A Russian exploit acquisition firm says it is willing to pay up to $4 million for full-chain exploits targeting the popular messaging service Telegram. The firm, Operation Zero, is known for selling zero-day exploits exclusively to Russian government and private…
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Webinar Tomorrow: Which Security Testing Approach is Right for You?
Understand whether BAS, Automated Penetration Testing, or the combined approach of Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) aligns best with your organization’s unique security needs. The post Webinar Tomorrow: Which Security Testing Approach is Right for You? appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
US Lifts Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash
The US Department of the Treasury has removed sanctions against the fully decentralized cryptocurrency mixer service Tornado Cash. The post US Lifts Sanctions Against Crypto Mixer Tornado Cash appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
FCC Probes Whether Banned Chinese Telecom Providers Still Operating in US
The FCC is investigating whether Chinese firms such as Huawei, ZTE and China Telecom are still operating in the US. The post FCC Probes Whether Banned Chinese Telecom Providers Still Operating in US appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Medusa Ransomware Uses Malicious Driver to Disable Security Tools
The Medusa ransomware relies on a malicious Windows driver to disable the security tools running on the infected systems. The post Medusa Ransomware Uses Malicious Driver to Disable Security Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
NetSfere Launches Quantum-Resilient Messaging Platform for Enterprise and Government Use
NetSfere Integrates ML-KEM and AES into its text, voice and video messaging platform to meet 2027 NSA Quantum Security mandates. The post NetSfere Launches Quantum-Resilient Messaging Platform for Enterprise and Government Use appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Encrypted Messaging Apps Promise Privacy. Government Transparency Is Often the Price
Public officials and private citizens are consistently warned about hacking and data leaks, but technologies designed to increase privacy often decrease government transparency. The post Encrypted Messaging Apps Promise Privacy. Government Transparency Is Often the Price appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
Industry Moves for the week of March 24, 2025 – SecurityWeek
Explore industry moves and significant changes in the industry for the week of March 24, 2025. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and shifts. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Industry Moves for the…
Albabat Ransomware Expands Targets, Abuses GitHub
New versions of the Albabat ransomware target Windows, Linux, and macOS, and retrieve configuration files from GitHub. The post Albabat Ransomware Expands Targets, Abuses GitHub appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
In Other News: Critical Chrome Bug, Capital One Hacker Resententencing, Story of Expat Flaw
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Capital One hacker’s sentence reversed, Google patches critical Chrome vulnerability, the story of an Expat flaw. The post In Other News: Critical Chrome Bug, Capital One Hacker Resententencing, Story of Expat…
Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Virginia Attorney General’s Office
The Cloak ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a February cyberattack on Virginia Attorney General’s Office. The post Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Virginia Attorney General’s Office appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Watch on Demand: Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Security Summit
Join the virtual event as we explore of the critical nature of software and vendor supply chain security issues. The post Watch on Demand: Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Security Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Industry Reactions to Google Buying Wiz: Feedback Friday
Industry professionals comment on Google acquiring cloud security giant Wiz for $32 billion in cash. The post Industry Reactions to Google Buying Wiz: Feedback Friday appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Ransomware Group Claims Attacks on Ascom, Jaguar Land Rover
The Hellcat ransomware group claims to have stolen tens of gigabytes of data from Ascom and Jaguar Land Rover. The post Ransomware Group Claims Attacks on Ascom, Jaguar Land Rover appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Former NFL, Michigan Assistant Coach Matt Weiss Charged With Hacking for Athletes’ Intimate Photos
Former NFL and University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss hacked into the computer accounts of thousands of college athletes seeking intimate photos and videos. The post Former NFL, Michigan Assistant Coach Matt Weiss Charged With Hacking for Athletes’…
Browser Security Under Siege: The Alarming Rise of AI-Powered Phishing
Analysis reveals a 140% increase in browser phishing, including a 130% increase in zero-hour phishing attacks. The post Browser Security Under Siege: The Alarming Rise of AI-Powered Phishing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Dataminr Raises $85 Million for AI-Powered Information Platform
Real-time event and risk detection firm Dataminr has raised $85 million from NightDragon and HSBC to accelerate AI development. The post Dataminr Raises $85 Million for AI-Powered Information Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
CISA Warns of Exploited Nakivo Vulnerability
CISA has added an absolute path traversal bug in Nakivo Backup and Replication to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list. The post CISA Warns of Exploited Nakivo Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Through the Lens of Music: What Cybersecurity Can Learn From Joni Mitchell
A Joni Mitchell song from the 1960s can teach us a lot about securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The post Through the Lens of Music: What Cybersecurity Can Learn From Joni Mitchell appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Veeam Patches Critical Vulnerability in Backup & Replication
Veeam has released patches for a critical-severity remote code execution vulnerability in Backup & Replication. The post Veeam Patches Critical Vulnerability in Backup & Replication appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
500,000 Impacted by Pennsylvania Teachers Union Data Breach
Pennsylvania State Education Association says the personal information of over 500,000 individuals was stolen in a data breach. The post 500,000 Impacted by Pennsylvania Teachers Union Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Hackers Target Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Vulnerabilities
SANS is seeing attempts to exploit two critical Cisco Smart Licensing Utility vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440. The post Hackers Target Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Amazon Ends Little-Used Privacy Feature That Let Echo Users Opt Out of Sending Recordings to Company
Amazon is ending a little-used privacy feature that let some users of its Echo smart speaker prevent their voice commands from going to the company’s cloud. The post Amazon Ends Little-Used Privacy Feature That Let Echo Users Opt Out of…
300 Malicious ‘Vapor’ Apps Hosted on Google Play Had 60 Million Downloads
Over 300 malicious applications displaying intrusive full-screen interstitial video ads amassed more than 60 million downloads on Google Play. The post 300 Malicious ‘Vapor’ Apps Hosted on Google Play Had 60 Million Downloads appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Paragon Spyware Attacks Exploited WhatsApp Zero-Day
Attacks involving Paragon’s Graphite spyware involved a WhatsApp zero-day that could be exploited without any user interaction. The post Paragon Spyware Attacks Exploited WhatsApp Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Orion Security Raises $6 Million to Tackle Insider Threats and Data Leaks with AI-Driven DLP
Orion protects against data exfiltration by using AI to compare actual data flows against permitted and expected data flows. The post Orion Security Raises $6 Million to Tackle Insider Threats and Data Leaks with AI-Driven DLP appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
March Madness Requires Vigilance on Both an Individual and Corporate Level
Defending high profile sporting events from adversarial attacks requires a mix of experienced capabilities and a solid threat intelligence program. The post March Madness Requires Vigilance on Both an Individual and Corporate Level appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Infosys to Pay $17.5 Million in Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach
Infosys McCamish System has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle six class action lawsuits filed over a 2023 data breach. The post Infosys to Pay $17.5 Million in Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Virtual Event Today: Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Security Summit
Join the virtual event as we explore of the critical nature of software and vendor supply chain security issues. The post Virtual Event Today: Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Security Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Chinese Hacking Group MirrorFace Targeting Europe
Chinese hacking group MirrorFace has targeted a Central European diplomatic institute with the Anel backdoor and AsyncRAT. The post Chinese Hacking Group MirrorFace Targeting Europe appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Scareware Combined With Phishing in Attacks Targeting macOS Users
A long-running campaign phishing for credentials through scareware recently switched to targeting macOS users. The post Scareware Combined With Phishing in Attacks Targeting macOS Users appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Microsoft Warns of New StilachiRAT Malware
Microsoft has shared details on StilachiRAT, an evasive and persistent piece of malware that facilitates sensitive data theft. The post Microsoft Warns of New StilachiRAT Malware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
HP Launches Printers with Quantum Resilient Cryptography
Printers can sit in the corner for ten years or more, while quantum decryption is thought by many to be less than 10 years away. The post HP Launches Printers with Quantum Resilient Cryptography appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
AI Is Turbocharging Organized Crime, EU Police Agency Warns
AI and other technologies “are a catalyst for crime, and drive criminal operations’ efficiency by amplifying their speed, reach, and sophistication,” the report said. The post AI Is Turbocharging Organized Crime, EU Police Agency Warns appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Critical AMI BMC Vulnerability Exposes Servers to Disruption, Takeover
A critical vulnerability affecting baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware made by AMI could expose many devices to remote attacks. The post Critical AMI BMC Vulnerability Exposes Servers to Disruption, Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
11 State-Sponsored APTs Exploiting LNK Files for Espionage, Data Theft
ZDI has uncovered 1,000 malicious .lnk files used by state-sponsored and cybercrime threat actors to execute malicious commands. The post 11 State-Sponsored APTs Exploiting LNK Files for Espionage, Data Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Google to Acquire Cloud Security Giant Wiz for $32 Billion in Cash
Google has confirmed reports that it’s buying cloud security giant Wiz and says it’s prepared to pay $32 billion in cash. The post Google to Acquire Cloud Security Giant Wiz for $32 Billion in Cash appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
New Cloudflare Service Provides Real-Time Threat Intelligence
Cloudflare launches Cloudforce Threat Events Feed, a service designed to provide security teams with real-time threat intelligence. The post New Cloudflare Service Provides Real-Time Threat Intelligence appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Western Alliance Bank Discloses Data Breach Linked to Cleo Hack
The personal information of 22,000 Western Alliance Bank customers was stolen in a data breach linked to Cl0p’s hacking of the Cleo file transfer tool. The post Western Alliance Bank Discloses Data Breach Linked to Cleo Hack appeared first on…
ChatGPT Vulnerability Exploited Against US Government Organizations
A year-old vulnerability in ChatGPT is being exploited against financial entities and US government organizations. The post ChatGPT Vulnerability Exploited Against US Government Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: ChatGPT…
Exploit Code for Apache Tomcat RCE Vulnerability Published on Chinese Forum
Exploits swirling for remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-24813) in open-source Apache Tomcat web server. The post Exploit Code for Apache Tomcat RCE Vulnerability Published on Chinese Forum appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
NIST Announces HQC as Fifth Standardized Post Quantum Algorithm
First choices for both KEMs and DSAs are already standardized, and organizations should not wait for the backups to be available before migrating to PQC. The post NIST Announces HQC as Fifth Standardized Post Quantum Algorithm appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
8,000 New WordPress Vulnerabilities Reported in 2024
Nearly 8,000 new vulnerabilities affecting the WordPress ecosystem were reported last year, nearly all in plugins and themes. The post 8,000 New WordPress Vulnerabilities Reported in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Microsoft 365 Targeted in New Phishing, Account Takeover Attacks
Threat actors are abusing Microsoft 365 infrastructure in a BEC campaign, and target its users in two brand impersonation campaigns. The post Microsoft 365 Targeted in New Phishing, Account Takeover Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
100 Car Dealerships Hit by Supply Chain Attack
The websites of over 100 auto dealerships were found serving malicious ClickFix code in a supply chain compromise. The post 100 Car Dealerships Hit by Supply Chain Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Nvidia Riva Vulnerabilities Allow Unauthorized Use of AI Services
Vulnerabilities in Nvidia Riva could allow hackers to abuse speech and translation AI services that are typically expensive. The post Nvidia Riva Vulnerabilities Allow Unauthorized Use of AI Services appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Industry Moves for the week of March 17, 2025 – SecurityWeek
Explore industry moves and significant changes in the industry for the week of March 17, 2025. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and shifts. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Industry Moves for the…
Popular GitHub Action Targeted in Supply Chain Attack
The tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action, which is used in 23,000 repositories, has been targeted in a supply chain attack. The post Popular GitHub Action Targeted in Supply Chain Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
In Other News: Swiss Breach Disclosure Rules, ESP32 Chip Backdoor Disputed, MassJacker
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Switzerland requires disclosure of critical infrastructure attacks, ESP32 chips don’t contain a backdoor, MassJacker cryptojacking malware. The post In Other News: Swiss Breach Disclosure Rules, ESP32 Chip Backdoor Disputed, MassJacker appeared…
ClickFix Widely Adopted by Cybercriminals, APT Groups
The ClickFix technique has been employed by cybercrime and APT groups for information stealer and other malware deployment. The post ClickFix Widely Adopted by Cybercriminals, APT Groups appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
RSA Conference Playbook: Smart Strategies from Seasoned Attendees
Your guide on how to get through the conference with your sanity, energy, and key performance indicators (KPIs) intact. The post RSA Conference Playbook: Smart Strategies from Seasoned Attendees appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Recent Fortinet Vulnerabilities Exploited in ‘SuperBlack’ Ransomware Attacks
The newly discovered SuperBlack ransomware has been exploiting two vulnerabilities in Fortinet firewalls. The post Recent Fortinet Vulnerabilities Exploited in ‘SuperBlack’ Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Recent Fortinet…
Unpatched Edimax Camera Flaw Exploited Since at Least May 2024
A recently disclosed Edimax zero-day vulnerability has been exploited in the wild by Mirai botnets for nearly a year. The post Unpatched Edimax Camera Flaw Exploited Since at Least May 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
FreeType Zero-Day Being Exploited in the Wild
Meta’s Facebook security team warns of live exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the open-source FreeType library. The post FreeType Zero-Day Being Exploited in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Cisco Patches 10 Vulnerabilities in IOS XR
Cisco has released patches for 10 vulnerabilities in IOS XR, including five denial-of-service (DoS) bugs. The post Cisco Patches 10 Vulnerabilities in IOS XR appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Cisco…
Grafana Flaws Likely Targeted in Broad SSRF Exploitation Campaign
Threat actors are likely targeting Grafana path traversal bugs for reconnaissance in a SSRF exploitation campaign targeting popular platforms. The post Grafana Flaws Likely Targeted in Broad SSRF Exploitation Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Microsoft Warns of Hospitality Sector Attacks Involving ClickFix
A cybercrime group named Storm-1865 has targeted hospitality organizations via fake Booking.com emails and the use of social engineering. The post Microsoft Warns of Hospitality Sector Attacks Involving ClickFix appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
DeepSeek’s Malware-Generation Capabilities Put to Test
Researchers have analyzed the ability of the Chinese gen-AI DeepSeek to create malware such as ransomware and keyloggers. The post DeepSeek’s Malware-Generation Capabilities Put to Test appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Security Maturity Models: Leveraging Executive Risk Appetite for Your Secure Development Evolution
Organizations can align their processes with one of two global industry standards for self-assessment and security maturity—BSIMM and OWASP SAMM. The post Security Maturity Models: Leveraging Executive Risk Appetite for Your Secure Development Evolution appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Webinar on Demand: Protecting Executives and Enterprises from Digital, Narrative and Physical Attacks
How hyper agenda-driven threat actors, cybercriminals, and nation-states integrate digital, narrative, and physical attacks to target organizations through their executives. The post Webinar on Demand: Protecting Executives and Enterprises from Digital, Narrative and Physical Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Security Validation Firm Pentera Banks $60M Series D
Israeli startup in the automated security validation space secures a $60 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners. The post Security Validation Firm Pentera Banks $60M Series D appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Mandiant Uncovers Custom Backdoors on End-of-Life Juniper Routers
China-nexus cyberespionage group caught planting custom backdoors on end-of-life Juniper Networks Junos OS routers. The post Mandiant Uncovers Custom Backdoors on End-of-Life Juniper Routers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Mandiant…
A Guide to Security Investments: The Anatomy of a Cyberattack
Organizations must recognize that security is not about the number of tools deployed, it is about ensuring those tools effectively disrupt the attack chain at every stage. The post A Guide to Security Investments: The Anatomy of a Cyberattack appeared…
Zoom Patches 4 High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Zoom has patched five vulnerabilities in its applications, including four high-severity flaws. The post Zoom Patches 4 High-Severity Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Zoom Patches 4 High-Severity Vulnerabilities
China’s Volt Typhoon Hackers Dwelled in US Electric Grid for 300 Days
Dragos case study reveals that Volt Typhoon hacked the US electric grid and stole information on OT systems. The post China’s Volt Typhoon Hackers Dwelled in US Electric Grid for 300 Days appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Trump Administration Halts Funding for Two Cybersecurity Efforts, Including One for Elections
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials. The post Trump Administration Halts Funding for Two Cybersecurity Efforts, Including One for Elections appeared…
PowerSchool Portal Compromised Months Before Massive Data Breach
Hackers used compromised credentials to access PowerSchool’s PowerSource portal months before the December 2024 data breach. The post PowerSchool Portal Compromised Months Before Massive Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Webinar Today: Protecting Executives and Enterprises from Digital, Narrative and Physical Attacks
How hyper agenda-driven threat actors, cybercriminals, and nation-states integrate digital, narrative, and physical attacks to target organizations through their executives. The post Webinar Today: Protecting Executives and Enterprises from Digital, Narrative and Physical Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
US Hasn’t Determined Who Was Behind Cyberattack That Caused Outage on Musk’s X
US officials have not determined who was behind an apparent cyberattack on the social media site X that limited access to the platform for thousands of users. The post US Hasn’t Determined Who Was Behind Cyberattack That Caused Outage on…
ICS Patch Tuesday: Advisories Published by CISA, Schneider Electric, Siemens
Industrial giants Siemens and Schneider Electric have released March 2025 Patch Tuesday ICS security advisories. The post ICS Patch Tuesday: Advisories Published by CISA, Schneider Electric, Siemens appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Are Threat Groups Belsen and ZeroSevenGroup Related?
Kela admits that its evidence for a connection between Belsen and ZeroSevenGroup is largely circumstantial, primarily based on styles. The post Are Threat Groups Belsen and ZeroSevenGroup Related? appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Apple Ships iOS 18.3.2 to Fix Already-Exploited WebKit Flaw
Apple warns that the WebKIt bug “may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.” The post Apple Ships iOS 18.3.2 to Fix Already-Exploited WebKit Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches 57 Flaws, Flags Six Active Zero-Days
Redmond ships major security updates with warnings that a half-dozen Windows vulnerabilities have already been exploited in the wild. The post Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches 57 Flaws, Flags Six Active Zero-Days appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Patch Tuesday: Critical Code-Execution Bugs in Acrobat and Reader
Adobe documents 35 security flaws in a wide range of products, including code-execution issues in the Acrobat and Reader applications. The post Patch Tuesday: Critical Code-Execution Bugs in Acrobat and Reader appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
UK Government Report Calls for Stronger Open Source Supply Chain Security Practices
Report from the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) finds weaknesses in current practices. The post UK Government Report Calls for Stronger Open Source Supply Chain Security Practices appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches
The New York Attorney General sued National General and its parent company Allstate over two data breaches. The post New York Sues Insurance Giant Over Data Breaches appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
SAP Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Commerce, NetWeaver
SAP released 21 new security notes and updated three security notes on March 2025 security patch day. The post SAP Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Commerce, NetWeaver appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Hackers Take Credit for X Cyberattack
Information is coming to light on the cyberattack that caused X outages, but it should be taken with a pinch of salt. The post Hackers Take Credit for X Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Elon Musk Claims X Being Targeted in ‘Massive Cyberattack’ as Service Goes Down
Elon Musk claimed that the social media platform X was being targeted in a “massive cyberattack” that impacted availability. The post Elon Musk Claims X Being Targeted in ‘Massive Cyberattack’ as Service Goes Down appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Trump Coins Used as Lure in Malware Campaign
Binance is being spoofed in an email campaign using free TRUMP Coins as a lure leading to the installation of the ConnectWise RAT. The post Trump Coins Used as Lure in Malware Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Cobalt Strike Abuse Dropped 80% in Two Years
Fortra has shared an update on the effects of actions taken to reduce the abuse of Cobalt Strike by threat actors. The post Cobalt Strike Abuse Dropped 80% in Two Years appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems
Davis Lu was convicted of sabotaging his employer’s systems through malicious code, and deleting encrypted data. The post Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Google Paid Out $12 Million via Bug Bounty Programs in 2024
In 2024, Google paid out nearly $12 million in bug bounties through its revamped vulnerability reward programs. The post Google Paid Out $12 Million via Bug Bounty Programs in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Mass Exploitation of Critical PHP Vulnerability Begins
GreyNoise warns of mass exploitation of a critical vulnerability in PHP leading to remote code execution on vulnerable servers. The post Mass Exploitation of Critical PHP Vulnerability Begins appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Industry Moves for the week of March 10, 2025 – SecurityWeek
Explore industry moves and significant changes in the industry for the week of March 10, 2025. Stay updated with the latest industry trends and shifts. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Industry Moves for the…
560,000 People Impacted Across Four Healthcare Data Breaches
Several healthcare organizations in different US states have disclosed data breaches affecting 100,000-200,000 individuals. The post 560,000 People Impacted Across Four Healthcare Data Breaches appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: 560,000…
US Seize Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust
Two men linked to Garantex are accused of facilitating multi-billion dollar money laundering and sanctions violations. The post US Seize Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
In Other News: EntrySign AMD Flaw, Massive Attack Targets ISPs, ENISA Report
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Google discloses AMD CPU flaw named EntrySign, ISPs in the US and China targeted in massive attack, ENISA report on NIS2 Directive. The post In Other News: EntrySign AMD Flaw, Massive…
18,000 Organizations Impacted by NTT Com Data Breach
NTT Communications Corporation has disclosed a data breach impacting the information of nearly 18,000 customer organizations. The post 18,000 Organizations Impacted by NTT Com Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Many Schools Report Data Breach After Retirement Services Firm Hit by Ransomware
Dozens of schools and thousands of individuals are impacted by a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack on Carruth Compliance Consulting. The post Many Schools Report Data Breach After Retirement Services Firm Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance
Google Cloud’s AI Protection helps discover AI inventory, secure AI assets, and manage threats with detect, investigate, and respond capabilities. The post New AI Protection from Google Cloud Tackles AI Risks, Threats, and Compliance appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
Medusa Ransomware Attacks Increase
The number of Medusa ransomware attacks observed in the first two months of 2025 doubled compared to the same period last year. The post Medusa Ransomware Attacks Increase appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Edimax Camera Zero-Day Disclosed by CISA Exploited by Botnets
Multiple Mirai-based botnets are exploiting CVE-2025-1316, an Edimax IP camera vulnerability that allows remote command execution. The post Edimax Camera Zero-Day Disclosed by CISA Exploited by Botnets appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Armis Acquires Otorio to Expand OT and CPS Security Suite
The transaction is valued in the range of $120 million and gives Armis an on-premises CPS solution The post Armis Acquires Otorio to Expand OT and CPS Security Suite appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
How Social Engineering Sparked a Billion-Dollar Supply Chain Cryptocurrency Heist
The $1.4 billion ByBit cryptocurrency heist combined social engineering, stolen AWS session tokens, MFA bypasses and a rigged JavaScript file. The post How Social Engineering Sparked a Billion-Dollar Supply Chain Cryptocurrency Heist appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
House Passes Bill Requiring Federal Contractors to Implement Vulnerability Disclosure Policies
The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at requiring federal contractors to have a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). The post House Passes Bill Requiring Federal Contractors to Implement Vulnerability Disclosure Policies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Bill Passes House
The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at requiring federal contractors to have a Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). The post Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Bill Passes House appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Nigerian Accused of Hacking Tax Preparation Firms Extradited to US
Matthew Akande was extradited to the US to face charges for his role in hacking into Massachusetts tax preparation firms’ networks. The post Nigerian Accused of Hacking Tax Preparation Firms Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
BadBox Botnet Powered by 1 Million Android Devices Disrupted
A second iteration of the BadBox botnet that affected over one million Android devices has been partially disrupted. The post BadBox Botnet Powered by 1 Million Android Devices Disrupted appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
AIceberg Gets $10 Million in Seed Funding for AI Security Platform
AIceberg has launched a solution that helps governments and enterprises with the safe, secure and compliant adoption of AI. The post AIceberg Gets $10 Million in Seed Funding for AI Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…