Cultivating a Hacker Mindset in Cybersecurity Defense
Security isn’t just about tools — it’s about understanding how the enemy thinks and why they make certain choices.
darkreading – Read More
Mobile Surveillance Tool EagleMsgSpy Used by Chinese Law Enforcement
Lookout details EagleMsgSpy, a surveillance tool used by Chinese law enforcement to collect data from Android devices.
The post Mobile Surveillance Tool EagleMsgSpy Used by Chinese Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek – Read More
27 DDoS Attack Services Taken Down by Law Enforcement
Law enforcement agencies in 15 countries cooperated in taking down 27 websites selling DDoS-for-hire services.
The post 27 DDoS Attack Services Taken Down by Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek – Read More
Researchers Uncover Symlink Exploit Allowing TCC Bypass in iOS and macOS
Details have emerged about a now-patched security vulnerability in Apple’s iOS and macOS that, if successfully exploited, could sidestep the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework and result in unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-44131 (CVSS score: 5.3), resides in the FileProvider component, per Apple, and has been addressed with improved
The Hacker News – Read More
Researchers find security flaws in Skoda cars that may let hackers remotely track them
Security researchers have discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the infotainment units used in some Skoda cars that could allow malicious actors to remotely trigger certain controls and track the cars’ location in real time. PCAutomotive, a cybersecurity firm specializing in the automotive sector, unveiled 12 new security vulnerabilities impacting the latest model of the Skoda Superb […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Security News | TechCrunch – Read More
Hunk Companion, WP Query Console Vulnerabilities Chained to Hack WordPress Sites
Two vulnerabilities in the Hunk Companion and WP Query Console WordPress plugins allow attackers to backdoor websites.
The post Hunk Companion, WP Query Console Vulnerabilities Chained to Hack WordPress Sites appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek – Read More
Cleo Patches Exploited Flaw as Security Firms Detail Malware Pushed in Attacks
Cleo has released patches for the exploited vulnerability and security firms have detailed the malware delivered in attacks.
The post Cleo Patches Exploited Flaw as Security Firms Detail Malware Pushed in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek – Read More
Bitcoin ATM giant Byte Federal says 58,000 users’ personal data compromised in breach
Byte Federal, one of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S., said the personal data of thousands of customers may have been compromised during a recent breach. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general, Florida-based Byte Federal said hackers tried to access the data of 58,000 customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, government-issued IDs, […]
© 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Security News | TechCrunch – Read More
Europol Dismantles 27 DDoS Attack Platforms Across 15 Nations; Admins Arrested
A global law enforcement operation has failed 27 stresser services that were used to conduct distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and took them offline as part of a multi-year international exercise called PowerOFF.
The effort, coordinated by Europol and involving 15 countries, dismantled several booter and stresser websites, including zdstresser.net, orbitalstress.net, and
The Hacker News – Read More