Cybersecurity News
‘Fancy Lazarus’ Cyberattackers Ramp up Ransom DDoS Efforts
The group, known for masquerading as various APT groups, is back with a spate of attacks on U.S. companies.
10 June 2021
JBS CEO Says Company Paid $11M in Ransom
The decision to pay attackers was a difficult one, CEO Andre Nogueira said in a statement.10 June 2021
'Beware the Lady Named Katie'
A semester-long course boiled down to two minutes and 45 seconds.10 June 2021
Critical Chrome Browser Bug Under Active Attack
Google has patched its Chrome browser, fixing one critical cache issue and a second bug being actively exploited in the wild.
10 June 2021
The Workforce Shortage in Cybersecurity Is a Myth
What we really have is an automation-in-the-wrong-place problem.10 June 2021
STEM Audio Table Rife with Business-Threatening Bugs
The desktop conferencing IoT gadget allows remote attackers to install all kinds of malware and move laterally to other parts of enterprise networks.
10 June 2021
Intl. Law Enforcement Operation Disrupts Slilpp Marketplace
A seizure warrant affidavit unsealed today states Slilpp had sold allegedly stolen login credentials since 2012.10 June 2021
Deepfakes Are on the Rise, but Don't Panic Just Yet
Deepfakes will likely give way to deep suspicion, as users try to sort legitimate media from malicious.
10 June 2021
Combating Against Malware Attacks: A Perspective from Brazil
PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) and the Brazilian Association of Credit Card and Services Companies (ABECS) talk about the threat of malware attacks in Brazil and the larger global payment environment and share guidance and information on protecting against them.
10 June 2021
Microsoft: Big Cryptomining Attacks Hit Kubeflow
Misconfigured dashboards are yet again at the heart of a widespread, ongoing cryptocurrency campaign squeezing Monero and Ethereum from Kubernetes clusters.
10 June 2021
11 Cybersecurity Vendors to Watch in 2021
The cybersecurity landscape continues to spawn new companies and attract new investments. Here is just a sampling of what the industry has to offer.
10 June 2021
Steam Gaming Platform Delivering Malware
Emerging malware is lurking in Steam profile images.
10 June 2021
Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero‑day
The latest Chrome update patches a bumper crop of security flaws across the browser’s desktop versions
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10 June 2021
Cyber Is the New Cold War & AI Is the Arms Race
Continual cyberattacks have pushed us into a new kind of Cold War, with artificial intelligence the basis of this new arms race.10 June 2021
JBS Paid $11M to REvil Gang Even After Restoring Operations
The decision to pay the ransom demanded by the cybercriminal group was to avoid any further issues or potential problems for its customers, according to the company’s CEO.
10 June 2021
This new hacking group has a nasty surprise for African, Middle East diplomats
The newly-discovered APT pulls no punches when it comes to cyberespionage.10 June 2021
BackdoorDiplomacy: Upgrading from Quarian to Turian
ESET researchers discover a new campaign that evolved from the Quarian backdoor
The post BackdoorDiplomacy: Upgrading from Quarian to Turian appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
10 June 2021
Amazon data usage to feature in new UK antitrust probe: report
Reports suggest a formal investigation into potential merchant favoritism is planned.10 June 2021
Required MFA Is Not Sufficient for Strong Security: Report
Attackers and red teams find multiple ways to bypass poorly deployed MFA in enterprise environments, underscoring how redundancy and good design are still required.09 June 2021
What to Know About Updates to the PCI Secure Software Standard
New requirements add 50 controls covering five control objectives. Here's a high-level look at each objective.
09 June 2021