RagnarLocker Ransomware Ring Dismantled
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has successfully disrupted the infamous RagnarLocker ransomware group’s operations.
A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has successfully disrupted the infamous RagnarLocker ransomware group’s operations.
Security experts have identified a sophisticated cyber threat named ‘TetrisPhantom’ exploiting compromised secure USB drives to infiltrate government systems in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
The ransomware group BlackCat/ALPHV has incorporated a new instrument called ‘Munchkin.’ This tool deploys encryption methods discreetly through virtual machines on network devices.
Okta, an identity tool provider serving numerous businesses, has experienced a security breach targeting its customer support sector, as reported by KrebsOnSecurity. Although Okta has stated that the breach affected a minimal number of clients, evidence suggests that the attackers might have accessed Okta’s support platform for approximately two weeks before the issue was addressed.
Generative AI tools like Chat-GPT, coupled with the rising adoption of cloud services, have intensified the risks of spam and phishing emails, according to a recent study.
Apple is projected to introduce generative AI technology to its iPhone and iPad devices by late 2024, as per insights from Jeff Pu, an analyst at Haitong International Securities in Hong Kong.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated steps to reinstate net neutrality and exert stronger regulation over Internet service providers (ISPs). The FCC endorsed, in a 3-2 vote, a proposal by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel which opens for public feedback.
Slack has decided to discontinue its @SlackStatus account on X, which had been a medium for updates on glitches and disruptions. Kevin Albers, Slack’s VP of Customer Experience, mentioned in a statement to The Verge that the move aims to unify communications regarding incidents and allocate resources to platforms most frequented by their clientele.
Amazon has pinpointed a concern in its WorkSpaces Windows Client versions 5.9.0 and 5.10.0 where connection debug logs were unintentionally stored on the user’s device. If a username or password contained a backslash () or double quotes (“), they might be logged. The issue is fixed in versions 5.11.0 and 5.12.0, with the latter also erasing prior problematic… Read More »
Amazon has introduced a passkey feature, aligning itself with the ongoing trend of passwordless security. Users can now employ biometric verifications like face scans or fingerprints for login purposes on Amazon’s website. This system significantly enhances security since hackers would need physical access to a user’s device to breach their accounts.