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Using the wrong font could be a major security problem — and possibly not for the reason you might think
An investigation by Canva deep dive into the world of font security has uncovered three unexpected vulnerabilities and revealed how choosing the wrong font could spell out a cybersecurity disaster. In an effort to enhance the security of its tools, Canva has been researching less-explored attack surfaces, including fonts, which…
Read MoreThis simple, straightforward car insurance phishing scam is so basic, it’s actually working really well
Cybersecurity researchers have recently discovered an incredibly simple phishing campaign that seems to be performing exceptionally well. In a blog post, experts from Cofense described a newly found phishing campaign in which threat actors impersonate a car insurance company. The body of the emails is short and to the point,…
Read MoreGolden Corral reveals data breach — thousands of customers affected as passwords, social security numbers stolen
In a recent disclosure, popular American all-you-can-eat restaurant chain Golden Corral has revealed that it fell victim to a cyberattack back in August 2023, resulting in the unauthorized access and theft of personal information belonging to an estimated 180,000 individuals. The breach also affected company operations temporarily, disrupting some of…
Read More3D printer users say their devices were hacked to warn of a security flaw
Users of a popular 3D printer were recently met with an ominous message on their devices: disconnect the gadget from the internet, or face the consequences. Apparently, the devices carry a severe vulnerability which could be abused in different ways. Users of the Anycubic 3D printer flocked to Reddit to…
Read MoreLazarus hackers return and hijack a Windows security flaw
The infamous Lazarus Group is exploiting a zero-day vulnerability to disable antivirus programs on targeted Windows endpoints, new research has claimed. Cybersecurity experts from Avast said they observed a new campaign from the North Korean state-sponsored hackers, which now leverages a flaw in the Windows AppLocker driver. This flaw, tracked…
Read MoreLockBit ransomware officially returns — hackers hit back with new attacks following apparent shutdown
Infamous ransomware operator LockBit has apparently returned, boasting new encryptors, new infrastructure, and new data leak and negotiation websites. Earlier this week, cybersecurity researchers from Zscaler reported that new LockBit victims received a ransom note with a different Tor URL for further steps, with BleepingComputer also finding two new encryptor…
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