Hackers with Russian foreign intelligence were blamed for the breach, which also targeted Microsoft. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Cyber Attack Severity Rating System Established in U.K.
The U.K.’s new cyberattack rating system ranks incidents from 1 to 5, but experts warn businesses must go beyond awareness and strengthen their defences.
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Microsoft shares workaround for Windows security update issues
Microsoft has shared a workaround for users affected by a known issue that blocks Windows security updates from deploying on some Windows 11 24H2 systems. […]
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Coalition of US states to file lawsuit after Musk’s DOGE gains access to Americans’ personal data
The states plan to file the lawsuit in defense of Americans’ “right to privacy.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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UK government demands Apple backdoor to encrypted cloud data: report
Apple is likely to stop providing its encrypted cloud service to U.K. users © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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PowerSchool data breach affected 16,000 students in the UK
The edtech giant has begun notifying individuals outside of the US and Canada affected by the breach © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Securing Data Catalog Implementation
If you have been reached out by your data engineering team to give security approval for a particular data catalog vendor and wondering what a data catalog solution can do, its purpose and how to securely integrate a data catalog solution into your data stack workflow, then you are in the right place. In this article..…
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India to launch new domain name for banks to fight digital fraud
India’s central bank is introducing an exclusive “.bank.in” domain for banks from April 2025 as part of efforts to combat rising digital payment frauds and bolster trust in online banking services. The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) will serve as the exclusive registrar for the new domain, the Reserve Bank of…
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Microsoft says attackers use exposed ASP.NET keys to deploy malware
Microsoft warns that attackers are deploying malware in ViewState code injection attacks using static ASP. NET machine keys found online. […]
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Kimsuky hackers use new custom RDP Wrapper for remote access
The North Korean hacking group known as Kimsuky was observed in recent attacks using a custom-built RDP Wrapper and proxy tools to directly access infected machines. […]
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Critical RCE bug in Microsoft Outlook now exploited in attacks
CISA warned U.S. federal agencies on Thursday to secure their systems against ongoing attacks targeting a critical Microsoft Outlook remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. […]
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Spyware maker Paragon terminates contract with Italian government: media reports
Following allegations of potential abuse, Paragon Solutions has cut off Italy from its spyware systems. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Hackers exploit SimpleHelp RMM flaws to deploy Sliver malware
Hackers are targeting vulnerable SimpleHelp RMM clients to create administrator accounts, drop backdoors, and potentially lay the groundwork for ransomware attacks. […]
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Ransomware Payments Decreased by 35% in 2024, Research Finds
Ransomware payments dropped 35% in 2024 due to law enforcement crackdowns and stronger cyber defenses, forcing attackers to adapt with new tactics.
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Critical Cisco ISE bug can let attackers run commands as root
Cisco has fixed two critical Identity Services Engine (ISE) vulnerabilities that can let attackers with read-only admin privileges bypass authorization and run commands as root. […]
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DDoS attacks reportedly behind DayZ and Arma network outages
An ongoing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack targets Bohemia Interactive’s infrastructure, preventing players of DayZ and Arma Reforger from playing the games online. […]
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British engineering firm IMI discloses breach, shares no details
British-based engineering firm IMI plc has disclosed a security breach after unknown attackers hacked into the company’s systems. […]
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Classy SASE, Kyndryl Edges Closer To Palo Alto Networks
Technology infrastructure services company Kyndryl has launched end-to-end Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) services as a market offering that supports Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE services. The post Classy SASE, Kyndryl Edges Closer To Palo Alto Networks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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IMI becomes the latest British engineering firm to be hacked
British engineering company IMI has disclosed a cybersecurity incident just days after rival firm Smiths reported it was targeted by hackers. IMI, a Birmingham-based firm that designs and manufactures products for industrial automation, transport, and climate control, said in a filing with the London Stock Exchange on Thursday that it is “currently responding to a…
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How to Lock Apps on iPad
Set your iPad into kiosk mode and pass it around without worrying about someone opening other apps or accessing unwanted content through an accessibility feature called Guided Access. Learning how to apps on iPad using the Guided Access ensures better security and control over device usage.
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Microsoft script updates bootable media for BlackLotus bootkit fixes
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help Windows users and admins update bootable media so it utilizes the new “Windows UEFI CA 2023” certificate before the mitigations of the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit are enforced later this year. […]
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New Microsoft script updates Windows media with bootkit malware fixes
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help Windows users and admins update bootable media so it utilizes the new “Windows UEFI CA 2023” certificate before the mitigations of the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit are enforced later this year. […]
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The biggest breach of US government data is under way
Elon Musk’s DOGE has taken control and accessed large swathes of Americans’ private information held by the U.S. federal government. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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CISA Adds Four Vulnerabilities to Catalog for Federal Enterprise
CISA adds four new vulnerabilities to its catalog, urging agencies to remediate risks. Learn about the latest exploits and how they impact enterprise security.
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Robocallers posing as FCC fraud prevention team call FCC staff
The FCC has proposed a $4,492,500 fine against VoIP service provider Telnyx for allegedly allowing customers to make robocalls posing as fictitious FCC “Fraud Prevention Team,” by failing to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. However, Telnyx says the FCC is mistaken and denies the accusations. […]
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Paragon spyware used to target citizens across Europe, says Italian government
WhatsApp said users in several European countries were targeted with Paragon spyware, according to the Italian government. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ransomware payments fell by 35% in 2024, totalling $813,550,000
Payments to ransomware actors decreased 35% year-over-year in 2024, totaling $813.55 million, down from $1.25 billion recorded in 2023. […]
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Ransomware payments dropped in 2024 as victims refused to pay hackers
Ransomware payments fell by more than one-third in 2024 as an increasing number of victims refused to negotiate with hackers. In a report published Wednesday, crypto forensics firm Chainalysis said that while ransomware gang leak sites posted more victims than in previous years during 2024, fewer victims gave in to the hackers’ demands. Chainalysis reported…
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CISA orders agencies to patch Linux kernel bug exploited in attacks
CISA has ordered federal agencies to secure their systems within three weeks against a high-severity Linux kernel flaw actively exploited in attacks. […]
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Hackers spoof Microsoft ADFS login pages to steal credentials
A help desk phishing campaign targets an organization’s Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) using spoofed login pages to steal credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) protections. […]
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AMD fixes bug that lets hackers load malicious microcode patches
AMD has released mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited to load malicious CPU microcode on unpatched devices. […]
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New target of Paragon spyware comes forward
The latest target of Paragon spyware openly questions if he was targeted by the Italian government. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Check Point Security Solutions Now Available to Sherweb Partners
Channel distributor Sherweb has announced a new collaboration with security vendor Check Point Software Technologies. The companies are launching two new cybersecurity solutions to strengthen MSP cybersecurity. Check Point’s Harmony solutions now available through Sherweb Through this partnership, Sherweb customers can now access Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration and Check Point Harmony SASE to…
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CISA tags Microsoft .NET and Apache OFBiz bugs as exploited in attacks
The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added four vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging federal agencies and large organizations to apply the available security updates as soon as possible. […]
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21% of CISOs Have Been Pressured Not to Report a Compliance Issue, Research Finds
CISOs face growing boardroom pressure, compliance challenges, and cyber threats. Discover key insights from Splunk’s latest report on cybersecurity leadership.
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Spain arrests suspected hacker of US and Spanish military agencies
The Spanish police have arrested a suspected hacker in Alicante for allegedly conducting 40 cyberattacks targeting critical public and private organizations, including the Guardia Civil, the Ministry of Defense, NATO, the US Army, and various universities. […]
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How attackers abuse S3 Bucket Namesquatting — And How to Stop Them
AWS S3 bucket names are global with predictable names that can be exploited in “S3 bucket namesquatting” attacks to access or hijack S3 buckets. In this article, Varonis explains how these attacks work and how you can prevent them. […]
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How to Add Fingerprint Authentication to Your Windows 11 Computer
You can easily add a fingerprint reader to your computer if one isn’t already built in.
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Router maker Zyxel tells customers to replace vulnerable hardware exploited by hackers
The Taiwanese hardware maker says it has no plans patch the flaws impacting legacy router models © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Sophos Acquires Secureworks for $859 Million
Sophos has completed its acquisition of managed cyber security services provider Secureworks.
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U.K. Announces ‘World-First’ Cyber Code of Practice for Companies Developing AI
The Cyber Code of Practice applies to developers, system operators, and organisations that create, deploy, or manage AI systems.
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Zyxel won’t patch newly exploited flaws in end-of-life routers
Zyxel has issued a security advisory about actively exploited flaws in CPE Series devices, warning that it has no plans to issue fixing patches and urging users to move to actively supported models. […]
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Spyware maker Paragon confirms U.S. government is a customer
Israeli spyware maker Paragon Solutions confirmed to TechCrunch that it sells its products to the U.S. government and other unspecified allied countries. Paragon’s executive chairman John Fleming said in a statement to TechCrunch on Tuesday that, “Paragon licenses its technology to a select group of global democracies — principally, the United States and its allies.”…
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It pays to know how your cybersecurity stacks up
Like all other business leaders, chief information security officers (CISOs) could find themselves on the unemployment line if something on their watch goes seriously sideways. But what if CISOs simply aren’t demonstrating enough business value? With companies cutting costs, proving cybersecurity programs are good for the business has become vital to protecting budgets and jobs.…
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Cyber agencies share security guidance for network edge devices
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. have issued guidance urging makers of network edge devices and appliances to improve forensic visibility to help defenders detect attacks and investigate breaches. […]
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Chinese cyberspies use new SSH backdoor in network device hacks
A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations. […]
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Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible. […]
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California man steals $50 million using fake investment sites, gets 7 years
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020. […]
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How hackers target your Active Directory with breached VPN passwords
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization. […]
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7-Zip MotW bypass exploited in zero-day attacks against Ukraine
A 7-Zip vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature was exploited by Russian hackers as a zero-day since September 2024. […]
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How to Prevent Phishing Attacks with Multi-Factor Authentication
Learn how to protect yourself and your sensitive information from phishing attacks by implementing multi-factor authentication.
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Decentralized Identity: Revolutionizing Identity Verification in The Digital World
Decentralized identity (DCI) is emerging as a solution to the significant challenges in verifying identities, managing credentials and ensuring data privacy. The post Decentralized Identity: Revolutionizing Identity Verification in The Digital World appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Grubhub confirms data breach affecting customers and drivers
U.S. food delivery giant Grubhub says hackers accessed the personal details of customers and drivers after breaching its internal systems. Grubhub is a popular food-ordering and delivery platform with over 375,000 merchants and 200,000 delivery providers using its platform in more than 4,000 U.S. cities. New York-based Wonder Group acquired the company last fall in…
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GrubHub data breach impacts customers, drivers, and merchants
Food delivery company GrubHub disclosed a data breach impacting the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers, merchants, and drivers after attackers breached its systems using a service provider account. […]
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Microsoft Will Remove the Free VPN That Comes With Windows Defender Soon
The feature will no longer be available starting Feb. 28. Microsoft wants to focus on “new areas that will better align to customer needs.”
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Amazon Redshift gets new default settings to prevent data breaches
Amazon has announced key security enhancements for Redshift, a popular data warehousing solution, to help prevent data exposures due to misconfigurations and insecure default settings. […]
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Master IT Fundamentals With This CompTIA Certification Prep Bundle
Prepare for a successful IT career with lifetime access to expert-led courses covering CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ certification prep.
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Google fixes Android kernel zero-day exploited in attacks
The January 2025 Android security updates patch 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability tagged as exploited in the wild. […]
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Journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Paragon spyware: “I feel violated”
An Italian investigative journalist said he was the target of a spyware attack disclosed by WhatsApp. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Canadian charged with stealing $65 million using DeFI crypto exploits
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a Canadian man with stealing roughly $65 million after exploiting two decentralized finance (DeFI) protocols. […]
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Casio UK online store hacked to steal customer credit cards
Casio UK’s e-shop at casio.co.uk was hacked to include malicious scripts that stole credit card and customer information between January 14 and 24, 2025. […]
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DeepSeek AI tools impersonated by infostealer malware on PyPI
Threat actors are taking advantage of the rise in popularity of the DeepSeek to promote two malicious infostealer packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI), where they impersonated developer tools for the AI platform. […]
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What PowerSchool won’t say about its data breach affecting millions of students
The hack has the potential to be one of the biggest of the year, but the edtech giant is refusing to answer important questions © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Riot raises $30 million for its cybersecurity product suite focused on employees
French startup Riot has raised a $30 million Series B round after reaching $10 million in annual revenue in 2024. Originally focused on educating employees about cybersecurity risks, the company now wants to go one step further and nudge employees so that they minimize their attack surface. Left Lane Capital is leading today’s round with…
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Privacy Concerns with Digital Driver’s Licenses, The Rise of DeepSeek AI
In this episode, we explore the rollout of digital driver’s licenses in states like Illinois and the potential privacy issues that come with them. Can digital IDs truly enhance convenience without compromising your privacy? We also discuss the new Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, which is affecting U.S. tech companies’ stock prices. Join us as we…
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PyPI adds project archiving system to stop malicious updates
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has announced the introduction of ‘Project Archival,’ a new system that allows publishers to archive their projects, indicating to the users that no updates are to be expected. […]
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Senator warns of national security risks after Elon Musk’s DOGE granted ‘full access’ to sensitive Treasury systems
U.S. senator says Musk’s access to Treasury systems represents a “national security risk.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Google says hackers abuse Gemini AI to empower their attacks
Multiple state-sponsored groups are experimenting with the AI-powered Gemini assistant from Google to increase productivity and to conduct research on potential infrastructure for attacks or for reconnaissance on targets. […]
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How CISOs can fight burnout and extend their careers
By putting in over a decade as chief information security officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Erik Avakian not only managed to outlast three successive governors but also far exceeded the average tenure of other CISOs—18 to 26 months. It’s not that Avakian didn’t have stresses or feel burned out like his industry peers. He occasionally did. But…
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A brief history of mass-hacks
Hackers are increasingly abusing bugs in popular enterprise software to target big companies in mass-hacking campaigns © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Indian tech giant Tata Technologies hit by ransomware attack
Tata Technologies Ltd. had to suspend some of its IT services following a ransomware attack that impacted the company network. […]
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Globe Life data breach may impact an additional 850,000 clients
Insurance giant Globe Life finished the investigation into the data breach it suffered last June and says that the incident may have impacted an additional 850,000 customers. […]
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Tata Technologies says ransomware attack hit IT assets, investigation ongoing
India’s Tata Technologies has disclosed a ransomware attack affecting its IT assets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Mizuno USA says hackers stayed in its network for two months
Mizuno USA, a subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the world’s largest sporting goods manufacturers, confirmed in data breach notification letters that unknown attackers stole files from its network between August and October 2024. […]
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WhatsApp says it disrupted a hacking campaign targeting journalists with Paragon spyware
The Meta-owned company said the campaign was linked to Israeli spyware maker Paragon. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The TechCrunch Cyber Glossary
This glossary includes the most common terms and expressions TechCrunch uses in our security reporting, and explanations of how — and why — we use them. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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US healthcare provider data breach impacts 1 million patients
Community Health Center (CHC), a leading Connecticut healthcare provider, is notifying over 1 million patients that their personal and health information was stolen in an October breach. […]
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Police dismantles HeartSender cybercrime marketplace network
Law enforcement authorities in the United States and the Netherlands have seized 39 domains and associated servers used by the HeartSender phishing gang operating out of Pakistan. […]
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US nonprofit healthcare provider says hackers stole medical and personal data of 1M+ patients
Community Health Center (CHC), a Connecticut-based nonprofit healthcare provider, has confirmed that hackers accessed the sensitive data of more than a million patients. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general on Thursday, CHC said it detected suspicious activity on its network on 2 January and determined that a “skilled criminal hacker” had accessed its network…
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How to Train AI Dragons to Solve Network Security Problems
Exploring how AI can help service providers and cloud builders keep their networks secure and why “feeding your AI dragons” with relevant, high-quality data is essential for implementing AI for DDoS security. The post How to Train AI Dragons to Solve Network Security Problems appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Backdoor found in two healthcare patient monitors, linked to IP in China
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning that Contec CMS8000 devices, a widely used healthcare patient monitoring device, include a backdoor that quietly sends patient data to a remote IP address and downloads and executes files on the device. […]
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AngelSense exposed location data and personal information of tracked users
The exposed database was connected to the internet without a password, exposing GPS coordinates, names, phone numbers, and postal addresses. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Google blocked 2.36 million risky Android apps from Play Store in 2024
Google blocked 2.3 million Android app submissions to the Play Store in 2024 due to violations of its policies that made them potentially risky for users. […]
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DeepSeek Locked Down Public Database Access That Exposed Chat History
Research Firm Wiz Research began investigating DeepSeek soon after its generative AI took the tech world by storm.
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US Justice Department says cybercrime forum allegedly affected 17 million Americans
U.S. prosecutors accused an Argentinian national living in Spain of being an “active administrator” of Nulled, one of the two hacking forums seized and shut down by authorities. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Ransomware attack disrupts New York blood donation giant
The New York Blood Center (NYBC), one of the world’s largest independent blood collection and distribution organizations, says a Sunday ransomware attack forced it to reschedule some appointments. […]
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DeepSeek exposes database with over 1 million chat records
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup known for its DeepSeek-R1 LLM model, has publicly exposed two databases containing sensitive user and operational information. […]
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International police coalition takes down two prolific cybercrime and hacking forums
Authorities said the two forums — Cracked and Nulled — had more than 10 million users. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The Advantages of Cloud-Based Remote Desktop versus RDP over VPN
Remote work is now an essential part of many businesses, requiring organizations to rethink how they provide secure and efficient access to corporate resources. Learn from TruGrid about the advantages of cloud-based RDP versus RDP over VPN, especially in the context of security, performance, and cost-effectiveness. […]
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New Syncjacking attack hijacks devices using Chrome extensions
A new attack called ‘Browser Syncjacking’ demonstrates the possibility of using a seemingly benign Chrome extension to take over a victim’s device through the browser. […]
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Backline automatically remediates security vulnerabilities
Backline, a new security startup that uses AI agents to automatically remediate security vulnerabilities, is coming out of stealth with a $9 million seed round led by StageOne Ventures. This is the third startup by Maor Goldberg, the company’s co-founder and CEO. He previously co-founded Whitebox Security, which he sold to SailPoint in 2015, as…
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Police seizes Cracked and Nulled hacking forum servers, arrests suspects
Europol and German law enforcement confirmed the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of 17 servers in Operation Talent, which took down Cracked and Nulled, two of the largest hacking forums with over 10 million users. […]
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DeepSeek exposed internal database containing chat histories and sensitive data
The internal DeepSeek database was exposed to the internet without a password. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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How to Use Keeper Password Manager: A Comprehensive Guide
This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up Keeper Password Manager and use it to secure and organize your passwords.
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US blood donation giant warns of disruption after ransomware attack
New York Blood Center said it does not have a “specific timetable for system restoration” following the attack, which has led to canceled appointments and delays © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Network Security Market to Hit $38 Billion by 2029: Cloud, AI Drive Growth
The global network security market is on track to reach $38 billion by 2029, growing at a 10% annual rate, according to a report from Dell’Oro Group. The post Network Security Market to Hit $38 Billion by 2029: Cloud, AI Drive Growth appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Time Bandit ChatGPT jailbreak bypasses safeguards on sensitive topics
A ChatGPT jailbreak flaw, dubbed “Time Bandit,” allows you to bypass OpenAI’s safety guidelines when asking for detailed instructions on sensitive topics, including the creation of weapons, information on nuclear topics, and malware creation. […]
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New Aquabotv3 botnet malware targets Mitel command injection flaw
A new variant of the Mirai-based botnet malware Aquabot has been observed actively exploiting CVE-2024-41710, a command injection vulnerability in Mitel SIP phones. […]
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Solana Pump.fun tool DogWifTool compromised to drain wallets
DogWifTools has disclosed on its official Discord channel that its software has been compromised by a supply chain attack that impacted its Windows client, infecting users with malware. […]
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Hackers are hijacking WordPress sites to push Windows and Mac malware
A cybersecurity company says hackers are pushing Mac and Windows malware through sites that are using outdated versions of WordPress. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.