Advertisements


Counter Strike" Bug Allows Hackers To Take Over a PC With a Steam Invite

Hackers could take control of victims' computers just by tricking them into clicking on a Steam invite to play Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Motherboard reports, citing a bug filing review. From a report: A bug in the game engine used in Counter.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotApr 13th, 2021

Hackers backdoored Cisco ASA devices via two zero-days (CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359)

A state-sponsored threat actor has managed to compromise Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) used on government networks across the globe and use two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-20353, CVE-2024-20359) to install backdoors on them, Cisco T.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News14 hr. 41 min. ago

No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole

It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all games. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) "Early Access" was once a novel, quirky thing, giving a select set of Steam PC games a way to involve enthusi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News14 hr. 42 min. ago

Nation-state hackers exploit Cisco firewall 0-days to backdoor government networks

Perimeter devices ought to prevent network hacks. Why are so many devices allowing attacks? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by a powerful nation-state have been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ci.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News14 hr. 42 min. ago

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 News20 hr. 14 min. ago

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

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

Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP

eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers abused an antivirus service for five years in order to infect end users with malware. The attack worked because the service.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

A Redditor ‘didn’t know’ about the Steam Deck, so they built their own

Despite not knowing that the Steam Deck existed, one Redditor decided to build their own handheld gaming PC, dubbing it the Ryzen Deck......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware

Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attack.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian backdoor

Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attack.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Buying a Steam Deck has never been cheaper

If you've been wanting to get a Steam Deck, Valve has a new deal for you -- buy one that's been refurbished and save money......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Three dead, tens of thousands evacuated as storms strike south China

Three people are dead and 11 others missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said Monday, with tens of thousands evacuated away from the torrential downpours......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Is this Razer’s Steam Deck killer?

Razer has a new solution for handheld gaming, and it's excellent. But it might not stand up to the growing market of handheld gaming PCs......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Cheap ransomware for sale on dark web marketplaces is changing the way hackers operate

Since June 2023, Sophos X-Ops has discovered 19 junk gun ransomware variants — cheap, independently produced, and crudely constructed — on the dark web. The developers of these junk gun variants are attempting to disrupt the traditional affiliate.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant: Open-source API service designed for learning

Damn Vulnerable RESTaurant is an open-source project that allows developers to learn to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in their code through an interactive game. “I wanted to create a generic playground for ethical hackers, developer.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor"s 400-year veto

Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor"s 400-year veto.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Cisco Duo provider breached, SMS MFA logs compromised

Hackers have managed to compromise a telephony provider for Duo, the Cisco-owned company providing secure access solutions, and steal MFA (multi-factor authentication) SMS message logs of Duo customers. About the attack The unnamed provider – o.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Why the US government’s overreliance on Microsoft is a big problem

Microsoft continues to get a free pass after series of cybersecurity failures. Enlarge (credit: Joan Cros via Getty) When Microsoft revealed in January that foreign government hackers had once again breached its systems,.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Cisco Duo says a third-party data breach stole MFA SMS logs

Hackers stole Cisco Duo customers' phone numbers, and the company is warning of possible incoming smishing attacks......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Change Healthcare faces another ransomware threat—and it looks credible

Hackers already received a $22 million payment. Now a second group demands money. Enlarge (credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus) For months, Change Healthcare has faced an immensely messy ransomware debacle that has left h.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024