June 2024

Arid Viper Launches Mobile Espionage Campaign with AridSpy Malware 2024-06-13 at 17:31 By The threat actor known as Arid Viper has been attributed to a mobile espionage campaign that leverages trojanized Android apps to deliver a spyware strain dubbed AridSpy. “The malware is distributed through dedicated websites impersonating various messaging apps, a job opportunity app, […]

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Google’s Privacy Sandbox more like a privacy mirage, campaigners claim 2024-06-13 at 16:31 By Richard Speed Chocolate Factory accused of misleading Chrome browser users Privacy campaigner noyb has filed a GDPR complaint regarding Google’s Privacy Sandbox, alleging that turning on a “Privacy Feature” in the Chrome browser resulted in unwanted tracking by the US megacorp.…

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US senators propose guardrails for government AI purchases and operations 2024-06-13 at 16:16 By Brandon Vigliarolo Bill proposes appointment of chief AI officers, privacy safeguards, and lots of testing Two US senators have introduced a bipartisan bill that defines guardrails for the acquisition and implementation of AI across the federal government.… This article is an

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NASA hits wrong button, broadcasts ISS emergency training by mistake 2024-06-13 at 15:46 By Richard Speed Simulation stimulates social media panic NASA provided an inadvertent insight into its training techniques when it accidentally broadcast audio that sounded like an emergency on the International Space Station.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original

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UK Labour Party promises end to datacenter planning ‘barriers’ 2024-06-13 at 15:16 By Lindsay Clark With a strong lead going into general election, opposition claims it will ‘supercharge’ tech sector The UK’s opposition Labour Party – which boasts a sizable poll lead heading into July’s general election – has promised to ease planning restrictions holding

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Russian disinformation campaign attempts to disrupt the Paris Olympics 2024-06-13 at 15:16 By A Russian disinformation campaign is attempting to disrupt the Paris Olympics, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Student’s flimsy bin bags blamed for latest NHS data breach 2024-06-13 at 14:46 By Connor Jones Confidential patient information found by member of the public A data protection gaffe affecting the UK’s NHS is being pinned on a medical student who placed too much trust in their bin bags.… This article is an excerpt from

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Why SaaS Security is Suddenly Hot: Racing to Defend and Comply 2024-06-13 at 14:46 By Recent supply chain cyber-attacks are prompting cyber security regulations in the financial sector to tighten compliance requirements, and other industries are expected to follow. Many companies still don’t have efficient methods to manage related time-sensitive SaaS security and compliance tasks.

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Pakistan-linked Malware Campaign Evolves to Target Windows, Android, and macOS 2024-06-13 at 13:46 By Threat actors with ties to Pakistan have been linked to a long-running malware campaign dubbed Operation Celestial Force since at least 2018. The activity, still ongoing, entails the use of an Android malware called GravityRAT and a Windows-based malware loader codenamed

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Cybercriminals Employ PhantomLoader to Distribute SSLoad Malware 2024-06-13 at 13:46 By The nascent malware known as SSLoad is being delivered by means of a previously undocumented loader called PhantomLoader, according to findings from cybersecurity firm Intezer. “The loader is added to a legitimate DLL, usually EDR or AV products, by binary patching the file and

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Version 256 of systemd boasts ‘42% less Unix philosophy’ 2024-06-13 at 13:31 By Liam Proven And it’s subsuming another bit of Linux by replacing sudo The latest version of the systemd init system is out, with the openly confrontational tag line: “Available soon in your nearest distro, now with 42 percent less Unix philosophy.”… This

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The origin of 3D Pipes, Windows’ best screensaver 2024-06-13 at 12:47 By Richard Speed Raymond Chen talks teapots, and a fully engaged marketing team Archaeologic  Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has shared the origin story behind the Windows 3D Pipes screensaver.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source React to this headline:

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Ukraine Police Arrest Suspect Linked to LockBit and Conti Ransomware Groups 2024-06-13 at 12:01 By The Cyber Police of Ukraine has announced the arrest of a local man who is suspected to have offered their services to LockBit and Conti ransomware groups. The unnamed 28-year-old native of the Kharkiv region allegedly specialized in the development

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Dr Ed Stone, former director of JPL, Voyager project scientist, dies at 88 2024-06-13 at 11:47 By Richard Speed A legacy of scientific discovery, inspiration and engagement Obit  Edward C Stone, the project scientist for NASA’s Voyager mission from 1972 to 2022, has died.… This article is an excerpt from The Register View Original Source

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