During the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, competitors earned $435,000 after exploiting zero-day bugs in multiple products, including Microsoft SharePoint, VMware ESXi, Oracle VirtualBox, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Mozilla Firefox. […]
Google Warns UK Retailer Hackers Now Targeting US
Google says the hacking group behind the recent cyberattacks on UK retailers is now shifting focus to the US.
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Printer maker Procolored offered malware-laced drivers for months
For at least half a year, the official software supplied with Procolored printers included malware in the form of a remote access trojan and a cryptocurrency stealer. […]
In Other News: Hackers Not Behind Blackout, CISO Docuseries, Dior Data Breach
A summary of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar this week.
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Ransomware gangs increasingly use Skitnet post-exploitation malware
Ransomware gang members increasingly use a new malware called Skitnet (“Bossnet”) to perform stealthy post-exploitation activities on breached networks. […]
New HTTPBot Botnet Launches 200+ Precision DDoS Attacks on Gaming and Tech Sectors
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new botnet malware called HTTPBot that has been used to primarily single out the gaming industry, as well as technology companies and educational institutions in China.
“Over the past few months, it has expanded aggressively, continuously leveraging infected devices to launch external attacks,” NSFOCUS said in a report published this week. “By
“Over the past few months, it has expanded aggressively, continuously leveraging infected devices to launch external attacks,” NSFOCUS said in a report published this week. “By
From 60 to 4,000: NATO’s Locked Shields Reflects Cyber Defense Growth
The 15th edition of NATO’s Locked Shields cyber defense exercise brought together 4,000 experts from 41 countries.
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Top 10 Best Practices for Effective Data Protection
Data is the lifeblood of productivity, and protecting sensitive data is more critical than ever. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and data privacy regulations tightening, organizations must stay vigilant and proactive to safeguard their most valuable assets. But how do you build an effective data protection framework?
In this article, we’ll explore data protection best practices from meeting
In this article, we’ll explore data protection best practices from meeting
Russian APT Exploiting Mail Servers Against Government, Defense Organizations
Russia-linked APT28 has been exploiting mail server vulnerabilities against government and defense entities since September 2023.
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FBI Warns of Deepfake Messages Impersonating Senior Officials
The FBI says former federal and state government officials are targeted with texts and AI-generated voice messages impersonating senior US officials.
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