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.....»»
Stellar Cyber and Torq join forces to deliver automation-driven security operations platform
Stellar Cyber announced a technology partnership with Torq to help security teams dramatically improve their ability to combat advanced attacks. This partnership combines the power of Stellar Cyber Open XDR with Torq Hyperautomation, providing securi.....»»
How reflecting on gratitude received from family can make you a better leader
The longstanding advice to "check your baggage at the door" may not be the best way for leaders to engage and empower their employees. Instead, acknowledging that leaders are complete individuals with experiences outside of the office is a key factor.....»»
Lidar sensors vulnerable to spoofing attacks, researchers say
Using a series of high-frequency laser pulses, researchers created a 10-square meter perception dead zone......»»
Hackers leverage 1-day vulnerabilities to deliver custom Linux malware
A financially motivated threat actor is using known vulnerabilities to target public-facing services and deliver custom malware to unpatched Windows and Linux systems. Among the exploited vulnerabilities are also two recently discovered Ivanti Connec.....»»
Image-based phishing tactics evolve
While 70% of organizations feel their current security stacks are effective against image-based and QR code phishing attacks, 76% were still compromised in the last 12 months, according to IRONSCALES and Osterman Research. IT pros are highly aware of.....»»
Never-before-seen Linux malware gets installed using 1-day exploits
Discovery means that NerbianRAT is cross-platform used by for-profit threat group. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have unearthed Linux malware that circulated in the wild for at least two years before being i.....»»
Political rage on social media is making us cynical: Study
Political anger and cynicism are rising in the United States and in many democracies worldwide, and both are associated with exposure to political attacks on social media, a new University of Michigan study shows......»»
Email security trends in the energy and infrastructure sector
In this Help Net Security video, Mike Britton, CISO at Abnormal Security, discusses how energy and infrastructure organizations face an increased risk of business email compromise and vendor email compromise attacks. According to Abnormal Security da.....»»
Parallels Desktop updated with better gaming performance & improved Clipboard
Parallels Desktop now improves clipboard syncing between the Mac and Windows or Linux virtual machines, fixes some game graphics bugs, and gives users more customization controls.Following an update earlier this year to bring full Windows 11 support.....»»
Parallels Desktop updated with clipboard, game improvements, more
Parallels Desktop now improves clipboard syncing between the Mac and Windows or Linux virtual machines, fixes some game graphics bugs, and gives users more customization controls.Following an update earlier this year to bring full Windows 11 support.....»»
Can you fix the Fortnite servers not responding error?
Server errors are never something you want to see when playing Fortnite or any other game. Is there anything you can do to solve this error and start playing?.....»»
Microsoft says Kremlin-backed hackers accessed its source and internal systems
Midnight Blizzard is now using stolen secrets in follow-on attacks against customers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft said that Kremlin-backed hackers stole its proprietary source code during a January breach of.....»»
New infosec products of the week: March 8, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Check Point, Delinea, Pentera, and Sentra. Delinea Privilege Control for Servers enforces least privilege principles on critical systems In Privilege Control.....»»
Attack wrangles thousands of web users into a password-cracking botnet
Ongoing attack targeting thousands of sites, continues to grow. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Attackers have transformed hundreds of hacked sites running WordPress software into command-and-control servers that force vi.....»»
Russia’s Starlink use sparks probe into SpaceX compliance with US sanctions
Despite US sanctions, Russia using Starlink "to coordinate attacks" in Ukraine. Enlarge / A Starlink terminal used by the Ukraine army for drone operations in May 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Pacific Press ) Democratic.....»»
Aroma compound found to reduce the effects of drought, improve productivity of tomato plants
Tomato plants emit a scent to resist bacterial attacks. This aroma—or volatile compound—is hexenyl butanoate (HB). A team from the Research Institute for Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMCP), a joint center of the Universitat Politècnica.....»»
Are women CEOs more risk-averse than men? Not necessarily, study shows
According to a commonly held assumption, women CEOs are more risk-averse than their male counterparts. Some studies have even demonstrated that women in top leadership roles are less likely than men to engage in acquisitions......»»
Standing together against hate: A collective responsibility
Hate speech incidents are widespread in all areas of society and are often unchallenged by uninvolved bystanders. LMU researchers have investigated what significance the reactions of bystanders to verbal hate attacks have for the formation of social.....»»
Pentera Cloud empowers security teams to reduce exposure to cloud-native attacks
Pentera launched Pentera Cloud as part of its automated security validation platform to complement its renowned Pentera Core and Surface products. Pentera Cloud is the software product enabling on-demand security testing and resilience assessment of.....»»
Linux market share passes 4% for first time; macOS dominance declines
Report: Linux was on 6.34 percent of computers last month if you count ChromeOS. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Linux reached 4.03 percent of global market share in February, according to data from research firm Statcounter. Th.....»»