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Attackers are leveraging Follina. What can you do?

As the world is waiting for Microsoft to push out a patch for CVE-2022-30190, aka “Follina”, attackers around the world are exploiting the vulnerability in a variety of campaigns. A complex vulnerability Microsoft has described CVE-2022-3.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityJun 3rd, 2022

Why schoolchildren are regularly being targeted by terrorist groups in many countries

An Islamic State-linked group in Uganda attacked a school in June, killing more than 40 people, mostly students, in what seems to be an escalating trend of terrorism against schools. The attackers set fire to school dormitories and used machetes to k.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2023

Global rise in DDoS attacks threatens digital infrastructure

In 2022, the total number of DDoS attacks worldwide increased by 115.1% over the amount observed in 2021, according to Nexusguard. The data also showed that cyber attackers continued to alter their threat vectors by targeting the application platform.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 29th, 2023

Tempo leverages the power of the iPhone and AI for its largest update ever

Connected fitness company Tempo is releasing its largest update ever today. An almost overwhelming amount of new features, customization, and data tracking have been added, leveraging the tech of the iPhone and AI. In fact, this feels less like an u.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 27th, 2023

Uncovering attacker tactics through cloud honeypots

Attackers typically find exposed “secrets” – pieces of sensitive information that allow access to an enterprise cloud environment — in as little as two minutes and, in many cases, begin exploiting them almost instantly, highlighting the u.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 26th, 2023

Microsoft Teams vulnerability allows attackers to deliver malware to employees

Security researchers have uncovered a bug that could allow attackers to deliver malware directly into employees’ Microsoft Teams inbox. “Organisations that use Microsoft Teams inherit Microsoft’s default configuration which allows users.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2023

How to create custom Apple Fitness+ plans with iOS 17

Getting specific and putting commitments on a calendar are two great ways to build consistency in working toward goals. With iOS 17 and watchOS 10, Apple is leveraging both of those tactics to help you get healthier with the ability to make custom A.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 22nd, 2023

Compromised Linux SSH servers engage in DDoS attacks, cryptomining

Poorly managed Linux SSH servers are getting compromised by unknown attackers and instructed to engage in DDoS attacks while simultaneously mining cryptocurrency in the background. The Tsunami DDoS bot Tsunami, also known as Kaiten, is a type of DDoS.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 20th, 2023

Cybercriminals return to business as usual in a post-pandemic world

After two years of pandemic-induced disruption, 2022 was a return to business as usual for the world’s cybercriminals, according to Proofpoint. As COVID-19 medical and economic programs began to wind down, attackers had to find new ways to make a l.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 16th, 2023

June 2023 Patch Tuesday: Critical patches for Microsoft Windows, SharePoint, Exchange

For June 2023 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has delivered 70 new patches but, for once, none of the fixed vulnerabilities are currently exploited by attackers nor were publicly known before today! Microsoft has previously fixed CVE-2023-3079, a type confu.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023

The multiplying impact of BEC attacks

The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has confirmed what FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has pointed out earlier this year: BEC scammers are ramping up their social engineering efforts to great success. BEC attackers t.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 12th, 2023

Exploring the Power of Tracker Applications on Android: Leveraging the Linux Foundation

Welcome to the world of tracker applications on the Android operating system.  A tracker application, in its simplest form, is a software program designed to monitor and track specific activities or data on a device. In this article, we will delve i.....»»

Category: topSource:  unixmenRelated NewsJun 11th, 2023

How ‘Diablo IV’ evolved into the darkest ‘Diablo’ yet

How one of the biggest franchises in gaming is leveraging design to evolve. The year is 1996. The biggest TV show is ER. The biggest website is AOL.com. And Independence Day will top Twister to win the box office.Read Full Story.....»»

Category: topSource:  fastcodesignRelated NewsJun 10th, 2023

Why attackers love to target IoT devices

Operations technology endpoints lack security. Four reasons IoT devices are such a high-value target for malware and ransomware attacks . Operations technology endpoints lack security. Four reasons IoT devices are such a high-value target for mal.....»»

Category: topSource:  venturebeatRelated NewsJun 10th, 2023

Exploited zero-day patched in Chrome (CVE-2023-3079)

Google has fixed a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome browser (CVE-2023-3079) that is being exploited by attackers. About the vulnerability CVE-2023-3079 is a vulnerability that stems from a type confusion in the V8 JavaScript engine, and has.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 7th, 2023

BlackBerry and Upstream Security join forces to protect software-defined vehicles

BlackBerry announced a partnership with Upstream Security to enable automakers to strengthen the overall security posture of their vehicles, by leveraging the rich telemetry data and edge compute capabilities from BlackBerry IVY. Upstream’s clo.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 6th, 2023

MOVEit Transfer zero-day was exploited by Cl0p gang (CVE-2023-34362)

The zero-day vulnerability attackers have exploited to compromise vulnerable Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer installations finally has an identification number: CVE-2023-34362. Based on information shared by Mandiant, Rapid7 and other security.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 5th, 2023

MOVEit Transfer zero-day attacks: The latest info

There’s new information about the zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer solution exploited by attackers and – more importantly – patches and helpful instructions for customers. The MOVEit Transfer zero-day.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2023

Apple is accelerating hiring efforts for generative AI engineers

Apple is again recruiting for Machine Learning engineers for both Apple AR and "Conversational and Generative AI."Apple is hiring AI engineers with AR experienceFor a company that is accused of being behind on AI because it isn't publicly leveraging.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2023

Critical zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer exploited by attackers!

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Progress Software’s enterprise managed file transfer solution MOVEit Transfer is being exploited by attackers to grab corporate data. “[The vulnerability] could lead to escalated privileges and potenti.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 1st, 2023

Attackers leave organizations with no recovery option

Organizations of all sizes are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks and inadequately protecting against this rising cyberthreat, according to Veeam. One in seven organizations will see almost all (>80%) data affected as a result of a ran.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 31st, 2023