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How trust and safety leaders at top tech companies are approaching the security threat of AI: 'Trust but verify'

Safety officers advise 'trust, but verify' when integrating AI like ChatGPT into businesses.

GoDaddy gets a stern finger-wagging for non-existent infosec

GoDaddy has been criticized for inadequate security measures, leading to multiple data breaches and misleading customers about their data protection standards.

How trust and safety leaders at top tech companies are approaching the security threat of AI: 'Trust but verify'

Safety officers advise 'trust, but verify' when integrating AI like ChatGPT into businesses.

GoDaddy gets a stern finger-wagging for non-existent infosec

GoDaddy has been criticized for inadequate security measures, leading to multiple data breaches and misleading customers about their data protection standards.

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Critical Veeam Vulnerability Exploited to Spread Akira and Fog Ransomware

Threat actors are exploiting a patched vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication to deploy Akira and Fog ransomware, necessitating immediate security improvements.

Ransomware is driving an increase in emergency patient care

Ransomware attacks on health care are increasing sharply, posing significant risks to patient care and safety.

Ransomware crew abuses AWS native encryption

Codefinger is a new ransomware group using AWS's own encryption scheme to lock files and extort victims for decryption keys.

Potent youth cybercrime ring made up of 1,000 people, FBI official says

A group of around 1,000 young cybercriminals known as Scattered Spider pose a significant cybersecurity threat through social engineering and collaboration with ransomware groups.

Critical Veeam Vulnerability Exploited to Spread Akira and Fog Ransomware

Threat actors are exploiting a patched vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication to deploy Akira and Fog ransomware, necessitating immediate security improvements.

Ransomware is driving an increase in emergency patient care

Ransomware attacks on health care are increasing sharply, posing significant risks to patient care and safety.

Ransomware crew abuses AWS native encryption

Codefinger is a new ransomware group using AWS's own encryption scheme to lock files and extort victims for decryption keys.

Potent youth cybercrime ring made up of 1,000 people, FBI official says

A group of around 1,000 young cybercriminals known as Scattered Spider pose a significant cybersecurity threat through social engineering and collaboration with ransomware groups.

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Critical RCE Flaw in GFI KerioControl Allows Remote Code Execution via CRLF Injection

GFI KerioControl firewalls have a vulnerability (CVE-2024-52875) allowing remote code execution due to improper input sanitization, posing significant security risks.

New Linux malware Pumakit manages to hide itself

A new rootkit named Pumakit targets outdated Linux systems, leveraging advanced hiding techniques for stealth and privilege escalation.

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New Perfctl Malware Targets Linux Servers for Cryptocurrency Mining and Proxyjacking

Linux servers are targeted by stealthy malware perfctl, primarily for cryptocurrency mining and proxyjacking.

Researchers Create AI-Powered Malware That Spreads on Its Own

AI-powered worm developed by researchers can spread between computers using generative AI.

Researchers warn of potential cybersecurity threats posed by AI-powered malware.

New Perfctl Malware Targets Linux Servers for Cryptocurrency Mining and Proxyjacking

Linux servers are targeted by stealthy malware perfctl, primarily for cryptocurrency mining and proxyjacking.

Researchers Create AI-Powered Malware That Spreads on Its Own

AI-powered worm developed by researchers can spread between computers using generative AI.

Researchers warn of potential cybersecurity threats posed by AI-powered malware.

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Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

The IT security landscape is increasingly complex, necessitating robust patch management to mitigate risks from third-party applications and dispersed endpoints.

A deepfake caller pretending to be a Ukrainian official almost tricked a US Senator

Deepfake technology poses significant risks to political communication, exemplified by a security incident involving Sen. Cardin and a fake Ukrainian official.

Iranian hackers sent information stolen from Trump campaign to Biden campaign, FBI says

Iranian hackers attempted to interfere in the 2024 election by sending unsolicited emails to Biden's campaign with stolen information from Trump's campaign.

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Easterly: Potential Chinese cyberattack could unfold like CrowdStrike error

The faulty CrowdStrike Falcon update provided insights into potential Chinese cyber operations on sensitive U.S. networks.

NCSC updates warning over hacktivist threat to CNI | Computer Weekly

Russia-backed hacktivist groups targeting critical infrastructure with unsophisticated attacks.

NCSC and CISA warning about evolving threats from hacktivist groups not officially backed by the Kremlin.

Easterly: Potential Chinese cyberattack could unfold like CrowdStrike error

The faulty CrowdStrike Falcon update provided insights into potential Chinese cyber operations on sensitive U.S. networks.

NCSC updates warning over hacktivist threat to CNI | Computer Weekly

Russia-backed hacktivist groups targeting critical infrastructure with unsophisticated attacks.

NCSC and CISA warning about evolving threats from hacktivist groups not officially backed by the Kremlin.

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Hackers could spy on cellphone users by abusing 5G baseband flaws, researchers say | TechCrunch

Researchers discovered security flaws in 5G basebands, enabling silent attacks like spying and phishing, even downgrading victims to older protocols for easier eavesdropping.

Proofpoint Email Routing Flaw Exploited to Send Millions of Spoofed Phishing Emails

A threat actor exploited a vulnerability in Proofpoint's email routing, sending millions of spoofed emails to deceive and steal from recipients.

U.S. DoJ Indicts North Korean Hacker for Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals

Ransomware attacks against U.S. healthcare funded North Korea's illicit activities.

Proofpoint's CISO 2024 Report: Top Challenges Include Human Error & Risk

CISOs are increasingly dealing with people-centric threats and are turning to AI to address vulnerabilities.

A Wider View on TunnelVision and VPN Advice

VPN benefits oversold; mainly useful for rerouting network connections, not encryption. TunnelVision exposes VPN limitations in protecting against local network threats.

How AI is turbocharging security issues

AI is empowering cybercriminals and making cybersecurity threats more sophisticated and widespread.

US warns of North Korean hackers using email security flaws for phishing attacks

North Korean hacking group Kimsuky exploits email security flaws for phishing attacks on organizations.

Proper configuration of email security protocols, such as DMARC, is crucial in preventing phishing attempts and spoofing.

6 Ways Remote Workers Can Stop Their Boss Spying on Them

Remote work has privacy risks due to cybersecurity threats and employer monitoring, requiring tools for staying secure online.

Stealthy malware: The threats hiding in plain sight

Criminals are evolving to use more sophisticated methods like hunter-killer malware to hide from security systems, with over two-thirds of malware now employing stealth techniques.

Prompt Hacking, Private GPTs and Zero-Day Exploits: The Impacts of AI on Cyber Security Landscape

AI accessibility leads to a surge in prompt hacking attempts and misuse of private GPT models for malicious purposes.

France Bracing for Cyberattacks During Summer Olympics

The Summer Olympics in Paris face cybersecurity threats from adversarial countries, criminals, and hacktivists.

Russian-aligned hacktivists and state actors are potential cyberattack threats to the Paris Olympics.

Sunak says UK more robust' on China than most allies

The UK's approach to China is robust compared to allies

Criticism towards UK's handling of Chinese-owned companies like Bytedance

GitHub struggles to keep up with automated malicious forks

Malware campaign started in PyPI spread to GitHub infecting 100,000 repositories.

Attackers upload altered files to GitHub, cloning legitimate repos to spread malware loaders.

Huge cybersecurity leak lifts lid on world of China's hackers for hire

Chinese cybersecurity firm data leak reveals state security agents harvesting data on targets, hackers gather information for clients.

Leaked files from I-Soon provide insights into China's hackers for hire, including targeting Nato, UK Foreign Office, and other institutions.

Why Akira could be the next big thing in ransomware

Akira ransomware is a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape.

Elastic Automates SIEM Investigations with Tines

Automated workflow enhances threat identification and response.

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Top 5 AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks

Research uncovers new attack method, security leaders share insights

Top 5 AI-Powered Social Engineering Attacks

Research uncovers new attack method, security leaders share insights

How trust and safety leaders at top tech companies are approaching the security threat of AI: 'Trust but verify'

GoDaddy gets a stern finger-wagging for non-existent infosec

How trust and safety leaders at top tech companies are approaching the security threat of AI: 'Trust but verify'

GoDaddy gets a stern finger-wagging for non-existent infosec

Critical Veeam Vulnerability Exploited to Spread Akira and Fog Ransomware

Ransomware is driving an increase in emergency patient care

Ransomware crew abuses AWS native encryption

Potent youth cybercrime ring made up of 1,000 people, FBI official says

Critical Veeam Vulnerability Exploited to Spread Akira and Fog Ransomware

Ransomware is driving an increase in emergency patient care

Ransomware crew abuses AWS native encryption

Potent youth cybercrime ring made up of 1,000 people, FBI official says

Critical RCE Flaw in GFI KerioControl Allows Remote Code Execution via CRLF Injection

New Linux malware Pumakit manages to hide itself

New Perfctl Malware Targets Linux Servers for Cryptocurrency Mining and Proxyjacking

Researchers Create AI-Powered Malware That Spreads on Its Own

New Perfctl Malware Targets Linux Servers for Cryptocurrency Mining and Proxyjacking

Researchers Create AI-Powered Malware That Spreads on Its Own

Modernizing patch management in an evolving IT security landscape

A deepfake caller pretending to be a Ukrainian official almost tricked a US Senator

Iranian hackers sent information stolen from Trump campaign to Biden campaign, FBI says

Easterly: Potential Chinese cyberattack could unfold like CrowdStrike error

NCSC updates warning over hacktivist threat to CNI | Computer Weekly

Easterly: Potential Chinese cyberattack could unfold like CrowdStrike error

NCSC updates warning over hacktivist threat to CNI | Computer Weekly

Hackers could spy on cellphone users by abusing 5G baseband flaws, researchers say | TechCrunch

Proofpoint Email Routing Flaw Exploited to Send Millions of Spoofed Phishing Emails

U.S. DoJ Indicts North Korean Hacker for Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals

Proofpoint's CISO 2024 Report: Top Challenges Include Human Error & Risk

A Wider View on TunnelVision and VPN Advice

How AI is turbocharging security issues

US warns of North Korean hackers using email security flaws for phishing attacks

6 Ways Remote Workers Can Stop Their Boss Spying on Them

Stealthy malware: The threats hiding in plain sight

Prompt Hacking, Private GPTs and Zero-Day Exploits: The Impacts of AI on Cyber Security Landscape

France Bracing for Cyberattacks During Summer Olympics

Sunak says UK more robust' on China than most allies

GitHub struggles to keep up with automated malicious forks

Huge cybersecurity leak lifts lid on world of China's hackers for hire

Why Akira could be the next big thing in ransomware

Elastic Automates SIEM Investigations with Tines

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