Hollywood plays unwitting Cameo in Kremlin plot to discredit Zelensky
Microsoft spots surge in pro-Russia exploits of video platform to spread propaganda
Security09 Dec 2023 | 3
Security
Competing Section 702 surveillance bills on collision path for US House floor
End-of-year deadline looms on US surveillance
Security08 Dec 2023 | 1
That call center tech scammer could be a human trafficking victim
Interpol increasingly concerned as abject abuse of victims scales far beyond Asia origins
Security08 Dec 2023 | 14
Polish train maker denies claims its software bricked rolling stock maintained by competitor
Says it was probably hacked, which isn't good news either
Security08 Dec 2023 | 48
Five Eyes nations warn Moscow's mates at the Star Blizzard gang have new phishing targets
The Russians are coming! Err, they've already infiltrated UK, US inboxes
Security08 Dec 2023 | 7
Attacks abuse Microsoft DHCP to spoof DNS records and steal secrets
Akamai says it reported the flaws to Microsoft. Redmond shrugged
Security07 Dec 2023 | 12
US and EU infosec authorities pen intel-sharing pact
As Cyber Solidarity Act edges closer to full adoption in Europe
Cyber-crime07 Dec 2023 | 2
Belgian man charged with smuggling sanctioned military tech to Russia and China
Indictments allege plot to shift FPGAs, accelerometers, and spycams
Security07 Dec 2023 | 13
Australia building 'top secret' cloud to catch up and link with US, UK intel orgs
Plans to share 'vast amounts of data' – very carefully
Security07 Dec 2023 | 19
Apple and some Linux distros are open to Bluetooth attack
Issue has been around since at least 2012
Security06 Dec 2023 | 14
A year on, CISA realizes debunked vuln actually a dud and removes it from must-patch list
Apparently no one thought to check if this D-Link router 'issue' was actually exploitable
Security06 Dec 2023 | 6
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Atlassian security advisory reveals four fresh critical flaws – in mail with dead links
Bitbucket, Confluence and Jira all in danger, again. Sigh
Security06 Dec 2023 | 7
Microsoft issues deadline for end of Windows 10 support – it's pay to play for security
Limited options will be available into 2028, for an undisclosed price
Security06 Dec 2023 | 69
Cisco intros AI to find firewall flaws, warns this sort of thing can't be free
Predicts cyber crims will find binary brainboxes harder to battle
Security06 Dec 2023 | 14
Fancy Bear goes phishing in US, European high-value networks
GRU-linked crew going after our code warns Microsoft - Outlook not good
Security06 Dec 2023 | 4
CISA details twin attacks on federal servers via unpatched ColdFusion flaw
Tardy IT admins likely to get a chilly reception over the lack of updates
Security05 Dec 2023 | 2
DSPM deep dive: debunking data security myths
To maintain a strong data security posture, you must protect the data where it lives
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BlackCat ransomware crims threaten to directly extort victim's customers
Accounting software firm Tipalti says it’s investigating alleged break-in of its systems
Cyber-crime05 Dec 2023 | 4
It's ba-ack... UK watchdog publishes age verification proposals
Won't somebody think of the children?
Security05 Dec 2023 | 120
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Broadcom to divest VMware's end-user computing and Carbon Black units
Updated Warns of $1.3 billion charge for cutting Virtzilla's costs, rapid shift to subs and sales of the whole vStack rather than individual pieces
Bank's datacenter died after travelling back in time to 1970
On Call Cover-up saved the culprit after a battery of tests diagnosed the problem
Fairphone 5 scores a perfect 10 from iFixit for repairability
Middling performance, but check out the longevity
Open source forkers stick an OpenBao in the oven
HashiCorp software faces challenge after licensing change
HP TV ads claim its printers are 'made to be less hated'
Apparently they're being serious
Attacks abuse Microsoft DHCP to spoof DNS records and steal secrets
Akamai says it reported the flaws to Microsoft. Redmond shrugged
Polish train maker denies claims its software bricked rolling stock maintained by competitor
Says it was probably hacked, which isn't good news either
Raspberry Pi OS goes goth
First post-Pi 5 update brings dark mode among numerous bug fixes
BOFH: Just because we've had record revenues doesn't mean you get a Xmas bonus
Episode Are you sure you don't want to rethink that, though, Boss?
Hubble Space Telescope is back in the game after NASA fixes gyro glitch
No repair mission required – for now
STORIES
UK government denies China/Russia nuke plant hack claim
Report suggests Sellafield compromised since 2015, response seems worryingly ignorant of Stuxnet
Security05 Dec 2023 | 26
US warns Iranian terrorist crew broke into 'multiple' US water facilities
There's a war on and critical infrastructure operators are still using default passwords
Security04 Dec 2023 | 17
Hershey phishes! Crooks snarf chocolate lovers' creds
Stealing Kit Kat maker's data?! Give me a break
Security04 Dec 2023 | 48
Two new versions of OpenZFS fix long-hidden corruption bug
Version 2.2.2 and also 2.1.14, showing that this wasn't a new issue in the latest release
Security04 Dec 2023 | 4
Exposed Hugging Face API tokens offered full access to Meta's Llama 2
Updated With more than 1,500 tokens exposed, research highlights importance of securing supply chains in AI and ML
Research04 Dec 2023 | 6
EU lawmakers finalize cyber security rules that panicked open source devs
Infosec in brief PLUS: Montana TikTok ban ruled unconstitutional; Dollar Tree employee data stolen; critical vulnerabilities
Security04 Dec 2023 | 17
New Relic's cyber-something revealed as attack on staging systems, some users
Ongoing investigation found evidence of stolen employee creds and social engineering
Cyber-crime04 Dec 2023 | 1
Scores of US credit unions offline after ransomware infects backend cloud outfit
Supply chain attacks: The gift that keeps on giving
Cyber-crime02 Dec 2023 | 16
Apple slaps patch on WebKit holes in iPhones and Macs amid fears of active attacks
Two CVEs can be abused to steal sensitive info or execute code
Patches01 Dec 2023 | 2
UEFI flaws allow bootkits to pwn potentially hundreds of devices using images
Exploits bypass most secure boot solutions from the biggest chip vendors
Research01 Dec 2023 | 31
US readies prison cell for another Russian Trickbot developer
Hunt continues for the other elusive high-ranking members
Cyber-crime01 Dec 2023 | 3
Regulator says stranger entered hospital, treated a patient, took a document ... then vanished
Scottish health group to tweak security checks, access authorization to avoid a repeat
Security01 Dec 2023 | 95
Interpol makes first border arrest using Biometric Hub to ID suspect
Global database of faces and fingerprints proves its worth
Cyber-crime01 Dec 2023 | 8
Today's 'China is misbehaving online' allegations come from Google, Meta
Zuck boots propagandists, Big G finds surge of action directed at Taiwan
Cyber-crime01 Dec 2023 | 9
Uh-oh, update Google Chrome – exploit already out there for one of these 6 security holes
Plus: 3 critical CVEs in Zyxel NAS devices
Security30 Nov 2023 | 2
Admin of $19M marketplace that sold social security numbers gets 8 years in jail
24 million Americans thought to have had their personal data stolen and sold for pennies
Cyber-crime30 Nov 2023 | 12
Black Basta ransomware operation nets over $100M from victims in less than two years
Assumed Conti offshoot averages 7 figures for each successful attack but may have issues with, er, 'closing deals'
Cyber-crime30 Nov 2023 | 3
Locking down Industrial Control Systems
SANS unveils online hub with valuable tools and information for cybersecurity professionals defending ICS
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Weak session keys let snoops take a byte out of your Bluetooth traffic
BLUFFS spying flaw present in iPhones, ThinkPad, plenty of chipsets
Research30 Nov 2023 | 12
US lawmakers have Chinese LiDAR on their threat-detection radar
Amid fears Beijing could harvest spatial data, letter suggests Huawei-style bans may be needed
Security30 Nov 2023 | 13
Rogue ex-Motorola techie admits cyberattack on former employer, passport fraud
Pro tip: Don't use your new work email to phish your old firm
Cyber-crime30 Nov 2023 | 5
Uncle Sam probes cyberattack on Pennsylvania water system by suspected Iranian crew
CISA calls for stronger IT defenses as Texas district also hit by ransomware crew
Cyber-crime29 Nov 2023 | 8
Okta data breach dilemma dwarfs earlier estimates
All customer support users told their info was accessed after analysis oversight
Security29 Nov 2023 | 14
British Library begins contacting customers as Rhysida leaks data dump
CRM databases were accessed and library users are advised to change passwords
Cyber-crime29 Nov 2023 | 5
UK government rings the death knell for SIM farms
Acts under the guise of protecting the public from fraud, yet history suggests Home Office has other motives
Security29 Nov 2023 | 78
Brit borough council apologizes for telling website users to disable HTTPS
Planning portal back online with a more secure connection
Security29 Nov 2023 | 53
Japan's space agency suffers cyber attack, points finger at Active Directory
JAXA is having a tough time in cyberspace and outer space, the latter thanks to an electrical glitch
Cyber-crime29 Nov 2023 | 4
Plex gives fans a privacy complex after sharing viewing habits with friends by default
Updated Grandma is watching what?!
Security28 Nov 2023 | 47
Helping companies defend what attackers want most - their data
Varonis introduces Athena AI to transform data security and incident response
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Europol shutters ransomware operation with kingpin arrests
A few low-level stragglers remain on the loose, but biggest fish have been hooked
Cyber-crime28 Nov 2023 | 4
A bird’s eye view of your global attack surface
Get to know your external attack surface before the cyber criminals map it first
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India's CERT given exemption from Right To Information requests
Activists worry investigations may stay secret, and then there's those odd incident reporting requirements
Security28 Nov 2023 | 4
'Serial cybercriminal and scammer' jailed for 8 years, told to pay back $1.2M
Crook did everything from SIM swaps to fake verified badge scams
Cyber-crime28 Nov 2023 | 3
Trio of major holes in ownCloud expose admin passwords, allow unauthenticated file mods
Mitigations require mix of updating libraries and manual customer action
Patches27 Nov 2023 | 8
Leader of pro-Russia DDoS crew Killnet 'unmasked' by Russian state media
Infosec in Brief Also: NXP China attack, Australia can't deliver on ransom payment ban (yet), and Justin Sun's very bad month
Security27 Nov 2023 | 11
Education is the foundation of modern cyber defence
How to enhance employee career development and retain skilled staff with SANS cyber training
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Ransomware-hit British Library: Too open for business, or not open enough?
Opinion Unique institutions need unique security. Instead, they're fobbed off with the same old, same old
Cyber-crime27 Nov 2023 | 26
Crypto crasher Do Kwon's extradition approved, but destination is unclear
Hey Google, are the jails nicer in South Korea or the US?
Cyber-crime27 Nov 2023 | 4
Beijing fosters foreign influencers to spread its propaganda
They get access to both China's internet and global platforms, and cash in on both
Security27 Nov 2023 | 16
OpenCart owner turns air blue after researcher discloses serious vuln
Web storefront maker fixed the flaw, but not before blasting infoseccer
Patches24 Nov 2023 | 48
BlackCat claims it is behind Fidelity National Financial ransomware shakedown
One of US's largest underwriters forced to shut down a number of key systems
Cyber-crime23 Nov 2023 | 1
Industry piles in on North Korea for sustained rampage on software supply chains
Kim’s cyber cronies becoming more active, sophisticated in attempts to pwn global orgs
Security23 Nov 2023 | 18
Attack on direct debit provider London & Zurich leaves customers with 6-figure backlogs
Customers complain of poor comms during huge outage that’s sparked payroll fears
Cyber-crime23 Nov 2023 | 15
Stop social engineering at the IT help desk
How Secure Service Desk thwarts social engineering attacks and secures user verification
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Mirai malware infects routers and cameras for new botnet
Akamai sounds the alarm – won't name the manufacturers yet
Cyber-crime23 Nov 2023 | 1
New Relic warns customers it's experienced a cyber … something
Users told to hold tight and await instructions as investigation continues
Security23 Nov 2023 | 6
North Korea makes finding a gig even harder by attacking candidates and employers
That GitHub repo an interviewer wants you to work on could be malware
Cyber-crime23 Nov 2023 | 6
How to give Windows Hello the finger and login as someone on their stolen laptop
Not that we're encouraging anyone to defeat this fingerprint authentication
Research22 Nov 2023 | 90
US nuke reactor lab hit by 'gay furry hackers' demanding cat-human mutants
Staff records swiped, leaked by gang who probably read one too many comics, sorry, graphic novels
Cyber-crime22 Nov 2023 | 99
US cybercops take on 'pig butchering' org, return $9M in scammed crypto
Crims drain wallets of marks after letting them in on 'awesome crypto scheme secret'
Security22 Nov 2023 |
Microsoft's bug bounty turns 10. Are these kinds of rewards making code more secure?
Interview Katie Moussouris, who pioneered Redmond's program, says folks are focusing on the wrong thing
CSO22 Nov 2023 | 9
UK's cookie crumble: Data watchdog serves up tougher recipe for consent banners
30 days to get compliant with tracking rules or face enforcement action
Security22 Nov 2023 | 45
Binance and CEO admit financial crimes, billions coughed up to US govt
Chief quits, pays own penalty after helping crooks launder cash, aiding sanctions evaders
Cyber-crime22 Nov 2023 | 37
Sumo Logic wrestles with security breach, pins down customer data
Compromised AWS account led to fears that user info could have been exposed to cybercriminals
Cyber-crime21 Nov 2023 |
Third-party data breach affecting Canadian government could involve data from 1999
Any govt staffers who used relocation services over past 24 years could be at risk
Cyber-crime21 Nov 2023 | 5
Maintaining a state of readiness to deal with cyber attacks
Continuous training can help improve EMEA organisations’ ability to fend off the cyber criminals in 2024
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MOVEit victim count latest: 2.6K+ orgs hit, 77M+ people's data stolen
Real-life impact of buggy software laid bare – plus: Avast tries to profit from being caught up in attacks
Cyber-crime20 Nov 2023 | 13
Former infosec COO pleads guilty to attacking hospitals to drum up business
Admits to taking phones used for 'code blue' emergencies offline and more
Cyber-crime20 Nov 2023 | 13
Rhysida ransomware gang: We attacked the British Library
Crims post passport scans and internal forms up for 'auction' to prove it
Cyber-crime20 Nov 2023 | 29
Your password hygiene remains atrocious, says NordPass
Infosec in brief ALSO: FCC cracks down on SIM-swap scams, old ZeroLogon targeted by new ransomware, and critical vulnerabilities
Security20 Nov 2023 | 57
LockBit redraws negotiation tactics after affiliates fail to squeeze victims
Cybercrime group worried over dwindling payments ... didn't they tell them to Always Be Closing?
Cyber-crime17 Nov 2023 | 32
SonicWall swallows Solutions Granted amid cybersecurity demand surge
CEO Bob VanKirk makes near-20-year partnership official, teases big things coming to EMEA
CSO17 Nov 2023 | 1
Samsung UK discloses year-long breach, leaked customer data
Updated Chaebol already the subject of suits for a pair of past indiscretions
Security17 Nov 2023 | 4
Look out, Scattered Spider. FBI pumps 'significant' resources into snaring data-theft crew
Absence of arrests doesn't mean nothing's happening, cyber-cops insist
Cyber-crime17 Nov 2023 | 4
How much to clean up a ransomware infection? For Rackspace, about $11M
And that's not counting the incoming lawsuits. Thank goodness for insurance, eh?
CSO16 Nov 2023 | 7
Windows Server 2022 update gave ESXi host VMs the blue screen blues
Wild idea: Maybe Microsoft could introduce a Quality Copilot to stop pushing broken patches
Patches16 Nov 2023 | 17
BlackCat plays with malvertising traps to lure corporate victims
Updated Ads for Slack and Cisco AnyConnect actually downloaded Nitrogen malware
Research16 Nov 2023 | 1
Royal Mail’s recovery from ransomware attack will cost business at least $12M
First time hard figure given on recovery costs for January incident
Cyber-crime16 Nov 2023 | 6
Hundreds of websites cloned to run ads for Chinese football gambling outfits
Linked to org that UK authorities found once failed its anti-money-laundering obligations
Security16 Nov 2023 | 1
Clorox CISO flushes self after multimillion-dollar cyberattack
Plus: Ransomware crooks file SEC complaint against victim
CSO16 Nov 2023 | 23
Google Workspace weaknesses allow plaintext password theft
Exploits come with caveats, but Google says no fixes as user security should do the heavy lifting here
Research15 Nov 2023 | 2
FBI Director: FISA Section 702 warrant requirement a 'de facto ban'
War of words escalates as deadline draws near
Security15 Nov 2023 | 56
How cyber training can help you beat the bad guys
No matter what stage your security career is at, SANS has resources that will add to your knowledge
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Ransomware more efficient than ever, and baddies are still after your logs
Trying times for incident responders who battle fastest-ever ransomware blitz as attackers keep scrubbing evidence clean
Research15 Nov 2023 | 3
Another month, another bunch of fixes for Microsoft security bugs exploited in the wild
Patch Tuesday Plus: VMware closes critical hole, Adobe fixes a whopping 76 flaws
Patches15 Nov 2023 | 17
Russian national pleads guilty to building now-dismantled IPStorm proxy botnet
23K nodes earned operator more than $500K – and now perhaps jail time
Cyber-crime14 Nov 2023 | 1
AMD SEV OMG: Trusted execution in VMs undone by bad hypervisors' cache meddling
Let's do the CacheWarp again
Research14 Nov 2023 | 7
Intel emits patch to squash chip bug that lets any guest VM crash host servers
Sapphire Rapids, Alder Lake, Raptor Lake chip families treated for 'Redundant Prefix'
Patches14 Nov 2023 | 1
Ransomware royale: US confirms Royal, BlackSuit are linked
Royal alone scored $275M in past year as FBI, other agencies hot on merging trail
Cyber-crime14 Nov 2023 | 1
Novel backdoor persists even after critical Confluence vulnerability is patched
Got a Confluence server? Listen up. Malware said to have wide-ranging capabilities
Cyber-crime14 Nov 2023 | 1
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