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1Password 8 for Mac flaw allows attackers to steal credentials, here’s how to patch it

1Password has shared that its software for Mac has a vulnerability that exposes users to a potentially serious threat. Along with attackers being able to compromise credentials, the flaw can give bad actors access to your account unlock key. more.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagAug 8th, 2024

Fireblocks expands DeFi suite with threat detection features

Fireblocks introduced new security features to its DeFi suite: dApp Protection and Transaction Simulation. As the DeFi sector experiences unprecedented growth, the need for proactive security measures has never been more critical. With attackers taki.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Hackers are using developing countries for ransomware practice

Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to Western targets. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Cyber attackers are experimenting with their latest ransomware on businesses in Africa, Asia, and Sout.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Apple @ Work: Over 52% of workers try to memorize and reuse the same password across multiple apps at work

Apple @ Work is brought to you by Kolide by 1Password, the device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Learn more or watch the demo. World Password Da.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Zero Networks unveils identity segmentation solution to prevent credential theft

Zero Networks announced the addition of identity segmentation capabilities within the Zero Networks platform. As stolen credentials remain a top threat facing organizations, this new identity segmentation solution stops privileged account abuse by au.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Hackers are carrying out ransomware experiments in developing countries

Businesses in Africa, Asia, and South America hit before moving on to western targets. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Cyber attackers are experimenting with their latest ransomware on businesses in Africa, Asia and South.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Secureworks enables users to view known vulnerabilities in the context of threat data

Secureworks announced the ability to integrate vulnerability risk context with threat detection to prevent attackers from exploiting known vulnerabilities and expedite response times, improving an organization’s security posture. The integration be.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Global attacker median dwell time continues to fall

While the use of zero-day exploits is on the rise, Mandiant’s M-Trends 2024 report reveals a significant improvement in global cybersecurity posture: the global median dwell time – the time attackers remain undetected within a target environm.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Russian hackers’ custom tool exploits old Windows Print Spooler flaw (CVE-2022-38028)

For nearly four years and perhaps even longer, Forest Blizzard (aka Fancy Bear, aka APT28) has been using a custom tool that exploits a specific vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service (CVE-2022-38028). Dubbed GooseEgg, the tool is a launcher.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

How to Get Ready for the Fallout 4 Next Gen Update

We’re just a couple of days away from Bethesda’s highly anticipated Fallout 4 next gen update which means it’s a great time to start prepping for its release. Earlier this month, the company announced plans to deploy the patch on Ap.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

CrushFTP zero-day exploited by attackers, upgrade immediately! (CVE-2024-4040)

A vulnerability (CVE-2024-4040) in enterprise file transfer solution CrushFTP is being exploited by attackers in a targeted fashion, according to Crowdstrike. The vulnerability allows attackers to escape their virtual file system and download system.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

The rising influence of AI on the 2024 US election

We stand at a crossroads for election misinformation: on one side our election apparatus has reached a higher level of security and is better defended from malicious attackers than ever before. On the other side, the rise of artificial intelligence (.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Proton adds detailed dark web monitoring for paid plans

Proton is out with the latest upgrade for its users on a paid tier. Dark web monitoring is here to help you keep your online credentials as safe as possible with alerts when you need to update passwords due to data breaches and more. Here’s how it.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Discover if your data have been leaked with Proton Mail"s new tool

Proton Mail's Dark Web Monitoring identifies and alerts you if your credentials appear in a breach. Here's what this means for your communications security......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

A critical security flaw could affect thousands of WordPress sites

Forminator can be used to upload malware to the site, Japan's researchers say......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

MITRE breached by nation-state threat actor via Ivanti zero-days

MITRE has been breached by attackers via two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2024-21887) in Ivanti’s Connect Secure VPN devices. The attackers have also managed to move laterally and compromise the company network’s VMware i.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal cover

This time there's no over-the-air software patch. Enlarge / The Tesla Cybertruck. (credit: Tesla) On Monday, we learned that Tesla had suspended customer deliveries of its stainless steel-clad electric pickup truck. Now.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

LastPass users targeted by vishing attackers

The CryptoChameleon phishing kit is being leveraged by vishing attackers looking to trick LastPass users into sharing their master password. “Initially, we learned of a new parked domain (help-lastpass[.]com) and immediately marked the website.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Meta’s new $199 Quest 2 price is a steal for the VR-curious

Move comes as support winds down for the original Quest headset. Enlarge / For just $199, you could be having as much fun as this paid model. Meta has announced it's permanently lowering the price of its aging Quest 2 h.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Materials follow the "Rule of Four," but scientists don"t know why yet

Scientists are normally happy to find regularities and correlations in their data—but only if they can explain them. Otherwise, they worry that those patterns might just be revealing some flaw in the data itself, so-called experimental artifacts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Ivanti patches critical Avalanche flaw exploitable via a simple message (CVE-2024-29204)

The newest version of Ivanti Avalanche – the company’s enterprise mobile device management (MDM) solution – carries fixes for 27 vulnerabilities, two of which (CVE-2024-29204, CVE-2024-24996) are critical and may allow a remote unau.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024