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Apple Adds Post-Quantum Encryption to iMessage

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Apple Adds Post-Quantum Encryption to iMessage 2024-02-21 at 16:46 By Eduard Kovacs Apple unveils PQ3, a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage designed to protect communications against quantum computing attacks. The post Apple Adds Post-Quantum Encryption to iMessage appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React […]

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Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation

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Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation 2024-02-20 at 14:16 By Eduard Kovacs The LockBit ransomware operation has been severely disrupted by an international law enforcement operation resulting in server seizures and arrests. The post Law Enforcement Hacks LockBit Ransomware, Delivers Major Blow to Operation appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Mysterious ‘MMS Fingerprint’ Hack Used by Spyware Firm NSO Group Revealed

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Mysterious ‘MMS Fingerprint’ Hack Used by Spyware Firm NSO Group Revealed 2024-02-16 at 17:01 By Kevin Townsend The existence of a previously unknown infection technique used by spyware firm NSO Group is suggested by a single line in a contract between NSO and the telecom regulator of Ghana. The post Mysterious ‘MMS Fingerprint’ Hack Used

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New Wi-Fi Authentication Bypass Flaws Expose Home, Enterprise Networks

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New Wi-Fi Authentication Bypass Flaws Expose Home, Enterprise Networks 2024-02-15 at 17:02 By Eduard Kovacs A couple of Wi-Fi authentication bypass vulnerabilities found in open source software can expose enterprise and home networks to attacks. The post New Wi-Fi Authentication Bypass Flaws Expose Home, Enterprise Networks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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Beyond the Hype: Questioning FUD in Cybersecurity Marketing

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Beyond the Hype: Questioning FUD in Cybersecurity Marketing 2024-02-14 at 14:17 By Kevin Townsend Could cybersecurity professionals benefit from FUD awareness training in the same way that users benefit from phishing awareness training? The post Beyond the Hype: Questioning FUD in Cybersecurity Marketing appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Hunter-Killer Malware Tactic Growing: Stealthy, Persistent and Aggressive

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Hunter-Killer Malware Tactic Growing: Stealthy, Persistent and Aggressive 2024-02-13 at 07:31 By Kevin Townsend A malware tactic dubbed ‘hunter-killer’ is growing, based on an analysis of more than 600,000 malware samples. This may become the standard approach for advanced attacks. The post Hunter-Killer Malware Tactic Growing: Stealthy, Persistent and Aggressive appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Warzone RAT Shut Down by Law Enforcement, Two Arrested

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Warzone RAT Shut Down by Law Enforcement, Two Arrested 2024-02-12 at 13:01 By Eduard Kovacs Warzone RAT dismantled in international law enforcement operation that also involved arrests of suspects in Malta and Nigeria. The post Warzone RAT Shut Down by Law Enforcement, Two Arrested appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Exploitation of Another Ivanti VPN Vulnerability Observed

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Exploitation of Another Ivanti VPN Vulnerability Observed 2024-02-12 at 13:01 By Ionut Arghire Organizations urged to hunt for potential compromise as exploitation of a recent Ivanti enterprise VPN vulnerability begins. The post Exploitation of Another Ivanti VPN Vulnerability Observed appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Fortinet Warns of New FortiOS Zero-Day

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Fortinet Warns of New FortiOS Zero-Day 2024-02-09 at 13:46 By Eduard Kovacs Fortinet patches CVE-2024-21762, a critical remote code execution vulnerability that may have been exploited in the wild. The post Fortinet Warns of New FortiOS Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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Were 3 Million Toothbrushes Really Used for a DDoS Attack?

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Were 3 Million Toothbrushes Really Used for a DDoS Attack? 2024-02-08 at 13:46 By Eduard Kovacs Three million electric toothbrushes were reportedly used for disruptive DDoS attacks, but cybersecurity experts questioned the claims. The post Were 3 Million Toothbrushes Really Used for a DDoS Attack? appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Google Links Over 60 Zero-Days to Commercial Spyware Vendors

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Google Links Over 60 Zero-Days to Commercial Spyware Vendors 2024-02-06 at 13:16 By Eduard Kovacs More than 60 of the Adobe, Google, Android, Microsoft, Mozilla and Apple zero-days that have come to light since 2016 attributed to spyware vendors. The post Google Links Over 60 Zero-Days to Commercial Spyware Vendors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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AnyDesk Revokes Passwords, Certificates in Response to Hack

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AnyDesk Revokes Passwords, Certificates in Response to Hack 2024-02-05 at 13:01 By Eduard Kovacs AnyDesk is revoking certificates and passwords in response to a recently discovered security breach impacting production systems. The post AnyDesk Revokes Passwords, Certificates in Response to Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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General Timothy Haugh Takes Lead of NSA and Cyber Command

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General Timothy Haugh Takes Lead of NSA and Cyber Command 2024-02-05 at 01:49 By Mike Lennon General Timothy D. Haugh assumed command of NSA and USCYBERCOM on February 2, 2024, taking over the role from General Paul M. Nakasone. The post General Timothy Haugh Takes Lead of NSA and Cyber Command appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Cloudflare Hacked by Suspected State-Sponsored Threat Actor

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Cloudflare Hacked by Suspected State-Sponsored Threat Actor 2024-02-02 at 13:46 By Ionut Arghire A nation-state threat actor accessed internal Cloudflare systems using credentials stolen during the Okta hack. The post Cloudflare Hacked by Suspected State-Sponsored Threat Actor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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US Says it Disrupted a China Cyber Threat, but Warns Hackers Could Still Wreak Havoc for Americans

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US Says it Disrupted a China Cyber Threat, but Warns Hackers Could Still Wreak Havoc for Americans 2024-02-01 at 04:31 By Associated Press Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure inside the United States, FBI Director Chris Wray told lawmakers. The post US Says

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After Delays, Ivanti Patches Zero-Days and Confirms New Exploit

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After Delays, Ivanti Patches Zero-Days and Confirms New Exploit 2024-01-31 at 19:47 By Ryan Naraine Ivanti documents a brand-new zero-day and belatedly ships patches; Mandiant is reporting “broad exploitation activity.” The post After Delays, Ivanti Patches Zero-Days and Confirms New Exploit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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Schneider Electric Division Responding to Ransomware Attack, Data Breach

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Schneider Electric Division Responding to Ransomware Attack, Data Breach 2024-01-30 at 14:39 By Eduard Kovacs Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business division disrupted as a result of a ransomware attack and data breach. The post Schneider Electric Division Responding to Ransomware Attack, Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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Hackers Earn $1.3M for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits at Pwn2Own Automotive

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Hackers Earn $1.3M for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits at Pwn2Own Automotive 2024-01-26 at 11:05 By Eduard Kovacs Participants have earned more than $1.3 million for hacking Teslas, EV chargers and infotainment systems at Pwn2Own Automotive. The post Hackers Earn $1.3M for Tesla, EV Charger, Infotainment Exploits at Pwn2Own Automotive appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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HPE Says Russian Government Hackers Had Access to Emails for 6 Months

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HPE Says Russian Government Hackers Had Access to Emails for 6 Months 2024-01-25 at 12:16 By Eduard Kovacs HPE told the SEC that Russian state-sponsored threat group Midnight Blizzard had access to an email system for several months. The post HPE Says Russian Government Hackers Had Access to Emails for 6 Months appeared first on

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Major US, UK Water Companies Hit by Ransomware

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Major US, UK Water Companies Hit by Ransomware 2024-01-24 at 13:16 By Eduard Kovacs Two major water companies, Veolia in the US and Southern Water in the UK, have been targeted in ransomware attacks that resulted in data breaches. The post Major US, UK Water Companies Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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