Tag: security
Arc browser launches bug bounty program following worrying issues
Security researchers can now earn money by finding bugs in the Arc browser, the company has revealed. The Browser Company, the owners and maintainers of the software, have announced a new bounty program to help them plug dangerous holes. Rather unimaginatively called the Arc Bug Bounty Program, users can hunt…
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Hacker made millions from breaking into business Office 365 accounts
A hacker has reportedly made millions of dollars by breaking into valuable Office 365 accounts and using the information found inside, on the stock market. The office of the US Attorney for the district of New Jersey has recently accused a UK national called Robert B. Westbrook of one count…
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Docker API targeted by cryptojacking campaign looking to build mega botnet
Hackers have been spotted using the Docker Engine API to target various containers with cryptojackers and other malware. Cybersecurity researchers at Datadog, who recently observed one such campaign and reported on it in an in-depth analysis, noted the criminals first looked for internet-exposed Docker Engine APIs that are not password-protected,…
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Rackspace internal systems hit by security threat, customer data exposed
Rackspace has reportedly suffered a supply chain attack that resulted in some internal monitoring information belonging to its clients being accessed. Apparently, Rackspace used its own servers to host a monitoring dashboard, built by ScienceLogic, for its customers. ScienceLogic is an IT operations management platform that provides real-time monitoring, automation,…
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Security threats are more pressing than ever for business leaders, with cloud worries taking top spot
C-suite executives have never been as worried about cybersecurity matters as they are today, new research has claimed – but at the same time, their organizations have never been as ill-prepared to face the vast myriad of threats as they are today. Data from “Bridging the gaps to cyber resilience:…
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QR Code phishing is advancing to a new level, so be on your guard
Be careful when receiving emails with QR codes, because Quishing (QR code phishing) has evolved to become as dangerous as never before, experts have warned. A report from Perception Point has outlined one such campaign, claiming it is able to bypass most email security solutions around. The attack is just…
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