Bumblebee malware attacks are back after 4-month break
The Bumblebee malware has returned after a four-month vacation, targeting thousands of organizations in the United States in phishing campaigns. Bumblebee is a malware loader discovered in…
Month: February 2024
Multipurpose Glupteba Malware Controls OS Boot Process to Hide Itself
Glupteba, a decade-old malware in financial cybercrime, unveiled a new campaign in November 2023. Despite its long tenure, the undiscovered features include a UEFI bootkit…
Surge in Hunter-Killer Malware that Bypasses Network Security
Hunter-Killer is a sophisticated type of malware primarily designed to actively seek out and neutralize other malware present on a system. It operates by identifying…
No formal education is needed for Cybersecurity Professionals say experts
In recent times, the criteria for landing coveted job positions have often included a laundry list of prerequisites: educational qualifications, certifications, and substantial prior experience.…
Rise in cyberwarfare tactics fueled by geopolitical tensions
In this Help Net Security interview, Matt Shelton, Head of Threat Research and Analysis at Google Cloud, discusses the latest Threat Horizons Report, which provides…
DarkMe Malware Targets Traders Using Microsoft SmartScreen Zero-Day Vulnerability
Feb 14, 2024NewsroomZero-Day / Financial Sector Security A newly disclosed security flaw in the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen has been exploited as a zero-day by an…
LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Attack Hits Again: Add 2 New Victims
The nefarious LockBit 3.0 ransomware group has struck once again, targeting unsuspecting victims in their latest wave of attacks. The most recent victims to fall…
Apple, Microsoft win exemptions for iMessage, Bing from EU rules – Software
Apple has won an exemption for its iMessage and Microsoft for its Bing search engine from new EU tech rules after the companies convinced antitrust…
Windows 11 KB5034765 update released with Start Menu fixes
Microsoft has released the KB5034765 cumulative update for Windows versions 23H2 and 22H2 to fix several bugs in the OS, including an issue that causes…
How to maintain security across multi cloud environments
Maintaining security across multi-cloud environments requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses various aspects of security. Here are some key steps you can take: 1. Centralized…
We can’t risk losing staff to alert fatigue
The oft-quoted Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu famously claimed: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a…
Microsoft Rolls Out Patches for 73 Flaws, Including 2 Windows Zero-Days
Feb 14, 2024NewsroomPatch Tuesday / Vulnerability Microsoft has released patches to address 73 security flaws spanning its software lineup as part of its Patch Tuesday…