Hackers target vulnerable WordPress plugins as they provide a potential entry point to exploit website security weaknesses. These plugins often have outdated code or known vulnerabilities, which make them attractive targets for malicious actors seeking:- Recently, on December 14th, 2023,…
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Splunk Patched Critical Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Security
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in Splunk Enterprise Security and Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA), which existed in several third-party packages. The third-party package includes Splunk, which includes babel/traverse, handsontable, semver, loader-utils, json5, socket.io-parser, protobuf, and Guava. However, Splunk has…
The Essential Guide To Effective Software Testing
Imagine that your organization has been exhaustively focused on developing a software product and is now eagerly anticipating the release of that product. However, as the launch day arrives, the reality of the product reveal is a disappointment because the…
North Korean Hacking Outfit Lazarus Siphons $1.2M of Bitcoin From Coin Mixer
Lazarus Group, a notorious hacker group from North Korea, reportedly moved almost $1.2 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) from a coin mixer to a holding wallet. This move, which is the largest transaction they have made in the last…
Waiting for Your Pay Raise? Cofense Warns Against HR-Related Scams
Email security provider Cofense outlined some of the most common HR-related scams and phishing campaigns it has observed This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Waiting for Your Pay Raise? Cofense Warns Against HR-Related Scams
Is Open Source More Risk than Reward?
Open source has become an indispensable aspect of modern software development. From the Linux operating system to the ubiquitous Apache web server, open source projects have sparked innovation, fostered collaboration, and disrupted traditional business models. However, as the open source…
ThreatCloud AI Wins 2024 BIG Innovation Award
The Business Intelligence Group awarded ThreatCloud AI with a 2024 BIG Innovation award. ThreatCloud AI powers Check Point’s entire security portfolio – from edge to cloud to network and beyond. It makes two billion security decisions daily – ensuring that…
So, are we going to talk about how GitHub is an absolute boon for malware, or nah?
Microsoft says it’s doing its best to crack down on crims The popularity of Github has made it too big to block, which is a boon to dissidents ducking government censors but a problem for internet security.… This article has…
The State of Open Source Cloud-Native Security
As 2024 kicks off, here’s where cloud-native supply chain security stands and what to expect in the immediate future. The post The State of Open Source Cloud-Native Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Connected Tools, Connected Risks: Cybercriminals Use Wrenches as Gateways to Ransomware
Security researchers have discovered that hackers may be able to cause mayhem by hijacking torque wrenches that are connected to Wi-Fi in car factories. According to experts, network-connected wrenches used worldwide are now vulnerable to ransomware hackers, who can…
Cyber Security Today, Jan. 12, 2024 – A Chinese hacking group’s reach may be bigger than we thought
This episode reports on scams aimed at employees, a report on the Medusa ransomware group, the latest on the number of data breach victim This article has been indexed from IT World Canada Read the original article: Cyber Security Today,…
Amazon Cuts Staff In Audible, Prime Video and MGM Studio Divisions
Bad week this week for staff at Amazon divisions, with job losses at Twitch, Prime Video, MGM Studies, and Audible units This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon Cuts Staff In Audible, Prime Video…
Researchers created a PoC for Apache OFBiz flaw CVE-2023-51467
Researchers published a proof-of-concept (PoC) code for the recently disclosed critical flaw CVE-2023-51467 in the Apache OfBiz. Researchers from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck have created a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for the recently disclosed critical flaw CVE-2023-51467 (CVSS score: 9.8) in the Apache OfBiz. In…
Vast Voter Data Leaks Cast Shadow Over Indonesia ’s 2024 Presidential Election
Investigators from Resecurity’s HUNTER (HUMINT) warn that Indonesia is increasingly being targeted by cyber-threat actors. Investigators from Resecurity’s HUNTER (HUMINT) have found that Indonesia is increasingly being targeted by cyber-threat actors who have staged attacks that pose significant long-term risks…
Russian Hackers Likely Not Involved in Attacks on Denmark’s Critical Infrastructure
Researchers find no direct link between Russian APT Sandworm and last year’s attacks on Denmark’s critical infrastructure. The post Russian Hackers Likely Not Involved in Attacks on Denmark’s Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
New Class of CI/CD Attacks Could Have Led to PyTorch Supply Chain Compromise
Researchers detail a CI/CD attack leading to PyTorch releases compromise via GitHub Actions self-hosted runners. The post New Class of CI/CD Attacks Could Have Led to PyTorch Supply Chain Compromise appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Applying the Tyson Principle to Cybersecurity: Why Attack Simulation is Key to Avoiding a KO
Picture a cybersecurity landscape where defenses are impenetrable, and threats are nothing more than mere disturbances deflected by a strong shield. Sadly, this image of fortitude remains a pipe dream despite its comforting nature. In the security world, preparedness is…
Financial Fraud APK Campaign
Drawing attention to the ways threat actors steal PII for financial fraud, this article focuses on a malicious APK campaign aimed at Chinese users. The post Financial Fraud APK Campaign appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed…
Incident response: How to implement a communication plan
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article: Incident response: How to implement a communication…
Data regulator fines HelloFresh £140k for sending 80M+ spams
Messaging menace used text and email to bombard people Food delivery company HelloFresh is nursing a £140,000 ($178k) fine by Britain’s data privacy watchdog after a probe found it had dispatched upwards of a staggering 79 million spam email and…