Apr 09, 2024 Today’s news is filled with concerning developments in the cybersecurity world. First, it has been reported that a security researcher has discovered a backdoor in D-Link network-attached storage (NAS) devices, affecting more than 92,000 devices connected to the internet. This poses a significant threat as the devices
Apr 06, 2024 I just heard about Ukraine’s efforts to bring Russian military hackers to trial at the International Criminal Court for a cyberattack on Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar. The attack caused significant disruption to mobile services for days, impacting the Ukrainian population. However, Ukraine’s case faces hurdles as
Apr 05, 2024 In recent cybersecurity news, Microsoft has come under fire for security failures that led to a threat actor compromising the email accounts of senior US and UK officials. The Cyber Safety Review Board has highlighted avoidable errors by Microsoft, including a lack of urgency in addressing the
Apr 04, 2024 I recently came across some alarming news regarding cybersecurity issues that demand immediate attention. One of the most concerning reports was about a scathing indictment of a tech giant, Microsoft, for lapses in cybersecurity practices that led to a targeted Chinese hack of the emails of top
Apr 03, 2024 So, Google has agreed to delete billions of browsing records collected from users in Incognito Mode due to a lawsuit that claimed the company did not properly disclose the data collected. They have also updated Chrome’s Incognito home page to outline the types of data collected, which
Apr 02, 2024 I just received news about a major supply chain attack in Linuxland. A backdoor was discovered in XZ Utils, a popular library used in Linux distros and macOS apps, allowing attackers to execute code on remote systems. This attack is concerning because it was the work of
Mar 31, 2024 Today, I heard about a major security alert from RedHat regarding a hidden backdoor in the XZ Utils Library, impacting major Linux distros. This poses a serious threat to the security of Linux users and needs to be addressed immediately. Additionally, there are reports of security vulnerabilities
Mar 30, 2024 In the latest cybersecurity news, it has been revealed that spyware vendors were responsible for 24 out of 97 zero-day exploits last year, with a clear focus on mobile platforms, particularly impacting Safari and iOS. This raises concerns about the security of mobile devices and the potential
Mar 29, 2024 This week, it has been revealed that both the US and UK have accused China of engaging in extensive cyber espionage activities targeting democratic institutions. The US Department of Justice has indicted seven Chinese nationals associated with the APT31 hacking group, alleging that they have been conducting
Mar 28, 2024 In recent news, there have been alarming reports of cyber threats from various sources, including state-sponsored hacking campaigns, vulnerabilities in essential software and platforms, and the exploitation of AI capabilities for malicious activities. The indictment of Chinese nationals for hacking foreign governments and election processes, as well