Tag: security
Cybercriminals are targeting the financial sector more than ever
The financial sector has apparently become a core target for cybercriminals in 2023, with firms in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region hit particularly hard. A new report from CDN provider Akamai Technologies uncovered a massive 119% increase in cyberattacks on the finance sector when comparing the…
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Almost all top GPUs are at risk of this dangerous cyberattack – here’s what you need to know
There is a flaw in GPU units from all major manufacturers that allows hackers to read sensitive data displayed in browsers, a new research paper argues. The vulnerability in question is called GPU.zip, and allows for cross-origin attacks. In essence, a hacker could create a malicious website that tracks how…
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This super-dangerous Android malware has returned to target US shoppers and bankers
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware is back with new tools, and ready to steal more than just money from unsuspecting victims, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers ThreatFabric, which has been monitoring the malware since early 2022, there is a new campaign active at the moment, targeting victims in the U.S.,…
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NFT marketplace OpenSea has been hacked, again
OpenSea, one of the world’s most popular marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has been breached, with sensitive user data stolen. The company confirmed the news in a notification email sent to affected parties, telling users one of its vendors experienced a security incident, “that may have exposed information about your…
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Third-party breach leaks OpenSea API key data
OpenSea, one of the world’s most popular marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has been breached, with sensitive user data stolen. The company confirmed the news in a notification email sent to affected parties, telling users one of its vendors experienced a security incident, “that may have exposed information about your…
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CISOs are spending more on cybersecurity – but it might not be enough
Many businesses are allocating better budgets for cybersecurity, but the increases are coming at a somewhat slower pace – which unfortunately, won’t be enough to tackle the rising number of threats businesses are facing daily, new research has claimed. The 2023 Security Budget Benchmark Report, a new annual paper that…
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