Guardian newspaper hit by suspected ransomware attack
The paper says its IT network is being affected by a "serious incident" and staff are working from home......»»
Modified nano-sized cell particles found to boost cancer immunotherapy, reduce side effects
Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's own immune system to help fight cancer. This is by stimulating the immune response to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. The treatment involves using substances that bo.....»»
Microsoft confirms second 0-day exploited by Void Banshee APT (CVE-2024-43461)
CVE-2024-43461, a spoofing vulnerability affecting Windows MSHTML – a software component used by various apps for rendering render web pages on Windows – “was exploited as a part of an attack chain relating to CVE-2024-38112, prior.....»»
Week in review: Veeam Backup & Replication RCE could soon be exploited, Microsoft fixes 4 0-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Veeam Backup & Replication RCE flaw may soon be leveraged by ransomware gangs (CVE-2024-40711) CVE-2024-40711, a critical vulnerability affecting Ve.....»»
Soil pH drives microbial community composition: Study shows how bacteria work together to thrive in difficult conditions
Though a founding concept of ecology suggests that the physical environment determines where organisms can survive, modern scientists have suspected there is more to the story of how microbial communities form in the soil......»»
Cleaner wrasse check their body size in mirror before deciding whether to fight, research demonstrates
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led team has demonstrated that bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) check their body size in a mirror before choosing whether to attack fish that are slightly larger or smaller than themselves......»»
Jellyfish under attack: Study uncovers parasitic spillover of a burrowing sea anemone
Many marine organisms, like sea anemones, struggle to spread across the ocean, especially if they lack long, mobile larval stages. Unlike their jellyfish relatives, sea anemones do not have a medusa stage, making their dispersal challenging. Their on.....»»
Veeam Backup & Replication RCE flaw may soon be leveraged by ransomware gangs (CVE-2024-40711)
CVE-2024-40711, a critical vulnerability affecting Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR), could soon be exploited by attackers to steal enterprise data. Discovered and reported by Code WHite researcher Florian Hauser, the vulnerability can be leveraged fo.....»»
Toyota cuts 2026 global EV output plans by a third, report says
Toyota will build one million EVs in 2026 instead of 1.5 million, a Japanese newspaper said. Other automakers have scaled back EV plans as sales slow......»»
83% of organizations experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year
Ransomware is an all-too-common occurrence: 83% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year, 46% of respondents experienced four or more and 14% indicated they experienced 10 or more. Of those respondents who exp.....»»
Georgia school shooter suspect interviewed by police a year before attack
Georgia school shooter suspect interviewed by police a year before attack.....»»
Russian firms bought spare parts for 25-year-old ASML machines, says newspaper Trouw
Russian firms bought spare parts for 25-year-old ASML machines, says newspaper Trouw.....»»
Viewpoint: In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans......»»
The number of active ransomware groups is on the rise, research finds
The number of active groups has risen 56% since 2023......»»
Business routers vulnerable to OS command injection attack
Zyxel fixes a 9.8-severity vulnerability in multiple endpoints......»»
Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up
Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased attacks on critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Th.....»»
OpenBAS: Open-source breach and attack simulation platform
OpenBAS is an open-source platform that enables organizations to plan, schedule, and execute crisis exercises, adversary simulations, and breach simulations. Compliant with ISO 22398 standards, OpenBAS is built as a modern web application featuring a.....»»
Qilin ransomware targets Google Chrome credentials
Sophos X-Ops reveals a new strategy that harvests credentials from compromised networks, raising significant cybersecurity concerns for organizations......»»
Man indicted on first-degree murder charge in death of Fla. dealership co-worker
Steve Tilbury is accused of fatally striking his co-worker with a metal baseball bat in a premeditated attack......»»
The attack with many names: SMS Toll Fraud
Bad actors leverage premium-rate phone numbers and bots to steal billions of dollars from businesses. In this Help Net Security video, Frank Teruel, CFO at Arkose Labs, discusses how to spot and stop them. The post The attack with many names: SMS Tol.....»»
How ransomware tactics are shifting, and what it means for your business
In this Help Net Security interview, Tim West, Director of Threat Intelligence and Outreach at WithSecure, discusses Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) with a focus on how these cybercriminal operations are adapting to increased competition, shifting str.....»»