The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a “hack-and-leak” campaign that aimed to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. […]
U.S. charges Joker’s Stash and Rescator money launderers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced charges against two Russian nationals for operating billion-dollar money laundering services for cybercriminals, including ransomware groups. […]
Torq Secures $70M Series C for HyperSOC
The New York late-stage startup banks $70 million in a new funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
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Microsoft: Windows Recall now can be removed, is more secure
Microsoft has announced security and privacy upgrades to its AI-powered Windows Recall feature, which now can be removed and has stronger default protection for user data and tighter access controls. […]
Controversial Windows Recall AI Search Tool Returns With Proof-of-Presence Encryption, Data Isolation
Microsoft reboots controversial Windows Recall with proof-of-presence encryption, anti-tampering checks, and secure enclave data management.
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Progress Software Releases Patches for 6 Flaws in WhatsUp Gold – Patch Now
Progress Software has released another round of updates to address six security flaws in WhatsUp Gold, including two critical vulnerabilities.
The issues, the company said, have been resolved in version 24.0.1 released on September 20, 2024. The company has yet to release any details about what the flaws are other than listing their CVE identifiers –
The issues, the company said, have been resolved in version 24.0.1 released on September 20, 2024. The company has yet to release any details about what the flaws are other than listing their CVE identifiers –
CVE-2024-46905 (CVSS score: 8.8)
Embargo ransomware escalates attacks to cloud environments
Microsoft warns that ransomware threat actor Storm-0501 has recently switched tactics and now targets hybrid cloud environments, expanding its strategy to compromise all victim assets. […]
Five Eyes Agencies Release Guidance on Detecting Active Directory Intrusions
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies have released joint guidance on identifying Active Directory compromises.
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Visa to Acquire Fraud Protection Firm Featurespace
Incubated at Cambridge University’s engineering department, Featurespace’s algorithmic-based solutions analyze transaction data to detect fraud cases.
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Meta Hit With $102 Million Privacy Fine From European Union Over 2019 Password Security Lapse
Meta fined more than $100 million by a European Union privacy regulator over a security lapse involving Facebook passwords.
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