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Google, however, refuted the allegations. “We’ve reviewed the research and determined that Chrome’s behavior does not violate Apple’s policy, and the data is not being used for fingerprinting,” a Google spokesperson said. “Instead, this data is being used to ensure proper device functionality.” According to Google, the data being sent off-device is not being derived…
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May 08, 2024NewsroomWeb Security / Vulnerability A high-severity flaw impacting the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited by threat actors to create rogue admin accounts on susceptible websites. The findings come from WPScan, which said that the vulnerability (CVE-2023-40000, CVSS score: 8.3) has been leveraged to set up bogus admin users with…
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In general terms, after exploiting a vulnerability or misconfiguration, the attackers execute a series of infection scripts that prepare the environment, eliminate competing malware, and deploy a cryptomining program and the Kinsing trojan which is used for remote control. These are usually accompanied by a rootkit that’s meant to hide the files and processes of…
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“This is key to advancing both our platform quality and capability such that we can protect the digital estates of our customers and build a safer world for all.” The message is that Microsoft’s priority is no longer ensuring that legacy technology will be accepted and allowed to continue to be acceptable in a modern…
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RSA Conference, San Francisco, May 7, 2024 – Hunters, the pioneer in modern SOC platforms, today announced its full adoption of the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF), coupled with the launch of groundbreaking OCSF-native Search capability. This strategic advancement underscores Hunters’ commitment to standardizing and enhancing cybersecurity operations through open, integrated data sharing frameworks. Uri…
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“OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all dealings by US persons or within the United States (including transactions transiting the United States) that involve any property or interests in property of blocked persons. In addition, persons that engage in certain transactions with the individual designated today may themselves be exposed to designation.” Sanctions may affect ability of…
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Trust issues Some cybersecurity professionals suggested the speech didn’t reflect the realities of today’s enterprise cybersecurity struggles, with no acknowledgement that there no longer exists anything that can be blindly trusted. Mike Isbitski, a cybersecurity consultant and former Gartner analyst, said Blinken’s references to trusted vendors and governments are naive from a cybersecurity perspective. “Who…
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‘VMware Cloud on AWS is no longer directly sold by AWS or its channel partners. It’s that simple,’ says Broadcom CEO Hock Tan. Amazon Web Services and AWS channel partners can no longer resell VMware Cloud on AWS, as Broadcom forces joint customers to have to buy the offering direct from VMware by Broadcom now.…
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In response to the attack, Change Healthcare technology infrastructure has been rebuilt from the ground up. Change Healthcare’s data center network and core services have been rebuilt with added server capacity and greater reliance on the cloud. Questions about insurance reimbursements and the extent of the breach, which also exposed the personal information and medical…
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The United States joined the United Kingdom and Australia today in sanctioning 31-year-old Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the alleged leader of the infamous ransomware group LockBit. The U.S. Department of Justice also indicted Khoroshev and charged him with using Lockbit to attack more than 2,000 victims and extort at least $100 million in…
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