Overworld secures $10M for cross-platform ARPG development
LOS ANGELES – Feb. 14, 2024 – Game studio Overworld, building high-quality, cross-platform multiplayer RPGs, has closed a seed round of $10M, led by Hashed…
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5 Ways to Maximize the Impact of IaC Scans
Infrastructure-as-code (IaC) continues to gain traction and is even hailed for having changed software development towards greater efficiency and shared responsibilities between the development and…
Zero-Day in QNAP QTS Affects NAS Devices Globally
Unit 42 researchers discovered a new vulnerability in QNAP devices on 7 November 2023, which was confirmed by the vendor on 19 December 2023, and…
Infosys Data Breach Impacts 57,000 Bank of America Customers
In November 2023, the Lockbit ransomware gang claimed responsibility for targeting the Infosys McCamish system, and it appears that the aftermath of the data breach…
Duo Jailed for Hacking JFK Taxi Dispatch System
The two Americans reportedly received assistance from two Russian hackers in the highly sophisticated hacking scheme, resulting in profits exceeding $100,000 over the years. Two…
Ivanti VPN Flaws Exploited by DSLog Backdoor and Crypto Miners
Ivanti has released patches for vulnerabilities found in its enterprise VPN appliances, including two flagged as exploited zero-days in early January 2024. On January 31,…
The Human Factor in Cybersecurity and Financial Decisions
Beneath the surface of those analytical gear lies a crucial element that regularly shapes the future of investments and determines vulnerability to cyber threats –…
Stalkerware App “TheTruthSpy” Hacked Again, 50,000 Device Data Stolen
TheTruthSpy, a seemingly harmless surveillance application, has been secretly gathering sensitive data from users worldwide, despite its advertised purpose of monitoring children or employees. A…
US Takes Down Notorious Warzone RAT Malware Operation, Arrests 2
One suspect from Malta managed the Warzone Rat distribution network, while another from Nigeria developed and maintained the malware. In a major blow to cybercrime,…
ExpressVPN Bug Leaked DNS Requests for Windows Users
Security researchers uncover a flaw in ExpressVPN’s Windows client, potentially exposing browsing activity for a small percentage of users. A recent discovery by security researchers…
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Services in 18 Romanian Hospitals
The Romanian Ministry of Health has confirmed that its critical system is down due to the ransomware attack, and authorities are working to restore it.…
Fake Voicemails Target Users, 1000 Attacks in 14 Days
Discover how scammers employ QR codes and fake voicemails for credential harvesting, with over 1,000 attacks detected in the last 14 days. Researchers at Check…