Recent Security News
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Apache ERP Zero-Day Underscores Dangers of Incomplete Patches
January 4, 2024 at 04:08PM An unknown group has targeted a zero-day vulnerability in Apache’s OfBiz enterprise resource planning framework, allowing attackers to access sensitive information and remotely execute code. The incident underscores the importance of thorough patch analysis, as attackers often find ways to bypass software fixes. Similar patch failures have been seen with…
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Airbus Looks to Acquire Atos Cybersecurity Unit for Nearly $2 Billion
January 4, 2024 at 04:00PM Airbus and Atos are in initial talks for Airbus to potentially acquire Atos’ Big Data and Security (BDS) business for a valuation of €1.5 to 1.8 billion. The offer is nonbinding, and discussions are ongoing. This potential sale reflects the growing need for specialized aviation cybersecurity solutions, with new regulations…
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X marks the spot: Mandiant restores hijacked Twitter account after attempted crypto heist
January 4, 2024 at 03:11PM On Wednesday, miscreants seized control of security firm Mandiant’s Twitter account to attempt cryptocurrency theft. After being renamed as a phony crypto wallet service account, the hijackers lured users to a fraudulent website for free tokens, prompting concerns of financial losses. The incident highlights Twitter’s ongoing security concerns and risks…
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Russia Kyivstar Hack Should Alarm West, Ukraine Security Chief Warns
January 4, 2024 at 03:03PM In a recent interview, Illia Vitiuk, head of Ukraine’s SBU cybersecurity department, revealed that the Russian-backed cyberattack on Kyivstar caused extensive damage, impacting 24 million users and potentially resulting from an insider job. Vitiuk warned that Western organizations are also at risk and cautioned that this attack sends a strong…
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Russian hackers wiped thousands of systems in KyivStar attack
January 4, 2024 at 02:39PM Russian hackers targeted Ukraine’s largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, in December 2023. They wiped thousands of servers and computers, causing a massive internet outage for its 25 million subscribers. Ukrainian authorities suspect the involvement of the Russian military-linked group, Solntsepek, known for attacking Ukrainian telecom targets since May 2023. Military communications…