Senator Demands FTC Probe Over Microsoft Security Defaults
Ascension attack exposes millions due to outdated Microsoft security defaults. Senator Wyden urges investigation, citing risks from RC4 encryption. Microsoft…
Hackers Target Major npm Packages, Security Teams Respond Swiftly
Hackers breached npm developer accounts via social engineering attacks. Rapid community response minimized financial and operational damages. Active monitoring and…
Apple Introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement to Boost iPhone Security
Apple introduces Memory Integrity Enforcement in iPhone 17 and iPhone Air. The new system utilizes hardware-enforced memory tagging for enhanced…
Microsoft Patches 81 Vulnerabilities in September Update Release
Microsoft patched 81 vulnerabilities, none actively exploited, in this month’s update. Critical flaws affect SMB, NTLM, and High Performance Compute…
US Targets Ukrainian Suspect Over Global Ransomware Attacks
US accuses Ukrainian of involvement in worldwide ransomware campaigns. Nefilim and related ransomware variants targeted large organizations for extortion. Authorities…
Meta Faces Lawsuit as Ex-Security Head Cites WhatsApp Privacy Lapses
Meta’s ex-security chief sues over alleged WhatsApp privacy failures. Suit claims management ignored repeated warnings and retaliated against whistleblowing. Product…
Treasury Implements Sanctions to Target Southeast Asia Cyber Scam Hubs
U.S. sanctions target 19 individuals and organizations in Burma and Cambodia. Authorities highlight significant growth in scams and forced labor…
Threat Group Exploits Salesloft’s GitHub, Sparks Widespread Data Breach
Attackers accessed Salesloft’s GitHub months before the data breach unfolded. The Drift app was taken offline as stolen OAuth tokens…
NYU Researchers Create AI-Assisted Malware to Probe Security Risks
NYU researchers built “PromptLock,” an AI-powered malware, as a scientific demonstration. The software uses language models to autonomously perform ransomware…
AI Tools Support CISA in Managing Growing Software Vulnerabilities
CISA highlights AI's role in tracking software vulnerabilities. Experts stress human oversight remains essential alongside automation. AI aids in quicker…
