Black Cat ransomware group wants $4.5m from Reddit or will leak stolen files
We take a look at news that data stolen from Reddit may be leaked soon unless the site pays a cool $4.5m to keep it…
Month: June 2023
Biden Discusses Risks and Promises of Artificial Intelligence With Tech Leaders in San Francisco
President Joe Biden convened a group of technology leaders on Tuesday to debate what he called the “risks and enormous promises” of artificial intelligence. The…
What you need to know
We take a look at some of the options available for your baby’s monitor setup. Is Wi-Fi or something else the best fit for you…
Update now! ASUS fixes nine security flaws
ASUS has released firmware updates for several router models fixing two critical and several other security issues. ASUS has released firmware updates for several router…
Why businesses need a disinformation defense plan, with Lisa Kaplan: Lock and Code S04E13
This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Lisa Kaplan about why every business with an online presence should ready themselves against a potential…
VMware Confirms Live Exploits Hitting Just-Patched Security Flaw
Less than two weeks after shipping urgent patches to cover security defects in its Aria Operations for Networks product, VMware says hackers have started launching…
Easily Hack BIOS password of Lenovo laptops
The information security professionals at CyberCX have just revealed a means to routinely circumvent the protection of older Lenovo Laptops that have their BIOS locked,…
3CX data exposed, third-party to blameSecurity Affairs
A third-party vendor of 3CX, a popular Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) comms provider, left an open server and exposed sensitive 3CX data. The issue…
New Tsunami botnet targets Linux SSH serversSecurity Affairs
Researchers warn of an ongoing Tsunami DDoS botnet campaign targeting inadequately protected Linux SSH servers. Researchers from AhnLab Security Emergency response Center (ASEC) have uncovered…
New Condi malware builds DDoS botnet out of TP-Link AX21 routers
A new DDoS-as-a-Service botnet called “Condi” emerged in May 2023, exploiting a vulnerability in TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) Wi-Fi routers to build an army of…
VMware warns of critical vRealize flaw exploited in attacks
VMware updated a security advisory published two weeks ago to warn customers that a now-patched critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution is being actively exploited…
Going On the Defensive: Turning the Tide on The Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Of Smart Home Devices With Value-Added Services
By Craig Thole, SVP, Product Development and Operations at Assurant, Inc. While the rise of internet-enabled smart home devices generates the opportunity to create an…