Apr 16, 2024NewsroomSupply Chain / Software Security Security researchers have uncovered a “credible” takeover attempt targeting the OpenJS Foundation in a manner that evokes similarities to the recently uncovered incident aimed at the open-source XZ Utils project. “The OpenJS Foundation Cross Project Council received a suspicious series of emails with similar messages, bearing different names […]
Some smart locks controlled by Chirp Systems’ software can be remotely unlocked by strangers thanks to a critical security vulnerability. This remote exploitation is possible due to passwords and private keys being hard-coded in Chirp’s Android app.
Imagine a world where the software that powers your favorite apps, secures your online transactions, and keeps your digital life could be outsmarted and taken over by a cleverly disguised piece of code. This isn’t a plot from the latest cyber-thriller; it’s actually been a reality for years now. How this will change – in […]
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development A Fake Software Library Made Up by a ChatBot Was Downloaded More Than 35,000 Times Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • April 5, 2024 Generative artificial intelligence can hallucinate its way into providing an opportunity for hackers. (Image: Shutterstock) Generative artificial intelligence is good […]
Operational Technology (OT) refers to the hardware and software used to change, monitor, or control the enterprise’s physical devices, processes, and events. Unlike traditional Information Technology (IT) systems, OT systems directly impact the physical world. This unique characteristic of OT brings additional cybersecurity considerations not typically present in conventional IT security architectures. The convergence of […]
Last updated 3 April, 2024 Breaking news today: not one but TWO major DJ software manufacturers have implemented OpenAI’s new visual tools, enabling DJ software to “crowd read”, saving busy DJs having to figure out what song the dancefloor wants to hear next. VirtualDJ’s “VibeCheck” and Djay Pro’s “Neural Crowd” both use a simple webcam […]
Mar 28, 2024The Hacker NewsSecrets Management / Zero Trust In the whirlwind of modern software development, teams race against time, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and efficiency. This relentless pace is fueled by an evolving tech landscape, where SaaS domination, the proliferation of microservices, and the ubiquity of CI/CD pipelines are not just trends […]
Czech software giant JetBrains harshly criticized security company Rapid7 this week following a dispute over two recently-discovered vulnerabilities. In a blog post published Monday, JetBrains attributed the compromise of several customers’ servers to Rapid7’s decision to release detailed information on the vulnerabilities. “After the full disclosure was made, we started hearing from some customers who […]
Fortinet patched a critical SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-48788) in its FortiClient EMS software, allowing unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges.