Microsoft officially removes Cortana for Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft finally removed the Cortana standalone app from Windows 11 in the latest preview build for Insiders in the Canary Channel. “The Cortana app is…
Month: October 2023
US Police Recover $3M Stolen by Pakistani Crypto Scammers
While no arrests have occurred in Pakistan, authorities in Westport, Connecticut successfully traced and recovered funds following a local resident’s complaint about being scammed. In…
Exploits released for Linux flaw giving root on major distros
Proof-of-concept exploits have already surfaced online for a high-severity flaw in GNU C Library’s dynamic loader, allowing local attackers to gain root privileges on major…
Online Dating: Cybercrime Red Flags
Online dating is not a new phenomenon; however, scammers have found ways to exploit it for various purposes, such as stealing victims’ money and data.…
China-linked cyberspies backdoor semiconductor firms with Cobalt Strike
Hackers engaging in cyber espionage have targeted Chinese-speaking semiconductor companies with TSMC-themed lures that infect them with Cobalt Strike beacons. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)…
Hacking into an enterprise Atlassian Confluence and creating a permanent admin account
In the tech realm, the unsettling words ‘zero-day vulnerability’ can send shivers down the spine of even the most hardened IT veterans. The recent discovery…
NSA and CISA reveal top 10 cybersecurity misconfigurations
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed today the top ten most common cybersecurity misconfigurations discovered by their…
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Proxy Service Provider
Selecting the appropriate proxy provider can frequently appear as a challenging endeavor. The swift expansion of the data collection sector has birthed an extensive market…
Cisco Plugs Gaping Hole in Emergency Responder Software
A remotely exploitable vulnerability in the Cisco Emergency Responder software could allow an unauthenticated attacker to log in to an affected device using the root…
Apple Emergency Update for New Zero-Day Used to Hack iPhones
Apple has discovered a Zero-day vulnerability affecting iOS and iPadOS versions earlier than 17.0.3, which could allow threat actors to elevate their privileges. The CVE…
Top 7 REST API Security Strategies to Secure Your Endpoints
In today’s REST API-driven landscape, most APIs are REST-based and widely utilized by web applications. These APIs are like versatile tools for sending and receiving…
Red Cross issues rules of engagement for hackers in conflicts
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has created the first ever “rules of engagement” for civilian hackers operating in conflict zones. The ICRC…