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Data breach gives hackers access to 1.7 million people’s credit card details — here’s what we know
Canadian payment gateway provider Slim CD was hit by a cyberattack which has affected almost 1.7 million US and Canadian users. The company first detected suspicious activity in its system on June 15 2024, however an investigation revealed the system had first been breached on August 17 2023, meaning hackers…
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SonicWall devices are coming under attack from major assault
A recently discovered bug in SonicWall SonicOS firewall instances is being used in ransomware attacks, multiple researchers have confirmed. SonicWall recently reported finding, and patching, an improper access control vulnerability affecting its Gen 5, Gen 6, and Gen 7 firewalls, as well as the firewalls’ SSLVPN feature. The bug is…
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One of the world’s largest website builders is about to go private to compete better against Wix and GoDaddy
Squarespace could be about to go private as a looming Permira deal could see the acquisition of the website builder platform become better aligned to take on industry giants GoDaddy and Wix. The British investment firm has agreed to increase its offer in a nod to its confidence in the…
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MI6 and CIA are combatting tech-savvy criminals with generative AI
Representatives from MI6 and the CIA have revealed the agencies have adopted generative AI in the fight to improve intelligence activities. In a joint opinion piece, the agencies pointed to the ‘sea of data’ they need to comb through in order to identify and tackle security threats. The intelligence chiefs…
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This new keylogger uses Microsoft PowerShell scripts to quietly steal sensitive information — here’s how to protect your data
A recent report by CYFIRMA has revealed the emergence of a new keylogger operating via a PowerShell script, a task automation and configuration management framework from Microsoft. A keylogger is a type of malicious software that captures every keystroke on an infected system. By recording keyboard inputs, keyloggers can gather…
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Want to transfer your files 9x faster than WeTransfer? This file transfer company is giving away free 10GB of super-fast cloud storage but with a big catch
MASV has officially launched its new free-tier service, signaling a shift from a trial-based model to a fully functional free product. The company says its move is designed to help media professionals, particularly those dealing with massive amounts of data, streamline their workflows and scale their operations without breaking the…
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