2023

N. Korean Kimsuky Targeting South Korean Research Institutes with Backdoor Attacks 08/12/2023 at 17:01 By The North Korean threat actor known as Kimsuky has been observed targeting research institutes in South Korea as part of a spear-phishing campaign with the ultimate goal of distributing backdoors on compromised systems. “The threat actor ultimately uses a backdoor to steal […]

Perception gap exists in what causes cyber incidents & data breaches 08/12/2023 at 16:46 By A recent study reveals that the media, academia and the general public overestimate the prevalence of system intrusions while underestimating more common causes of cybersecurity incidents and data breaches. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS

Navigating the complex security landscape of modern retail 08/12/2023 at 16:46 By Retailers are embracing innovation, monitoring economic indicators and seeking to create more efficient, safe and customer-focused environments. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Time for a Geeko remix: openSUSE is looking for a new logo 08/12/2023 at 16:32 By Richard Speed Days left to decide chameleon’s fate … vote now LOGOWATCH  Linux distro openSUSE this week parked its electric scooter outside the marketing boutique as it pursues a brand that somehow reflects the paradigm shift in its own

Traveling for the holidays? Think carefully about public Wi-Fi 08/12/2023 at 16:31 By As more and more of people’s lives are lived online, it’s important not to leave cyber hygiene at home when traveling this holiday season. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI now in competition regulator’s sights 08/12/2023 at 15:47 By Paul Kunert Has recent CEO, board shenanigans given rise to a merger situation? CMA is asking for a friend The UK’s competition regulator wants to know if recent changes at OpenAI and its evolving relationship with Microsoft are cause for concern.… This

Ransomware-as-a-Service: The Growing Threat You Can’t Ignore 08/12/2023 at 15:01 By Ransomware attacks have become a significant and pervasive threat in the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity. Among the various iterations of ransomware, one trend that has gained prominence is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). This alarming development has transformed the cybercrime landscape, enabling individuals with limited technical expertise to

Systemd 255 is here with improved UKI support 08/12/2023 at 14:47 By Liam Proven This is release 0b11111111 (0xFF) – what could possibly go wrong? The 255th version of systemd is here, banishing support for split and unmerged /usr directories but enriching its UKI boot support.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View