Security News > 2024 > October

Ransomware gang Trinity joins pile of scumbags targeting healthcare
2024-10-09 13:45

As if hospitals and clinics didn't have enough to worry about At least one US healthcare provider has been infected by Trinity, an emerging cybercrime gang with eponymous ransomware that uses...

Discord blocked in Russia and Turkey for spreading illegal content
2024-10-09 13:37

Discord has been suddenly blocked in Russia and Turkey since yesterday due to illegal activity residing on the platform, leaving legitimate users in those countries unable to visit the website or...

N. Korean Hackers Use Fake Interviews to Infect Developers with Cross-Platform Malware
2024-10-09 13:33

Threat actors with ties to North Korea have been observed targeting job seekers in the tech industry to deliver updated versions of known malware families tracked as BeaverTail and...

Exploit code for critical GitLab auth bypass flaw released (CVE-2024-45409)
2024-10-09 12:32

If you run a self-managed GitLab installation with configured SAML-based authentication and you haven’t upgraded it since mid-September, do it now, because security researchers have published an...

Auto-Identification Smart Glasses
2024-10-09 11:05

Two students have created a demo of a smart-glasses app that performs automatic facial recognition and then information lookups. Kind of obvious, but the sort of creepy demo that gets attention....

Social Media Accounts: The Weak Link in Organizational SaaS Security
2024-10-09 11:00

Social media accounts help shape a brand’s identity and reputation. These public forums engage directly with customers as they are a hub to connect, share content and answer questions. However,...

Guide for selecting the right GRC framework, EU edition
2024-10-09 07:43

Governance, risk, and compliance frameworks are critical. They enable cybersecurity professionals to accurately identify an organization’s risk posture, align business and strategic objectives...

Microsoft Issues Security Update Fixing 118 Flaws, Two Actively Exploited in the Wild
2024-10-09 06:53

Microsoft has released security updates to fix a total of 118 vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, two of which have come under active exploitation in the wild. Of the 118 flaws, three...

YARA: Open-source tool for malware research
2024-10-09 05:00

YARA is a powerful tool designed primarily to aid malware researchers in identifying and categorizing malware samples, though its applications are broader. The tool enables users to create...

Cultivating a security-first mindset: Key leadership actions
2024-10-09 04:30

In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Wienhold, Cyber Education Specialist at Optiv, discusses how business leaders can promote a security-first culture within their organizations. Wienhold...