Seven Years old Linux Kernel Flaw Let Attackers Execute Remote Code
Researchers have uncovered a critical flaw in the Linux kernel that could allow attackers to execute remote code. The vulnerability, which had been inactive for…
Month: February 2025
AI’s Role in Cutting Costs and Cybersecurity Threats in Logistics
Supply chains are under immense pressure. Fuel costs are skyrocketing, delays are becoming the norm, and cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated than ever. Artificial intelligence…
Don’t Overlook These 6 Critical Okta Security Configurations
Feb 10, 2025The Hacker NewsIdentity Security / Data Protection Given Okta’s role as a critical part of identity infrastructure, strengthening Okta security is essential. This…
Courting Global Talent: How can Web3 Startups Attract the Best Developers in the World?
One of the interesting developments right now is the intersection between AI and Web3. From the creation of AI agents integrated into Web3 decentralised applications…
Ransomware Payments Dropped By 35%, As Victims Refusing To Pay
In a significant shift in the ransomware landscape, payments to attackers have decreased by approximately 35% year-over-year. This decline is attributed to increased law enforcement…
Scammers Use Fake Facebook Copyright Notices to Hijack Accounts
Facebook, the world’s leading social media platform, has become the subject of a new phishing campaign that has targeted over 12,000 email addresses across hundreds…
UK government under fire over public sector guidance on using overseas clouds
The government stands accused of sending mixed messages about its commitment to positioning the UK as a technology superpower, after publishing guidance that will pave…
Penetration Testers Arrested by Police During Authorized Physical Penetration Testing
A routine physical penetration test conducted by cybersecurity professionals took an unexpected turn when armed police arrested two security experts during a simulated breach at…
DragonRank Exploits IIS Servers with BadIIS Malware for SEO Fraud and Gambling Redirects
Feb 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Web Security Threat actors have been observed targeting Internet Information Services (IIS) servers in Asia as part of a search…
UAE eyes quantum computing for financial services
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is raising awareness of the potential of quantum computing in financial services to make sure they don’t miss out on…
New ‘BYOTB’ Attack Exploits Trusted Binaries to Evade Detection, Researchers Reveal
Security researcher David Kennedy unveiled a novel attack technique known as “BYOTB” (Bring Your Own Trusted Binary) in a recent presentation at BSides London 2024,…
The Rise of the Drone Boats
A Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System launches munitions from a MARTAC T-38 Devil Ray unmanned surface vehicle, attached to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task…