Tag: security
Palo Alto firewalls have some worrying serious flaws
Security researchers from Eclypsium find several bugs in multiple Palo Alto Networks firewalls They claim the vulnerabilities are quite severe Palo Alto Networks says if the OS is up to date, and security settings nominal, there is no risk Security researchers have slammed Palo Alto Networks firewalls, claiming to have…
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PayPal fined by New York for cybersecurity failures
PayPal has been fined $2 million for cybersecurity failures New York State Department of Financial Services fine follows a 2022 data breach DFS says PayPal failed to properly train workers on security practices Regulators in New York have issued a $2 million fine to financial service giant PayPal over cybersecurity…
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This devious phishing site repurposes legitimate web elements like CAPTCHA pages for malware distribution
Phishing campaign mimics CAPTCHA to deliver hidden malware commands PowerShell command hidden in verification leads to Lumma Stealer attack Educating users on phishing tactics is key to preventing such attacks CloudSek has uncovered a sophisticated method for distributing the Lumma Stealer malware which poses a serious threat to Windows users.…
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New wave of sextortion scams uses personal details and images to intimidate targets while bypassing traditional security measures
Sextortion scams evolve with personalized tactics and heightened intimidation. Threat actors exploit invoicing platforms to bypass email security filters. Robust email filters and training help counter sextortion threats effectively. Sextortion scams are becoming more complex and personal as the scams now frequently target individuals across different sectors with greater precision…
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AMD confirms processor security flaws after Asus patch slips out early
Asus mentioned an AMD microcode flaw in recent patch notes The flaw was not yet publicized by the processor manufacturer AMD has since confirmed the news AMD has seemingly confirmed the existence of a microcode vulnerability which apparently spilled, unintentionally, from PC maker Asus. Security researcher Tavis Ormandy recently spotted…
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Samsung brings major updates to its security suite to keep even the smallest SMBs safe
Samsung wants to expand Knox beyond its traditional enterprise remit Three tiers are now available with basic plan available on all Samsung Galaxy devices at no extra cost Base, Essentials, and Enterprise plans are tailored to address varying levels of security and management needs Samsung has announced a new update…
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