Cybersecurity
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Jan 22, 2024NewsroomBrowser Security / Cyber Threat Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Java-based “sophisticated” information stealer that uses a Discord bot to exfiltrate sensitive data from compromised hosts. The malware, named NS-STEALER, is propagated via ZIP archives masquerading as cracked software, Trellix security researcher Gurumoorthi Ramanathan said in an analysis published last week. The […]
We analyzed 2,5 million vulnerabilities we discovered in our customer’s assets. This is what we found. Digging into the data The dataset we analyze here is representative of a subset of clients that subscribe to our vulnerability scanning services. Assets scanned include those reachable across the Internet, as well as those present on internal networks. […]
LockBit ransomware gang claims the attack on the sandwich chain Subway Pierluigi Paganini January 21, 2024 The LockBit ransomware gang claimed to have hacked Subway, the American multinational fast food restaurant franchise. Subway IP LLC is an American multinational fast-food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches (subs), wraps, salads, and drinks. The Lockbit ransomware group added […]
The ‘Standard’ fingerprinting protection mode in Brave Browser will be enhanced to provide strong privacy protection while maintaining better compatibility with websites.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) , Standards, Regulations & Compliance Company Fined for Dropping Advertising Cookies Without Consent Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 19, 2024 Yahoo will pay 10 million euros to the French government. (Image: Shutterstock) The French data regulator imposed a fine of 10 million euros on Yahoo after determining that […]
Admin of the BreachForums hacking forum sentenced to 20 years supervised release Pierluigi Paganini January 20, 2024 Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the admin of the BreachForums hacking forum, has been sentenced to 20 years supervised release. Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the admin of the BreachForums hacking forum, was sentenced to 20 years of supervised release. In July, […]
Researchers have found strong links between the 3AM ransomware and the Conti syndicate through analysis of their infrastructure, communication channels, and attack tactics.
Governance & Risk Management , Healthcare , Industry Specific Complaint Alleges Tech Giant Is Breaking Privacy Promises, Putting Patients at Risk Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 19, 2024 Image: Google Two tech advocacy groups are pushing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google, alleging the company has reneged on a promise it […]
Jan 22, 2024NewsroomPrivacy / Technology The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing to clamp down on data brokers by prohibiting InMarket Media from selling or licensing precise location data. The settlement is part of allegations that the Texas-based company did not inform or seek consent from consumers before using their location information for advertising […]