FBI and CISA Urge Enabling 2FA to Counter Medusa Ransomware
FBI and CISA warn of Medusa ransomware attacks impacting critical infrastructure. Learn about Medusa’s tactics, prevention tips, and why paying ransoms is discouraged. A joint…
Month: March 2025
Over 200,000 myGov users disable passwords in passkey shift – Security
New figures reveal that over 200,000 users of myGov password stopped using passwords in favour of exclusively using passkeys as their login method by the…
Microsoft apologizes for removing VSCode extensions used by millions
Microsoft has reinstated the ‘Material Theme – Free’ and ‘Material Theme Icons – Free’ extensions on the Visual Studio Marketplace after finding that the obfuscated…
DeepSeek Generating Fully Working Keyloggers & Data Exfiltration Tools
Security researchers at Unit 42 have successfully prompted DeepSeek, a relatively new large language model (LLM), to generate detailed instructions for creating keyloggers, data exfiltration…
Bitdefender Identifies Security Vulnerabilities Enabling Man-in-the-Middle Exploits
Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has disclosed two high-severity security vulnerabilities affecting its legacy BOX v1 device, exposing users to potential remote code execution and man-in-the-middle attacks.…
Intel’s new CEO Lip-Bu Tan has a history as a successful underdog – Hardware
Lip-Bu Tan may be one of the most powerful technology executives you’ve never heard of. As he steps into one of the highest-profile jobs on…
US must prioritize cybersecurity training for the military’s engineers
The Trump administration begins under the shadow of a series of consequential Chinese cyber hacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. While incoming officials grapple with long-standing…
New SuperBlack ransomware exploits Fortinet auth bypass flaws
A new ransomware operator named ‘Mora_001’ is exploiting two Fortinet vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to firewall appliances and deploy a custom ransomware strain dubbed SuperBlack.…
Siemens SINAMICS S200 Bootloader Vulnerability Let Attackers Compromise the Device
Siemens has disclosed a critical security vulnerability affecting specific SINAMICS S200 drive systems that could allow attackers to compromise devices by exploiting an unlocked bootloader. …
Mozilla Issues Urgent Firefox Update Warning to Prevent Add-on Failures
Mozilla has issued an urgent warning to all Firefox users, emphasizing the need to update their browsers before a critical root certificate expires on March…
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Environmental trends to redefine IT strategies in 2025
Sustainability is a critical driver for business growth. This is not just a response to consumer demand but also a strategic move to mitigate risks…
Macquarie University develops AI bot to handle academic inquiries – Cloud – Software
Macquarie University has developed an AI bot to handle student inquiries related to academic requirements and course materials. Macquarie University iStock The Sydney-based university piloted…