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Since August last year, Microsoft has identified a surge in intrusion activity with attackers using sophisticated password spray techniques to steal credentials from multiple customers. The company has linked this wave of attacks to a network of compromised devices known as CovertNetwork-1658, also called xlogin and Quad7 (7777).
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Nov 01, 2024The Hacker NewsSaaS Security / Insider Threat
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In context: An infostealer is a dangerous form of malware designed to exfiltrate user data and exploit it for additional malicious campaigns. Eurojust and several other enforcement agencies recently took down two prominent data-stealing trojans in this family. Investigators said this is only the beginning of a far-reaching operation.
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In a sweeping international effort, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and multiple global law enforcement agencies have exposed “Operation Magnus,” targeting two of the world’s most notorious information-stealing malware networks, RedLine Stealer and META.
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On Monday, October 28th 2024, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s asserted that a North Korean troop deployment to Ukraine could align with international law. That statement stands in stark contrast to several foundational legal principles, particularly those outlined in the United Nations Charter and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) (VCLT). The…
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Apple has launched the highly anticipated visionOS 2.1 update for its innovative mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. This update is particularly important as it addresses a range of Apple Vision Pro vulnerabilities that could pose serious risks to user privacy and device security.
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On October 17, 2024, the long-awaited deadline for the transposition of NIS2 into national law passed, ushering in a new era of cybersecurity for EU member states. And while only 2 member states ransposed the directive into law before the deadline, another 23 are quickly heading to the finish line.
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Free the AI At the same time, most organizations will spend a small percentage of their IT budgets on gen AI software deployments, Lovelock says. In some cases, the AI add-ons will be subscription models, like Microsoft Copilot, and sometimes, they will be free, like Salesforce Einstein, he says.
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In a recent report by Symantec, a critical security issue has been uncovered in several widely-used mobile applications across both Android and iOS platforms. These apps have been found to contain hardcoded cloud service credentials, exposing users and backend services to significant security risks.
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Public companies facing cyberattacks must be honest in their disclosures, or the consequences could hit harder than the breach itself. That message rang loud and clear as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed fines on four companies—Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited—for making materially misleading cyber…
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In today’s data-driven world, data breaches are one of the most significant threats facing organizations, with the financial impact varying widely across industries. The cost of a data breach is often determined by the nature of the data involved and the regulatory landscape governing the industry. Sectors like healthcare and financial services, which handle highly…
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When Apple dropped macOS Sequoia last month, it added new features like window snapping and the ability to control your iPhone from your Mac. In addition to surface-level changes, however, the new update also introduced a lengthy series of patches for security vulnerabilities. As it happens, one of these vulnerabilities was discovered by none other…
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Datto Inc. Dell Technologies · DXC Technology · ESET · Fortinet · Google. H-P. Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) · HPE Aruba Networking · Hitachi …
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In revealing details about a vulnerability that threatens the privacy of Apple fans, Microsoft urges all macOS users to update their systems.
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Oct 21, 2024Ravie LakshmananEncryption / Data Protection
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, National Heritage Attaullah Tarar on Friday informed the Senate that although after the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the maintenance of law and order situation was the responsibility of respective provincial governments but the Centre was also in contact with the provinces in major security issues especially at border areas to…
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AhnLab SEcurity Intelligence Center (ASEC) releases weekly and quarterly phishing email statistical reports on the ASEC blog, with fake login, delivery, and purchase order request types being the most common. However, it has been confirmed that phishing emails impersonating major Korean entertainment agencies have recently been distributed in Korea. The threat actor disguised the message…
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Ransomware remains a formidable threat facing organizations, with 49 active groups impacting more than 1,000 publicly posted victims in the third quarter 2024, according to a new report.
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A federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment yesterday charging a Maryland man with major fraud against the United States and making false statements to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for his alleged participation in a scheme to deceive the SEC into thinking his company’s data center was certified…
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GitLab has announced the release of critical patches for its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) with versions 17.4.2, 17.3.5, and 17.2.9. These GitLab critical patches are essential for all self-managed GitLab installations, as they address a series of vulnerabilities and bugs that could potentially compromise the integrity of user data and system security.…