Tag: security
Several major Linux distros hit by serious Sudo security flaws
Two flaws were first introduced in late 2013 They reside in the Sudo command-line utility Patches are available and users are advised to apply them Two vulnerabilities were recently spotted in various Linux distributions which, when chained together, allow local attackers to escalate their privileges and thus run arbitrary files.…
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Hackers could one day use novel visual techniques to manipulate what AI sees – RisingAttacK impacts ‘most widely used AI computer vision systems’
RisingAttacK quietly alters key features, tricking AI without changing the image’s appearance Vision systems in self-driving cars could be blinded by nearly invisible image modifications The attack fools top AI models used in cars, cameras, and healthcare diagnostics Artificial intelligence is becoming more integrated into technologies that rely on visual…
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Security researchers discover dangerous malware that’s small, fast, can work locally, and doesn’t need a master command – here’s what you need to know
Mamona executes quietly, never touches the internet, and erases itself, making it hard to detect A three-second delay followed by self-deletion helps Mamona evade detection rules Ransomware behavior blends in with normal activity, delaying security team response Security researchers are tracking Mamona, a newly identified ransomware strain that stands out…
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Over 26 million resumes exposed in top CV maker data breach – here’s what we know
Cybernews finds huge databse full of resumes and CVs It belongs to TalentHook The database apparently remains open to this day Security researchers have discovered another large unprotected database which was leaking sensitive information to the general public. Analysts fromCybernews found a misconfigured Azure Blob storage container available to anyone…
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Louis Vuitton says customer data was leaked following cyberattack
Louis Vuitton Korea confirms cyberattack and data theft No financial data was taken Luxury fashion brands are being actively targeted these days Cybercriminals broke into the Korean subsidiary of luxury brand Louis Vuitton and stole sensitive files, the company has confirmed. “We regret to inform that an unauthorized third party…
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This surprisingly simple way to hide hardware security keys in mainstream flash memory could pave the way for ultra-secure storage very soon
Flash memory now doubles as secure key storage using conceal-and-reveal method Encryption keys hidden in plain sight in standard commercial 3D NAND memory Machine learning attacks failed to guess the keys, showing true randomness and security As digital data volume continues to grow with the rise of AI, cloud services,…
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