“The malware doesn’t just launch onto the person’s device and start doing bad things, unless they are unpatched,” he said. “Usually, the user has to manually and actively allow the malware content to run (versus just displaying a web page).… Read More "Almost 1 million business and home PCs compromised after users visited illegal streaming sites: Microsoft"
Operators of critical infrastructure in Switzerland will soon be legally required to report cyber-attacks to the country’s authorities. The cyber reporting mandate was introduced by the Federal Council on March 7. It will be mentioned in an amendment to the… Read More "Switzerland Mandates Cyber Reporting for Critical Infrastructure"
The Need For Unified Security Google Workspace is where teams collaborate, share ideas, and get work done. But while it makes work easier, it also creates new security challenges. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, finding ways to exploit misconfigurations, steal sensitive… Read More "Why The Modern Google Workspace Needs Unified Security"
A surge in SIM swapping fraud across the Middle East has exposed new tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit victims. According to a new report by Group-IB, fraudsters are increasingly leveraging phishing websites and social engineering to bypass security measures,… Read More "SIM Swapping Fraud Surges in the Middle East"
Mar 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a novel technique that allows a malicious web browser extension to impersonate any installed add-on. “The polymorphic extensions create a pixel perfect replica of the target’s icon, HTML popup, workflows… Read More "Researchers Expose New Polymorphic Attack That Clones Browser Extensions to Steal Credentials"
Der Chip ESP32 kommt in zahlreichen Geräten zum Einsatz. Security-Forscher haben nun eine Sicherheitslücke gefunden. Hendrik Sejati – Shutterstock.com Der von der chinesischen Firma Espressif hergestellte ESP32 ist eine wichtige Komponente für die Wi-Fi- und Bluetooth-Konnektivität im IoT-Bereich (Internet of… Read More "Backdoor in Bluetooth-Chip entdeckt | CSO Online"
A rise in malicious software packages exploiting system vulnerabilities has been detected by security researchers. A new report, published by Fortinet today, analyzes threats observed from November 2024 onward, revealing how attackers deploy lightweight, obfuscated packages to infiltrate systems undetected.… Read More "Surge in Malicious Software Packages Exploits System Flaws"
EDR focuses primarily on endpoint protection, while XDR provides a more comprehensive approach by integrating security telemetry from multiple sources, including networks, cloud environments, and endpoints. This broader scope allows XDR to offer improved threat detection and response capabilities across… Read More "Why is EDR Not Enough? XDR vs Endpoint Security"
Mar 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananData Theft / Cryptocurrency The Middle East and North Africa have become the target of a new campaign that delivers a modified version of a known malware called AsyncRAT since September 2024. “The campaign, which leverages social… Read More "Desert Dexter Targets 900 Victims Using Facebook Ads and Telegram Malware Links"
Der Lebensmittelproduzent Willms Fleisch wurde vermutlich von Hackern angegriffen. Nataliia Maksymenko – Shutterstock Willms zählt zu den größten Fleischproduzenten in Deutschland. Die Ransomware-Gruppe Safepay hat das Unternehmen nun auf ihre Opferliste im Darknet gesetzt. Die Hacker behaupten, zwei Terabyte Daten… Read More "Ransomware-Attacke auf Willms Fleisch | CSO Online"
