Cloud SecurityHHS audit finds serious gaps in cloud security at agency officeLaura FrenchJuly 24, 2024Penetration testers were able to access sensitive information stored by the HHS Office of the Secretary.
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 SecurityAT&T outage blocked more than 25,000 emergency calls, says FCCSteve ZurierJuly 24, 2024FCC report says a network misconfiguration by an AT&T Mobility employee caused the 12-hour outage.
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.
Application security3rd party cookies here to stay after Google changes privacy planLaura FrenchJuly 23, 2024After years of delays, Google ditched its plan to kill cookies, instead opting to let users make an “informed choice.”
Critical Infrastructure SecurityFrostyGoop malware uses Modbus, threatens ICS systems worldwideSteve ZurierJuly 23, 2024Industrial manufacturers should take steps to protect Modbus devices and segment networks.
Network Security5 ways threat actors are taking advantage of the CrowdStrike outageLaura FrenchJuly 22, 2024A wide range of phishing lures, some spreading dangerous malware, have popped up around the web.
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.
RansomwareVMware ESXi servers targeted by new Linux ransomware variantSteve ZurierJuly 22, 2024VMware ESXi servers hit by Play ransomware group executing new Linux variant.
Cloud SecurityCrowdStrike discloses new technical details behind outageTom Spring July 20, 2024CrowdStrike on Saturday updated customers and the public to new technical details of its' disastrous update to its Falcon cybersecurity platform.
CrowdStrike outage demonstrates how industry may respond to a Cyber Pearl HarborWayne SchepensJuly 25, 2024