Recent Security News
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Cyber insurance requirements: What’s in store for 2024
January 12, 2024 at 12:11AM In 2024, cyber insurance requirements are set to evolve, reflecting the changing threat landscape and increasing data breach costs. Predictions include a shift towards modern attack surface management, prioritization of vulnerabilities, limited coverage for manufacturing breaches, and mandatory incident response plans. Providers emphasize adaptability in the face of evolving regulations…
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Trend Micro’s Bug Bounty Program ZDI 2023 Performance
January 12, 2024 at 12:11AM Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) disclosed 1,913 bugs in 2023 with 74% rated as Critical/High risk. The program identified vulnerabilities in attacks using zero-day exploits and provided early virtual patches to protect customers. ZDI also contributed 20% of bugs to Microsoft and 78% to Adobe, supporting both vendors in…
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Halara probes breach after hacker leaks data for 950,000 people
January 11, 2024 at 03:28PM Popular athleisure clothing brand Halara is investigating a data breach after the alleged leak of almost 950,000 customers’ data on a hacking forum. The Hong Kong-based company, known for its TikTok promotions, is working to address the situation. The leaked data is said to contain personal information, prompting concerns about…
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Microsoft testing Windows 11 USB 80Gbps support, Copilot on login
January 11, 2024 at 02:41PM Microsoft is currently testing USB4 Version 2.0 support in Windows 11, allowing up to 80Gbps transfer speeds over USB Type-C cables. This latest USB standard is essential for higher-performance displays, hubs, docks, and storage devices. The company is also testing a new Windows Copilot option and sharing improvements in the…
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Bitwarden adds passkey support to log into web password vaults
January 11, 2024 at 02:41PM Bitwarden password manager now allows users to log into their web vaults using passkeys, a more secure and phishing-resistant alternative to traditional passwords. The implementation relies on the PRF WebAuthn extension for encryption and decryption. Users can register passkeys using a hardware security key, increasing security without sacrificing convenience. The…