Cybersecurity researchers have identified a number of security shortcomings in photovoltaic system management platforms operated by Chinese companies Solarman and Deye that could enable malicious actors to cause disruption and power blackouts.
“If exploited, these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to control inverter settings that could take parts of the grid down, potentially causing
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After a good year of sustained exuberance, the hangover is finally here. It’s a gentle one (for now), as the market corrects the share price of the major players (like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google), while other players reassess the market and adjust priorities. Gartner calls it the trough of disillusionment, when interest wanes and implementations fail to deliver the promised breakthroughs.
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Earth Baku has expanded its operations beyond the Indo-Pacific region to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. They are now targeting countries like Italy, Germany, UAE, and Qatar, with suspected activities in Georgia and Romania.
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The Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2024 would require federal contractors to adhere to NIST’s vulnerability disclosure guidelines.
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A global deal on the criminal use of computer technology is moving ahead despite worries it will let governments around the world violate human rights.
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Gaining visibility in OT networks is challenging due to differences in communication protocols between IT and OT systems. Building trust between OT and IT teams is essential, as their priorities often conflict.
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The phishing site tricks users into downloading a malicious file disguised as Google Authenticator, which then drops the two malware components. The ACR Stealer exfiltrates data to a C&C server, while Latrodectus maintains persistence on the machine.
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he vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20419, allows unauthenticated attackers to change any user’s password remotely. To secure vulnerable Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem servers, admins must upgrade to a fixed release.
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Researchers Uncover Vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye Solar Systems
/in General NewsCybersecurity researchers have identified a number of security shortcomings in photovoltaic system management platforms operated by Chinese companies Solarman and Deye that could enable malicious actors to cause disruption and power blackouts.
“If exploited, these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to control inverter settings that could take parts of the grid down, potentially causing
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/in General NewsAfter a good year of sustained exuberance, the hangover is finally here. It’s a gentle one (for now), as the market corrects the share price of the major players (like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google), while other players reassess the market and adjust priorities. Gartner calls it the trough of disillusionment, when interest wanes and implementations fail to deliver the promised breakthroughs.
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/in General NewsThe phishing site tricks users into downloading a malicious file disguised as Google Authenticator, which then drops the two malware components. The ACR Stealer exfiltrates data to a C&C server, while Latrodectus maintains persistence on the machine.
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Update: Exploit Released for Cisco SSM Bug Allowing Admin Password Changes
/in General Newshe vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20419, allows unauthenticated attackers to change any user’s password remotely. To secure vulnerable Cisco Smart Software Manager On-Prem servers, admins must upgrade to a fixed release.
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