KnowBe4, a cybersecurity training company, was tricked into hiring a fake IT worker from North Korea, highlighting the threat of insider activities. Despite this, no data breach occurred.
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“Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime. Yet it is often in the furnace of war that the sharpest tools of peace are forged.” – Victor Hugo.
In 1971, an unsettling message started appearing on several computers that comprised ARPANET, the precursor to what we now know as the Internet. The message, which read “I’m the Creeper: catch me if you can.” was the output of a program named
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The European Commission is allocating €7.3 billion for defense research over the next seven years. From drones and tanks of the future to battleships and space intelligence, here’s what it funds.
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Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: FBI article on agency’s Cyber Action Team, data of Pentagon IT provider Leidos leaked, Nigerian cybercriminal sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-6327, allows attackers to execute code on unpatched servers through deserialization of untrusted data. The issue affects Report Server 2024 Q2 (10.1.24.514) and earlier versions.
The recent developments in SocGholish infection tactics target WordPress-based websites. The attack sequence involves initial access through compromised websites with vulnerable WordPress plugins.
The new warning messages help users understand the danger posed by each downloaded file from the Internet. Google has implemented a two-tier download warning system using AI-powered malware verdicts from its Safe Browsing service.
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North Korean Hackers Targeted KnowBe4 with Fake IT Worker
/in General NewsKnowBe4, a cybersecurity training company, was tricked into hiring a fake IT worker from North Korea, highlighting the threat of insider activities. Despite this, no data breach occurred.
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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on North Korean Hacker
/in General NewsThe US is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on Rim Jong Hyok, a member of the North Korean hacking group APT45.
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Offensive AI: The Sine Qua Non of Cybersecurity
/in General News“Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime. Yet it is often in the furnace of war that the sharpest tools of peace are forged.” – Victor Hugo.
In 1971, an unsettling message started appearing on several computers that comprised ARPANET, the precursor to what we now know as the Internet. The message, which read “I’m the Creeper: catch me if you can.” was the output of a program named
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US Charges North Korean Hacker for Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals
/in General NewsThe North Korean hacker, Rim Jong Hyok, is accused of being part of the government-backed cyberespionage group Andariel,…
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Europe Is Pumping Billions Into New Military Tech
/in General NewsThe European Commission is allocating €7.3 billion for defense research over the next seven years. From drones and tanks of the future to battleships and space intelligence, here’s what it funds.
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In Other News: FBI Cyber Action Team, Pentagon IT Firm Leak, Nigerian Gets 12 Years in Prison
/in General NewsNoteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: FBI article on agency’s Cyber Action Team, data of Pentagon IT provider Leidos leaked, Nigerian cybercriminal sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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Progress Software Fixed Critical Flaw in Telerik Report Server
/in General NewsThe vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-6327, allows attackers to execute code on unpatched servers through deserialization of untrusted data. The issue affects Report Server 2024 Q2 (10.1.24.514) and earlier versions.
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SocGholish: Fake Update Puts Visitors at Risk
/in General NewsThe recent developments in SocGholish infection tactics target WordPress-based websites. The attack sequence involves initial access through compromised websites with vulnerable WordPress plugins.
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Google Chrome Now Asks for Passwords To Scan Protected Archives
/in General NewsThe new warning messages help users understand the danger posed by each downloaded file from the Internet. Google has implemented a two-tier download warning system using AI-powered malware verdicts from its Safe Browsing service.
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PKfail Vulnerability Allows Secure Boot Bypass on Hundreds of Computer Models
/in General NewsA vulnerability dubbed PKfail can allow attackers to run malicious code during the boot process, which can be used to deliver UEFI bootkits.
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