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Cyberattackers Exploit Google Sheets for Malware Control

Monday 2 September 2024

In August 2024, cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign that has raised significant concerns. Named "Voldemort," this custom malware is believed to be linked to advanced persistent threat (APT) actors with a primary focus on espionage.

Chrome 128 Stable Release: Security Enhancements and Bug Fixes

Microsoft Windows 11 End of Support Approaching

CISA Warns of Exploited Vulnerabilities in Apache OFBiz and Android

Critical Security Vulnerability in Docker Engine Prompts Urgent Update Advisory

Microsoft Updates Recovery Tool for CrowdStrike Falcon Agent Issue

US and UAE Government Orgs Among Those Targeted by Iran-Backed Threat Actors

Giulio Saggin

Thursday 29 August 2024

An Iranian state-sponsored threat actor group has been using a new malware to attack targets including federal and state government sectors in the US and the United Arab Emirates.

Man Hacks State Registry To Fake Death And Avoid Child Support

A US man has been sentenced to nearly seven years in jail after hacking the Hawaii Death Registry System and attempting to fake his own death in order to avoid paying child support.

White Hat Hackers Return Millions They "Stole" From Ronin Network

White hat hackers have returned the US$12 million they took when they exploited an undocumented vulnerability in the bridge of gaming blockchain, Ronin Network.

New Android Malware Steals Your Money, Then Wipe Your Device

A new Android malware has the ability to steal your money and then wipe the infected device, in order to remove any traces of illegal activity and hinder any subsequent forensic investigations.

Why Every Organisation Needs Real-Time Cybersecurity Alerts

Real-time vulnerability alerts are critical for cybersecurity. Challenges like data overload, delays, and skill gaps hinder their effectiveness. Balancing speed, accuracy, and coverage is key. SecAlerts offer tailored, swift alerts, crucial in today's threat landscape.

Critical Vulnerabilities Microsoft Azure DevOps and Azure CLI - CVE2023-36437 & CVE2023-36052

Seemlingly harmless sound clips can compromise our smart assistants security and privacy.

What is PCI DSS Requirement 6.1?

There are 12 PCI DSS Requirements that need to be met to attain PCI compliance. One of those, Requirement 6, ensures that an entity has its software protected by up-to-date "vendor-provided security patches".

What is PCI DSS Requirement 6?

The official explanation of PCI DSS Requirement 6 is summed up as "Develop and maintain secure systems and applications". In other words, an entity attaining PCI compliance needs to have its software protected by up-to-date "vendor-provided security patches".

What is an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)?

Discover the Complexities Behind PCI Compliance: Unraveling the Critical Role of External Scans, Internal Vulnerability Checks, and the Cruciality of Requirement 6.1 in Cybersecurity. Explore how ASVs and Services like SecAlerts Play Key Roles in This Compliance Puzzle!

What is a zero-day?

A zero-day refers to a vulnerability in software or hardware that is unknown to the vendor or the public. It's called "zero-day" because once it's discovered, attackers can exploit it immediately, leaving zero days for the vendor to fix it.

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