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Backdoor infecting VPNs used “magic packets” for stealth and security

J-Magic backdoor infected organizations in a wide array of industries. Credit: Getty Images When threat actors use backdoor malware to gain access to a network, they want to make sure all their...

Ongoing attacks on Ivanti VPNs install a ton of sneaky, well-written malware

In-the-wild attacks tamper with built-in security tool to suppress infection warnings. Credit: Getty Images Networks protected...

Time to check if you ran any of these 33 malicious Chrome extensions

Two separate campaigns have been stealing credentials and browsing history for months. Credit: Getty Images As...

Passkey technology is elegant, but it’s most definitely not usable security

Just in time for holiday tech-support sessions, here's what to know about passkeys. Credit: Getty...

Crypto scammers posing as real brands on X are easily hacking YouTubers

Fighting game YouTuber now fighting Google over “monstrous” post-hack revenue loss. Credit: via Capcom USA For months,...

YouTube is cracking down on adblock users: pay or disable

YouTube has introduced an anti-adblock feature, which alerts users with pop-ups and interrupts the viewing experience. The adblocking community is already working on ways...

Cloud gaming firm Shadow says hackers stole customers’ personal data

Image Credits: Shadow French technology company Shadow has confirmed a data breach involving customers’ personal information. The Paris-headquartered startup, which offers gaming through its cloud-based PC service, said...

Lakera launches to protect large language models from malicious prompts

With $10M in backing, Swiss startup launches API to protect companies from prompt injections and more Image Credits: Supatman / Getty Images Large language models (LLMs) are the driving...

Vulnerabilities in Supermicro BMCs could allow for unkillable server rootkits

With the ability to manage huge fleets of servers, BMCs are ideal places to stash malware. 66WITH If your organization uses servers that are equipped with...

Cybersecurity teams understaffed – report

A cybersecurity skills gap is leaving businesses vulnerable to attacks, a new study from ISACA warns. Businesses are experiencing more cyberattacks and recognize an increased...

European Standards Organization ETSI gets hacked, user data stolen

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) faced a cyberattack that allowed hackers to exfiltrate a database containing a list of online users, the organization...

MGM and Caesars-like phishing campaign continues targeting luxury hotels

Luxury hotels remain the major target of a “well-crafted and innovative” social engineering campaign, cybersecurity experts warn. The hospitality industry is still “very at risk”...

Facebook live streaming fakes used as lure by phishers

The World Sailing Championships were recently spoofed by scammers on Facebook, who used fake offers of free live streaming to fool the unwary into...

US State Dept emails stolen by Chinese hackers in Microsoft leak, staffer says

Microsoft's email platform breach allowed Chinese hackers to steal tens of thousands of emails from US State Department accounts, a Senate staffer told Reuters. The...

What is Origin Server? How To Protect them? A Detailed Guide

The origin server stores a website’s or application’s content and data. As the starting point for all requests made to a website, the origin server’s...

Bitcoin meets Tesla’s green target for resuming payments

Elon Musk will now be tested on his earlier pledge to resume accepting Bitcoin (BTC) payments at Tesla once the digital currency’s mining reaches...

Sony Launches Investigation After Ransomware Group Claims to Have Breached Company’s Systems

Sony has said it has launched an investigation after a ransomware group claimed to have breached the company’s systems. Cyber Security Connect reported that a ransomware...

China APT Cracks Cisco Firmware in Attacks Against the US and Japan

Sophisticated hackers are rewriting router firmware in real time and hiding their footprints, leaving defenders with hardly a fighting chance. Source: MTP via Alamy Stock...

Microsoft Adds Passkeys to Windows 11

It's the latest step in the gradual shift away from traditional passwords. Source: Ascannio via Adobe StockPDF In a major update to its Windows 11 operating...
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