Google patches another zero-day exploit in Chrome – and this one affects Edge too

Here’s what Chrome and Edge users need to know – and do – now.

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UK: NCSC to Defend ‘High-Risk’ Political Candidates from Cyberattacks

The Personal Internet Protection (PIP) service aims to provide an additional layer of security to individuals at “high-risk” of cyberattacks like spear-phishing, malware and other threats, ahead of the upcoming election year.

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Palo Alto Networks is Buying Security Assets From IBM to Expand Customer Base

Palo Alto Networks is acquiring IBM’s QRadar cloud security software assets and migrating existing customers to its own Cortex XSIAM platform, as part of a broader partnership that will give Palo Alto access to consultants and a larger customer base.

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North Korean Hackers Exploit Facebook Messenger in Targeted Malware Campaign

The North Korea-linked Kimsuky hacking group has been attributed to a new social engineering attack that employs fictitious Facebook accounts to targets via Messenger and ultimately delivers malware.
“The threat actor created a Facebook account with a fake identity disguised as a public official working in the North Korean human rights field,” South Korean cybersecurity company Genians

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Android to Add New Anti-Theft and Data Protection Features

Google is adding new anti-theft and data protection features for Android, including AI-powered screen locks, remote locking, and improved factory reset protection to secure users’ data if devices are lost or stolen.

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Alkira Raises $100 Million for Secure Network Infrastructure Platform

Network infrastructure as-a-service Alkira has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by Tiger Global Management.

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FCC Reveals ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Campaign

In a first-ever move, the commission’s enforcement bureau has high hopes that official classification will allow law enforcement partners to better combat these kinds of threats.

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Nissan Data Breach Impacts 53,000 Employees

Nissan North America determined recently that a ransomware attack launched last year resulted in employee personal information compromise.

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Cisco’s Splunk Acquisition Should Help Security Pros See Threats Sooner in Australia and New Zealand

Cisco’s Splunk acquisition was finalised in March 2024. Splunk’s Craig Bates says the combined offering could enhance observability and put data to work for security professionals in an age of AI threat defence.

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Researchers Discover 11 Vulnerabilities in GE Ultrasound Devices

Researchers identified 11 security flaws in certain GE HealthCare ultrasound devices, including the Invenia ABUS 2.0, that could allow malicious actors with physical access to the devices to implant ransomware or access and manipulate patient data.

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