Navigating Biometric Data Security Risks in the Digital Age

The use of biometrics is increasingly common for authentication, and organizations must make sure their data security solutions protect what may be a new goldmine for hackers.

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Update: BlackCat Ransomware Turns off Servers Amid Claim They Stole $22 Million Ransom

The shutdown may indicate an exit scam, with the affiliate claiming they still have critical data from Optum and other providers, while ALPHV/BlackCat has shut down its negotiation sites and messaging platform.

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CrowdStrike and Dell unleash an AI-powered, unified security vision

By adding CrowdStrike’s Falcon XDR platform to its current Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, Dell provides its global base of resellers with AI-based technologies their customers need to battle back against attacks.Read More

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American Express Discloses Data Breach

American Express says names, card account numbers, and card expiration dates were compromised in a data breach.

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Critical Vulnerability Exposes TeamCity Servers to Takeover

A critical authentication bypass in TeamCity allows remote attackers to take full control of vulnerable servers.

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Self-Propagating Worm Created to Target Generative AI Systems

Researchers from Israel Institute of Technology, Intuit and Cornell Tech have developed a computer worm called “Morris II” that targets generative AI (GenAI) applications to spread malware and steal personal data.

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Securing Software Repositories Leads to Better OSS Security

The OpenSSF has implemented various initiatives to improve open-source software security, including the creation of a Malicious Packages repository and partnering with CISA to develop a security maturity framework for package repositories.

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GitHub Push Protection Now on by Default for Public Repositories

GitHub has implemented push protection as a default security feature for all public repositories to prevent accidental leaks of sensitive information such as API keys and tokens.

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Exploit Available for New Critical JetBrains TeamCity Authentication Bypass Bug, Patch Now

The JetBrains TeamCity On-Premises CI/CD solution has been found to have two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-27198 and CVE-2024-27199) that can allow remote attackers to take control of the server and modify system settings without authentication.

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Epic Games ‘hackers’ admit threat of leak was phony

The “hacker” group that claimed to have breached Epic Games now says it was an elaborate con, and Epic says there was no legitimate threat.Read More

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