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79% of Travelers Face Data Breaches Due to a Single Factor: Insights from the UAE Cyber Security Council – Gulf News

Cybersecurity Alert: 79% of Travelers at Risk of Data Breaches, Warns UAE Cyber Security Council A recent report by the UAE Cyber Security Council has highlighted a significant vulnerability affecting travelers globally, revealing that 79% are susceptible to data breaches. This alarming statistic stems from a common oversight in mobile…

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New ZenHammer Attack Overcomes RowHammer Protections on AMD CPUs

Recent research from ETH Zurich has revealed a sophisticated variant of the RowHammer DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) attack. This development marks the first successful exploitation of AMD’s Zen 2 and Zen 3 systems, overcoming existing mitigations like Target Row Refresh (TRR). The researchers have designated this approach as “ZenHammer”, indicating…

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Landry’s Restaurant Chain Hit by Payment Card Theft from PoS Malware

Cybersecurity Breach Targets Landry’s Restaurant Chain Landry’s, a prominent restaurant conglomerate in the United States, has recently reported a significant malware attack affecting its point of sale (POS) systems, resulting in the potential theft of customer payment card information. The chain operates over 600 establishments, encompassing various dining venues, hotels,…

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Exclusive: KT Subcontractor Exposes Customer Data, Blame Redirected by KT – Chosun Ilbo

KT Subcontractor Data Leak Sparks Controversy In a concerning development in the cybersecurity landscape, a subcontractor affiliated with South Korea’s KT Corporation has reportedly leaked sensitive customer data. The breach has led to significant scrutiny of KT’s security measures, as the company attempts to deflect responsibility for the incident. The…

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Linux Variant of DinodasRAT Identified in Cyber Attacks Worldwide

A newly identified Linux variant of a multi-platform backdoor known as DinodasRAT has emerged, actively targeting regions including China, Taiwan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, according to recent findings by Kaspersky. DinodasRAT, also recognized as XDealer, is a C++-based malware specifically designed to extract various sensitive data from compromised systems. This variant…

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Microsoft Exchange Cyber Attack: Current Insights and Updates

On Friday, Microsoft issued a grave warning regarding the active exploitation of vulnerabilities in unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers affecting numerous organizations globally. The cyberattack campaigns reportedly compromise tens of thousands of businesses and government bodies across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company’s security team reported a significant escalation…

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Download: 2020 Survey Results on Security Breach Protection Insights

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, decision-makers face multifaceted challenges in breach protection strategies for 2020. A survey titled The State of Breach Protection 2020 gathered insights from 1,536 cybersecurity professionals, shedding light on best practices and emerging trends. Security executives are currently navigating a complex threat environment, grappling with…

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