Quantum computing threatens to break traditional encryption, putting sensitive data at risk. Learn more from Specops Software about the risks of quantum computing and how to prepare for them. […]
Cobalt Strike Abuse Dropped 80% in Two Years
Fortra has shared an update on the effects of actions taken to reduce the abuse of Cobalt Strike by threat actors.
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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 update block for some AutoCAD users
Microsoft has removed a compatibility hold that prevented some AutoCAD users from installing the Windows 11 2024 Update due to launch and crash issues. […]
Desert Dexter Targets 900 Victims Using Facebook Ads and Telegram Malware Links
The Middle East and North Africa have become the target of a new campaign that delivers a modified version of a known malware called AsyncRAT since September 2024.
“The campaign, which leverages social media to distribute malware, is tied to the region’s current geopolitical climate,” Positive Technologies researchers Klimentiy Galkin and Stanislav Pyzhov said in an analysis published last week.
“The campaign, which leverages social media to distribute malware, is tied to the region’s current geopolitical climate,” Positive Technologies researchers Klimentiy Galkin and Stanislav Pyzhov said in an analysis published last week.
Developer Convicted for Hacking Former Employer’s Systems
Davis Lu was convicted of sabotaging his employer’s systems through malicious code, and deleting encrypted data.
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Google Paid Out $12 Million via Bug Bounty Programs in 2024
In 2024, Google paid out nearly $12 million in bug bounties through its revamped vulnerability reward programs.
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Mass Exploitation of Critical PHP Vulnerability Begins
GreyNoise warns of mass exploitation of a critical vulnerability in PHP leading to remote code execution on vulnerable servers.
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560,000 People Impacted Across Four Healthcare Data Breaches
Several healthcare organizations in different US states have disclosed data breaches affecting 100,000-200,000 individuals.
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Why The Modern Google Workspace Needs Unified Security
The Need For Unified Security
Google Workspace is where teams collaborate, share ideas, and get work done. But while it makes work easier, it also creates new security challenges. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, finding ways to exploit misconfigurations, steal sensitive data, and hijack user accounts. Many organizations try to secure their environment by piecing together different
Google Workspace is where teams collaborate, share ideas, and get work done. But while it makes work easier, it also creates new security challenges. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, finding ways to exploit misconfigurations, steal sensitive data, and hijack user accounts. Many organizations try to secure their environment by piecing together different
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact
Cyber threats today don’t just evolve—they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds—ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots—the landscape becomes increasingly complex, prompting vital questions: How secure are our cloud environments? Can our