Tag: security
ExpressVPN now protects you against identity theft – and you can get it for free
Users of this best VPN app can now secure their online identity with a new suite of protection tools – and it can be yours without spending a penny. ExpressVPN has just launched Identity Defender, a security bundle that includes three distinct solutions: an identity theft alert, cyber insurance, and…
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Spoof Eventbrite phishing emails look to lure in victims in major attack
Cybercriminals are increasingly abusing Eventbrite to run successful phishing campaigns, experts have warned. A report from cybersecurity researchers Perception Point claims to have observed a 900% growth in the rate of such email attacks recently. The method is quite simple – a malicious actor will register an account with Eventbrite,…
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Thousands of CyberPanel instances taken offline in massive ransomware attack
Cybercriminals have taken advantage of multiple vulnerabilities in CyberPanel to install ransomware and force tens of thousands of instances offline. Victims might be in luck though, since a decryption key appears to be available. A cybersecurity researcher alias DreyAnd has announced finding three major vulnerabilities in CyberPanel 2.3.6, and possibly…
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Google Chrome cookie encryption system can be easily bypassed, experts warn
The cookie encryption system that Google introduced to the Chrome browser a few months ago can easily be bypassed, experts have warned. In fact, a security researcher has recently published a new tool that does just that. In July 2024, Google released Chrome 127, a new version of the Chrome…
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Nvidia GPU owners told to update now to patch a range of serious security flaws
Nvidia has released a new patch for its GPU Display Driver for Windows and Linux to fix a handful of rather serious vulnerabilities. If exploited, the vulnerabilities mostly lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering, which means they are rather serious. Among…
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Wi-Fi Alliance test suite has a worrying security flaw
Wi-Fi Test Suite carries a vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege and remote code execution (RCE) attacks – and since there is no patch, and no word if there ever will be a patch, users are advised to replace the affected endpoints, or at least stop using them until…
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