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“HM Surf” macOS Flaw Lets Attackers Access Camera and Mic – Patch Now!
/in General NewsResearchers at Microsoft discovered a new macOS vulnerability, “HM Surf” (CVE-2024-44133), which bypasses TCC protections, allowing unauthorized access…
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The AI edge in cybersecurity: Predictive tools aim to slash response times
/in General NewsAI’s ability to sift through massive amounts of data, identify patterns and constantly learn makes it invaluable in cybersecurity.Read More
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Mirai-Inspired Gorilla Botnet Hits 0.3 Million Targets Across 100 Countries
/in General NewsA new Gorilla Botnet has launched massive DDoS attacks, targeting over 100 countries, according to cybersecurity firm NSFOCUS.…
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Hackers Exploit Roundcube Webmail XSS Vulnerability to Steal Login Credentials
/in General NewsUnknown threat actors have been observed attempting to exploit a now-patched security flaw in the open-source Roundcube webmail software as part of a phishing attack designed to steal user credentials.
Russian cybersecurity company Positive Technologies said it discovered last month that an email was sent to an unspecified governmental organization located in one of the Commonwealth of
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North Korean IT Workers in Western Firms Now Demanding Ransom for Stolen Data
/in General NewsNorth Korean information technology (IT) workers who obtain employment under false identities in Western companies are not only stealing intellectual property, but are also stepping up by demanding ransoms in order to not leak it, marking a new twist to their financially motivated attacks.
“In some instances, fraudulent workers demanded ransom payments from their former employers after gaining
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Hackers Use Fake ESET Emails to Target Israeli Firms with Wiper Malware
/in General NewsHackers impersonate ESET in phishing attacks targeting Israeli organizations. Malicious emails, claiming to be from ESET, deliver wiper…
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23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data
/in General NewsFinancial and security chaos at the once-pioneering genetic testing firm has intensified concerns about user data. Here’s how to take action.
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Google Chrome’s uBlock Origin Purge Has Begun
/in General NewsPlus: The alleged SEC X account hacker gets charged, Kroger wriggles out of a face recognition scandal, and Microsoft deals with missing customer security logs.
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Acronym Overdose – Navigating the Complex Data Security Landscape
/in General NewsIn the modern enterprise, data security is often discussed using a complex lexicon of acronyms—DLP, DDR, DSPM, and many others. While these acronyms represent critical frameworks, architectures, and tools for protecting sensitive information, they can also overwhelm those trying to piece together an effective security strategy. This article aims to demystify some of the most important acronyms
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Crypt Ghouls Targets Russian Firms with LockBit 3.0 and Babuk Ransomware Attacks
/in General NewsA nascent threat actor known as Crypt Ghouls has been linked to a set of cyber attacks targeting Russian businesses and government agencies with ransomware with the twin goals of disrupting business operations and financial gain.
“The group under review has a toolkit that includes utilities such as Mimikatz, XenAllPasswordPro, PingCastle, Localtonet, resocks, AnyDesk, PsExec, and others,”
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