Nidec Corporation is informing that hackers behind a ransomware attack is suffered earlier this year stole data and leaked it on the dark web. […]
Intel, AMD CPUs on Linux impacted by newly disclosed Spectre bypass
The latest generations of Intel processors, including Xeon chips, and AMD’s older Zen 1, Zen 1+, and Zen 2 microarchitectures on Linux are vulnerable to new speculative execution attacks that bypass existing ‘Spectre’ mitigations. […]
How to leverage $200 million FCC program boosting K-12 cybersecurity
In 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot Program, a groundbreaking initiative backed by $200 million in funding. Learn more from Cynet about how schools and libraries can apply to this program. […]
North Korean IT Workers in Western Firms Now Demanding Ransom for Stolen Data
North Korean information technology (IT) workers who obtain employment under false identities in Western companies are not only stealing intellectual property, but are also stepping up by demanding ransoms in order to not leak it, marking a new twist to their financially motivated attacks.
“In some instances, fraudulent workers demanded ransom payments from their former employers after gaining
“In some instances, fraudulent workers demanded ransom payments from their former employers after gaining
Microsoft: macOS Vulnerability Potentially Exploited in Adware Attacks
The Adload macOS adware potentially exploits a privacy bypass vulnerability resolved in Sequoia 15 last month.
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In Other News: China Making Big Claims, ConfusedPilot AI Attack, Microsoft Security Log Issues
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: China making claims about encryption cracking and Intel backdoors, ConfusedPilot AI attack, Microsoft loses security logs.
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FBI and CISA Issue Public Service Announcement Warning of Tactics Foreign Threat Actors are Using to Spread Disinformation in the 2024 U.S. General Election
The Ultimate DSPM Guide: Webinar on Building a Strong Data Security Posture
Picture your company’s data as a vast, complex jigsaw puzzle—scattered across clouds, devices, and networks. Some pieces are hidden, some misplaced, and others might even be missing entirely. Keeping your data secure in today’s fast-evolving landscape can feel like an impossible challenge.
But there’s a game-changing solution: Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Think of it as a high-tech,
But there’s a game-changing solution: Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Think of it as a high-tech,
North Korean APT Exploited IE Zero-Day in Supply Chain Attack
A Pyongyang-aligned APT was caught exploiting a recent zero-day in Internet Explorer in a supply chain attack.
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Rising Tides: Christien “DilDog” Rioux on Building Privacy and What Makes Hackers Unique
Veracode and Veilid Foundation co-founder discusses the “human rights issue” of accessible privacy and what makes hackers unique.
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