A recent cyber attack attributed to the Qilin ransomware group has been officially linked to a patient’s death, highlighting serious vulnerabilities in hospital cybersecurity. The incident specifically crippled pathology services at several major NHS hospitals in London, severely disrupting critical diagnostic services and leading to significant delays in blood test…
Microsoft Revamps Windows 11: Enhancements to the BSOD and Security Features In a strategic move aimed at enhancing user experience and security, Microsoft is collaborating with third-party companies to establish standards that address industry concerns. This proactive approach seeks to minimize controversies that have historically accompanied significant updates. According to…
Access to Pornhub, one of the largest adult content platforms globally, has been restricted in 17 U.S. states. The blocking is the result of regulatory measures implemented by Aylo Holdings, the company that owns Pornhub, which mandates that the site verify the age of its visitors to confirm they are…
On Wednesday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) identified CVE-2024-54085 as a newly recognized vulnerability actively being exploited in the wild. While the specifics surrounding this vulnerability remain undisclosed, its implications have raised significant concern among cybersecurity experts. Research conducted by Eclypsium highlighted the wide-ranging repercussions of these exploits.…
Significant Graphics Performance Gains for Ubuntu Users on Intel Systems Amid Spectre Mitigation Changes Ubuntu users operating on Intel-based systems may soon experience a notable enhancement in graphics performance, potentially achieving up to a 20 percent increase. This improvement comes as the Ubuntu development team plans to disable certain security…
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Recent findings from CloudSEK indicate that the Androxgh0st botnet is undergoing significant advancements, with academic institutions such as UC San Diego becoming key targets. This evolving threat employs Remote Code Execution (RCE) and web shells, necessitating immediate protective measures. According to an investigation reported by CloudSEK, the Androxgh0st botnet has…
SecurityScorecard’s cybersecurity experts have unveiled a significant global cyber espionage campaign known as LapDogs, which has likely compromised thousands of devices worldwide since September 2023. Believed to be operated by a group based in China, this operation is characterized by long-term surveillance and data theft, primarily targeting the United States,…
Recent developments surrounding the Telegram platform have raised significant concerns in the cybersecurity community, particularly regarding the illicit services being marketed through its channels. Two notorious marketplaces, Xinbi Guarantee and Haowang Guarantee, were prominent for promoting illegal activities. While Telegram took action against Xinbi, the larger Haowang Guarantee, which facilitated…
