Google fixed actively exploited kernel zero-day flaw
Google fixed actively exploited kernel zero-day flaw Pierluigi Paganini February 04, 2025 The February 2025 Android security updates addressed 48 vulnerabilities, including a kernel zero-day…
Month: February 2025
First Apple-notarized porn app available to iPhone users in Europe
The first Apple-notarized porn app, “Hot Tub,” is now available to iPhone users in Europe through the alternative app marketplace, AltStore PAL. Apple does not…
Hackers Hide Malware in Fake DeepSeek PyPI Packages
Cybersecurity researchers at the Positive Technologies Expert Security Center (PT ESC) have found a sneaky malware campaign targeting the Python Package Index (PyPI), a popular online…
Nationwide Building Society to train people to think like cyber criminals
Nationwide Building Society said it wants to add cyber security training to its programme, which has fast-tracked more than 300 graduates in nine years. Working…
Web Skimmer found on at least 17 websites, including Casio UK
Web Skimmer found on at least 17 websites, including Casio UK Pierluigi Paganini February 03, 2025 A threat actor has installed a web skimmer on…
Your Health Information Was Compromised. Now What?
The healthcare industry has become increasingly reliant on technology to enhance patient care, from advanced image-guided surgery to computerized provider order entry (CPOE). However, this…
Amazon Redshift gets new default settings to prevent data breaches
Amazon has announced key security enhancements for Redshift, a popular data warehousing solution, to help prevent data exposures due to misconfigurations and insecure default settings.…
Despite Australia’s strict social media ban for minors, a YouTube exemption poses risks – Software
Australia’s government carved out an exemption for YouTube when it passed laws banning social media access for children under 16, but some mental health and…
Google fixes Android kernel zero-day exploited in attacks
The January 2025 Android security updates patch 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability tagged as exploited in the wild. This high-severity zero-day (tracked as…
Telstra IT exec bound for Bendigo Bank – Training & Development
Telstra’s IT and software engineering lead Kieran O’Meara will move into a newly created chief technology officer role at Bendigo Bank from the start of…
OpenAI launches new AI tool to facilitate research tasks – Software
Generative artificial intelligence heavyweight OpenAI launched a new AI tool called “deep research”, which it said conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks.…
Canadian charged with stealing $65 million using DeFI crypto exploits
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a Canadian man with stealing roughly $65 million after exploiting two decentralized finance (DeFI) protocols. DeFI platforms are blockchain-based…