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More PyPl packages hacked following phishing attack

Package maintainers gave away login credentials, which were then used to taint packages with malicious code......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailAug 26th, 2022

Grype: Open-source vulnerability scanner for container images, filesystems

Grype is an open-source vulnerability scanner designed for container images and filesystems that seamlessly integrates with Syft, a powerful Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) tool. Find vulnerabilities for major operating system packages Alpine Amazo.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024

Invicti API Security uncovers hidden and undocumented APIs

Invicti announced Invicti API Security, merging comprehensive API discovery with proactive security testing into a single solution. The growth of service-based architectures has driven an explosion in APIs, creating yet another expanding attack surfa.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Here’s how carefully concealed backdoor in fake AWS files escaped mainstream notice

Files available on the open source NPM repository underscore a growing sophistication. Enlarge (credit: BeeBright / Getty Images / iStockphoto) Researchers have determined that two fake AWS packages downloaded hundreds o.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

Phone encryption debate will reignite over attempted Trump assassination

Former President Donald Trump would-be assassin's locked phone is in FBI custody. Stand by for the next attack on encryption, privacy, and security.Privacy and security rely on encryption, a bane to investigatorsThe manufacturer of the shooter's phon.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

Rite Aid confirms data breach following ransomware attack

Pharmacy giant confirms sensitive data was stolen, but health and payment information was not......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 15th, 2024

MacPaw introduces on-device phishing detection to boost macOS security

MacPaw's latest research introduces an on-device, real-time phishing detection system to improve Mac users' cybersecurity.MacPaw introduces on-device phishing detection to boost macOS securityIvan Petrukha, Senior Research Engineer at MacPaw, will pr.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

How to design a third-party risk management framework

Most organizations focus on securing routers, servers, firewalls, and other endpoints, but threats can also arise from unfamiliar sources such as third-party networks, which can be used by hackers to attack an organization. Through a strong TPRM fram.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

iPhone users targeted in new spyware attacks – here’s how to protect yourself

Following a warning issued to users in 92 countries last April that they might have suffered from a spyware attack on their iPhones, Apple has … The post iPhone users targeted in new spyware attacks – here’s how to protect yourself appeared.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024

Using Authy? Beware of impending phishing attempts

Do you use Authy for your multi-factor authentication needs? If you do, you should keep an eye out for phishing attempts, as well as implement defenses against SIM swapping attacks. What happened? On July 1, Twilio – the company that develops t.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024

Apple just warned some iPhone users about a dangerous spyware attack

Apple is warning iPhone users in 98 countries to be on the lookout for potential mercenary spyware attacks. It's the first such warning since earlier this year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024

Apple sends iPhone hack warnings to more users in 98 countries

Apple has again issued notifications of suspected threats against iPhone users from spyware, and asking users to take it seriously.Apple has been warning users of a spyware attack on iPhonesIn 2021, Apple announced that it would begin sending alerts.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 11th, 2024

Team investigates chemical modifications to gain deeper insights into genetic regulation mechanisms

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have determined whether a specific chemical modification of a protein that packages the genome called a histone affects gene activity and cell proliferation, according to the paper, "Drosophila.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Nurse Recognizes ‘Snoring and Breathing’ as Heart Attack Signs, Saves Man’s Life at Airport

Nurse Recognizes ‘Snoring and Breathing’ as Heart Attack Signs, Saves Man’s Life at Airport.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

PSA: Watch out for smishing texts with fake iCloud links

Apple users are being warned to be alert to smishing texts – the name given to phishing attacks carried out by sending SMS messages – trying to capture login credentials for Apple IDs. The links direct to a fake iCloud page, and for 9to5Mac re.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

Apple shares how to protect your Apple ID, avoid phishing, social engineering, and other scams

Scams like phishing and social engineering are continuing to grow with some specifically targeting Apple users. With that in mind, Apple has shared a new support document with official tips on how to protect your Apple ID and other online accounts, h.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

New Blast-RADIUS attack breaks 30-year-old protocol used in networks everywhere

Ubiquitous RADIUS scheme uses homegrown authentication based on MD5. Yup, you heard right. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One of the most widely used network protocols is vulnerable to a newly discovered attack that can.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

Careful, that jQuery package could be loaded with Trojans

Researchers found dozens of fake jQuery packages, carrying dangerous malware......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

First known TikTok mob attack led by middle schoolers tormenting teachers

Legal options limited to stop fake TikTok accounts harming teachers, school says. Enlarge (credit: DragonImages | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A bunch of eighth graders in a "wealthy Philadelphia suburb" recently targeted.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 9th, 2024

First-known TikTok mob attack led by middle schoolers tormenting teachers

Legal options limited to stop fake TikTok accounts harming teachers, school says. Enlarge (credit: DragonImages | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A bunch of eighth graders in a "wealthy Philadelphia suburb" recently targeted.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Massive car dealer ransom attack is mostly over after 2 weeks of work-arounds

CDK outage likely slumped June auto sales, may have cost more than $600M. Enlarge / Vehicles for sale at an AutoNation Honda dealership in Fremont, California, US, on Monday, June 24, 2024. (credit: Getty Images) After.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024