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2024-06-17 00:44

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Zero Trust Policy
2024-06-16 16:00

The concept of zero trust implies organizations must work under a constant worst-case scenario. The purpose of this customizable policy, written by Ray Fernandez for TechRepublic Premium, is to provide guidelines for organizations to strengthen their privacy and security postures by implementing an efficient zero trust model.

New ARM 'TIKTAG' attack impacts Google Chrome, Linux systems
2024-06-16 14:16

A new speculative execution attack named "TIKTAG" targets ARM's Memory Tagging Extension to leak data with over a 95% chance of success, allowing hackers to bypass the security feature. The paper, co-signed by a team of Korean researchers from Samsung, Seoul National University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, demonstrates the attack against Google Chrome and the Linux kernel.

Week in review: JetBrains GitHub plugin vulnerability, 20k FortiGate appliances compromised
2024-06-16 08:00

Users of JetBrains IDEs at risk of GitHub access token compromiseJetBrains has fixed a critical vulnerability that could expose users of its integrated development environments to GitHub access token compromise. AWS unveils new and improved security featuresAt its annual re:Inforce conference, Amazon Web Services has announced new and enhanced security features and tools.

U.K. Hacker Linked to Notorious Scattered Spider Group Arrested in Spain
2024-06-16 04:31

Law enforcement authorities have allegedly arrested a key member of the notorious cybercrime group called Scattered Spider. The individual, a 22-year-old man from the United Kingdom, was arrested...

New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord
2024-06-15 17:08

A newly discovered Linux malware dubbed 'DISGOMOJI' uses the novel approach of utilizing emojis to execute commands on infected devices in attacks on government agencies in India. Its use of Discord and emojis as a command and control platform makes the malware stand out from others and could allow it to bypass security software that looks for text-based commands.

ASUS warns of critical remote authentication bypass on 7 routers
2024-06-15 15:17

ASUS has released a new firmware update that addresses a vulnerability impacting seven router models that allow remote attackers to log in to devices.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3080, is an authentication bypass vulnerability allowing unauthenticated, remote attackers to take control of the device.

Microsoft: New Outlook security changes coming to personal accounts
2024-06-15 14:12

Microsoft has announced new cybersecurity enhancements for Outlook personal email accounts as part of its 'Secure Future Initiative,' including the deprecation of basic authentication by September 16, 2024. The software giant also announced the end of support for 'Mail' and 'Calendar' apps on Windows, the deprecation of Outlook Light, and removing users' ability to access Gmail accounts via Outlook.com.

Grandoreiro Banking Trojan Hits Brazil as Smishing Scams Surge in Pakistan
2024-06-15 09:51

Pakistan has become the latest target of a threat actor called the Smishing Triad, marking the first expansion of its footprint beyond the E.U., Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., and the U.S. "The group's...

Pakistani Hackers Use DISGOMOJI Malware in Indian Government Cyber Attacks
2024-06-15 08:13

A suspected Pakistan-based threat actor has been linked to a cyber espionage campaign targeting Indian government entities in 2024. Cybersecurity company Volexity is tracking the activity under...