Learn how to set up and use a VPN with just four easy steps. This step-by-step guide takes you through how you can secure your connection and online data.
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Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
EncryptHub’s dual life: Cybercriminal vs Windows bug-bounty researcher
EncryptHub, a notorious threat actor linked to breaches at 618 organizations, is believed to have reported two Windows zero-day vulnerabilities to Microsoft, revealing a conflicted figure straddling the line between cybercrime and security research. […]
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Google’s Sec-Gemini v1 Takes on Hackers & Outperforms Rivals by 11%
Sec-Gemini v1 has access to real-time cybersecurity data from trusted sources including Google Threat Intelligence, Mandiant’s attack reports, and the Open Source Vulnerabilities database.
Artificial Intelligence, CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Legal, Security
Six arrested for AI-powered investment scams that stole $20 million
Spain’s police arrested six individuals behind a large-scale cryptocurrency investment scam that used AI tools to generate deepfake ads featuring popular public figures to lure people. […]
Global Security News, Security
Everest ransomware’s dark web leak site defaced, now offline
The dark web leak site of the Everest ransomware gang has apparently been hacked over the weekend by an unknown attacker and is now offline. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Google fixes Android zero-days exploited in attacks, 60 other flaws
Google has released patches for 62 vulnerabilities in Android’s April 2025 security update, including two zero-days exploited in targeted attacks. […]
Global Security News, Security
Malicious VSCode extensions infect Windows with cryptominers
Nine VSCode extensions on Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code Marketplace pose as legitimate development tools while infecting users with the XMRig cryptominer to mine Ethereum and Monero. […]
Global Security News, Security
Food giant WK Kellogg discloses data breach linked to Clop ransomware
US food giant WK Kellogg Co is warning employees and vendors that company data was stolen during the 2024 Cleo data theft attacks. […]
Global Security News, Security
Windows 11 24H2 blocked on PCs with code-obfuscation driver BSODs
Microsoft has introduced a new Windows 11 24H2 safeguard hold for systems running security or enterprise software using SenseShield Technology’s sprotect.sys driver. […]
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UK’s demand for Apple backdoor should not be heard in secret, says court
A UK surveillance court said the backdoor order targeting Apple iCloud can be heard partly in public.
Global Security News, Security
This $16 AdGuard plan protects your whole family from malicious ads
You have until April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT to grab lifetime access to AdGuard’s privacy and ad-blocking tools for just $15.97 (reg. $169)—remember to enter code FAMPLAN at checkout for this limited-time discount. […]
Cybersecurity, data breach, Exclusive, Global Security News, Ransomware, Security
Someone hacked ransomware gang Everest’s leak site
“Don’t do crime,” the ransomware gang’s dark web leak site reads.
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Corporate Layoffs Put Company IP at Risk
With corporate layoffs and government workforce reductions frequently making headlines, leaders often underestimate the potential for massive data loss and intellectual property liability. The post Corporate Layoffs Put Company IP at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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The 23andMe Collapse, Signal Gate Fallout
In this episode, we discuss the urgent need to delete your DNA data from 23andMe amid concerns about the company’s potential collapse and lack of federal protections for your personal information. Kevin joins the show to give his thoughts on the Signal Gate scandal involving top government officials, emphasizing the potential risks and lack of…
Global Security News, Government & Policy, Jeffrey Goldberg, Mike Waltz, Security, signal
White House reportedly blames auto-suggested iPhone contact for Signal scandal
How did Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg get added to a Signal group chat with Trump administration officials discussing their plans for an airstrike in Yemen? The simplest explanation: National Security Adviser Mike Waltz had Goldberg saved as a contact in his phone and accidentally added him. Indeed, when Waltz first claimed that Goldberg’s phone number…
Global Security News, Mobile, Security
E-ZPass toll payment texts return in massive phishing wave
An ongoing phishing campaign impersonating E-ZPass and other toll agencies has surged recently, with recipients receiving multiple iMessage and SMS texts to steal personal and credit card information. […]
Global Security News, Security
Carding tool abusing WooCommerce API downloaded 34K times on PyPI
A newly discovered malicious PyPi package named ‘disgrasya’ that abuses legitimate WooCommerce stores for validating stolen credit cards has been downloaded over 34,000 times from the open-source package platform. […]
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
Coinbase to fix 2FA account activity entry freaking out users
Coinbase is fixing an incorrect account activity message that freaks out customers and makes them think their credentials were compromised. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
WinRAR flaw bypasses Windows Mark of the Web security alerts
A vulnerability in the WinRAR file archiver solution could be exploited to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) security warning and execute arbitrary code on a Windows machine. […]
Global Security News, Security, Security Bloggers Network
Cloud Native Security: How to Protect Your Kubernetes Infrastructure
As organizations increasingly adopt cloud-native technologies, securing Kubernetes infrastructure has become more important than ever. Cloud-native security encompasses practices and tools designed specifically to protect applications, data, and infrastructure in today’s ephemeral, distributed cloud environments. By aligning cloud native security practices with regulatory requirements, you can better ensure compliance, which is critical for organizations operating…
Global Security News, Security
Port of Seattle says ransomware breach impacts 90,000 people
Port of Seattle, the U.S. government agency overseeing Seattle’s seaport and airport, is notifying roughly 90,000 individuals of a data breach after their personal information was stolen in an August 2024 ransomware attack. […]
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security, Software
PoisonSeed phishing campaign behind emails with wallet seed phrases
A large-scale phishing campaign dubbed ‘PoisonSeed’ compromises corporate email marketing accounts to distribute emails containing crypto seed phrases used to drain cryptocurrency wallets. […]
Global Security News, Security
Australian pension funds hit by wave of credential stuffing attacks
Over the weekend, a massive wave of credential stuffing attacks hit multiple large Australian super funds, compromising thousands of members’ accounts. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, International, News, Security
DDoS Attacks Now Key Weapons in Geopolitical Conflicts, NETSCOUT Warns
Hackers now use AI and botnets to launch powerful DDoS attacks, bypassing security and overwhelming servers as law enforcement struggles to keep up.
Global Security News, Security
Europcar GitLab breach exposes data of up to 200,000 customers
A hacker breached the GitLab repositories of multinational car-rental company Europcar Mobility Group and stole source code for Android and iOS applications, as well as some personal information belonging to up to 200,000 users. […]
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Trump fires head of National Security Agency and Cyber Command
Haugh’s firing has seemingly caught senior lawmakers by surprise
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Benchmarks Find ‘DeepSeek-V3-0324 Is More Vulnerable Than Qwen2.5-Max’
While the latest iteration of Qwen2.5-Max outperforms DeepSeek-V3 on security, the AI model lags behind its competition in several other areas.
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Windows 11 Forces Microsoft Account Sign In & Removes Bypass Trick Option
Microsoft is killing the Windows 11 bypass trick — soon, all setups will require internet and a Microsoft Account, leaving privacy-conscious users with fewer options.
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North Korean Hackers Disguised as IT Workers Targeting UK, European Companies, Google Finds
The attackers pose as legitimate remote IT workers, looking to both generate revenue and access sensitive company data through employment. “Europe needs to wake up fast,” according to Google’s Jamie Collier.
Global IT News, Global Security News, Security
How SecurityBridge Secures the SAP Ecosystem
SAP’s vast ecosystem of tech solutions has supported organizations for decades in achieving cross-functional planning and success. Securing that legacy tech stack can be challenging, which is why vendors like SecurityBridge create solutions to simplify that process. CTO and Co-Founder Ivan Mans spoke with Channel Insider about the necessity for SAP-specific security tools and what…
Global Security News, Security
Max severity RCE flaw discovered in widely used Apache Parquet
A maximum severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been discovered impacting all versions of Apache Parquet up to and including 1.15.0. […]
Global Security News, Security
Hunters International shifts from ransomware to pure data extortion
The Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation is shutting down and rebranding with plans to switch to date theft and extortion-only attacks. […]
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OpenAI just made its first cybersecurity investment
OpenAI just co-led a $43 million Series A into deepfake defense startup Adaptive Security.
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Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures is raising $100M for a new fund
Ted Schlein’s cybersecurity-focused Ballistic Ventures is raising $100 million for a new fund, TechCrunch has exclusively learned.
Global Security News, Security
CISA warns of Fast Flux DNS evasion used by cybercrime gangs
CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international cybersecurity agencies are calling on organizations and DNS providers to mitigate the “Fast Flux” cybercrime evasion technique used by state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware gangs. […]
Asia Pacific, Global Security News, Security
Ivanti patches Connect Secure zero-day exploited since mid-March
Ivanti has released security updates to patch a critical Connect Secure remote code execution vulnerability exploited by a China-linked espionage actor to deploy malware since at least mid-March 2025. […]
Global Security News, Security
Texas State Bar warns of data breach after INC ransomware claims attack
The State Bar of Texas is warning it suffered a data breach after the INC ransomware gang claimed to have breached the organization and began leaking samples of stolen data. […]
Global Security News, Security
Texas State Bar warns of data breach after INC ransomware claims attack
The State Bar of Texas is warning it suffered a data breach after the INC ransomware gang claimed to have breached the organization and began leaking samples of stolen data. […]
Global Security News, Security
Texas State Bar warns of data breach after INC ransomware claims attack
The State Bar of Texas is warning it suffered a data breach after the INC ransomware gang claimed to have breached the organization and began leaking samples of stolen data. […]
Global Security News, Security
Texas State Bar warns of data breach after INC ransomware claims attack
The State Bar of Texas is warning it suffered a data breach after the INC ransomware gang claimed to have breached the organization and began leaking samples of stolen data. […]
Global Security News, Security
Oracle privately confirms Cloud breach to customers
Oracle has finally acknowledged to some customers that attackers have stolen old client credentials after breaching a “legacy environment” last used in 2017. […]
Global Security News, Security
Oracle privately confirms Cloud breach to customers
Oracle has finally acknowledged to some customers that attackers have stolen old client credentials after breaching a “legacy environment” last used in 2017. […]
Global Security News, Security
Oracle privately confirms Cloud breach to customers
Oracle has finally acknowledged to some customers that attackers have stolen old client credentials after breaching a “legacy environment” last used in 2017. […]
Global Security News, Security
Oracle privately confirms Cloud breach to customers
Oracle has finally acknowledged to some customers that attackers have stolen old client credentials after breaching a “legacy environment” last used in 2017. […]
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This sneaky Android spyware needs a password to uninstall. Here’s how to remove it without one.
A simple trick can remove malicious Android spyware apps that require a password to uninstall.
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Payment Fraud Detection and Prevention: Here’s All To Know
Here are the most common and latest advancements in payment fraud strategies and payment fraud prevention tools for protecting your business.
Global Security News, Security
Recent GitHub supply chain attack traced to leaked SpotBugs token
A cascading supply chain attack on GitHub that targeted Coinbase in March has now been traced back to a single token stolen from a SpotBugs workflow, which allowed a threat actor to compromise multiple GitHub projects. […]
Global Security News, Security
Recent GitHub supply chain attack traced to leaked SpotBugs token
A cascading supply chain attack on GitHub that targeted Coinbase in March has now been traced back to a single token stolen from a SpotBugs workflow, which allowed a threat actor to compromise multiple GitHub projects. […]
Global Security News, Security
Recent GitHub supply chain attack traced to leaked SpotBugs token
A cascading supply chain attack on GitHub that targeted Coinbase in March has now been traced back to a single token stolen from a SpotBugs workflow, which allowed a threat actor to compromise multiple GitHub projects. […]
Global Security News, Security
Recent GitHub supply chain attack traced to leaked SpotBugs token
A cascading supply chain attack on GitHub that targeted Coinbase in March has now been traced back to a single token stolen from a SpotBugs workflow, which allowed a threat actor to compromise multiple GitHub projects. […]
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8 Best Enterprise Password Managers
Explore the best enterprise password managers that provide security and centralized control for managing and protecting passwords across your organization.
Global Security News, Security
Genetic data site openSNP to close and delete data over privacy concerns
The openSNP project, a platform for sharing genetic and phenotypic data, will shut down on April 30, 2025, and delete all user submissions over privacy concerns and the risk of misuse by authoritarian governments. […]
Global Security News, Mobile, Security
Verizon Call Filter API flaw exposed customers’ incoming call history
A vulnerability in Verizon’s Call Filter feature allowed customers to access the incoming call logs for another Verizon Wireless number through an unsecured API request. […]
Global Security News, Security
GitHub expands security tools after 39 million secrets leaked in 2024
Over 39 million secrets like API keys and account credentials were leaked on GitHub throughout 2024, exposing organizations and users to significant security risks. […]
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Still Using an Older Version of iOS or iPadOS? Update Now to Patch These Critical Security Vulnerabilities
Apple has also fixed vulnerabilities in iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5, and macOS Ventura 13.7.5, as well as its recently released iOS 18.4.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft adds hotpatching support to Windows 11 Enterprise
Microsoft has announced that hotpatch updates are now available for business customers using Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 on x64 (AMD/Intel) systems, starting today. […]
Global Security News, Security
Royal Mail investigates data leak claims, no impact on operations
Royal Mail is investigating claims of a security breach after a threat actor leaked over 144GB of data allegedly stolen from the company’s systems. […]
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A new security fund opens up to help protect the fediverse
A new security fund aims to help apps in the fediverse — like Mastodon, Threads, and Pixelfed — to pay researchers for disclosing security bugs.
AI, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, emea, EU, generative ai, Global Security News, International, iOS, ios 18.4, iPadOS, iPhone, macOS, macos sequoia, Mobility, Security, Software
Apple Rolls Out iOS 18.4 With New Languages, Emojis & Apple Intelligence in the EU
Apple’s iOS 18.4 lets EU users choose default navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze, complying with the Digital Markets Act for more competition and user control.
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The Future of Security Operations: Why Next-Gen SIEM is a Necessity
Transitioning to a modern SIEM model can achieve significant cost savings while enhancing security visibility and operational efficiency. The post The Future of Security Operations: Why Next-Gen SIEM is a Necessity appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Threat-informed defense for operational technology: Moving from information to action
As the threat landscape continues to evolve, critical infrastructure sectors face a growing wave of sophisticated cyber threats. Traditional security strategies that focus solely on indicators of compromise (IoCs) are proving insufficient against the scale and speed of modern cyberattacks. To address today’s challenges, organizations must adopt a threat-informed defense approach—one that shifts the focus…
Global Security News, Security
Police shuts down KidFlix child sexual exploitation platform
Kidflix, one of the largest platforms used to host, share, and stream child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the dark web, was shut down on March 11 following a joint action coordinated by German law enforcement. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
The Reality Behind Security Control Failures—And How to Prevent Them
Most orgs only discover their security controls failed after a breach. With OnDefend’s continuous validation, you can test, measure, and prove your defenses work—before attackers exploit blind spots. […]
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Mobile, Security
Counterfeit Android devices found preloaded With Triada malware
A new version of the Triada trojan has been discovered preinstalled on thousands of new Android devices, allowing threat actors to steal data as soon as they are set up. […]
Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Security, Trump Administration, us government
Trump’s national security advisor reportedly used his personal Gmail account to do government work
Michael Waltz used his personal Gmail to share “potentially exploitable” information, per the report.
Global Security News, Security
Cisco warns of CSLU backdoor admin account used in attacks
Cisco warns admins to patch a critical Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) vulnerability, which exposes a built-in backdoor admin account now used in attacks. […]
Cloud Security, Global Security News, keepass, password manager, Security, Technology
KeePass Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security
While its downloadable plugins make it highly customizable, KeePass’ unintuitive interface holds it back from one of our top password manager picks.
Global IT News, Global Security News, Security
LogicMonitor Celebrates Early FedRAMP Milestone
LogicMonitor has become the latest vendor to announce a new categorization in the FedRAMP authorization system. The company is now labeled “In Process,” which reflects that it is actively working towards full authorization. FedRAMP progress signals growth in government business The FedRAMP authorization program is run by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Sophos Releases 2025 Active Adversary Report, ID’s Top Risks
Sophos recently released the findings of its annual report detailing various learnings and insights from its internal research. The report details attacker behavior and techniques from over 400 MDR and IR cases in 2024. Research shows organizations are detecting attacks faster, but threats remain complex The report found that the primary way attackers gained initial…
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Developers Wanted: OpenAI Seeks Feedback About Open Model That Will Be Revealed ‘In the Coming Months’
Find out how to provide OpenAI with your input about its upcoming open language model, which Sam Altman stated will be a “reasoning” model like OpenAI o1.
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
The urgent reality of machine identity security in 2025
The importance of machine identity security has reached a critical juncture in 2025. With machine identities now far outnumbering human ones, securing these digital credentials has become a top cybersecurity priority for enterprises. However, as the CyberArk 2025 State of Machine Identity Security Report shows, many of the 1,200 security leaders in organizations we surveyed—across the U.S., U.K., Australia,…
Emerging Tech, Global Security News, Security
How CISOs can use identity to advance zero trust
AI is the best thing that’s ever happened to cybercriminals. It allows them to weaponize trust and launch identity-based attacks with staggering scale and sophistication. I’m talking about mutating polymorphic malware, prolonged ransomware sneak attacks that lead to double-extortion and deepfakes that defraud victims every few minutes. CISOs must adapt to this reality by implementing zero…
Global Security News, North America, Security
North Korean IT worker army expands operations in Europe
North Korea’s IT workers have expanded operations beyond the United States and are now increasingly targeting organizations across Europe. […]
Global Security News, Security
We Smell a (DC)Rat: Revealing a Sophisticated Malware Delivery Chain
A RAR file, a fake summons, and a Nietzsche quote—all part of a multi-stage malware chain delivering DCRat & Rhadamanthys. Acronis TRU breaks down how attackers use VBS, batch, and PowerShell scripts to slip past defenses. […]
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Genetic sharing site openSNP to shut down, citing concerns of data privacy and ‘rise in authoritarian governments’
The open source repository of genetic data will delete its banks of data on April 30, its co-founder confirms.
china, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Hackers, hacking, Security
Someone is trying to recruit security researchers in bizarre hacking campaign
An obscure wannabe hacker’s tantalizing (and clearly sketchy) job offer has some security researchers asking, why?
Global Security News, Google, Security
Google rolls out easy end-to-end encryption for Gmail business users
Google has started rolling out a new end-to-end encryption (E2EE) model for Gmail enterprise users, making it easier to send encrypted emails to any recipient. […]
Global Security News, Security
Nearly 24,000 IPs behind wave of Palo Alto Global Protect scans
A significant spike in scanning activity targeting Palo Alto Network GlobalProtect login portals has been observed, with researchers concerned it may be a prelude to an upcoming attack or flaw being exploited. […]
Apple, Exploits, Global Security News, Mobile, Security
Apple backports zero-day patches to older iPhones and Macs
Apple has released security updates that backport fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities that were exploited as zero-days to older versions of its operating systems. […]
Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, encryption, Global Security News, gmail, Google, News, Security
Happy 21st Birthday, Gmail! Google’s Present to Enterprise Gmail Users: End-to-End Encryption
The new feature is more accessible than S/MIME because it eliminates the need for certificate management.
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Critical auth bypass bug in CrushFTP now exploited in attacks
Attackers are now targeting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the CrushFTP file transfer software using exploits based on publicly available proof-of-concept code. […]
Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, linux, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders
Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders. […]
Global Security News, Security
Phishing platform ‘Lucid’ behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks
A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform named ‘Lucid’ has been targeting 169 entities in 88 countries using well-crafted messages sent on iMessage (iOS) and RCS (Android). […]
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Oracle under fire for its handling of separate security incidents
Oracle has denied at least one breach, despite evidence to the contrary, as it begins notifying healthcare customers of a separate patient data breach.
Global Security News, Security
Hackers abuse WordPress MU-Plugins to hide malicious code
Hackers are utilizing the WordPress mu-plugins (“Must-Use Plugins”) directory to stealthily run malicious code on every page while evading detection. […]
API security, Cybersecurity, data breach, Exclusive, Global Security News, Security
API testing firm APIsec exposed customer data during security lapse
The API testing firm took down a database exposed to the internet without a password.
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Security
North Korean hackers adopt ClickFix attacks to target crypto firms
The notorious North Korean Lazarus hacking group has reportedly adopted ‘ClickFix’ tactics to deploy malware targeting job seekers in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly centralized finance (CeFi). […]
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Understanding Privacy Changes: eBay’s AI Policy and The Future of Data Privacy
In this episode, host Tom Eston discusses recent privacy changes on eBay related to AI training and the implications for user data. He highlights the hidden opt-out feature for AI data usage and questions the transparency of such policies, especially in regions without strict privacy laws like the United States. The host also explores how…
Global Security News, Security, TC
“This isn’t ‘The Matrix’”
Last weekend, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, found himself at the center of a digital fiasco when he was unexpectedly added to a Signal group chat with 17 U.S. government officials who were discussing imminent airstrikes in Yemen. For some, the incident has raised questions about how phone numbers end up in contact lists…
CryptoCurrency, Global Security News, Mobile, Security
New Crocodilus malware steals Android users’ crypto wallet keys
A newly discovered Android malware dubbed Crocodilus tricks users into providing the seed phrase for the cryptocurrency wallet using a warning to back up the key to avoid losing access. […]
Global Security News, Security
Retail giant Sam’s Club investigates Clop ransomware breach claims
Sam’s Club, an American warehouse supermarket chain owned by U.S. retail giant Walmart, is investigating claims of a Clop ransomware breach. […]
Global Security News, Security
OpenAI now pays researchers $100,000 for critical vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced a fivefold increase in the maximum bug bounty rewards for “exceptional and differentiated” critical security vulnerabilities from $20,000 to $100,000. […]
Global Security News, Security
Phishing-as-a-service operation uses DNS-over-HTTPS for evasion
A newly discovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation that researchers call Morphing Meerkat, has been using the DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocol to evade detection. […]
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Again and again, NSO Group’s customers keep getting their spyware operations caught
Despite the stealthy nature of spyware, security researchers keep detecting Pegasus spyware attacks in part because of sloppy ‘operational security.’
Exploits, Global Security News, linux, Security
New Ubuntu Linux security bypasses require manual mitigations
Three security bypasses have been discovered in Ubuntu Linux’s unprivileged user namespace restrictions, which could be enable a local attacker to exploit vulnerabilities in kernel components. […]
Global Security News, Healthcare, Security
Oracle Health breach compromises patient data at US hospitals
A breach at Oracle Health impacts multiple US healthcare organizations and hospitals after a threat actor stole patient data from legacy servers. […]
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Mozilla patches Firefox bug ‘exploited in the wild’, similar to bug attacking Chrome
The bug fix comes days after Google fixed a similar vulnerability under attack in its Chrome browser.
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Hijacked Microsoft Stream classic domain “spams” SharePoint sites
The legacy domain for Microsoft Stream was hijacked to show a fake Amazon site promoting a Thailand casino, causing all SharePoint sites with old embedded videos to display it as spam. […]
Global Security News, Security
Infostealer campaign compromises 10 npm packages, targets devs
Ten npm packages were suddenly updated with malicious code yesterday to steal environment variables and other sensitive data from developers’ systems. […]
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Android Malware Exploits a Microsoft-Related Security Blind Spot to Avoid Detection
Microsoft’s .NET MAUI lets developers build cross-platform apps in C#, but its use of binary blob files poses new risks by bypassing Android’s DEX-based security checks.