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2024-04-29 19:41
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined the largest U.S. wireless carriers almost $200 million for sharing their customers' real-time location data withou… Read More
2024-04-29 17:13
Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has closed all its retail stores to contain what it described as a "cybersecurity incident." Read More
2024-04-29 17:07
Google reveals a staggering 200,000 app submissions were rejected or remediated from the Play Store last year due to issues with sensitive data access Read More
2024-04-29 16:59
The FBI is warning of fake verification schemes promoted by fraudsters on online dating platforms that lead to costly recurring subscription charges Read More
2024-04-29 16:00
Google blocked 2.28 million Android apps from being published on Google Play after finding various policy violations that could threaten user's security Read More
2024-04-29 15:04
Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors in some managed Windows environments Read More
2024-04-29 14:23
Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) is warning 1,955,385 impacted individuals in the United States that the company suffered a data breach after discovering unauthorized access… Read More
2024-04-29 13:46
The "Muddling Meerkat" threat actor is abusing DNS open resolvers to evade detection and conduct reconnaissance across the globe Read More
Navigating The Threat Landscape: Understanding Exposure Management, Pentesting, Red Teaming And RBVM
2024-04-29 10:54
Red Teaming or Exposure Management? Find out how combining these powerful approaches can fortify your cybersecurity defenses Read More
2024-04-29 10:50
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-27322) has been discovered in the R programming language. It could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code Read More
2024-04-29 09:58
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the popular Judge0 online code execution system, putting users at risk of complete system compromise Read More
2024-04-28 15:29
Security researchers analyzing phishing campaigns that target United States Postal Service (USPS) saw that the traffic to the fake domains is typically similar to what the legitimate site re… Read More
2024-04-28 14:19
Some Google Chrome users report having issues connecting to websites, servers, and firewalls after Chrome 124 was released last week with the new quantum-resistant X25519Kyb… Read More
2024-04-28 13:52
Okta is sounding the alarm on an unprecedented spike in credential stuffing attacks targeting online services Read More
2024-04-27 17:11
Japanese police placed dummy payment cards in convenience stores to protect the elderly targeted by tech support scams or unpaid money fraud Read More
2024-04-27 14:55
Okta warns of an "unprecedented" spike in credential stuffing attacks targeting its identity and access management solutions, with some customer accounts breached in the attacks Read More
2024-04-27 12:47
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a targeted cyber attack against Ukraine that leveraged a 7-year-old Microsoft Office flaw to deploy Cobalt St Read More
2024-04-27 05:12
Hackers are disguising Python backdoors as legitimate npm packages to target developers during fake job interviews Read More
2024-04-26 16:38
Telegram users are currently experiencing issues worldwide, with users unable to use the website and mobile apps Read More
2024-04-26 14:20
A new campaign tracked as "Dev Popper" is targeting software developers with fake job interviews in an attempt to trick them into installing a Python remote access trojan (RAT) Read More
2024-04-26 14:03
Multiple critical vulnerabilities discovered in Brocade SANnav SAN management application, impacting all versions up to 2.3.0 Read More
2024-04-26 10:46
Unlock Endpoint Security with our top 10 must-know tips! From MFA to EDR, discover how to protect your digital kingdom Read More
2024-04-26 10:42
A new Android malware called Brokewell is disguising itself as updates for popular apps like Google Chrome and Klarna Read More
2024-04-26 10:18
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) in PAN-OS could expose your systems to remote code execution attacks Read More
2024-04-26 09:34
Healthcare service provider Kaiser Permanente disclosed a data security incident that may impact 13.4 million people in the United States Read More
2024-04-26 05:49
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-27956) in the WP-Automatic plugin is being actively exploited. This flaw could allow attackers to take complete con Read More
2024-04-25 21:16
The FBI has warned today that using unlicensed cryptocurrency transfer services can result in financial loss if these platforms are taken down by law enforcement Read More
2024-04-25 19:55
The L.A. County's Department of Health Services, the second-largest public health care system in the United States, disclosed a data breach after patients' personal and health information wa… Read More
2024-04-25 19:20
Researchers have sinkholed a command and control server for a variant of the PlugX malware and observed in six months more than 2.5 million connections from unique IP addresses Read More
2024-04-25 17:26
Reddit is investigating a major outage blocking users worldwide from accessing the social network's websites and mobile apps Read More
2024-04-25 16:47
North Korean hackers used fake job offers to deliver a new Trojan called Kaolin RAT. It can change file timestamps and load malware Read More
2024-04-25 16:40
Over 1,400 CrushFTP servers exposed online were found vulnerable to attacks currently targeting a critical severity server-side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability previously… Read More
2024-04-25 14:27
Hackers have started to target a critical severity vulnerability in the WP Automatic plugin for WordPress to create user accounts with administrative privileges and to plant backdoors for lo… Read More
2024-04-25 11:13
This article takes you through a real-life network attack simulation, covering 6 steps from Initial Access to Data Exfiltration Read More
2024-04-25 10:21
The U.S. DOJ has made a significant move by arresting the founders of Samourai, a crypto mixer, for laundering over $100M Read More
2024-04-25 10:00
Security researchers have discovered a new Android banking trojan they named Brokewell that can capture every event on the device, from touches and information displayed to text input and th… Read More
2024-04-25 06:37
Google hits the brakes on phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome until 2024 Read More
2024-04-25 05:50
A new stealthy malware campaign leveraging two zero-day flaws in Cisco networking gear has been uncovered, allowing covert data collection and reconna Read More
2024-04-24 20:55
Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for laundering more than $100 million from various criminal enterprises through Samourai, a cry… Read More
2024-04-24 20:08
Proof-of-concept exploit code has been released for a top-severity security vulnerability in Progress Flowmon, a tool for monitoring network performance and visibility Read More
2024-04-24 17:07
Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls… Read More
2024-04-24 15:44
Google is updating the client-side encryption mechanism for Google Meet to allow external participants, including those without Google accounts, to join encrypted calls Read More
2024-04-24 15:19
Microsoft has enabled Start menu ads in the optional KB5036980 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 Read More
2024-04-24 14:31
The Federal Trade Commission is sending $5.6 million in refunds to Ring users whose private video feeds were accessed without consent by Amazon employees and contractors, or had their accoun… Read More
2024-04-24 13:43
U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned two Iranian firms and four individuals for their involvement in malicious cyber activities targeting U.S Read More
2024-04-24 13:36
A sophisticated attack campaign dubbed "FROZEN#SHADOW" is underway, using phishing emails to infect systems with the stealthy malware SSLoad Read More
2024-04-24 09:36
Major security flaws uncovered in popular Chinese keyboard apps! Researchers found vulnerabilities that could expose users' private keystrokes Read More
2024-04-24 07:02
A sophisticated malware called GuptiMiner has been leveraging a flaw in eScan antivirus updates to spread backdoors and crypto miners across corporate Read More
2024-04-24 04:50
A suspected Vietnamese hacking group is leveraging CDN cache to distribute malware undetected Read More
2024-04-23 21:50
Microsoft reversed the fix for an Outlook bug causing erroneous security warnings after installing December 2023 security updates Read More
2024-04-23 21:27
A threat actor has been using a content delivery network cache to store information-stealing malware in an ongoing campaign targeting systems U.S., the U.K., Germany, and Japan Read More
2024-04-23 19:50
Microsoft has released hotfix updates to address multiple known issues impacting Exchange servers after installing the March 2024 security updates Read More
2024-04-23 18:40
The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned four Iranian nationals for their involvement in cyberattacks against the U.S. government, defense contractors… Read More
2024-04-23 16:56
The National Police Agency in South Korea issued an urgent warning today about North Korean hacking groups targeting defense industry entities to steal valuable technology information Read More
2024-04-23 15:38
The Department of State has started imposing visa restrictions on mercenary spyware makers and peddlers, prohibiting their entry into the United States, as announced earlier in Februa… Read More
2024-04-23 14:56
North Korean hackers have been exploiting the updating mechanism of the eScan antivirus to plant backdoors on big corporate networks and deliver cryptocurrency miners through GuptiMiner… Read More
2024-04-23 14:28
The UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that it paid a ransom to cybercriminals to protect sensitive data stolen during the Optum ransomware attack in late February Read More
2024-04-23 14:00
Researchers discovered a "dependency confusion" vulnerability in an archived Apache project, Cordova App Harness Read More
2024-04-23 11:28
Join industry experts Rhys Arkins and Jeffrey Martin for an exclusive webinar on combating supply chain threats Read More
2024-04-23 10:22
Businesses face massive disruptions from cyberattacks. From revenue losses to strained customer relations. Discover the hidden costs of cyber breaches Read More
2024-04-23 10:21
European police warn that default E2EE could severely hamper efforts to tackle online crimes like child abuse and terrorism Read More
2024-04-23 10:16
German authorities issued arrest warrants against three citizens on suspicion of spying for China Read More
2024-04-23 06:43
The U.S. is cracking down on individuals involved in the development and sale of commercial spyware Read More
2024-04-23 04:23
Hackers linked to Russia have been exploiting a Windows bug for YEARS to deploy GooseEgg malware for escalating attack access Read More
2024-04-22 17:22
Microsoft warns that the Russian APT28 threat group exploits a Windows Print Spooler vulnerability to escalate privileges and steal credentials and data using a previously unknown hac… Read More
2024-04-22 15:27
Synlab Italia has suspended all its medical diagnostic and testing services after a ransomware attack forced its IT systems to be taken offline Read More
2024-04-22 15:11
Kaspersky has uncovered a concerning threat actor, ToddyCat, targeting government and military entities Read More
2024-04-22 15:05
BleepingComputer recently reported how a GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision, is being abused by threat actors to distribute malware using URLs associated with Microsoft rep… Read More
2024-04-22 12:30
Russian hacker group Sandworm aimed to disrupt operations at around 20 critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, according to a report from the Ukrainian Computer Emergency Response Tea… Read More
2024-04-22 11:30
With enterprises using 53 different security solutions, why are breaches still a frequent reality? Unpack the paradox in our latest report Read More
2024-04-22 11:05
MITRE, a top cybersecurity firm, breached by a nation-state. Zero-days and session hijacking were the weapons Read More
2024-04-22 10:22
Major cybercrime groups are under attack by police. But are these takedowns effective? Some groups vanish, others bounce back in DAYS Read More
2024-04-22 09:22
Researchers detail a flaw in the Windows DOS-to-NT path conversion process which can be exploited by threat actors to gain rootkit like powers Read More
2024-04-22 07:12
North Korea's state-linked hackers are enhancing their operations with advanced artificial intelligence tools Read More
2024-04-21 18:49
You rarely root for a cybercriminal, but a new malware campaign targeting child exploiters doesn't make you feel bad for the victims Read More
2024-04-21 14:21
Ransomware actors have had a rough start this year, as stats from cybersecurity firm Coveware show that the trend of victims declining to pay the cybercriminals continues and has now reached… Read More
2024-04-21 08:42
A new variant of the RedLine Stealer malware has been discovered, utilizing Lua bytecode for stealth and effectiveness Read More
2024-04-20 15:19
The Forminator WordPress plugin used in over 500,000 sites is vulnerable to a flaw that allows malicious actors to perform unrestricted file uploads to the server Read More
2024-04-20 14:14
A GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision, is being abused by threat actors to distribute malware using URLs associated with a Microsoft repository, making the files appear trustwort… Read More
2024-04-20 05:53
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS is being actively exploited by threat actors Read More
2024-04-20 05:18
If you use CrushFTP for file transfers, update to the latest version immediately Read More
2024-04-19 23:36
While ransomware attacks decreased after the LockBit and BlackCat disruptions, they have once again started to ramp up with other operations filling the void Read More
2024-04-19 22:33
CrushFTP warned customers today in a private memo of an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability fixed in new versions released today, urging them to patch their servers immediately Read More
2024-04-19 19:20
An operator of the HelloKitty ransomware operation announced they changed the name to 'HelloGookie,' releasing passwords for previously leaked CD Projekt source code, Cisco network &hell…Read More
2024-04-19 19:02
The MITRE Corporation says a state-backed hacking group breached its systems in January 2024 by chaining two Ivanti VPN zero-days Read More
2024-04-19 18:03
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is investigating a cyberattack after threat actors breached its IT systems to steal human resources data Read More
2024-04-19 15:27
Approximately 22,500 exposed Palo Alto GlobalProtect firewall devices are likely vulnerable to the CVE-2024-3400 flaw, a critical command injection vulnerability that has been actively explo… Read More
2024-04-19 13:44
China-linked hacking group Earth Hundun is targeting Asia-Pacific tech, research, and government sectors with advanced malware, including "Waterbear" Read More
2024-04-19 11:08
How attackers are hacking organizations without touching the endpoint by targeting cloud identities Read More
2024-04-19 11:01
Akira Ransomware group has already extorted roughly $42 million from over 250 victims globally. They are now targeting both Windows and Linux systems Read More
2024-04-19 06:16
A new threat, 'DuneQuixote', targets Middle East governments with sophisticated evasion tactics Read More
2024-04-19 00:46
A new info-stealing malware linked to Redline poses as a game cheat called 'Cheat Lab,' promising downloaders a free copy if they convince their friends to install it too Read More
2024-04-18 21:02
American telecom provider Frontier Communications is restoring systems after a cybercrime group breached some of its IT systems in a recent cyberattack Read More
2024-04-18 18:29
The Hospital Simone Veil in Cannes (CHC-SV) has announced that it was targeted by a cyberattack on Tuesday morning, severely impacting its operations and forcing staff to go back t… Read More
2024-04-18 18:11
The Akira ransomware operation has breached the networks of over 250 organizations and raked in roughly $42 million in ransom payments Read More
2024-04-18 17:55
A legitimate-looking Google Search advertisement for the crypto trading platform 'Whales Market' redirects visitors to a wallet-draining phishing site that steals all of your assets Read More
2024-04-18 16:49
A preview of Microsoft Office LTSC 2024, a volume-licensed and perpetual version of Office for commercial customers, is now available for Windows and macOS users Read More
2024-04-18 14:56
LastPass is warning of a malicious campaign targeting its users with the CryptoChameleon phishing kit that is associated with cryptocurrency theft Read More
2024-04-18 14:25
Ukrainian government networks have been compromised by the OfflRouter malware since 2015. This malware is causing sensitive documents to be exposed Read More
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