Preparing IT security for the age of quantum computing
Given that modern society is increasingly becoming digital, there is growing demand for safe, secure communications. While cryptographic standards and digital certificate systems such as…
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Foremost Cyberattack: LockBit Group Claims Responsibility
In a recent cyberattack, the notorious LockBit ransomware group has expanded its list of victims, with Foremost Groups, Ltd falling prey to their malicious activities.…
7 Free Online Cybersecurity Beginner Courses To Learn
As cyber threats continue to evolve, so does the need for individuals to arm themselves with the knowledge and skills to protect their online presence.…
HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Zero-day Flaw Exploited to Launch Massive DDoS Attack
Cloudflare was unexpectedly hit by an enormous HTTP attack that peaked at over 201 million requests per second. Starting on August 25, 2023, this onslaught…
15 free Microsoft 365 security training modules worth your time
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite. Beyond just tools like Word and Excel, it integrates productivity applications with cloud functionalities, device administration, and enhanced…
Microsoft Warns of Nation-State Hackers Exploiting Critical Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability
Oct 11, 2023NewsroomCyber Attack / Vulnerability Microsoft has linked the exploitation of a recently disclosed critical flaw in Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server to…
Endpoint malware attacks decline as campaigns spread wider
In Q2 2023, 95% of malware now arrives over encrypted connections, endpoint malware volumes are decreasing despite campaigns growing more widespread, ransomware detections are declining…
Apple Pay, Google Wallet face RBA regulation – Finance – Software
The federal government has released an exposure draft of legislation that would give the RBA the power to regulate digital wallets and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) providers.…
Telstra acquires Versent for $267.5 million – Cloud
Telstra is adding AWS services capabilities to its Telstra Purple business, via the $267.5 million acquisition of Melbourne-based Versent. The carrier first confirmed its interest…
New Silent DDoS Attack at 398 Million Requests/Sec Threatens to Break Internet
Recent months have witnessed the emergence and exploitation of a distinctive zero-day vulnerability, dubbed “HTTP/2 Rapid Reset”, resulting in unprecedented Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)…
HTTP2 zero-day enabled record-setting DDoS attacks – Security – iTnews
Web server vendors have been busy responding to an HTTP2 protocol vulnerability which Google said has enabled high-capacity DDoS attacks it has observed since August…
Rapid Reset among Microsoft’s 105 patches for October – Security
Microsoft’s regular patch day yields a bumper crop of 105 vulnerabilities, but mercifully few rating a critical CVSS score. Already exploited vulnerabilities include the recent…