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HPE patches three critical security holes in Aruba PAPI

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 20:30
More 9.8 bugs? Ay, papi!

Aruba access points running AOS-8 and AOS-10 need to be patched urgently after HPE emitted fixes for three critical flaws in its networking subsidiary's networking access points.…

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Doomsday '9.9 RCE bug' could hit every Linux system

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 18:34
No fix yet plus criticalness plus uncertainty plus talk of example exploit equals nightmare

Details about an as-yet-non-public critical 9.9-out-of-10-severity unauthenticated remote-code execution vulnerability affecting all GNU/Linux systems could be revealed today.…

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Securing intellectual property in AI-powered enterprises

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 15:36
Protect your enterprise data while leveraging AI models

Webinar  As organizations adopt AI technologies, safeguarding private intellectual property (IP) has become more challenging.…

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Victims lose $70k to one single wallet-draining app on Google's Play Store

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 15:08
Attackers got 10k people to download 'trusted' web3 brand cheat before Mountain View intervened

The latest in a long line of cryptocurrency wallet-draining attacks has stolen $70,000 from people who downloaded a dodgy app in a single campaign researchers describe as a world-first.…

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Public Wi-Fi operator investigating cyberattack at UK's busiest train stations

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 11:29
See it, say it… not sorted just yet as network access remains offline

Updated  A cybersecurity incident is being probed at Network Rail, the UK non-departmental public body responsible for repairing and developing train infrastructure, after unsavory messaging was displayed to those connecting to major stations' free Wi-Fi portals.…

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UK government's bank data sharing plan slammed as 'financial snoopers' charter'

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:31
Access to account info needed to tackle benefit fraud, latest bill claims

Privacy campaigners are criticizing UK proposals to force banks to share data from the accounts of government benefit claimants, saying the ploy amounts to "a financial snoopers' charter targeted to automate suspicion."…

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WordPress.org denies service to WP Engine, potentially putting sites at risk

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 02:45
That escalated quickly

WordPress on Wednesday escalated its conflict with WP Engine, a hosting provider, by blocking the latter's servers from accessing WordPress.org resources – and therefore from potentially vital software updates.…

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China's Salt Typhoon cyber spies are deep inside US ISPs

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 22:46
Expecting a longer storm season this year?

Another Beijing-linked cyberspy crew, this one dubbed Salt Typhoon, has reportedly been spotted on networks belonging to US internet service providers in stealthy data-stealing missions and potential preparation for future cyberattacks.…

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RansomHub genius tries to put the squeeze on Delaware Libraries

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 18:30
Extorting underfunded public services for $1M isn't a good look

Despite being top of the ransomware tree at the moment, RansomHub – specifically, one of its affiliates – clearly isn't that bright as they are reportedly trying to extort Delaware Libraries for around $1 million.…

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China claims Taiwan, not civilian hackers, behind website vandalism

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 02:25
Taiwan laughs it off – and so does Beijing, which says political slurs hit sites nobody reads anyway

Taiwan has dismissed Chinese allegations that its military sponsored a recent wave of anti-Beijing cyber attacks.…

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CrowdStrike apologizes to Congress for 'perfect storm' that caused global IT outage

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 02:23
Argues worse could happen if it loses kernel access

CrowdStrike is "deeply sorry" for the "perfect storm of issues" that saw its faulty software update crash millions of Windows machines, leading to the grounding of thousands of planes, passengers stranded at airports, the cancellation of surgeries, and disruption to emergency services hotlines among many more inconveniences.…

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Who’s watching you the closest online? Google, duh

Tue, 24/09/2024 - 20:45
Four Chocolate Factory trackers cracked the Top 25 in all regions

Google, once again, is the "undisputed leader" when it comes to monitoring people's behavior on the internet, according to Kaspersky's annual web tracking report.…

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Russia's digital warfare on Ukraine shows no signs of slowing: Malware hits surge

Tue, 24/09/2024 - 19:30
Severe incidents may be down, but Putin had to throw one in for good measure

Russia's use of malware to support its military efforts in Ukraine is showing no signs of waning while its tactics continually evolve to bypass protections.…

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10 nasty software bugs put thousands of fuel storage tanks at risk of cyberattacks

Tue, 24/09/2024 - 16:30
Thousands of devices remain vulnerable, US most exposed to the threat

Tens of thousands of fuel storage tanks in critical infrastructure facilities remain vulnerable to zero-day attacks due to buggy Automatic Tank Gauge systems from multiple vendors, say infosec researchers. …

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How to spot a North Korean agent before they get comfy inside payroll

Tue, 24/09/2024 - 13:01
Mandiant publishes cheat sheet for weeding out fraudulent IT staff

Against a backdrop of rising exposure to North Korean agents seeking (mainly) US IT roles, organizations now have a cheat sheet to help spot potential operatives.…

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A data leak and a data breach

Tue, 24/09/2024 - 10:22
How to protect personal data

Partner Content  For people who haven't personally experienced them, terms like data leak or data breach may seem unfamiliar and foreign - much like visiting a new destination abroad.…

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Some US Kaspersky customers find their security software replaced by 'UltraAV'

Tue, 24/09/2024 - 02:01
Back story to replacement for banned security app isn't enormously reassuring

Some US-based users of Kaspersky antivirus products have found their software replaced by product from by a low-profile entity named "UltraAV" – a change they didn't ask for, and which has delivered them untested and largely unknown software from a source with a limited track record.…

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Telegram will now hand over IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects to cops

Mon, 23/09/2024 - 23:10
Maybe a spell in a French cell changed Durov's mind

In a volte-face, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced that the made-in-Russia messaging platform will become a lot less cozy for criminals.…

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'Cybersecurity issue' takes MoneyGram offline for three days – and counting

Mon, 23/09/2024 - 22:32
Still no ‘R’ word, but smells like ransomware from here

A "cybersecurity issue" has shut down MoneyGram's systems and payment services since Friday, and the fintech leader has yet to update customers as to when it expects to have its global money transfer services back up and running.…

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Necro malware continues to haunt side-loaders of dodgy Android mods

Mon, 23/09/2024 - 22:30
11M devices exposed to trojan, Kaspersky says

The Necro trojan is once again making a move against Android users, with up to eleven million individuals thought to be exposed to infected apps.…

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