Google Addresses Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome On Thursday, Google announced the release of security updates aimed at rectifying a zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser, which has reportedly been subject to active exploitation in the wild. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-4671, has been classified as a high-severity issue involving…
The Rising Tide of Cyberattacks: Insights from BlackBerry’s Latest Analysis Recent insights into the frequency of cyberattacks reveal a concerning trend affecting businesses and organizations globally. The BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence Team conducted a comprehensive analysis covering a three-month period, from December 2022 to February 2023, utilizing real-world data…
An application created by the right-leaning nonprofit True the Vote, aimed at crowdsourcing allegations of voter fraud, recently exposed a significant security vulnerability that compromised the email addresses and additional information of users who engaged with the platform. This flaw, which has now been rectified, brought to light the identity…
Cyber Attack on Serco Disrupts Prison Monitoring Services Serco, the British multinational firm providing technology solutions for military and defense operations, has become the target of a significant cyber attack that has disrupted its capabilities in monitoring prisoners and managing transportation services for inmate transfer. This incident poses serious risks…
Russian Threats Intensify During U.S. Election, Sparking Concerns Over Voting Integrity As Americans head to the polls for the 2024 presidential election, U.S. intelligence agencies have issued warnings about an uptick in Russian interference tactics aimed at disrupting the electoral process. Recent reports indicate that the Kremlin is leveraging fake…
GitGuardian’s 2024 Report Highlights Significant Security Concerns in Open Source Repositories GitGuardian, a notable player in the cybersecurity industry, has released its annual report titled the "State of Secrets Sprawl." The 2023 edition revealed a staggering number of over 10 million exposed credentials, including passwords and API keys, discovered within…
Nokia Launches Investigation into Alleged Data Breach Following Hacker Claims Nokia is currently conducting an investigation in response to claims made by a hacker regarding the sale of the company’s source code. This incident has raised significant concerns about cybersecurity and data protection among business leaders, as it underscores the…
Cybersecurity experts have reported a series of serious vulnerabilities in Cinterion cellular modems, which could be exploited by malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and execute arbitrary code. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks to vital communication infrastructures, as well as to Internet of Things (IoT) devices that…
Threat actors are increasingly targeting inadequately secured Microsoft SQL (MS SQL) servers to deliver Cobalt Strike and a specific ransomware variant known as FreeWorld. This concerning trend has been highlighted by cybersecurity firm Securonix, which has labeled the ongoing operation as DB#JAMMER. This campaign is notable for its sophisticated use…
