Security stakeholders have come to realize that the prominent role the browser has in the modern corporate environment requires a re-evaluation of how it is managed and protected. While not long-ago web-borne risks were still addressed by a patchwork of endpoint, network, and cloud solutions, it is now clear that the partial protection these solutions provided is no longer sufficient. Therefore,
Google Settles $5 Billion Privacy Lawsuit Over Tracking Users in ‘Incognito Mode’
Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed in June 2020 that alleged that the company misled users by tracking their surfing activity who thought that their internet use remained private when using the “incognito” or “private” mode on web browsers.
The class-action lawsuit sought at least $5 billion in damages. The settlement terms were not disclosed.
The plaintiffs had
The class-action lawsuit sought at least $5 billion in damages. The settlement terms were not disclosed.
The plaintiffs had
The law enforcement operations targeting cybercrime in 2023
In 2023, we saw numerous law enforcement operations targeting cybercrime operations, including cryptocurrency scams, phishing attacks, credential theft, malware development, and ransomware attacks. […]
The biggest cybersecurity and cyberattack stories of 2023
2023 was a big year for cybersecurity, with significant cyberattacks, data breaches, new threat groups emerging, and, of course, zero-day vulnerabilities. […]
New Variant of DLL Search Order Hijacking Bypasses Windows 10 and 11 Protections
Security researchers have detailed a new variant of a dynamic link library (DLL) search order hijacking technique that could be used by threat actors to bypass security mechanisms and achieve execution of malicious code on systems running Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The approach “leverages executables commonly found in the trusted WinSxS folder and exploits them via the classic DLL
The approach “leverages executables commonly found in the trusted WinSxS folder and exploits them via the classic DLL
New Terrapin Flaw Could Let Attackers Downgrade SSH Protocol Security
Security researchers from Ruhr University Bochum have discovered a vulnerability in the Secure Shell (SSH) cryptographic network protocol that could allow an attacker to downgrade the connection’s security by breaking the integrity of the secure channel.
Called Terrapin (CVE-2023-48795, CVSS score: 5.9), the exploit has been described as the “first ever practically exploitable prefix
Called Terrapin (CVE-2023-48795, CVSS score: 5.9), the exploit has been described as the “first ever practically exploitable prefix
New JinxLoader Targeting Users with Formbook and XLoader Malware
A new Go-based malware loader called JinxLoader is being used by threat actors to deliver next-stage payloads such as Formbook and its successor XLoader.
The disclosure comes from cybersecurity firms Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and Symantec, both of which highlighted multi-step attack sequences that led to the deployment of JinxLoader through phishing attacks.
“The
The disclosure comes from cybersecurity firms Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and Symantec, both of which highlighted multi-step attack sequences that led to the deployment of JinxLoader through phishing attacks.
“The
Android game dev’s Google Drive misconfig highlights cloud security risks
Japanese game developer Ateam has proven that a simple Google Drive configuration mistake can result in the potential but unlikely exposure of sensitive information for nearly one million people over a period of six years and eight months. […]
New Black Basta decryptor exploits ransomware flaw to recover files
Researchers have created a decryptor that exploits a flaw in Black Basta ransomware, allowing victims to recover their files for free. […]
Beware: Scam-as-a-Service Aiding Cybercriminals in Crypto Wallet-Draining Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about an increase in phishing attacks that are capable of draining cryptocurrency wallets.
“These threats are unique in their approach, targeting a wide range of blockchain networks, from Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain to Polygon, Avalanche, and almost 20 other networks by using a crypto wallet-draining technique,” Check Point researchers Oded Vanunu,
“These threats are unique in their approach, targeting a wide range of blockchain networks, from Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain to Polygon, Avalanche, and almost 20 other networks by using a crypto wallet-draining technique,” Check Point researchers Oded Vanunu,