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.....»»
Cloud Migration Assessment in Linux Systems
Today, businesses are increasingly drawn towards cloud computing solutions to improve their scalability and operational efficiency. An important step in this journey is the indispensable cloud migration assessment, a process steering organizations th.....»»
Securing Linux/UNIX Systems: Best Practices for System Administrators
In an era where cyber threats loom at every corner of the digital space, the security of Linux/UNIX systems is more critical than ever. System administrators play a pivotal role in safeguarding these systems, ensuring that the data and processes they.....»»
Asahi Linux project’s OpenGL support on Apple Silicon officially surpasses Apple’s
Newest driver supports the latest versions of OpenGL and OpenGL ES. Enlarge / Slowly but surely, the Asahi Linux team is getting Linux up and running on Apple Silicon Macs. (credit: Apple/Asahi Linux) For around three ye.....»»
QR code attacks target organizations in ways they least expect
QR code attacks, or “quishing” attacks, have emerged as a popular tactic among cybercriminals, with no signs of slowing down, according to Abnormal Security. Although phishing emails have grown in sophistication over time, the end goal has stayed.....»»
Amazon Prime Video makes Dolby Vision, Atmos a paid upgrade
Amazon Prime Video subscribers who remain on the service's ad-supported tier may find their streaming quality has been compromised......»»
Researchers uncover a key link in legume plant-bacteria symbiosis
Legume plants have the unique ability to interact with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil, known as rhizobia. Legumes and rhizobia engage in symbiotic relations upon nitrogen starvation, allowing the plant to thrive without the need for externally.....»»
What motivates forest owners to engage in early harvesting?
Data from Norway's National Forest Inventory and from the forest authorities' quality monitoring regime show that over 25% of the forests in Norway are harvested before reaching maturity class 5, the development stage where the forests are normally c.....»»
Ransomware tactics evolve, become scrappier
As we enter 2024, ransomware remains the most significant cyberthreat facing businesses, according to Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes reveals that the United States accounted for almost half of all ransomware attacks in 2023. “Small and medium-sized org.....»»
Hacking the flow: The consequences of compromised water systems
In this Help Net Security video, Andy Thompson, Offensive Cybersecurity Research Evangelist at CyberArk, discusses the dire consequences of hacking water systems and why their cybersecurity must be prioritized. From contaminating water supplies to di.....»»
Fungicide resistance: A threat to the health of humans, animals and plants
Fungi can cause disease in humans, animals and plants. Every year, 1.5 million people die from fungal infections, and fungal attacks in food crops threaten food production. To protect ourselves, we have developed chemical agents—in the form of medi.....»»
Could protecting our proteins help us prevent aging?
Existing theories on the chemistry of aging are being turned on their head, thanks in particular to a small, ultra-resistant bacterium capable of "coming back to life" after extremely harmful attacks......»»
Is Helldivers 2 down?
Are the servers down for Helldivers 2? Here's everything we know about Helldivers 2's technical issues......»»
Importance of Clubhouse Followers
Clubhouse is making waves in our current social media era, and with good reason. It’s the right space for business owners to interact with other professionals. Here, you can quickly join discussions and engage in expert debates in real-time, someth.....»»
Acid attacks appear to be on the rise—what the numbers tell us about corrosive substances and crime
The horrific attack in Clapham, South London, has brought the issue of acid violence and chemical attacks to the fore. On January 31, Abdul Ezedi allegedly decanted a corrosive substance over a mother and her two children. Thankfully, the injuries su.....»»
Tesla"s German plant produced 6,000 cars in a week, report says
Tesla said a two-week production stop, due to parts shortages caused by attacks in the Red Sea, had not impacted the plant's pace of ramping up output......»»
On-premises JetBrains TeamCity servers vulnerable to auth bypass (CVE-2024-23917)
JetBrains has patched a critical authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2024-23917) affecting TeamCity On-Premises continuous integration and deployment servers. About CVE-2024-23917 CVE-2024-23917 could allow an unauthenticated threat actor with H.....»»
Demystifying SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS)
Threat actors aren’t looking for companies of specific sizes or industries, they are looking for opportunities. Given that many companies operate in the dark and overlook breaches until ransomware attacks occur, this makes the threat actors’ job.....»»
Critical vulnerability affecting most Linux distros allows for bootkits
Buffer overflow in bootloader shim allows attackers to run code each time devices boot up. Enlarge Linux developers are in the process of patching a high-severity vulnerability that, in certain cases, allows the install.....»»
Report: Mac security threats on the rise, here’s what to watch out for
Malwarebytes has released its latest report digging into the state of malware to start 2024. The findings include which countries see the most ransomware attacks, the evolution of malware over the last year, how Mac threats are growing, which Mac th.....»»
Akamai Content Protector detects and mitigates evasive scrapers
Akamai announced Content Protector, a product that stops scraping attacks without blocking the good traffic that companies need to enhance their business. Scraper bots are a critical and often productive part of the commerce ecosystem. These bots sea.....»»