Recent Security News
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Localization Mandates, AI Regs to Pose Major Data Challenges in 2024
January 2, 2024 at 10:57AM In 2024, companies will face significant challenges in data security, protection, and compliance. Governments are tightening regulations and enforcing data protection laws, impacting companies globally. The rush to regulate AI and the complexities of data localization pose additional challenges. Businesses need to adapt to evolving regulations and technological landscapes to…
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New DLL Search Order Hijacking Technique Targets WinSxS folder
January 2, 2024 at 10:36AM Security Joes discovered a new DLL search order hijacking technique allowing adversaries to execute malicious code in Windows’ WinSxS folder. The technique abuses applications’ search order, leading to the loading of a malicious DLL before the legitimate library. Attackers can inject unauthorized code into trusted processes, effectively bypassing security tools.…
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The law enforcement operations targeting cybercrime in 2023
January 2, 2024 at 10:10AM In 2023, law enforcement conducted numerous successful operations targeting cybercrime, including infiltrating ransomware gangs, dismantling encrypted communication platforms, and seizing cryptocurrency accounts and illegal marketplaces worldwide. These efforts resulted in the arrest of thousands of suspects and over $1 billion in seized assets, with a focus on disrupting a wide…
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The biggest cybersecurity and cyberattack stories of 2023
January 2, 2024 at 10:10AM In 2023, cybersecurity saw numerous significant events, including 23andMe suffering a data breach impacting 6.9 million users, major ransomware attacks on Danish hosting providers and DISH Network, and government-sponsored advanced attacks on iOS devices. Notably, GoDaddy’s multi-year breach and widespread data theft using a zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer were…