Security News

National Public Data confirms breach exposing Social Security numbers
2024-08-16 17:18

Background check service National Public Data confirms that hackers breached its systems after threat actors leaked a stolen database with millions of social security numbers and other sensitive...

Security Experts Welcome NIST’s New Encryption Standards For Quantum Computers
2024-08-16 15:26

Quantum computers are rapidly increasing the ability for high-performance computing, and the new standards are ready for immediate use, NIST said. "Quantum computing technology could become a force for solving many of society's most intractable problems, and the new standards represent NIST's commitment to ensuring it will not simultaneously disrupt our security," said Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio, in a statement.

The Hidden Security Gaps in Your SaaS Apps: Are You Doing Due Diligence?
2024-08-16 11:27

Due diligence is a critical step in evaluating the security capabilities of SaaS applications. Evaluating Integration Capabilities with Existing Security Infrastructure: It ensures that SaaS applications can integrate seamlessly with existing security tools like SIEM systems and API endpoints, facilitating better data correlation, enhanced threat detection, and streamlined security operations.

Ransomware gang deploys new malware to kill security software
2024-08-15 18:01

RansomHub ransomware operators have been spotted deploying new malware to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security software in Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks [...]

Microsoft disables BitLocker security fix, advises manual mitigation
2024-08-15 15:26

Microsoft has disabled a fix for a BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability due to firmware incompatibility issues that were causing patched Windows devices to go into BitLocker recovery mode. [...]

The AI balancing act: Unlocking potential, dealing with security issues, complexity
2024-08-15 03:30

The rapid integration of AI and GenAI technologies creates a complex mix of challenges and opportunities for organizations. The most urgent security risks for GenAI users are all data-related.

Enzo Biochem ordered to cough up $4.5 million over lousy security that led to ransomware disaster
2024-08-14 17:02

Three state attorneys general probed the company and found plenty to chastise Biotech biz Enzo Biochem is being forced to pay three state attorneys general a $4.5 million penalty following a 2023...

How to Augment Your Password Security with EASM
2024-08-14 11:30

Simply relying on traditional password security measures is no longer sufficient. When it comes to protecting your organization from credential-based attacks, it is essential to lock down the...

Is Lenovo a blind spot in US anti-China security measures?
2024-08-14 09:37

Questions raised as one of the world's largest PC makers joins America's critical defense team Opinion Lenovo's participation in a cybersecurity initiative has reopened old questions over the...

Microsoft patches scary wormable hijack-my-box-via-IPv6 security bug and others
2024-08-14 00:45

Plus more pain for Intel which fixed 43 bugs, SAP and Adobe also in on the action Patch Tuesday Microsoft has disclosed 90 flaws in its products – six of which have already been exploited – and...