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2025-01-02 08:00

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Malicious Obfuscated NPM Package Disguised as an Ethereum Tool Deploys Quasar RAT
2025-01-02 07:45

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious package on the npm package registry that masquerades as a library for detecting vulnerabilities in Ethereum smart contracts but, in reality,...

Three Russian-German Nationals Charged with Espionage for Russian Secret Service
2025-01-02 07:25

German prosecutors have charged three Russian-German nationals for acting as secret service agents for Russia. The individuals, named Dieter S., Alexander J., and Alex D., have been accused of...

When risky cybersecurity behavior becomes a habit among employees
2025-01-02 05:30

While the majority of employees avoid risky behaviors, a small subset makes them a habit, posing a significant cybersecurity challenge, according to Mimecast. 48% of employees engaged in behaviors...

Kata Containers: Open-source container runtime, building lightweight VMs
2025-01-02 05:00

Kata Containers is an open-source project dedicated to creating a secure container runtime that combines the performance and simplicity of containers with the enhanced isolation of lightweight...

CISOs don’t invest enough in code security
2025-01-02 04:30

72% of security leaders agree that the age of AI necessitates a complete reset of how organizations approach application security, according to Cycode. This urgency is reinforced by the fact that...

The real cost of data breaches for businesses
2025-01-02 04:00

This article presents key findings from 2024 reports on data breaches. Breaches are taking longer to resolve and are becoming more costly for organizations. With recovery times extending and costs...

The biggest cybersecurity and cyberattack stories of 2024
2025-01-01 16:03

2024 was a big year for cybersecurity, with significant cyberattacks, data breaches, new threat groups emerging, and, of course, zero-day vulnerabilities. Below are fourteen of what...

What Is Patch Tuesday? Microsoft’s Monthly Update Explained
2025-01-01 15:00

Patch Tuesday is Microsoft’s monthly update day for fixing vulnerabilities. Learn its purpose, benefits, and how it enhances system security.

Eight things that should not have happened last year, but did
2025-01-01 13:30

2024's Tech Fail Roll Of Dishonor Opinion Happy new year! Tradition says that this is when we boldly look forward to what may happen in the 12 months to come. Do you really want to know that?...