In a first, cryptographic keys protecting SSH connections stolen in new attack
An error as small as a single flipped memory bit is all it takes to expose a private key. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that a large portion of cryptographic keys used t.....»»
35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks
Nightfall AI’s research revealed that secrets like passwords and API keys were most often found in GitHub, with nearly 350 total secrets exposed per 100 employees every year. Hidden risks of secret sprawl in cloud and SaaS environments What’s.....»»
Browser backdoors: Securing the new frontline of shadow IT
Browser extensions are a prime target for cybercriminals. And this isn’t just a consumer problem – it’s a new frontier in enterprises’ battle against shadow IT. Ultimately, more extension permissions result in potentially bigger attack su.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, August 13
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A major Sonos exploit was explained at Black Hat — but you needn’t worry
Researchers from NCC Group showed how a Sonos One could fall victim to an attack that would let someone listen in on the microphones......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, August 12
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Sunday, August 11
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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, August 10
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1Password urges Mac users to patch now to avoid having their data stolen
This 1Password vulnerability could expose your vaults to theft, so patch now.....»»
Are Taylor Swift concerts still safe after terrorist threat? Experts explain why stadiums can be "soft targets"
Authorities in Austria say they've subverted a planned terrorist attack targeting several of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna, shows that would have drawn as many as 200,000 concertgoers to three stadiums......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Friday, August 9
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New infosec products of the week: August 9, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from: Rapid7, AppOmni, Contrast Security, Elastic, Cequence Security, Veza, ArmorCode, and EndorLabs. Rapid7 releases Command Platform, unified attack defense and.....»»
A critical security issue in 1Password for Mac left credentials vulnerable to attack
1Password has disclosed a now patched critical security flaw in its software that could give attackers access to users' unlock keys and credentials. Here's what to do to keep your data safe.1Password has disclosed a critical security flaw present in.....»»
Sea of opportunity: Protecting mangroves, seagrass could boost Indonesia"s new climate targets
Indonesia has signaled it could include blue carbon ecosystems—carbon-rich coastal and marine areas, like mangroves and seagrass—in its new climate targets. This shift follows years of relying heavily on the forestry and land sectors as well as t.....»»
Veteran who served in Tim Walz"s battalion addresses stolen valor accusations: "Far darker than people think"
Veteran who served in Tim Walz"s battalion addresses stolen valor accusations: "Far darker than people think".....»»
Prompt injection attack on Apple Intelligence reveals a flaw, but is easy to fix
A prompt injection attack on Apple Intelligence reveals that it is fairly well protected from misuse, but the current beta version does have one security flaw which can be exploited. However, the issue would be very easy for the company to fix, so.....»»
“Perfect” Windows downgrade attack turns fixed vulnerabilities into zero-days
A researcher has developed a downgrade attack that can make Windows machines covertly, persistently and irreversibly vulnerable, even if they were fully patched before that. A downgrade attack exploiting the Windows Update process The direction of Sa.....»»
Heat stress survival: Unraveling the HsfA2-ACTIN dynamics in lily varieties
A research team has identified that the heat stress transcription factor HsfA2 and actin-interacting protein (AIP) LACTIN interact at the protein level in Lilium longiflorum "White Heaven," mediating gene expression and protecting cells from heat str.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, August 8
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Austria finds chemicals in house of suspected Taylor Swift concert attack plotter
Austria finds chemicals in house of suspected Taylor Swift concert attack plotter.....»»
Target theft suspect arrested after thousands worth of stolen merch found in SoCal home
Target theft suspect arrested after thousands worth of stolen merch found in SoCal home.....»»