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Palo Alto Networks warns of firewall hijack bugs with public exploit
2024-10-09 18:59

Palo Alto Networks warned customers today to patch security vulnerabilities (with public exploit code) that can be chained to let attackers hijack PAN-OS firewalls. [...]

Mozilla fixes Firefox zero-day actively exploited in attacks
2024-10-09 17:34

Mozilla has issued an emergency security update for the Firefox browser to address a critical use-after-free vulnerability that is currently exploited in attacks. [...]

Google Joins Forces with GASA and DNS RF to Tackle Online Scams at Scale
2024-10-09 17:00

Google on Wednesday announced a new partnership with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and DNS Research Federation (DNS RF) to combat online scams. The initiative, which has been codenamed the...

Microsoft fixes Word bug that deleted documents when saving
2024-10-09 16:44

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that was causing Word to delete some Windows users' documents instead of saving them. [...]

20% of Generative AI ‘Jailbreak’ Attacks Succeed, With 90% Exposing Sensitive Data
2024-10-09 16:29

On average, it takes adversaries just 42 seconds and five interactions to execute a GenAI jailbreak, according to Pillar Security.

How open source SIEM and XDR tackle evolving threats
2024-10-09 16:07

Evolving threats require security solutions that match the sophistication of modern threats. Learn more about how Wazuh, the open-source XDR and SIEM, tackles these threats. [...]

Recent Dr.Web cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukrainian hacktivists
2024-10-09 15:53

A group of pro-Ukrainian hacktivists has claimed responsibility for the September breach of Russian security company Doctor Web (Dr.Web). [...]

Researchers Uncover Major Security Vulnerabilities in Industrial MMS Protocol Libraries
2024-10-09 15:33

Details have emerged about multiple security vulnerabilities in two implementations of the Manufacturing Message Specification (MMS) protocol that, if successfully exploited, could have severe...

Dutch police arrest admin of 'Bohemia/Cannabia' dark web market
2024-10-09 15:23

An international law enforcement operation led to the arrest of one of the three administrators of the dual dark web market 'Bohemia/Cannabia,' known for hosting ads for drug sales and distributed...

Microsoft cleans up hot mess of Patch Tuesday preview
2024-10-09 15:14

Go forth and install your important security fixes Microsoft says that the problems with the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday preview have now been resolved.…