Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has disrupted the BadBox malware operation pre-loaded in over 30,000 Android IoT devices sold in the country. […]
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Global Security News, linux, Security
New stealthy Pumakit Linux rootkit malware spotted in the wild
A new Linux rootkit malware called Pumakit has been discovered that uses stealth and advanced privilege escalation techniques to hide its presence on systems. […]
Global Security News, Security
Police shuts down Rydox cybercrime market, arrests 3 admins
International law enforcement operation seizes the Rydox cybercrime marketplace and arrests three administrators. […]
Global Security News, North America, Security
New IOCONTROL malware used in critical infrastructure attacks
Iranian threat actors are utilizing a new malware named IOCONTROL to compromise Internet of Things (IoT) devices and OT/SCADA systems used by critical infrastructure in Israel and the United States. […]
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Google Launches Gemini 2.0 with Autonomous Tool Linking
Gemini 2.0 Flash is available now, with other model sizes coming in January. It adds multilingual voice output, image output, and some trendy “agentic” capabilities.
Global Security News, Security
US offers $5 million for info on North Korean IT worker farms
The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information that could help disrupt the activities of North Korean front companies and employees generating millions via illegal remote IT work schemes. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Cleo patches critical zero-day exploited in data theft attacks
Cleo has released security updates for a zero-day flaw in its LexiCom, VLTransfer, and Harmony software, currently exploited in data theft attacks. […]
Global Security News, Security
Spain busts voice phishing ring for defrauding 10,000 bank customers
The Spanish police, working with colleagues in Peru, conducted a simultaneous crackdown on a large-scale voice phishing (vishing) scam ring in the two countries, arresting 83 individuals. […]
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Bitcoin ATM firm Byte Federal hacked via GitLab flaw, 58K users exposed
US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal has disclosed a data breach that exposed the data of 58,000 customers after its systems were breached using a GitLab vulnerability. […]
Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Hunk Companion WordPress plugin exploited to install vulnerable plugins
Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in the “Hunk Companion” plugin to install and activate other plugins with exploitable flaws directly from the WordPress.org repository. […]
Global Security News, Security
Cynet Delivers 100% Protection and 100% Detection Visibility in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation
The 2024 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluation results are now available with Cynet achieving 100% Visibility and 100% Protection in the 2024 evaluation. Learn more from Cynet about what these results mean. […]
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New EagleMsgSpy Android spyware used by Chinese police, researchers say
A previously undocumented Android spyware called ‘EagleMsgSpy’ has been discovered and is believed to be used by law enforcement agencies in China to monitor mobile devices. […]
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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches One Actively Exploited Vulnerability, Among Others
December marked a quiet month with 70 vulnerabilities patched, plus updates from outside of Microsoft.
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US Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for 2020 Ransomware Attack
Chinese cybersecurity firm Sichuan Silence has been sanctioned for exploiting a vulnerability in Sophos firewalls used at critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S.
Global Security News, Security
Russian Turla hackers hit Starlink-connected devices in Ukraine
Russian cyber-espionage group Turla, aka “Secret Blizzard,” is utilizing other threat actors’ infrastructure to target Ukrainian military devices connected via Starlink. […]
Global Security News, Legal, Security
Operation PowerOFF shuts down 27 DDoS-for-hire platforms
Law enforcement agencies from 15 countries have taken 27 DDoS-for-hire services offline, also known as “booters” or “stressers,” arrested three administrators, and identified 300 customers of the platforms. […]
Global Security News, Security
Lynx ransomware behind Electrica energy supplier cyberattack
The Romanian National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) says the Lynx ransomware gang breached Electrica Group, one of the largest electricity suppliers in the country. […]
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Top Tech Conferences & Events to Add to Your Calendar in 2025
A great way to stay current with the latest technology trends and innovations is by attending conferences. Read and bookmark our tech events guide.
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Krispy Kreme cyberattack impacts online orders and operations
US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme suffered a cyberattack in November that impacted portions of its business operations, including placing online orders. […]
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CrowdStrike vs Wiz: Which Offers Better Cloud Security and Value?
Compare CrowdStrike and Wiz on cloud security, features, pricing, and performance to find the best cybersecurity solution for your business needs.
Cloud Security, crowdstrike, Global Security News, Security
Best SIEM Tools of 2024: Top Solutions for Enhanced Security
Looking for the best SIEM tool? Check out our list and find the security information and event management solution that fits your business needs.
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Keeper Password Manager Review (2024): Features, Pros, & Cons
Keeper’s extensive authentication options and generous discounts make it an alluring password manager to try this year. Read more about it in our full review.
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Best CSPM Tools 2024: Top Cloud Security Solutions Compared
What is the best CSPM tool for your business? Use our guide to review our picks for the best cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools.
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CrowdStrike vs Palo Alto 2024: Features, Pricing, and Insights
Compare CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks in this in-depth article, exploring features, pricing, usability, and performance to find the right solution for your business.
Global Security News, Security
Rumänien kommt digital weiterhin nicht zur Ruhe
Nehmen die Russen Rache an Rumänien für die gescheiterte Wahl „ihres“ Kandidaten? structuresxx – shutterstock.com Zuerst wurde die rumänischen Präsidentschaftswahlen annulliert, nachdem sie durch eine mutmaßlich russisch gesteuerte TikTok-Kampagne beeinflusst wurden. Jetzt wurde die Electrica-Gruppe, ein wichtiger Stromanbieter mit 3,8 Millionen Kunden in Rumänien, Opfer eines Ransomware-Angriffs. Der Angriff dauert an Wie das Unternehmen am…
Global Security News, Government, Security
Wyden proposes bill to secure US telecoms after Salt Typhoon hacks
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon announced a new bill to secure the networks of American telecommunications companies breached by Salt Typhoon Chinese state hackers earlier this year. […]
Global Security News, Security
WPForms bug allows Stripe refunds on millions of WordPress sites
A vulnerability in WPForms, a WordPress plugin used in over 6 million websites, could allow subscriber-level users to issue arbitrary Stripe refunds or cancel subscriptions. […]
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Best Internet Security Software
After more than a year of high-profile cyber attacks and now the threat of cyber war, businesses and even consumers are taking cybersecurity seriously. Regardless of size or sector, every company is a potential target, and cybercrime will only grow as data becomes more valuable. In light of these risks, organizations need to reevaluate their…