August 2024

Cyberattackers Exploit Google Sheets for Malware Control in Global Espionage Campaign 2024-08-30 at 16:47 By Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel malware campaign that leverages Google Sheets as a command-and-control (C2) mechanism. The activity, detected by Proofpoint starting August 5, 2024, impersonates tax authorities from governments in Europe, Asia, and the U.S., with the goal […]

What is missing from the web? We’re asking for Google 2024-08-30 at 15:46 By Richard Speed Besides sanity, of course The CSS Day conference may have come and gone, but Google’s Chrome team is keen to keep the spirit alive with a list of what attendees felt was missing from the web.… This article is

Challenges and victories women see in cybersecurity 2024-08-30 at 15:16 By As International Women in Cyber Day draws closer, security professionals are reflecting on the progress made as well as the challenges women continue to face in the industry.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

EV sales hit speed bump as drivers unplug from the electric dream 2024-08-30 at 15:01 By Richard Speed Cost of the hardware as well as range and lack of charging infrastructure to blame Registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEV) continue to fall in the European continent, as sales growth slows in the US and British

Iranian Hackers Set Up New Network to Target U.S. Political Campaigns 2024-08-30 at 14:31 By Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed new network infrastructure set up by Iranian threat actors to support activities linked to the recent targeting of U.S. political campaigns. Recorded Future’s Insikt Group has linked the infrastructure to a threat it tracks as GreenCharlie,

Breaking Down AD CS Vulnerabilities: Insights for InfoSec Professionals 2024-08-30 at 14:31 By The most dangerous vulnerability you’ve never heard of. In the world of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are discovered so often, and at such a high rate, that it can be very difficult to keep up with. Some vulnerabilities will start ringing alarm bells within

Microsoft PC accessories rise from the grave just in time for Christmas 2024-08-30 at 14:01 By Richard Speed Incase revives Windows giant’s abandoned peripherals range Microsoft’s line of PC peripherals is being revived in time for the incoming festive season, with a range reintroduced under the “Designed by Microsoft” brand.… This article is an excerpt

New Malware Masquerades as Palo Alto VPN Targeting Middle East Users 2024-08-30 at 13:46 By Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new campaign that potentially targets users in the Middle East through malware that disguises itself as Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect virtual private network (VPN) tool. “The malware can execute remote PowerShell commands, download and exfiltrate

Faulty valve sent Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander straight back to Earth’s atmosphere 2024-08-30 at 12:46 By Richard Speed What goes up must come down – just not always on the Moon Astrobotic has continued its policy of transparency with a report into the failings that resulted in its Peregrine lander burning up in Earth’s atmosphere rather

Breaking Down AD CS Vulnerabilities: Insights for InfoSec Professionals 2024-08-30 at 12:46 By The most dangerous vulnerability you’ve never heard of. In the world of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are discovered so often, and at such a high rate, that it can be very difficult to keep up with. Some vulnerabilities will start ringing alarm bells within