In recent years, hackers have discovered new methods to spread their malware in order to steal any information they can. The hacker has been reported to be using Google Ads in order to make money, according to Bleeping Computer.…
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6clicks helps organizations manage and report on material cybersecurity events
6clicks announced that it has added SEC Form 8-K content required for event tracking to its incident management module in its GRC platform to help organizations meet new SEC disclosure requirements for qualified cybersecurity events. The new content support empowers…
Alert: OracleIV DDoS Botnet Targets Public Docker Engine APIs to Hijack Containers
Publicly-accessible Docker Engine API instances are being targeted by threat actors as part of a campaign designed to co-opt the machines into a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet dubbed OracleIV. “Attackers are exploiting this misconfiguration to deliver a malicious Docker container, built…
The Importance of Continuous Security Monitoring for a Robust Cybersecurity Strategy
In 2023, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million. Beyond the immediate financial loss, there are long-term consequences like diminished customer trust, weakened brand value, and derailed business operations. In a world where the frequency and cost…
Google, Microsoft Will Not Challenge EU DMA Gatekeeper Designation
Google, Microsoft say they will not challenge EU’s designation of their services as ‘gatekeepers’, but other appeals likely on the way This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google, Microsoft Will Not Challenge EU DMA…
World’s Largest Bank, China’s ICBC, Faces Cyberattack Causing Disruption in Treasury Markets
t The U.S. Treasury Department, addressing a cybersecurity concern, informed CNBC that it is actively engaged with key players in the financial sector and federal regulators, maintaining continuous vigilance on the situation. Meanwhile, ICBC, a major Chinese bank, asserted…
CI/CD Risks: Protecting Your Software Development Pipelines
Have you heard about Dependabot? If not, just ask any developer around you, and they’ll likely rave about how it has revolutionized the tedious task of checking and updating outdated dependencies in software projects. Dependabot not only takes care of…
Tesla Hikes Prices In China Amidst Stiff Domestic EV Competition
Tesla raises prices in China as it sees sales decline in country, with domestic EV makers posting strong gains This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Tesla Hikes Prices In China Amidst Stiff Domestic EV…
Better Smart Contract Security With Fine-Grained Permissions in Cadence
Flow is a permissionless layer-1 blockchain built to support the high-scale use cases of games, virtual worlds, and the digital assets that power them. The blockchain was created by the team behind Cryptokitties, Dapper Labs, and NBA Top Shot. One…
How To Fix SignTool Error
Are you running into this error message but can’t seem to get past it to digitally sign your code using a code-signing certificate? We’ll walk you through the troubleshooting solutions that’ll fix the Signtool ‘no certificates were found’ error in…
How Does IoT Contribute to Real-Time Grid Monitoring for Enhanced Stability and Fault Detection?
More decision-makers are investing in grid modernization efforts, knowing that doing so is necessary for keeping pace with modern demands. For example, smart grid fault-detection sensors could warn utility company providers of problems in real time, preventing costly and inconvenient…
Novel backdoor persists even after critical Confluence vulnerability is patched
Got a Confluence server? Listen up. Malware said to have wide-ranging capabilities A new backdoor was this week found implanted in the environments of organizations to exploit the recently disclosed critical vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence.… This article has been indexed…
The Mirai Confessions: Three Young Hackers Who Built a Web-Killing Monster Finally Tell Their Story
Netflix, Spotify, Twitter, PayPal, Slack. All down for millions of people. How a group of teen friends plunged into an underworld of cybercrime and broke the internet—then went to work for the FBI. This article has been indexed from Security…
How to Protect Businesses From Holiday Season Cyber Scams
During the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales this year, Brits plan to spend an estimated £3 billion, with over half of UK adults (51%) planning to splash the cash over the holiday weekend. But it’s not just a lucrative…
Ant Group Readies Global Expansion Plans After Emerging From Crackdown
Alibaba fintech affiliate Ant Group readies global expansion plans as it emerges from wide-ranging two-year regulatory crackdown This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Ant Group Readies Global Expansion Plans After Emerging From Crackdown
6 security best practices for cloud-native applications
The emergence of cloud-native architectures has dramatically changed the ways applications are developed, deployed, and managed. While cloud-native architectures offer significant benefits in terms of scalability, elasticity, and flexibility, they also introduce unique security challenges. These challenges often diverge from…
Kinsing Actors Target Cloud Environments Exploiting Looney Tunables
Recently, there has been a concerning development in the world of cloud security. A group of threat actors linked to Kinsing is actively targeting cloud environments. They are doing this by taking advantage of a newly disclosed Linux privilege escalation…
Breaking the Cycle: Embracing Change in Cybersecurity Practices
While checking my cybersecurity news feed a couple of days ago, an account (re-)publishing stories from years gone by was highlighting a late 2000 (actual year 2000, not the decade) event involving Microsoft and a hack that affected the company.…
Atlassian Confluence Data Wiping Alert
In today’s digital landscape, ensuring the security and integrity of your data is paramount. Atlassian, a prominent software company, recently issued a crucial advisory regarding Confluence, a popular collaboration and document management tool. This Atlassian Confluence data wiping alert highlights…
New Campaign Targets Middle East Governments with IronWind Malware
Government entities in the Middle East are the target of new phishing campaigns that are designed to deliver a new initial access downloader dubbed IronWind. The activity, detected between July and October 2023, has been attributed by Proofpoint to a threat actor…