the June 2023 attack on Microsoft’s Exchange Online hosted email service – which saw accounts used by senior US officials compromised by a…
Microsoft slammed for lax security that led to Exchange Online attack
CISA calls for ‘fundamental, security-focused reforms’ to happen ASAP, delaying work on other software A review of the June 2023 attack on Microsoft’s Exchange Online hosted email service – which saw accounts used by senior US officials compromised by a…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/8922, (Wed, Apr 3rd)
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Threat Intelligence Platforms: Leveraging Actionable Insights
Lurk within the covert realm of Threat Intelligence Platforms to unlock the secrets of preemptive cyber defense. The post Threat Intelligence Platforms: Leveraging Actionable Insights appeared first on Security Zap. This article has been indexed from Security Zap Read the…
Prioritizing Cyber Risk: Get a leg up with AI
In the previous blog post, we described how Balbix leverages AI to provide a unified and comprehensive visibility into your attack surface. Establishing it requires deduplicating, normalizing, and correlating data from dozens of tools, which becomes a foundational requirement for…
Our People and Our Growth: Key Drivers of Akamai?s ESG Strategy
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XZ Utils Backdoor ? Everything You Need to Know, and What You Can Do
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Announcing Flow-IPC, an Open-Source Project for Developers to Create Low-Latency Applications
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The Sustainability Team Is Listening. Here?s What We Heard.
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What Is a Heuristic Virus? + How to Remove It
What Is a Heuristic Virus? A heuristic virus is a type of computer virus that uses heuristic techniques to infect systems. Instead of following a… The post What Is a Heuristic Virus? + How to Remove It appeared first on…