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Messed up metadata could be to blame for Microsoft’s Windows printer woes 08/12/2023 at 17:47 By Richard Speed It looks like everything is coming up HP. Do you want some help with that? The curious case of the HP Smart app and unexpected renaming of printers has taken another turn, after a Reg reader pointed […]

Randomness to complement the active shooter threat 08/12/2023 at 17:16 By Something as simple as implementing a randomness to security measures should be considered to deter, and possibly prevent, a school attacker. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

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

Mac Users Beware: New Trojan-Proxy Malware Spreading via Pirated Software 08/12/2023 at 13:47 By Unauthorized websites distributing trojanized versions of cracked software have been found to infect Apple macOS users with a new Trojan-Proxy malware. “Attackers can use this type of malware to gain money by building a proxy server network or to perform criminal acts on

Openreach hits halfway mark in quest to hook up 25M premises with fiber broadband 08/12/2023 at 13:32 By Dan Robinson 12.5 million teased with speedy internet, only 4 million take the bait Openreach claims it has reached the halfway point in its goal of rolling out fiber broadband to 25 million UK premises by the

WordPress Releases Update 6.4.2 to Address Critical Remote Attack Vulnerability 08/12/2023 at 12:46 By WordPress has released version 6.4.2 with a patch for a critical security flaw that could be exploited by threat actors by combining it with another bug to execute arbitrary PHP code on vulnerable sites. “A remote code execution vulnerability that is

Hubble Space Telescope is back in the game after NASA fixes gyro glitch 08/12/2023 at 10:47 By Katyanna Quach No repair mission required – for now The Hubble Space Telescope is expected to resume science operations on Friday, after a gyroscope glitch forced NASA to suspend astronomical observations for weeks.… This article is an excerpt

Polish train maker denies claims its software bricked rolling stock maintained by competitor 08/12/2023 at 09:32 By Thomas Claburn Says it was probably hacked, which isn’t good news either A trio of Polish security researchers claim to have found that trains built by Newag SA contain software that sabotages them if the hardware is serviced

US lawmakers want blanket denial for sensitive tech export licenses to China 08/12/2023 at 09:17 By Laura Dobberstein Committee worries licenses are being issued to boost and suit business, not national security On Thursday, the US House Foreign Affairs Committee released a report urging tighter restrictions on export of critical technologies to China – including

Founder of Bitzlato Cryptocurrency Exchange Pleads Guilty in Money-Laundering Scheme 08/12/2023 at 09:16 By The Russian founder of the now-defunct Bitzlato cryptocurrency exchange has pleaded guilty, nearly 11 months after he was arrested in Miami earlier this year. Anatoly Legkodymov (aka Anatolii Legkodymov, Gandalf, and Tolik), according to the U.S. Justice Department, admitted to operating an unlicensed

2023 Security technology review 08/12/2023 at 08:17 By As 2023 comes to a close, Security magazine highlights a number of new security solutions focused on both cyber and physical security. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Covering all the bases with security design 08/12/2023 at 08:17 By This year’s Elliot A. Boxerbaum award winner, security design firm Electronic Design Group (EDG), focused on creating a comprehensive security program at the King Abdullah Financial District in Saudi Arabia. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original

Cisco’s cloud network push will tie licensing change to generational product refreshes 08/12/2023 at 08:02 By Simon Sharwood Bundled support has already come to Catalyst – but don’t bother asking how it works Cisco has quietly introduced changes to the licensing model for its Catalyst range, and will bring it to more products over time.…