Polyfill Domain Shut Down as Owner Disputes Accusations of Malicious Activity

Namecheap shut down polyfill.io amid reports of malicious activity, but the Chinese owner claims it has good intentions.
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How Many Western ICs Are There In Russia’s Weapons?

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Recently, the Ukrainian government has published a database of Western components being used in recently produced Russian armaments, and it’s a fascinating scroll. Just how much does Russia rely on …read more Continue reading How Many Western ICs Are There In Russia’s Weapons?

Supply Chain Attack against Courtroom Software

No word on how this backdoor was installed:

A software maker serving more than 10,000 courtrooms throughout the world hosted an application update containing a hidden backdoor that maintained persistent communication with a malicious website, researchers reported Thursday, in the latest episode of a supply-chain attack.

The software, known as the JAVS Viewer 8, is a component of the JAVS Suite 8, an application package courtrooms use to record, play back, and manage audio and video from proceedings. Its maker, Louisville, Kentucky-based Justice AV Solutions, says its products are used in more than 10,000 courtrooms throughout the US and 11 other countries. The company has been in business for 35 years…

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AI Python Package Flaw ‘Llama Drama’ Threatens Software Supply Chain

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The Llama Drama vulnerability in the Llama-cpp-Python package exposes AI models to remote code execution (RCE) attacks, enabling attackers to steal data. Currently, over 6,000 models are affected by this vulnerability.
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Organizations struggle to defend against ransomware

In this Help Net Security video, Jeremy Nichols, Director, Global Threat Intelligence Center at NTT Security Holdings, discusses a recent surge in ransomware incidents. After a down year in 2022, ransomware and extortion incidents increased in 2023. Mo… Continue reading Organizations struggle to defend against ransomware

Is an open-source AI vulnerability next?

AI has captured widespread interest and offers numerous benefits. However, its rapid advancement and widespread adoption raise concerns, especially for those of us in cybersecurity. With so much interest, there are lots of insecure applications finding… Continue reading Is an open-source AI vulnerability next?

How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Common Cyberthreats?

TechRepublic consolidated expert advice on how businesses can defend themselves against the most common cyberthreats, including zero-days, ransomware and deepfakes. Continue reading How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Common Cyberthreats?

ONCD report: ‘Fundamental transformation’ in cyber, tech drove 2023 risks

Evolving critical infrastructure risks, ransomware, supply chain exploitation, commercial spyware and AI were the top trends, the office reported.

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