The number of data breach victims increased 312% annually to exceed 1.7 billion in 2024, according to the ITRC 2024 Annual Data Breach Report
London-based engineering giant Smiths Group disclosed a security breach after unknown attackers gained access to the company's systems. [...]
Research from the NCSC designed to eradicate vulnerability classes and make the top-level mitigations easier to implement.
Microsoft is rolling out a new tool dubbed “scareware blocker,” which uses machine learning and computer vision to identify a very pervasive type of online scam. “Scareware” has blighted the web...
The three Russian hackers are believed to be part of Unit 29155 of the GRU, also known as Cadet Blizzard, Ember Bear and Ruinous Ursa
BT is calling on the U.K.’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) providers – including sectors such as healthcare, water,... The post BT urges UK critical national infrastructure sector to ditch...
Data released by Forescout Technologies disclosed that cybersecurity will be a primary concern for both enterprise and government... The post Forescout 2024 Threat Report warns of intensifying...
Signal is finally adding a new feature that allows users to synchronize their old message history from their primary iOS or Android devices to newly linked devices like desktops and iPads. [...]
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that has captured much of the artificial intelligence (AI) buzz in recent days, said it's restricting registrations on the service, citing malicious attacks. "Due...
Cisco Talos discovered an ongoing malicious campaign operated by a financially motivated threat actor targeting users, predominantly in Poland and Germany.
Education software giant PowerSchool has started notifying individuals in the U.S. and Canada whose personal data was exposed in a late December 2024 cyberattack. [...]
Cryptojacking may be stealthy, but its impact is anything but. From inflated cloud bills to sluggish performance, it's a threat that companies can't ignore. Learn more from Pentera about how...
Don’t roll the dice on your online safety – watch out for bogus sports betting apps and other traps commonly set by scammers
Members of the U.K. Parliament and House of Lords are set to investigate the vulnerabilities of undersea cables... The post UK launches JCNSS inquiry into undersea cable vulnerabilities amid...
Microsoft has started testing a new "scareware blocker" feature for the Edge web browser on Windows PCs, which uses machine learning (ML) to detect tech support scams. [...]
Three men have been sentenced after pleading guilty to running an account hijacking service for fraudsters
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Apple has released software updates to address several security flaws across its portfolio, including a zero-day vulnerability that it said has been exploited in the wild. The vulnerability,...
Our research reveals 2024 saw a 22% increase in attack speed compared to 2023, with the fastest incident achieving lateral movement in just 27 minutes.
President Trump last week issued a flurry of executive orders that upended a number of government initiatives focused on improving the nation's cybersecurity posture. The president fired all...
As we celebrate Data Privacy Day, Bernard Montel, Tenable’s EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist, wants to remind us that we live in a digital world and that we need to protect it. With...
Discover key insights from Recorded Future's 2024 report on cyber threats, criminal networks, SaaS identity risks, and strategies for 2025 cybersecurity.
So back in December I read a blog from Akamai explaining the complexities of process injection on Linux. My first instinct reading it was, surely it’s not that hard! gdb can just call functions,...
Subaru STARLINK flaw exposed a critical security vulnerability, enabling unauthorized access to vehicle tracking, remote control, and sensitive…
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The popularity of the TF2 gaming and trading scene attracts scammers with phishing, fake trades, and malicious tools.…
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Amid ongoing fears over TikTok, Chinese generative AI platform DeepSeek says it’s sending heaps of US user data straight to its home country, potentially setting the stage for greater scrutiny.
A new survey reveals the cybersecurity skills gap continues to grow, and it's likely to get worse before it gets better.
As its low-cost AI model receives accolades, the Chinese company says ongoing attacks on its services are making it harder for new users to sign up. The post DeepSeek AI claims services are facing...