A new Android backdoor malware named ‘Wpeeper’ has been spotted in at least two unofficial app stores mimicking the Uptodown App Store, a popular third-party app store for Android devices with over 220 million downloads. […]
Change Healthcare hacked using stolen Citrix account with no MFA
UnitedHealth confirms that Change Healthcare’s network was breached by the BlackCat ransomware gang, who used stolen credentials to log into the company’s Citrix remote access service, which did not have multi-factor authentication enabled. […]
Millions of Malicious ‘Imageless’ Containers Planted on Docker Hub Over 5 Years
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered multiple campaigns targeting Docker Hub by planting millions of malicious “imageless” containers over the past five years, once again underscoring how open-source registries could pave the way for supply chain attacks.
“Over four million of the repositories in Docker Hub are imageless and have no content except for the repository
“Over four million of the repositories in Docker Hub are imageless and have no content except for the repository
U.S. Government Releases New AI Security Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. government has unveiled new security guidelines aimed at bolstering critical infrastructure against artificial intelligence (AI)-related threats.
“These guidelines are informed by the whole-of-government effort to assess AI risks across all sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, and address threats both to and from, and involving AI systems,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)&
“These guidelines are informed by the whole-of-government effort to assess AI risks across all sixteen critical infrastructure sectors, and address threats both to and from, and involving AI systems,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)&
New U.K. Law Bans Default Passwords on Smart Devices Starting April 2024
The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is calling on manufacturers of smart devices to comply with new legislation that prohibits them from using default passwords, effective April 29, 2024.
“The law, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure act (or PSTI act), will help consumers to choose smart devices that have been designed to
“The law, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure act (or PSTI act), will help consumers to choose smart devices that have been designed to
Muddling Meerkat hackers manipulate DNS using China’s Great Firewall
A new cluster of activity tracked as “Muddling Meerkat” is believed to be linked to a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor’s manipulation of DNS to probe networks globally since October 2019, with a spike in activity observed in September 2023. […]
FCC fines carriers $200 million for illegally sharing user location
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined the largest U.S. wireless carriers almost $200 million for sharing their customers’ real-time location data without their consent. […]
London Drugs pharmacy chain closes stores after cyberattack
Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has closed all its retail stores to contain what it described as a “cybersecurity incident.” […]
Google Prevented 2.28 Million Malicious Apps from Reaching Play Store in 2023
Google on Monday revealed that almost 200,000 app submissions to its Play Store for Android were either rejected or remediated to address issues with access to sensitive data such as location or SMS messages over the past year.
The tech giant also said it blocked 333,000 bad accounts from the app storefront in 2023 for attempting to distribute malware or for repeated policy violations.
“In 2023,
The tech giant also said it blocked 333,000 bad accounts from the app storefront in 2023 for attempting to distribute malware or for repeated policy violations.
“In 2023,
FBI warns of fake verification schemes targeting dating app users
The FBI is warning of fake verification schemes promoted by fraudsters on online dating platforms that lead to costly recurring subscription charges. […]