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What caused the great CrowdStrike-Windows meltdown of 2024? History has the answer
/in General NewsWhen a trusted software provider delivers an update that causes PCs to immediately stop working across the world, chaos ensues. Last week’s incident wasn’t the first such event. Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
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Fallout from Faulty Friday CrowdStrike Update Persists
/in General NewsHistoric IT outage expected to spur regulatory scrutiny, soul-searching over “monoculture” of IT infrastructure – and cyberattack threats.
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California Officials Say Largest Trial Court in US Victim of Ransomware Attack
/in General NewsThe Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the US, has been the victim of a ransomware attack.
The post California Officials Say Largest Trial Court in US Victim of Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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Russian Nationals Plead Guilty to Participating in the LockBit Ransomware Group
/in General NewsTwo Russian nationals, Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Newark for their roles in the LockBit ransomware operation.
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The Pentagon Wants to Spend $141 Billion on a Doomsday Machine
/in General NewsThe DOD wants to refurbish ICBM silos that give it the ability to end civilization. But these missiles are useless as weapons, and their other main purpose—attracting an enemy’s nuclear strikes—serves no end.
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Surfshark vs CyberGhost (2024): Which VPN Is Better?
/in General NewsWhich VPN is better, Surfshark or CyberGhost? Compare these VPNs with our guide and find out which one is best for you.
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Fake Grand Theft Auto VI Beta Download Spreads Malware
/in General NewsBitdefender researchers found suspicious Facebook ads promoting fake beta versions for free download on PC. These ads promise early access to a non-existent GTA VI beta with attractive features and release dates, using stolen gameplay footage.
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Several Linux Kernel Azure Vulnerabilities Fixed in Ubuntu
/in General NewsCanonical released security updates to fix various vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel for Microsoft Azure Cloud systems on Ubuntu 16.04 ESM and Ubuntu 18.04 ESM. These flaws could lead to denial of service, data leakage, or arbitrary code execution.
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UK Arrests Suspected Scattered Spider Hacker Linked to MGM Attack
/in General NewsA 17-year-old boy from Walsall has been arrested by UK police for his involvement in the 2023 MGM Resorts ransomware attack, connected to the Scattered Spider hacking group. The arrest was made with assistance from the NCA and the FBI.
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Analyzing Container Escape Techniques in Cloud Environments
/in General NewsWhile containers offer efficiency, they are vulnerable to attacks exploiting misconfigurations. Attackers can execute code or escalate privileges, endangering organizational security.
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