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Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Patched by Google

Security Week - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 7:29am

A Chrome 124 update patches the second Chrome zero-day that has been found to be exploited in malicious attacks in 2024.

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500,000 Impacted by Ohio Lottery Ransomware Attack

Security Week - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 5:37am

The Ohio Lottery cyberattack conducted by the DragonForce ransomware group has impacted more than 500,000 individuals.

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RSA Conference 2024 – Announcements Summary (Day 4)

Security Week - Fri, 05/10/2024 - 4:34am

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2024 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

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Accenture Lands $789 Million Contract to Bolster U.S. Navy Cybersecurity

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 3:26pm

Accenture Federal Services wins $789 million U.S. Navy SHARKCAGE cybersecurity contract.

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Dell Says Customer Names, Addresses Stolen in Database Breach

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 1:04pm

Tech giant notifies millions of customers that full names and physical mailing addresses were stolen during a security incident.

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Criminal Use of AI Growing, But Lags Behind Defenders

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 10:48am

When not scamming other criminals, criminals are concentrating on the use of mainstream AI products rather than developing their own AI systems.

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LockBit Takes Credit for City of Wichita Ransomware Attack

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 9:31am

The LockBit cybercrime group has taken credit for the recent ransomware attack that disrupted City of Wichita systems.

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CISA Announces CVE Enrichment Project ‘Vulnrichment’

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 8:26am

CISA’s Vulnrichment project is adding important information to CVE records to help improve vulnerability management processes.

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BetterHelp Customers Begin Receiving Refund Notices From $7.8M Data Privacy Settlement, FTC Says

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 7:40am

BetterHelp customers have started receiving refund notices from a $7.8 million data privacy settlement, the FTC says.

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F5 Patches Dangerous Vulnerabilities in BIG-IP Next Central Manager

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 5:57am

F5 has patched two potentially serious vulnerabilities in BIG-IP Next that could allow an attacker to take full control of a device.

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RSA Conference 2024 – Announcements Summary (Day 3)

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 4:40am

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2024 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

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Zscaler Investigates Hacking Claims After Data Offered for Sale

Security Week - Thu, 05/09/2024 - 3:34am

Zscaler says its customer, production and corporate environments are not impacted after a notorious hacker offers to sell access.

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Token Security Raises $7 Million Seed Funding for Machine-First Identity Security

Security Week - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 2:04pm

Tel Aviv-based firm emerged from stealth with $7 million seed funding led by TLV Partners with participation from SNR and angel investors.

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Shields Up: How to Minimize Ransomware Exposure

Security Week - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 1:16pm

Organizations need to look beyond preventive measures when it comes to dealing with today’s ransomware threats and invest in ransomware response.

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New ‘TunnelVision’ Technique Leaks Traffic From Any VPN System

Security Week - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 9:01am

A new VPN bypass technique allows threat actors to snoop on victims’ traffic by forcing it off the VPN tunnel using built-in features of DHCP.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Firm Blackwell Raises $13 Million

Security Week - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 8:43am

Healthcare cybersecurity company Blackwell Security has raised $13 million and appointed Geyer Jones as its first CEO.

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Brandywine Realty Trust Hit by Ransomware 

Security Week - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 7:40am

Philadelphia-based real estate company Brandywine Realty Trust shuts down systems following a ransomware attack.

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Android Update Patches Critical Vulnerability

Security Week - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 7:26am

Android’s May 2024 security update patches 38 vulnerabilities, including a critical bug in the System component.

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RSA Conference 2024 – Announcements Summary (Day 2)

Security Week - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 7:17am

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services this week at the 2024 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

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University System of Georgia Says 800,000 Impacted by MOVEit Hack

Security Week - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 5:40am

University System of Georgia says Social Security numbers and bank account numbers were compromised in the May 2023 MOVEit hack.

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