Verizon Call Filter API flaw exposed customers’ incoming call history
A vulnerability in Verizon’s Call Filter feature allowed customers to access the incoming call logs for another Verizon Wireless number through an unsecured API request. The…
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GitHub expands security tools after 39 million secrets leaked in 2024
GitHub announced updates to its Advanced Security platform after it detected over 39 million leaked secrets in repositories during 2024, including API keys and credentials,…
Microsoft adds hotpatching support to Windows 11 Enterprise
Microsoft has announced that hotpatch updates are now available for business customers using Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 on x64 (AMD/Intel) systems, starting today. On devices…
Cisco warns of CSLU backdoor admin account used in attacks
Cisco has warned admins to patch a critical Cisco Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU) vulnerability, which exposes a built-in backdoor admin account now used in attacks.…
Royal Mail investigates data leak claims, no impact on operations
Royal Mail is investigating claims of a security breach after a threat actor leaked over 144GB of data allegedly stolen from the company’s systems. While…
The Reality Behind Security Control Failures—And How to Prevent Them
There’s a clear gap between expectation and reality when it comes to security controls. Despite deploying best-in-class security tools and building capable teams, many organizations…
ChatGPT is down worldwide with something went wrong error
ChatGPT isn’t working for millions of users worldwide. While it’s able to respond to the first message in a conversation, it doesn’t work when you…
Police shuts down KidFlix child sexual exploitation platform
Kidflix, one of the largest platforms used to host, share, and stream child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the dark web, was shut down on March…
Counterfeit Android devices found preloaded With Triada malware
A new version of the Triada trojan has been discovered preinstalled on thousands of new Android devices, allowing threat actors to steal data as soon…
New Windows 11 trick lets you bypass Microsoft Account requirement
A previously unknown trick lets you easily bypass using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11, just as Microsoft tries to make it harder to use…
North Korean IT worker army expands operations in Europe
North Korea’s IT workers have expanded operations beyond the United States and are now increasingly targeting organizations across Europe. Also referred to as “IT warriors,”…
Revealing a Sophisticated Malware Delivery Chain
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) was presented with an interesting threat chain and malware sample for analysis that involved a known cyberthreat along with…