A global survey of 1,850 IT and cybersecurity decision-makers finds more than half (51%) reporting that directors or executives have faced fines, jail time, loss of position, or loss of employment following a cyberattack. The post Survey: Senior Executives Being…
Ukraine Faces New Phishing Campaign Targeting Government Computers, Warns CERT
The CERT-UA (Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine) has issued a warning about a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian government computers. This campaign, which began in July 2024, has already compromised over 100 government systems, posing a significant threat to…
Attackers Exploit Public .env Files to Breach Cloud and Social Media Accounts
A large-scale extortion campaign has compromised various organizations by taking advantage of publicly accessible environment variable files (.env) that contain credentials associated with cloud and social media applications. “Multiple security missteps were present in the course of this campaign, including…
Unmasking Styx Stealer: How a Hacker’s Slip Led to an Intelligence Treasure Trove and their Big Reveal
Key Takeaways Check Point Research (CPR) recently uncovered Styx Stealer, a new malware capable of stealing browser data, instant messenger sessions from Telegram and Discord, and cryptocurrency. The developer of Styx Stealer was found to be linked to one of…
Secure GenAI Applications by Design
AI Access Security harnesses the power of GenAI technologies, maintains robust protection for sensitive data, ensures compliance with security policies. The post Secure GenAI Applications by Design appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has been indexed from…
Biotech Company Hacked in 2023 Pays States $4.5 Million Over Breached Data
The state attorneys general of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut reached an agreement with Enzo Biochem, which revealed the incident to the federal government in May 2023. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News…
Never store credit cards or Social Security Numbers on your phone
With the growing convenience of smartphones, many users have become accustomed to storing sensitive information such as credit and debit card numbers, as well as social security numbers, directly on their devices. However, security experts are warning against this practice…
What is an endpoint protection platform (EPP)?
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Report: 56% of Security Professionals Worry About AI-Powered Threats
AI professionals have concerns about their jobs being replaced by AI tools, with 56% of security professionals worried about AI-powered threats, as reported by Pluralsight. This article has been indexed from Cyware News – Latest Cyber News Read the original…
Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 8/16/24
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China To Limit Export Of Another Critical Mineral
Tit for tat. Beijing is to impose export limits on the strategic metal antimony and related elements due to “national security” This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: China To Limit Export Of Another Critical…
IT Stress Points For SMEs Identified By TalkTalk Business
There are plenty of issues to keep large corporate CIOs awake at night, but what are the IT stress points for small to medium enterprises? This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: IT Stress Points…
Security Experts Welcome NIST’s New Encryption Standards For Quantum Computers
Although quantum computing is not yet widespread, current encryption methods pose a significant risk of cyberattacks, the agency said. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Security Experts Welcome NIST’s New Encryption Standards For…
Banshee Stealer, a new macOS malware with a monthly subscription price of $3,000
Russian cybercriminals are advertising a new macOS malware called Banshee Stealer with a monthly subscription price of $3,000. In August 2024, Russian crooks advertised a macOS malware called BANSHEE Stealer that can target both x86_64 and ARM64 architectures. The malware…
Navigating the future of cybersecurity
Take a deep dive into the world of emerging cyber threats and defense strategies with Cloudflare Webinar In a world where cyber threats are continually evolving, staying informed is critical for IT and security professionals.… This article has been indexed…
Massive Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Information for Millions
A significant data breach has compromised the personal information of millions of individuals across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The leaked data, obtained from a company called National Public Data, includes highly sensitive information such as names,…
X Confronts EU Legal Action Over Alleged AI Privacy Missteps
X, the artificial intelligence technology company of Elon Musk, has reportedly been accused of unlawfully feeding personal information about its users to its artificial intelligence technology without their consent according to a privacy campaign group based in Vienna. This…
This Security Researcher Infiltrated the LockBit Ransomware Outfit and Exposed its Leader
As part of a larger plan to gather intelligence and stop cybercrime from within, security researchers are actively pursuing and even infiltrating the groups that commit cybercrimes. To win the trust of cybercriminals, they frequently adopt a James Bond…
Russian Hacker Jailed 3+ Years for Selling Stolen Credentials on Dark Web
A 27-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to over three years in prison for peddling financial information, login credentials, and other personally identifying information (PII) on a now-defunct dark web marketplace called Slilpp. Georgy Kavzharadze, 27, of Moscow, Russia, pleaded…
10,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Arbitrary File Read and Delete Vulnerability in InPost PL and InPost for WooCommerce WordPress Plugins
📢 Did you know Wordfence runs a Bug Bounty Program for all WordPress plugin and themes at no cost to vendors? Through October 14th, researchers can earn up to $31,200, for all in-scope vulnerabilities submitted to our Bug Bounty Program!…
Report: Ransomware Gangs Rake in More Than $450 Million in First Half of 2024
Ransomware groups have earned over $450 million in H1 2024 by extorting victims through cryptocurrency payments, according to a report by Chainalysis. It has risen from the previous year, with a record ransom payment of $75 million reported. This article…
Cloud Misconfigurations Expose 110,000 Domains to Extortion in Widespread Campaign
Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks discover a threat actor extorting organizations after compromising their cloud environments using inadvertently exposed environment variables. The post Cloud Misconfigurations Expose 110,000 Domains to Extortion in Widespread Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
ESG Survey Report Finds AI, Secrets, and Misconfigurations Plague AppSec Teams
Find out how your peers are managing application security challenges. The post ESG Survey Report Finds AI, Secrets, and Misconfigurations Plague AppSec Teams appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article:…
Modernizing Identity Security Amid an Evolving Threat Landscape
While it’s true that most businesses understand the importance of identity security, the sector has evolved considerably in recent years. Five years ago, remote work was relatively rare—now it’s practically the norm. What’s more, a growing number of businesses are…