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.....»»
IoT needs more respect for its consumers, creations, and itself
Yet again, connected devices are in the news for all the wrong reasons. In October, security researchers found that robot vacuums from Chinese company, Ecovacs, can be compromised via a backdoor. In one case, hackers gained control over the device an.....»»
Tattoos to confront the terror of death: Researchers examine rise of memorial tattoos in Israel
The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel resulted in widespread trauma, impacting not only the direct victims but also the broader population. Many experienced posttraumatic symptoms. This collective trauma blurred the lines between witnesses and.....»»
Ransomware hits web hosting servers via vulnerable CyberPanel instances
A threat actor – or possibly several – has hit approximately 22,000 vulnerable instances of CyberPanel and encrypted files on the servers running it with the PSAUX and other ransomware. The PSAUX ransom note (Source: LeakIX) The CyberPane.....»»
Rising partisanship is making nonprofits more reluctant to engage in policy debates, research finds
Afraid of partisan rancor, nonprofits are biting their tongues, with divisive politics hindering public policy engagement by social service organizations. This is one of our findings in a new study we conducted on behalf of Independent Sector—a coa.....»»
Phishers reach targets via Eventbrite services
Crooks are leveraging the event management and ticketing website Eventbrite to deliver their phishing emails to potential targets. “Since July, these attacks have increased 25% week over week, resulting in a total growth rate of 900%,” Pe.....»»
PIXM protects MSPs from credential theft and phishing attacks
PIXM Security launched its new Managed Service Provider (MSP) program for zero-day phishing protection. With over 500,000 end users already protected, PIXM shields MSPs and their customers from credential theft and zero-day phishing attacks that can.....»»
Delta hits CrowdStrike with $500m lawsuit
CrowdStrike’s dodgy update left millions of servers offline and grounded around 7,000 Delta flights – Delta now hits back......»»
Jumio Liveness detects various sophisticated spoofing attacks
Jumio unveiled Jumio Liveness, an enhanced, in-house technology designed to address increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. This solution expands beyond traditional presentation attacks, such as paper or screen copies, and employs sophisticated AI.....»»
Study shows weak external electric fields may protect crops from infection
Research from Dr. Giovanni Sena's group in the Department of Life Sciences highlights an intriguing method to help protect plants from pathogen attacks using weak electric fields......»»
This Oscar dark horse about the 1972 Munich Olympics finally has a trailer
Watch the riveting drama about ABC Sports' coverage of the terrorist attacks at the 1972 Munich Olympics in the trailer for September 5. .....»»
The future of cyber insurance: Meeting the demand for non-attack coverage
In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Daum, Head of Global Cyber Claims for Allianz Commercial, discusses the significant rise in cyber claims in 2024, driven by an increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks. Daum highlights the need for.....»»
Removal of Russian coders spurs debate about Linux kernel’s politics
Torvalds defends move, says "Russian troll factories" won't deter him. "Remove some entries due to various compliance requirements. They can come back in the future if sufficient.....»»
Fortinet FortiManager flaw exploited in zero-day attacks (CVE-2024-47575)
Fortinet has finally made public information about CVE-2024-47575, a critical FortiManager vulnerability that attackers have exploited as a zero-day. About CVE-2024-47575 CVE-2024-47575 is a vulnerability stemming from missing authentication for a cr.....»»
How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android
To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering threats. Safe Browsing scans and evaluates website.....»»
Evolving cloud threats: Insights and recommendations
Recently, IBM X-Force released its 2024 Cloud Threat Landscape Report. This uses incident data and insights to reveal how attackers successfully compromise organizations by leveraging adversary-in-the-middle (AITM) attacks to bypass multi-factor auth.....»»
The Google Messages app is getting a few important safety features
Fake parcel scams, shady job offers, and impersonation attacks are rampant. Google is hoping to stop them with a new set of safety features in the Messages app......»»
Fastly DDoS Protection blocks malicious traffic
Fastly released Fastly DDoS Protection to provide automatic protection from Layer 7 and other application-level DDoS attacks. With a click of a button, organizations can enable Fastly DDoS Protection to automatically shield their applications and API.....»»
Studies of migraine’s many triggers offer paths to new therapies
One class of drugs has already found success in treating the painful, common attacks. For Cherise Irons, chocolate, red wine, and aged cheeses are dangerous. So are certain sounds.....»»
Arrested: USDoD, Anonymous Sudan, SEC X account hacker
Law enforcement agencies have arrested suspects involved in cyber attacks claimed by USDoD and Anonymous Sudan, as well as a person involved in the hacking of SEC’s X (Twitter) account. USDoD On Wednesday, the Brazilian federal police (Policia.....»»
Cybercrime’s constant rise is becoming everyone’s problem
Cybercrime in recent years shows no signs of slowing down, with phishing attacks surging and ransomware tactics becoming more advanced, forcing organizations to constantly adapt their defenses. The rise of deepfake technology, especially in creating.....»»