The Iran-linked state-sponsored hacker group tracked as Peach Sandstorm has started using a new backdoor in attacks aimed at the US and UAE. The post Iranian Hackers Use New Tickler Malware to Collect Intel From US, UAE appeared first on…
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US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups
Iranian state-sponsored APT Lemon Sandstorm is working closely with ransomware groups on monetizing network intrusions. The post US Sees Iranian Hackers Working Closely With Ransomware Groups appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
CrowdStrike Estimates the Tech Meltdown Caused by Its Bungling Left a $60 Million Dent in Its Sales
Massive outage spooked customers that had been expected to close deals totaling $60 million during the final few weeks of CrowdStrike’s fiscal Q2. The post CrowdStrike Estimates the Tech Meltdown Caused by Its Bungling Left a $60 Million Dent in…
Google Now Offering Up to $250,000 for Chrome Vulnerabilities
Google has significantly increased the rewards for Chrome browser vulnerabilities, offering up to $250,000 for remote code execution bugs. The post Google Now Offering Up to $250,000 for Chrome Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
LinkedIn Hires Former Twitter Security Chief Lea Kissner as New CISO
Lea Kissner replaces Geoff Belknap as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Microsoft-owned LinkedIn. The post LinkedIn Hires Former Twitter Security Chief Lea Kissner as New CISO appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed…
WPS Office Zero-Day Exploited by South Korea-Linked Cyberspies
A WPS Office zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-7262 was exploited by South Korean hacker group APT-C-60. The post WPS Office Zero-Day Exploited by South Korea-Linked Cyberspies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Malware Delivered via Malicious Pidgin Plugin, Signal Fork
Threat actors delivered malware via instant messaging applications, including a malicious Pidgin plugin and an unofficial Signal fork. The post Malware Delivered via Malicious Pidgin Plugin, Signal Fork appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS…
Rising Tides: Runa Sandvik on Creating Work that Makes a Difference
Runa Sandvik is an inaugural member of CISA’s Technical Advisory Council and the Aspen Institute’s Global Cybersecurity Group, and a board member of the Signals Network. But she is so much more. The post Rising Tides: Runa Sandvik on Creating…
US Offering $2.5 Million Reward for Belarusian Malware Distributor
The US government is offering a $2.5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of malware distributor Volodymyr Kadariya. The post US Offering $2.5 Million Reward for Belarusian Malware Distributor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Cribl Raises $319 Million at $3.5 Billion Valuation
The IT and data security firm raises $319 million in a Series E round led by Google Ventures and is now valued at $3.5 billion. The post Cribl Raises $319 Million at $3.5 Billion Valuation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
When Convenience Costs: CISOs Struggle With SaaS Security Oversight
SaaS applications are so easy to use, the decision, and the deployment, is sometimes undertaken by the business unit user with little reference to, nor oversight from, the security team. The post When Convenience Costs: CISOs Struggle With SaaS Security…
Cisco to Acquire AI Security Firm Robust Intelligence
Cisco intends to acquire Robust Intelligence, a California-based company that specializes in securing AI applications. The post Cisco to Acquire AI Security Firm Robust Intelligence appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Seattle Airport Blames Outages on Possible Cyberattack
The Port of Seattle, including the SEA Airport, is experiencing system outages likely caused by a cyberattack. The post Seattle Airport Blames Outages on Possible Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
Chinese APT Volt Typhoon Caught Exploiting Versa Networks SD-WAN Zero-Day
Malware hunters catch Chinese APT Volt Typhoon exploiting a zero-day in Versa Director servers used by ISPs and MSPs. The post Chinese APT Volt Typhoon Caught Exploiting Versa Networks SD-WAN Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Georgia Tech Sued Over Alleged False Cybersecurity Reports to Win DoD Contracts
Complaint alleges that defendants submitted a false and fraudulent cybersecurity assessment score. The post Georgia Tech Sued Over Alleged False Cybersecurity Reports to Win DoD Contracts appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read…
SonicWall Patches Critical SonicOS Vulnerability
SonicWall has patched CVE-2024-40766, a critical SonicOS vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access or a firewall crash. The post SonicWall Patches Critical SonicOS Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the…
Uber to Appeal Dutch €290 Million GDPR Fine
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber €290 million ($320 million) for driver data transfer practices that allegedly violate GDPR. The post Uber to Appeal Dutch €290 Million GDPR Fine appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Industry Moves for the week of August 26, 2024 – SecurityWeek
Explore industry moves and significant changes in the industry for the week of August 26, 2024. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and shifts. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek RSS Feed Read the original article: Industry Moves…
Patelco Credit Union Says Breach Impacts 726k After Ransomware Gang Auctions Data
Patelco Credit Union has confirmed a data breach impacting many individuals after the RansomHub ransomware group stole some databases. The post Patelco Credit Union Says Breach Impacts 726k After Ransomware Gang Auctions Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Iranian Hackers Targeted WhatsApp Accounts of Staffers in Biden, Trump Administrations, Meta Says
Meta said it discovered a network of Iranian hackers, who posed as tech support agents for companies including AOL, Microsoft, Yahoo and Google. The post Iranian Hackers Targeted WhatsApp Accounts of Staffers in Biden, Trump Administrations, Meta Says appeared first…