Tag: security
GitHub is bringing passkey support at last
After its beta trial, GitHub has now announced the general availability of passkeys for all users. In its blog post, the repository said that the implementation is part of its mission to, “[strengthen] security across the platform—without compromising user experience.” It also notes that it will continue to push forward…
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A mysterious new Chinese malware strain is targeting large firms across the globe
A new malware strain called ValleyRAT is being deployed among large organizations around the world, researchers have warned. Cybersecurity experts from Proofpoint published a report alleging that Chinese businesses on the mainland, but also other firms elsewhere, are being targeted by multiple new malware strains, possibly used by more than…
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Signal is adding quantum-level encryption to help keep customers safe
Secure messaging platform Signal has announced commitments to keep users safe against quantum-level attacks, beginning with an upgrade to its protocol to protect its end-to-end encryption further. In an update, Signal CTO Ehren Kret said the “layer of protection” would protect “against the threat of a quantum computer being built…
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FBI and CISA issue warning about dangerous new ransomware strain
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a security advisory warning organizations about the Snatch ransomware operation. The advisory is part of the pairs #StopRansomware campaign, in which the two detail the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), as well as indicators…
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GitLab users told to install emergency security fix immediately
GitLab has released a fix for a newly discovered security flaw, and is urging its users to install immediately as it addresses a high-severity vulnerability that can cause all sorts of trouble. In a security bulletin, GitLab said an attacker could abuse scan execution policies to run pipelines (a series…
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TransUnion’s data stolen in major data breach
A hacker has posted a stolen database on the dark web alleging it contains sensitive data stolen from credit agency TransUnion. However, the company says there is no evidence of any compromise or data exfiltration, and argues that whatever data was taken – must have been stolen from a third…
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