Tag: security
Billions of Chrome users at risk from new data-stealing browser vulnerability – here’s how to stay safe
Google Chrome’s unique handling of referrer-policy creates a major loophole for silent data siphoning CVE-2025-4664 proves even trusted browsers are not immune to catastrophic zero-day vulnerabilities Cross-origin data is up for grabs if you haven’t updated Chrome or Chromium A newly uncovered zero-day vulnerability which affects both Windows and Linux…
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FBI, Secret Service operation takes down AVCheck site used to test malware
The FBI has taken down AVCheck, a site providing services for cybercriminals AVCheck was used to test malware against AV providers without raising alarms Two crypting services were dismantled, as well AVCheck.net, a website providing analysis services for cybercriminals, has been taken offline as part of a larger law enforcement…
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Microsoft and other security experts want a proper naming system for the worst hackers around
Microsoft announces new threat actor name tracking partnership Microsoft and Crowdstrike have already cross-linked over 130 groups Tracking groups will now be easier, and help security vendors respond If you’re struggling to keep track of all the different names each hacking collective, ransomware group, and state-sponsored threat actor has, you’re…
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Infosec Europe 2025: we’re live at the show, and here’s everything we’ve seen
Refresh 2025-06-03T13:07:17.228Z Rubrik is next up, showcasing its data resilience and data security solutions for cyber recovery. Rubrik talks me through the devastating effects of ransomware on companies, particularly recently for retail organisations, and the importance of cyber recovery. A robust cyber recovery plan can mean a firm goes from…
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Infosec Europe 2025 day two: here’s everything we’ve seen
Refresh 2025-06-04T08:04:31.681Z Good morning and welcome to day 2 of our Infosec 2025 coverage! We’re back at the Excel and ready for another packed day, so stay tuned for all the latest updates throughout the day… 2025-06-03T16:04:02.530Z (Image credit: Future) Finally for today, we’ve taken a quick stop at DarkTrace,…
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Infosec Europe 2025 day three: here’s everything we’ve seen
Refresh 2025-06-05T10:08:58.816Z We’re taking a look at Bridewell, which works primarily with critical infrastructure bringing cybersecurity consultancy, data privacy services, and penetration testing to make sure national infrastructure is secure and prepared. Everyone will be familiar with the significant challenges threatening critical infrastructure especially given the global political climate –…
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