Recent Security News
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Mimecast Acquires User Education Startup Elevate Security
January 4, 2024 at 01:06PM Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security, a startup specializing in user-education technology. The acquisition aims to enhance Mimecast’s Awareness Training product line with Elevate Security’s risk scoring algorithm and incident triage technology. Financial details were not disclosed. Mimecast plans to support Elevate Security’s existing customer base. Elevate Security, founded six years…
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Zeppelin ransomware source code sold for $500 on hacking forum
January 4, 2024 at 11:20AM A cybercriminal offered the Zeppelin ransomware source code and builder on a forum for $500. Despite questions about its legitimacy, screenshots indicate it is genuine. The seller, ‘RET,’ claims to have cracked the builder without a license and intends to sell it to a single buyer. Security flaws in Zeppelin’s…
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Google Patches Six Vulnerabilities With First Chrome Update of 2024
January 4, 2024 at 10:13AM Google announced the first Chrome security update of 2024, resolving six vulnerabilities, including high-severity memory safety flaws reported by external researchers. Bug bounty rewards were handed out for some of the reported flaws. The update strengthens Chrome’s defenses against exploitation and is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. No current…
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Airbus Offering to Buy Atos Cybersecurity Unit for Up to $2 Billion
January 4, 2024 at 10:13AM Airbus is considering acquiring Atos’ cybersecurity unit for up to $2 billion. Atos announced the potential sale of its Big Data and Security (BDS) business and plans to enter a due diligence phase after receiving an offer valuing BDS between €1.5 billion and €1.8 billion. Airbus aims to enhance its…