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  • Singtel Hacked by Chinese Group

    Singtel Hacked by Chinese Group 2024-11-07 at 00:01 View original post at Safety Detectives Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached Singapore Telecommunications, the largest mobile carrier in Singapore, during the summer, according to a recent report citing 2 people familiar with the matter. The breach was discovered in June, but news about it only came to light…

  • Researchers Discover New Banking Malware, ToxicPanda

    Researchers Discover New Banking Malware, ToxicPanda 2024-11-07 at 00:01 View original post at Safety Detectives Researchers with Cleafy discovered a new strain of banking malware that targets Android users. Once infected, it enables hackers to conduct fraudulent banking transactions with the victim’s device. The scheme itself isn’t new — it’s referred to as on-device fraud…

  • Voting Delay In Pennsylvania Caused By Malfunction

    Voting Delay In Pennsylvania Caused By Malfunction 2024-11-07 at 00:01 View original post at Safety Detectives Cambria County had its voting period extended following a technical malfunction that prevented some voters from casting their ballots. As a result, ballots were extended until 10 P.M. IT specialists were immediately called in to address the software issues…

  • Cybercrooks are targeting Bengal cat lovers in Australia for some reason

    Cybercrooks are targeting Bengal cat lovers in Australia for some reason 2024-11-07 at 00:01 By Connor Jones In case today’s news cycle wasn’t shocking enough, here’s a gem from Sophos Fresh from a series of serious reports detailing its five-year battle with Chinese cyberattackers, Sophos has dropped a curious story about users of a popular…

  • Apple users are making NSFW emojis with new Genmoji app — before it ‘gets banned’

    Apple users are making NSFW emojis with new Genmoji app — before it ‘gets banned’ 2024-11-06 at 22:05 By Adriana Diaz Looks like we’ve got some bad apples with iPhones. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Intel sued over Raptor Lake voltage instability

    Intel sued over Raptor Lake voltage instability 2024-11-06 at 21:36 By Thomas Claburn Failure to warn customers about chip flaw leads to fraud claim Intel was sued in a federal court in San Jose, California, on Tuesday, based on claims that the chipmaker’s 13th and 14th generation desktop processors from 2022 and 2023 are defective.……

  • What Trump’s election win means for Google antitrust cases — and the tech industry

    What Trump’s election win means for Google antitrust cases — and the tech industry 2024-11-06 at 21:18 By Thomas Barrabi Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election will have major implications for antitrust regulation and federal policy toward the tech sector – including a pair of pending Justice Department cases against Google. This article…

  • VEILDrive Attack Exploits Microsoft Services to Evade Detection and Distribute Malware

    VEILDrive Attack Exploits Microsoft Services to Evade Detection and Distribute Malware 2024-11-06 at 21:04 By An ongoing threat campaign dubbed VEILDrive has been observed taking advantage of legitimate services from Microsoft, including Teams, SharePoint, Quick Assist, and OneDrive, as part of its modus operandi. “Leveraging Microsoft SaaS services — including Teams, SharePoint, Quick Assist, and…

  • Apple admits future products may never be as profitable as iPhones

    Apple admits future products may never be as profitable as iPhones 2024-11-06 at 20:48 By Ariel Zilber The company issued the warning as part of a list of “risk factors” that could weigh down the business. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source…

  • Arecibo telescope might have failed because of weak sockets

    Arecibo telescope might have failed because of weak sockets 2024-11-06 at 20:48 By Thomas Claburn Electromagnetic radiation contributed to that zincing feeling: analysts The collapse of the 305-meter telescope at Arecibo Observatory in 2020 is being attributed to zinc creep – slow deformation due to stress – in the telescope’s cable spelter sockets, according to…

  • Thanks Linus. Torvalds patch improves Linux performance by 2.6%

    Thanks Linus. Torvalds patch improves Linux performance by 2.6% 2024-11-06 at 19:34 By Liam Proven 21 lines that show the big man still has what it takes A relatively tiny code change by penguin premier Linus Torvalds is making a measurable improvement to Linux’s multithreaded performance.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View…

  • Here’s how to tell if your air fryer is spying on you: ‘This is often done’

    Here’s how to tell if your air fryer is spying on you: ‘This is often done’ 2024-11-06 at 19:24 By Taylor Knight Frying and spying. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Supreme Court hears Facebook’s bid to toss shareholder suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal

    Supreme Court hears Facebook’s bid to toss shareholder suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal 2024-11-06 at 19:24 By Reuters They shareholders lawsuit claims the company unlawfully withheld information from investors about a 2015 data breach involving British political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica that affected more than 30 million Facebook users. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology…

  • EU charges Corning with antitrust violations over Gorilla Glass dominance

    EU charges Corning with antitrust violations over Gorilla Glass dominance 2024-11-06 at 18:33 By Brandon Vigliarolo US firm made OEMs, glass processors sign exclusivity deals, tattle on competitors, claims Euro Commish Corning’s Gorilla Glass is found in countless tech products, from smartphones and wearables to automobile windshields, and the European Commission has an inkling its…

  • Google blocked political posts on internal message boards ahead of Election Day: report

    Google blocked political posts on internal message boards ahead of Election Day: report 2024-11-06 at 18:19 By Thomas Barrabi Google reportedly cracked down on employee political discussions ahead of an Election Night that ended in victory for Donald Trump. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post…

  • Google Fixes Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Latest Android Security Update

    Google Fixes Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Latest Android Security Update 2024-11-06 at 18:07 By daksh sharma Overview In its latest security bulletin, Google has patched two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Android, marking a crucial step toward protecting users from likely spyware attacks.`  The November update addresses a total of 51 vulnerabilities, including a critical…

  • Operation Synergia II sees Interpol swoop on global cyber crims

    Operation Synergia II sees Interpol swoop on global cyber crims 2024-11-06 at 17:35 By Iain Thomson 22,000 IP addresses taken down, 59 servers seized, 41 arrests in 95 countries Interpol is reporting a big win after a massive combined operation against online criminals made 41 arrests and seized hardware thought to be used for nefarious…

  • ExpressVPN Launches Identity Theft Protection Services

    ExpressVPN Launches Identity Theft Protection Services 2024-11-06 at 17:34 View original post at vpnMentor ExpressVPN has launched Identity Defender, a security bundle that helps protect users from identity theft, now available exclusively for US-based users. This suite, introduced on October 30, 2024, is included at no additional cost for new customers who subscribe to ExpressVPN’s…

  • Thousands of E-Stores Hacked to Show Fake Product Listings

    Thousands of E-Stores Hacked to Show Fake Product Listings 2024-11-06 at 17:14 View original post at vpnMentor In a major discovery, cybersecurity firm HUMAN Security has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign, dubbed “Phish n’ Ships”. This elaborate scheme targeted over 1,000 legitimate e-commerce websites, leading to estimated losses of tens of millions of dollars. Active…

  • Sysadmin shock as Windows Server 2025 installs itself after update labeling error

    Sysadmin shock as Windows Server 2025 installs itself after update labeling error 2024-11-06 at 16:48 By Richard Speed Screens sprayed with coffee after techies find Microsoft’s latest OS in unexpected places Administrators are reporting unexpected appearances of Windows Server 2025 after what was published as a security update turned out to be a complete operating…

  • Atakama introduces DNS filtering designed for MSPs

    Atakama introduces DNS filtering designed for MSPs 2024-11-06 at 16:48 By Industry News Atakama announced the latest expansion of its Managed Browser Security Platform, introducing DNS filtering explicitly designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). This new feature enables comprehensive in-browser and network-level filtering, providing a full-spectrum DNS solution that secures browsers and entire network environments.…

  • New Winos 4.0 Malware Infects Gamers Through Malicious Game Optimization Apps

    New Winos 4.0 Malware Infects Gamers Through Malicious Game Optimization Apps 2024-11-06 at 16:48 By Cybersecurity researchers are warning that a command-and-control (C&C) framework called Winos is being distributed within gaming-related applications like installation tools, speed boosters, and optimization utilities. “Winos 4.0 is an advanced malicious framework that offers comprehensive functionality, a stable architecture, and…

  • AT&T settles claims it misappropriated subsidies, with partial admission of guilt

    AT&T settles claims it misappropriated subsidies, with partial admission of guilt 2024-11-06 at 15:49 By Brandon Vigliarolo Changes at the telco giant called for to prevent future abuse AT&T settled with the FCC over claims it submitted false information to obtain funding from US broadband subsidy programs for low-income customers. … This article is an excerpt…

  • UK orders Chinese biz to sell majority stake in Scottish chipmaker

    UK orders Chinese biz to sell majority stake in Scottish chipmaker 2024-11-06 at 15:05 By Dan Robinson Government invokes National Security and Investment Act The British government has ordered a China-owned entity to sell its stake in a Scottish chip company under the authority of the National Security and Investment Act 2021.… This article is…

  • GodFather Malware Expands Its Reach, Targeting 500 Banking And Crypto Applications Worldwide

    GodFather Malware Expands Its Reach, Targeting 500 Banking And Crypto Applications Worldwide 2024-11-06 at 15:05 By daksh sharma Key Takeaways Overview Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) recently identified a phishing site, “mygov-au[.]app,” masquerading as the official MyGov website of the Australian Government. Upon further analysis, this site was found to be distributing a suspicious…

  • Cyberattackers stole Microlise staff data following DHL, Serco disruption

    Cyberattackers stole Microlise staff data following DHL, Serco disruption 2024-11-06 at 14:18 By Connor Jones Experts say incident has ‘all the hallmarks of ransomware’ Telematics tech biz Microlise says an attack that hit its network likely did not expose customer data, although staff aren’t so lucky.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View…

  • 9 Steps to Get CTEM on Your 2025 Budgetary Radar

    9 Steps to Get CTEM on Your 2025 Budgetary Radar 2024-11-06 at 13:48 By Budget season is upon us, and everyone in your organization is vying for their slice of the pie. Every year, every department has a pet project that they present as absolutely essential to profitability, business continuity, and quite possibly the future…

  • GoZone ransomware accuses and threatens victims

    GoZone ransomware accuses and threatens victims 2024-11-06 at 13:06 By Zeljka Zorz A new ransomware dubbed GoZone is being leveraged by attackers that don’t seem to be very greedy: they are asking the victims to pay just $1,000 in Bitcoin if they want their files decrypted. The GoZone HTML ransom note (Source: SonicWall) The ransom…

  • Want advice from UK government website about tax ‘n’ stuff? Talk to the chatbot

    Want advice from UK government website about tax ‘n’ stuff? Talk to the chatbot 2024-11-06 at 12:42 By Richard Speed Need to know how to set up a business? There’s an (experimental) AI for that From the department of “this will go well” comes confirmation UK government is trialling an experimental chatbot with 15,000 business…

  • INTERPOL Disrupts Over 22,000 Malicious Servers in Global Crackdown on Cybercrime

    INTERPOL Disrupts Over 22,000 Malicious Servers in Global Crackdown on Cybercrime 2024-11-06 at 12:42 By INTERPOL on Tuesday said it took down more than 22,000 malicious servers linked to various cyber threats as part of a global operation. Dubbed Operation Synergia II, the coordinated effort ran from April 1 to August 31, 2024, targeting phishing,…

  • Why we’re still waiting for Canonical’s immutable Ubuntu Core Desktop

    Why we’re still waiting for Canonical’s immutable Ubuntu Core Desktop 2024-11-06 at 11:34 By Liam Proven ‘First impressions matter’ but a KDE flavor is in the making – and more publicly at that Ubuntu Summit 2024  At this year’s Ubuntu Summit in The Hague, we were really hoping to hear some news about Canonical’s new…

  • Authlete 3.0 empowers organizations to improve digital identity management

    Authlete 3.0 empowers organizations to improve digital identity management 2024-11-06 at 11:33 By Industry News Authlete launched Authlete 3.0, offering support for OpenID for Verifiable Credential Issuance (OID4VCI). This new capability empowers organizations—including governments, financial institutions, and educational establishments—to revolutionize how they issue and manage user credentials. With the introduction of Authlete 3.0, Authlete now…

  • Symbiotic provides developers with real-time feedback on potential security vulnerabilities

    Symbiotic provides developers with real-time feedback on potential security vulnerabilities 2024-11-06 at 11:04 By Industry News Symbiotic Security launched a real-time security for software development that combines detection and remediation with just-in-time training – incorporating security testing and training directly into the development process without breaking developers’ workflows. Backed with $3 million of seed funding…

  • Dow swaps Intel for Nvidia leaving no index free from wild AI volatility

    Dow swaps Intel for Nvidia leaving no index free from wild AI volatility 2024-11-06 at 10:46 By Tobias Mann Won’t make a difference for institutional investors, but retail traders be warned, analyst tells El Reg On Friday, Nvidia will supplant Intel after 25 years as the semiconductor sector’s representative on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.……

  • Panelists will discuss third-party risks at SECURITY 500 Conference

    Panelists will discuss third-party risks at SECURITY 500 Conference 2024-11-06 at 10:18 By At an upcoming 2024 SECURITY 500 Conference panel, security leaders will discuss the risks associated with third-party relationships and offer strategies for managing them. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this…

  • South Korea Fines Meta $15.67M for Illegally Sharing Sensitive User Data with Advertisers

    South Korea Fines Meta $15.67M for Illegally Sharing Sensitive User Data with Advertisers 2024-11-06 at 09:34 By Meta has been fined 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million) by South Korea’s data privacy watchdog for illegally collecting sensitive personal information from Facebook users, including data about their political views and sexual orientation, and sharing it with advertisers…

  • Meta gives nod to weaponizing Llama – but only for the good guys

    Meta gives nod to weaponizing Llama – but only for the good guys 2024-11-06 at 09:02 By Brandon Vigliarolo Change of mind follows discovery China was playing with it uninvited? Meta has historically restricted its LLMs from uses that could cause harm – but that has apparently changed. The Facebook giant has announced it will…

  • Google Cloud to Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication by 2025 for All Users

    Google Cloud to Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication by 2025 for All Users 2024-11-06 at 08:33 By Google’s cloud division has announced that it will enforce mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users by the end of 2025 as part of its efforts to improve account security. “We will be implementing mandatory MFA for Google Cloud in…

  • The cybersecurity gender gap: How diverse teams improve threat response

    The cybersecurity gender gap: How diverse teams improve threat response 2024-11-06 at 07:33 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Julie Madhusoodanan, Head of CyberSecurity at LinkedIn, discusses how closing the gender gap could enhance cybersecurity’s effectiveness in combating emerging threats. With women still underrepresented in cybersecurity roles, she emphasizes how diverse teams…

  • Security design: Important points of protection in a building

    Security design: Important points of protection in a building 2024-11-06 at 07:15 By Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, a building with a single unaddressed weak point is vulnerable no matter how well fortified it is everywhere else. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS…

  • Ensuring Security and Service for Over 200 Years

    Ensuring Security and Service for Over 200 Years 2024-11-06 at 07:15 By With centuries of experience, it’s no surprise State Street has mastered the art of resilience in an ever-changing world. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Security and Business Continuity

    Security and Business Continuity 2024-11-06 at 07:15 By Brian Howell, Vice President, Global Head of Security at ADM, discusses the company’s approach to security and business continuity. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

  • The 2024 Security Benchmark Report

    The 2024 Security Benchmark Report 2024-11-06 at 07:15 By The 2024 Security Benchmark Report surveys enterprise security executives to measure annual trends in security budget, technology, training and much more. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

  • Osmedeus: Open-source workflow engine for offensive security

    Osmedeus: Open-source workflow engine for offensive security 2024-11-06 at 07:03 By Help Net Security Osmedeus is an open-source workflow engine designed for offensive security. It serves as a versatile foundation, enabling users to easily create customized reconnaissance systems and scale them across extensive target lists. Osmedeus key features Speed up your recon process Organize your…

  • A new city springs from the rainforest to become Indonesia’s tech hub

    A new city springs from the rainforest to become Indonesia’s tech hub 2024-11-06 at 06:33 By Laura Dobberstein Jakarta who? Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, is packed with tech If an entire major city was designed from scratch today, what technologies would be built into its fabric? We’re discovering as we watch Indonesia erect a new…

  • Key cybersecurity predictions for 2025

    Key cybersecurity predictions for 2025 2024-11-06 at 06:33 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, Chris Gibson, CEO at FIRST, discusses the evolving threat landscape and provides a unique take on where data breaches and cyber attacks will be in 2025. The post Key cybersecurity predictions for 2025 appeared first on Help…

  • Identity-related data breaches cost more than average incidents

    Identity-related data breaches cost more than average incidents 2024-11-06 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Identity-related data breaches are more severe and costly than run-of-the-mill incidents, according to RSA. 40% of respondents reported an identity-related security breach. Of those, 66% reported it as a severe event that affected their organization. 44% estimated that the total…

  • China’s Volt Typhoon reportedly breached Singtel in ‘test-run’ for US telecom attacks

    China’s Volt Typhoon reportedly breached Singtel in ‘test-run’ for US telecom attacks 2024-11-06 at 04:33 By Jessica Lyons Alleged intrusion spotted in June Chinese government cyberspies Volt Typhoon reportedly breached Singapore Telecommunications over the summer as part of their ongoing attacks against critical infrastructure operators.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original…

  • China makes breakthrough advance in new ‘Death Star’ laser weapon: report

    China makes breakthrough advance in new ‘Death Star’ laser weapon: report 2024-11-06 at 03:48 By Shane Galvin Chinese officials say that the weapon can be used to suppress the signals of American GPS and other satellites. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News and Product Reviews | New York Post View Original Source…

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