CrowdStrike Speeding Up Remediation of Systems Hit by BSOD
CrowdStrike on Monday informed customers that it has tested a new technique to speed up the remediation of systems impacted by the recent bad update, and the company claims many systems have already been restored. Roughly 8.5 million Windows devices started displaying a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) late last week after receiving a faulty […]
The post CrowdStrike Speeding Up Remediation of Systems Hit by BSOD appeared first on SecurityWeek.
New ICS Malware ‘FrostyGoop’ Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they say is the ninth Industrial Control Systems (ICS)-focused malware that has been used in a disruptive cyber attack targeting an energy company in the Ukrainian city of Lviv earlier this January.
Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has dubbed the malware FrostyGoop, describing it as the first malware strain to directly use Modbus TCP
Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has dubbed the malware FrostyGoop, describing it as the first malware strain to directly use Modbus TCP
Telegram Zero-Day Enabled Malware Delivery
The EvilVideo zero-day vulnerability in Telegram for Android allowed threat actors to send malicious files disguised as videos.
The post Telegram Zero-Day Enabled Malware Delivery appeared first on SecurityWeek.
What to Know About the Kids Online Safety Act and Its Chances of Passing
Everything about the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA): who supports it, who opposes it, and its chances of passing in Congress.
The post What to Know About the Kids Online Safety Act and Its Chances of Passing appeared first on SecurityWeek.
How to Securely Onboard New Employees Without Sharing Temporary Passwords
The initial onboarding stage is a crucial step for both employees and employers. However, this process often involves the practice of sharing temporary first-day passwords, which can expose organizations to security risks.
Traditionally, IT departments have been cornered into either sharing passwords in plain text via email or SMS, or arranging in-person meetings to verbally communicate these
Traditionally, IT departments have been cornered into either sharing passwords in plain text via email or SMS, or arranging in-person meetings to verbally communicate these
Magento Sites Targeted with Sneaky Credit Card Skimmer via Swap Files
Threat actors have been observed using swap files in compromised websites to conceal a persistent credit card skimmer and harvest payment information.
The sneaky technique, observed by Sucuri on a Magento e-commerce site’s checkout page, allowed the malware to survive multiple cleanup attempts, the company said.
The skimmer is designed to capture all the data into the credit card form on the
The sneaky technique, observed by Sucuri on a Magento e-commerce site’s checkout page, allowed the malware to survive multiple cleanup attempts, the company said.
The skimmer is designed to capture all the data into the credit card form on the
Law Enforcement Disrupts DDoS-for-Hire Service DigitalStress
Authorities in the UK infiltrated and disrupted the DDoS-for-hire service DigitalStress, and one suspect was arrested.
The post Law Enforcement Disrupts DDoS-for-Hire Service DigitalStress appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Meta Given Deadline to Address E.U. Concerns Over ‘Pay or Consent’ Model
Meta has been given time till September 1, 2024, to respond to concerns raised by the European Commission over its “pay or consent” advertising model or risk-facing enforcement measures, including sanctions.
The European Commission said the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network has notified the social media giant of the model adopted on Facebook and Instagram of potentially violating
The European Commission said the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network has notified the social media giant of the model adopted on Facebook and Instagram of potentially violating
FrostyGoop ICS Malware Left Ukrainian City’s Residents Without Heating
The FrostyGoop ICS malware was used recently in an attack against a Ukrainian energy firm that resulted in loss of heating for many buildings.
The post FrostyGoop ICS Malware Left Ukrainian City’s Residents Without Heating appeared first on SecurityWeek.