The UK Information Commissioner’s Office announced its intention to fine Advanced Computer Software Group £6.09 million.
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New Linux Kernel Exploit Technique ‘SLUBStick’ Discovered by Researchers
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a novel Linux kernel exploitation technique dubbed SLUBStick that could be exploited to elevate a limited heap vulnerability to an arbitrary memory read-and-write primitive.
“Initially, it exploits a timing side-channel of the allocator to perform a cross-cache attack reliably,” a group of academics from the Graz University of Technology said [PDF]. “
“Initially, it exploits a timing side-channel of the allocator to perform a cross-cache attack reliably,” a group of academics from the Graz University of Technology said [PDF]. “
How MSPs and MSSPs offer vCISO services with skilled CISOs in short supply
With skilled CISOs in short supply, service providers are turning to virtual CISOs. A new eBook by Cynomi explains how service providers/MSPs can quickly and easily expand vCISO service offerings to their customers. […]
Roundcube Webmail Flaws Allow Hackers to Steal Emails and Passwords
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of security flaws in the Roundcube webmail software that could be exploited to execute malicious JavaScript in a victim’s web browser and steal sensitive information from their account under specific circumstances.
“When a victim views a malicious email in Roundcube sent by an attacker, the attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim’s
“When a victim views a malicious email in Roundcube sent by an attacker, the attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim’s
Scamnetic Emerges From Stealth With AI-Based Scam Detection Solution
Scamnetic emerges from stealth mode with an AI-based scam detection solution and over $1 million in pre-seed funding.
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Secure by Default: What It Means for the Modern Enterprise
What does “secure by default” mean for the average company as you implement security systems and protocols?
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Ransomware in 2024: More Attacks, More Leaks, and Increased Sophistication
The ransomware scourge is still growing and still successful for attackers, Rapid7’s Ransomware Radar Report 2024 shows.
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New Go-based Backdoor GoGra Targets South Asian Media Organization
An unnamed media organization in South Asia was targeted in November 20233 using a previously undocumented Go-based backdoor called GoGra.
“GoGra is written in Go and uses the Microsoft Graph API to interact with a command-and-control (C&C) server hosted on Microsoft mail services,” Symantec, part of Broadcom, said in a report shared with The Hacker News.
It’s currently not clear how it’s
“GoGra is written in Go and uses the Microsoft Graph API to interact with a command-and-control (C&C) server hosted on Microsoft mail services,” Symantec, part of Broadcom, said in a report shared with The Hacker News.
It’s currently not clear how it’s
CrowdStrike Reveals Root Cause of Global System Outages
Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has published its root cause analysis detailing the Falcon Sensor software update crash that crippled millions of Windows devices globally.
The “Channel File 291” incident, as originally highlighted in its Preliminary Post Incident Review (PIR), has been traced back to a content validation issue that arose after it introduced a new Template Type to enable
The “Channel File 291” incident, as originally highlighted in its Preliminary Post Incident Review (PIR), has been traced back to a content validation issue that arose after it introduced a new Template Type to enable
Ransomware Attack Cost LoanDepot $27 Million
LoanDepot reported expenses totaling nearly $27 million related to the ransomware attack that came to light in January 2024.
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