Recent Security News
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Microsoft announces deprecation of 1024-bit RSA keys in Windows
March 18, 2024 at 03:56PM Microsoft will soon deprecate RSA keys shorter than 2048 bits in Windows TLS to enhance security. With 2048-bit keys offering greater strength, Microsoft’s decision aims to protect organizations from weak encryption. The move may affect older software and devices, but a grace period is likely before formal deprecation begins. Organizations…
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More than 133,000 Fortinet appliances still vulnerable to month-old critical bug
March 18, 2024 at 03:08PM Despite a slight increase in patching, over 133,000 Fortinet appliances remain vulnerable to the critical security flaw CVE-2024-21762. The vulnerability allows remote code execution and is actively exploited. Another critical flaw, CVE-2023-48788, has been disclosed, adding to the patching workload. The widespread attacks make swift patching crucial. Key takeaways from…
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New DEEP#GOSU Malware Campaign Targets Windows Users with Advanced Tactics
March 18, 2024 at 02:33PM A new complex attack campaign, DEEP#GOSU, employing PowerShell and VBScript malware to infect Windows systems and gather sensitive information has been linked to the North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky. The campaign uses legitimate services like Dropbox and Google Docs for command-and-control, and has been observed using methods such as utilizing…
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Cyber baddies leak 70M+ files online, claim they’re from AT&T
March 18, 2024 at 12:51PM Over 70 million records stolen from AT&T in 2021 were recently dumped on a cybercrime forum. The files contain personal information such as names, Social Security Numbers, and addresses. Despite initial denials, an underground source confirmed the legitimacy of the data. This breach follows a previous admission of a hack…
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Apex Legends players worried about RCE flaw after ALGS hacks
March 18, 2024 at 12:12PM The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) North American finals were postponed due to hackers compromising players mid-match. During the tournament, players were affected by cheat tools displayed on their screens, forcing EA to intervene and eventually postpone the finals to secure the events from external interference. This unprecedented occurrence led…