Linux Variant of Helldown Ransomware Targets VMware ESX Servers
Cybersecurity firm Sekoia has discovered a new variant of Helldown ransomware. The article details their tactics and how they exploit vulnerabilities in network devices, steal…
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Russian Hacker Extradited to US for Phobos Ransomware Charges
Russian national Evgenii Ptitsyn, linked to Phobos ransomware, faces U.S. charges for extortion and hacking, with over $16M in damages globally. The U.S. Department of…
Best Practices for Managing Sensitive Info
Protect traveler data with these tips: use VPNs, manage app permissions, and secure travel documents. Travel companies should encrypt data, follow transparency, and conduct audits.…
Critical Windows Kerberos Flaw Exposes Millions of Servers to Attack
A critical vulnerability in the Windows Kerberos authentication protocol poses a significant risk to millions of servers. Microsoft addressed this issue in last week’s Patch…
Facebook Malvertising Campaign Spreads Malware via Fake Bitwarden
A Facebook malvertising campaign disguised as Bitwarden updates spreads malware, targeting business accounts. Users are tricked into installing malicious Chrome browser extensions. Cybersecurity researchers at…
US Government Agencies Impersonated in Aggressive DocuSign Phishing Scams
DocuSign phishing scams surged by 98%, with hundreds of daily attacks impersonating US government agencies like HHS and MDOT, exploiting trust for data theft. Cybersecurity…
Chinese Salt Typhoon Hacked T-Mobile in US Telecom Breach Spree
Another day, another hack at T-Mobile! This time, Chinese state-sponsored group Salt Typhoon hacked T-Mobile, targeting US telecoms in a breach spree. The attack exposes…
Mozilla 0Din Warns of ChatGPT Sandbox Flaws Enabling Python Execution
Mozilla’s 0Din uncovers critical flaws in ChatGPT’s sandbox, allowing Python code execution and access to internal configurations. OpenAI has addressed only one of five issues.…
Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot Keeps Telling Users to Die
Google’s Gemini AI Chatbot faces backlash after multiple incidents of it telling users to die, raising concerns about AI safety, response accuracy, and ethical guardrails.…
Cybersecurity Flaws in US Drinking Water Systems Put 26 Million at Risk
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Report Exposes Cybersecurity Risks in US Water Systems: Vulnerabilities in Critical Drinking Water Infrastructure Serving 193 million People increase…
8.8 Rated PostgreSQL Vulnerability Puts Databases at Risk
Cybersecurity researchers at Varonis have identified a serious security vulnerability in PostgreSQL that could lead to data breaches and system compromise. Learn about the technical…
Microsoft Power Pages Misconfigurations Leak Millions of Records Globally
SaaS Security firm AppOmni has identified misconfigurations in Microsoft Power Pages that can lead to severe data breaches. Learn about the common issues that expose…