The multiplying impact of BEC attacks

The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) has confirmed what FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has pointed out earlier this year: BEC scammers are ramping up their social engineering efforts to great success. BEC attackers tar… Continue reading The multiplying impact of BEC attacks

Replace Barracuda ESG appliances, company urges

Barracuda Networks is urging customers running phyisical Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances to replace them immediately, “regardless of patch version level.” Vulnerability identification and disclosure Barracuda has identified a critic… Continue reading Replace Barracuda ESG appliances, company urges

20 cybersecurity projects on GitHub you should check out

Open-source GitHub cybersecurity projects, developed and maintained by dedicated contributors, provide valuable tools, frameworks, and resources to enhance security practices. From vulnerability scanning and network monitoring to encryption and inciden… Continue reading 20 cybersecurity projects on GitHub you should check out

Exploited zero-day patched in Chrome (CVE-2023-3079)

Google has fixed a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome browser (CVE-2023-3079) that is being exploited by attackers. About the vulnerability CVE-2023-3079 is a vulnerability that stems from a type confusion in the V8 JavaScript engine, and has be… Continue reading Exploited zero-day patched in Chrome (CVE-2023-3079)

Zoom announces privacy enhancements and tools

Zoom has introduced a new range of privacy enhancements and tools to make sure users have control over their data and their privacy preferences. These enhancements not only cater to global customers but also include features specifically designed for u… Continue reading Zoom announces privacy enhancements and tools

9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face constant cyber threats that can compromise their sensitive data, disrupt operations, and damage their reputation. Staying informed about the latest cyberattacks and understanding e… Continue reading 9 free cybersecurity whitepapers you should read

Google triples reward for Chrome full chain exploits

Google has tripled the full reward amount for the first security bug report that includes a functional full chain exploit of its popular Chrome browser. Six months of higher rewards for a Chrome full chain exploit The Chrome Vulnerability Rewards Progr… Continue reading Google triples reward for Chrome full chain exploits

Qakbot: The trojan that just won’t go away

Qakbot (aka Qbot) – banking malware-turned-malware/ransomware distribution network – has been first observed in 2007 and is active to this day. The neverending adaptability of this threat is key to its long-term survival and success. &#8220… Continue reading Qakbot: The trojan that just won’t go away

Zyxel patches vulnerability in NAS devices (CVE-2023-27988)

Zyxel has patched a high-severity authenticated command injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-27988) in some of its network attached storage (NAS) devices aimed at home users. About the vulnerability (CVE-2023-27988) The vulnerability was discovered in the… Continue reading Zyxel patches vulnerability in NAS devices (CVE-2023-27988)