Vulnerability ManagementPKFail bug puts firmware security at riskShaun NicholsJuly 26, 2024Researchers say that a years-old security leak is putting a number of production model PCs at risk of persistent remote takeover.
Network SecurityTech firms top list of most targeted industry in Q2 by cybercriminalsShaun NicholsJuly 25, 2024The rise in upstream attacks has cybercriminals increasingly setting their sites on technology companies.
Vulnerability ManagementHackers bypass Windows SmartScreen flaw to launch malwareShaun NicholsJuly 24, 2024Cybercriminals are stepping up efforts to bypass a critical component in Microsoft Defender in order to covertly install malware
Network SecuritySpain arrests three in pro-Russian DDoS crew takedownShaun NicholsJuly 23, 2024NoName057(16) functions as a hacktivist crew primarily carrying out politically motivated DDoS attacks.
RansomwareRansomware attack shuts down three dozen Los Angeles courtsShaun NicholsJuly 22, 2024Cybersecurity experts doubtful that the largest U.S. court system will be back online by July 23.
Network SecurityResearchers find ‘Port Shadow’ flaws in VPN platformsShaun NicholsJuly 19, 2024A team of university researchers discovered a fundamental set of vulnerabilities in the way popular VPN platforms operate.
Vulnerability ManagementWindows installer tagged with flaws that could elevate privilegesShaun NicholsJuly 18, 2024An unpatched vulnerability in the way Windows handles installer files could put systems at risk of attack.
Network SecurityMalware scammers gearing up for 2024 summer Olympics in ParisShaun NicholsJuly 17, 2024Cybercriminals are set to go for gold this summer as the Paris Olympics get set to kick off.
Network SecurityVulnerabilities exploited faster than ever, says CloudflareShaun NicholsJuly 17, 2024Researchers with Cloudflare say a newly disclosed vulnerability comes under attack every 22 minutes on average.
IdentitySquarespace botch of Google handover leads to domain hijackShaun NicholsJuly 16, 2024A hiccup in the handover of former Google Domains has lead to a rash of site takeovers.