March 15, 2024
Via: TechradarGoogle is upgrading Chrome’s Safe Browsing security tool by allowing it to provide constant protection against suspicious websites in real-time. Before going into the update itself, it’s worth covering the backstory. Safe Browsing gives the Chrome browser a list of […]
March 14, 2024
Via: The Hacker NewsThe Russian-speaking cybercrime group called RedCurl is leveraging a legitimate Microsoft Windows component called the Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) to execute malicious commands. “The Program Compatibility Assistant Service (pcalua.exe) is a Windows service designed to identify and address compatibility issues […]
February 29, 2024
Via: InfoWorldWith the growth of sophisticated attacks against critical software and infrastructure systems, multi-factor authentication (MFA) has emerged as a critical layer of defense against unauthorized access. An increasing number of enterprise and developer-facing technology applications and platforms, from GitHub to […]
February 28, 2024
Via: TechSpotAs IBM highlights, existing FlashSystem products already scan all incoming data as it is being written, without impacting performance. The new AI-enhanced FlashCore Module 4 (FCM) is even more advanced, continuously monitoring stats gathered from every single I/O to look […]
February 28, 2024
Via: SmartData CollectiveAI technology is radically changing the direction of the cybersecurity sector. Companies around the world are expected to spend $102.78 billion on AI to stop cybersecurity threats in 2032 alone. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in enhancing cybersecurity […]
February 21, 2024
Via: The Hacker NewsCybersecurity researchers have identified two authentication bypass flaws in open-source Wi-Fi software found in Android, Linux, and ChromeOS devices that could trick users into joining a malicious clone of a legitimate network or allow an attacker to join a trusted […]
February 14, 2024
Via: The Hacker NewsA newly disclosed security flaw in the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has been exploited as a zero-day by an advanced persistent threat actor called Water Hydra (aka DarkCasino) targeting financial market traders. Trend Micro, which began tracking the campaign in late […]
February 13, 2024
Via: The Hacker NewsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a medium-severity security flaw impacting Roundcube email software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-43770 (CVSS score: 6.1), […]
February 9, 2024
Via: TechradarWhen it comes to the internet, you might be inclined to think that countries boasting a more reliable infrastructure are also benefiting from better online security. Well, that’s proven to be a mere conjecture. Researchers at VPN service provider Surfshark […]
February 7, 2024
Via: MashableThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking artificial intelligence experts to help harness AI to advance its mission. These recruitment efforts come a day after House Republicans narrowly failed to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the secretary of Homeland Security, claiming […]
February 6, 2024
Via: TechSpotApple’s Vision Pro only hit the street (pun intended) less than a week ago. Aside from the steep price, most users seem happy with the device’s performance. Unfortunately, a few who have had to deal with password recovery have been […]
January 31, 2024
Via: TechSpotSecurity analytics firm Mandiant recently uncovered a “never-before-seen” attack chain that used Base 64 encoding on at least two different websites to deliver the second-stage payload of a three-stage malware. The two sites were tech publication Ars Technica and video […]
January 30, 2024
Via: InfoWorldLast year’s MOVEit and 3CX vulnerabilities offered a stark reminder of the risk software supply chain attacks pose today. Threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to infiltrate a software provider’s network and modify the software’s original functionality with malicious code. Once the […]
January 17, 2024
Via: Tom's HardwareA new security vulnerability called LeftoverLocals affects GPUs made by some of the leading names, like AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm. It enables data theft from the GPU’s memory irrespective of the form factor and operating system. The flaw was discovered […]
January 12, 2024
Via: The Hacker NewsThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical security vulnerability impacting Microsoft SharePoint Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-29357 (CVSS score: 9.8), is a […]
January 12, 2024
Via: The Hacker NewsGitLab has released security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities, including one that could be exploited to take over accounts without requiring any user interaction. Tracked as CVE-2023-7028, the flaw has been awarded the maximum severity of 10.0 on the […]
January 8, 2024
Via: MashableYou might not be totally safe from hackers even after you reset your Google password. There was allegedly an exploit in Google cookies that allowed bad actors to access Google services even after users reset their passwords, according to a […]
December 21, 2023
Via: TechRadarAfter raising its security game with a feature-packed update in October, our #1 best VPN has just extended its advanced protections to Mac users. ExpressVPN initially unveiled its new adult site tools and ad-blocker across its Windows, iOS, and Android […]
December 19, 2023
Via: The Hacker NewsThreat actors are increasingly making use of GitHub for malicious purposes through novel methods, including abusing secret Gists and issuing malicious commands via git commit messages. “Malware authors occasionally place their samples in services like Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and […]
December 12, 2023
Via: The Hacker NewsLet’s begin with a thought-provoking question: among a credit card number, a social security number, and an Electronic Health Record (EHR), which commands the highest price on a dark web forum? Surprisingly, it’s the EHR, and the difference is stark: […]