Downfall: New Intel CPU Attack Exposing Sensitive Information
The details of a new side-channel attack targeting Intel processors were disclosed on Tuesday. The attack, discovered by a researcher at Google and named Downfall,…
Author: Cybernoz
Edge computing’s role in healthcare
[ This article was originally published here ] Black Hat 2023 is in full swing. Check out this new episode of ITSecurityGuyTV on cybersecurity and…
Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job
Cybersecurity has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to surge,…
Using creative recruitment strategies to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage
With the increasing complexity of cyber threats and the global shortage of cybersecurity experts, organizations are looking for creative approaches to recruiting and retaining top…
Microsoft discloses three critical RCEs – Security
Microsoft’s monthly crop of patches includes three bugs in its message queuing service which are rated as critical, and which enable remote code execution (RCE).…
Microsoft Visual Studio Code flaw lets extensions steal passwords
Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VS Code) code editor and development environment contains a flaw that allows malicious extensions to retrieve authentication tokens stored in Windows,…
The ransomware rollercoaster continues as criminals advance their business models
Ransomware shows no signs of slowing, with ransomware activity ending 13 times higher than at the start of 2023 as a proportion of all malware…
Vocus locks into government interest in Starlink – Telco/ISP
Vocus says that all three levels of government in Australia are embracing low earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based internet services “for a variety of use cases”.…
Rapid7 Announces Layoffs, Office Closings Under Restructuring Plan
Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) is the latest cybersecurity vendor to announce layoffs, with the Boston-based firm announcing a restructuring plan late Tuesday that will result in…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2023 Edition – Krebs on Security
Microsoft Corp. today issued software updates to plug more than 70 security holes in its Windows operating systems and related products, including multiple zero-day vulnerabilities…
Most VPNs can be tricked into leaking traffic – Security
Nearly 70 VPN clients and servers are vulnerable to a long-standing attack that can cause them to leak user traffic, university researchers have claimed. The…
Digital assets continue to be prime target for malvertisers
NFT enthusiasts are getting their wallets drained after clicking on a malicious ad. Cyber-criminals continue to impersonate brands via well-crafted phishing websites. We previously covered attacks…