Tag: security
This new phishing attack uses a sneaky infostealer to cause maximum damage
Security researchers have observed a new infostealing malware campaign that grabs an unusually large and diverse set of files. In its report, Barracuda noted the infostealer is rather unusual since it grabs more files than other infostealers go for. Besides the regular browser information, cookies, saved passwords, credit card information,…
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Microsoft fixes security bug that kept booting PCs into recovery mode
Microsoft has fixed a security bug that made Windows PCs boot into BitLocker recovery, instead of the regular boot-up process. BitLocker is a full disk encryption feature included with some Windows versions. It is designed to protect data by encrypting entire volumes, preventing unauthorized users from accessing any information on…
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Media and entertainment firms are being hit with more cyberattacks than ever
Adding new services to the corporate infrastructure substantially increases the attack surface, and thus the chance of being successfully hit with a cyberattack. Despite this, enterprises across the majority of industries are adding many new services every month, risking devastating breaches, experts have warned. A new report from Palo Alto…
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Microsoft’s AI healthcare bots might have some worrying security flaws
Microsoft’s AI-powered bots for the healthcare industry have been found to be vulnerable in a way that allowed threat actors to move across the target IT infrastructure, and even steal sensitive information. Cybersecurity researchers Tenable, who discovered the flaws and reported them to Microsoft, outlined how the flaws in Azure…
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The ultimate BSOD — this Windows driver security flaw could crash your whole system, and Microsoft is still yet to fix it
Cybersecurity researchers have found a new vulnerability in Windows that allows threat actors to completely brick devices and cause serious data loss. In a newly published security advisory, experts from Fortra said they discovered an improper input data validation vulnerability in the Common Log File System (CLFS.sys) Windows driver. By…
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South Korea says North Korean hackers stole technical data on spy planes and tanks
The South Korean government has accused North Korea of stealing critical information about major military equipment. Citing reports in local media, BleepingComputer says South Korea’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) has warned about the theft of information on K2 tanks and Baekdu and Geumgang spy airplanes. The data was reportedly…
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