[ad_1] Security researchers have observed a 198% increase in browser-based phishing attacks during the latter half of 2023 compared to the first half, with a corresponding 206% rise in evasive attacks. The findings, outlined in Menlo Security’s recently released 2023 State of Browser Security Report,... Continue reading
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[ad_1] Security researchers have observed a notable surge in dark web discussions regarding the illicit use of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs), according to findings from Kaspersky’s Digital Footprint Intelligence service in 2023. Nearly 3000 dark web posts were identified, focusing on a... Continue reading
[ad_1] The emergence of cybercrime-as-a-service (RaaS) has lowered the entry barrier into cybercrime by allowing cybercriminals to specialize in only one aspect of the attack supply chain. This can be coding malware, developing phishing kits, crafting initial access methods, releasing vulnerability exploits, or sharing data... Continue reading
[ad_1] Social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has made passkeys available as a login option for US-based users on iOS. A post from the firm’s safety account, @Safety, on January 23, 2024, highlighted the security benefits of passkeys over the traditional username-password combination. Today we’re... Continue reading
[ad_1] Amazon France Logistique, a subsidiary of the e-commerce giant that manages its large warehouses in France, has been fined €32m ($35m) for infringing its workers’ privacy. Following an investigation into Amazon France Logistique’s surveillance system which was set up to monitor staff performance, France’s... Continue reading
[ad_1] Security experts are observing attempts to exploit the remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability CVE-2023-22527 affecting outdated Atlassian Confluence servers. The company disclosed the flaw last week, specifying its impact on Confluence versions released before December 5 2023. It also provided a patch for versions 8.5.4 (LTS) and... Continue reading
[ad_1] Security researchers have uncovered two new malicious packages on the npm open source package manager that utilized GitHub to store stolen Base64-encrypted SSH keys taken from developer systems. These packages, identified earlier this month, have since been removed from npm. According to a ReversingLabs... Continue reading
[ad_1] The UK government has published a new Code of Practice on cybersecurity governance, targeting directors and other senior business leaders. The draft document aims to establish cybersecurity as a key focus for businesses, on par with financial and legal risks. The code highlights a... Continue reading
[ad_1] A US regulator has confirmed that its official X (formerly Twitter) account was hijacked earlier this month after hackers were able to take over the phone number associated with the account. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed in an update yesterday that the... Continue reading
[ad_1] Security researchers have discovered a new and previously unknown macOS malware that exploits pirated software to infiltrate users’ systems. The malware, distinct from unauthorized proxy server installations, proved highly sophisticated in its approach, according to a new advisory by Kaspersky. Repackaging pre-cracked applications as PKG... Continue reading