Security News

FTC orders GoDaddy to fix poor web hosting security practices
2025-01-16 16:09

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will require web hosting giant GoDaddy to implement basic security protections, including HTTPS APIs and mandatory multi-factor authentication, to settle charges...

US adds web and gaming giant Tencent to list of Chinese military companies
2025-01-07 06:58

This could be the start of a saga to rival TikTok’s troubles, and embroil Tesla and Microsoft The US Department of Defense has added Chinese messaging and gaming Tencent to its list of “Chinese...

Severe Security Flaws Patched in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Apps Web API
2025-01-02 12:53

Details have emerged about three now-patched security vulnerabilities in Dynamics 365 and Power Apps Web API that could result in data exposure. The flaws, discovered by Melbourne-based...

Apache fixes remote code execution bypass in Tomcat web server
2024-12-23 12:33

Apache has released a security update that addresses an important vulnerability in Tomcat web server that could lead to an attacker achieving remote code execution. [...]

FBI spots HiatusRAT malware attacks targeting web cameras, DVRs
2024-12-16 22:22

The FBI warned today that new HiatusRAT malware attacks are now scanning for and infecting vulnerable web cameras and DVRs that are exposed online. [...]

Scumbag gets 30 years in the clink for running CSAM dark-web chatrooms, abusing kids
2024-12-13 22:50

'Today’s sentencing is more than just a punishment. It’s a message' A Texan who ran a forum on the dark web where depraved netizens could swap child sex abuse material (CSAM), and chat freely...

Microsoft 365 outage takes down Office web apps, admin center
2024-12-10 12:47

Microsoft is investigating a widespread and ongoing Microsoft 365 outage impacting Office web apps and the Microsoft 365 admin center. [...]

SafeLine: Open-source web application firewall (WAF)
2024-12-04 05:30

SafeLine is an open-source and self-hosted Web Application Firewall (WAF) that protects websites from cyber attacks. “SafeLine WAF was created to protect web applications for small and...

Russia gives life sentence to Hydra dark web kingpin after seizing a ton of drugs
2024-12-03 07:29

No exaggeration – literally a ton. Plus, 15 co-conspirators also put behind bars A Russian court has handed a life sentence to the head of the infamous online drugs souk Hydra, and 15 of his...

Russia sentences Hydra dark web market leader to life in prison
2024-12-02 19:40

Russian authorities have sentenced the leader of the criminal group behind the now-closed dark web platform Hydra Market to life in prison. [...]