Recent Security News
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McDonald’s IT systems outage impacts restaurants worldwide
March 15, 2024 at 10:46AM Global IT outages at McDonald’s have impacted operations, causing some stores to temporarily close across various countries. The outage meant employees couldn’t take orders or process payments. McDonald’s assured that it’s not a cybersecurity event and is working to resolve the issue. Some stores resorted to manual orders and cash…
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ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which Is Better for 10 Common Infosec Tasks?
March 15, 2024 at 10:23AM Compare the effectiveness of OpenAI’s and Google’s generative AI products in addressing the top 10 tasks of information security professionals. After examining the meeting notes, I will compare how effectively OpenAI’s and Google’s generative AI products address the top 10 tasks of information security professionals. I will analyze both products’…
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StopCrypt: Most widely distributed ransomware evolves to evade detection
March 15, 2024 at 09:55AM A new variant of StopCrypt ransomware spotted utilizing multi-stage execution and evading security tools. STOP Djvu, a widely distributed ransomware, targets consumers for small ransom payments. Distributed via malvertising and adware bundles, it infects users with various malware. The new variant employs intricate execution mechanisms, posing a significant threat despite…
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In Other News: CISA Hacked, Chinese Lock Backdoors, Exposed Secrets
March 15, 2024 at 09:33AM SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup compiles noteworthy stories that may have gone unnoticed, offering insights into the cybersecurity landscape. This week’s highlights include CISA’s Ivanti vulnerabilities, new attack techniques targeting Microsoft Configuration Manager, Tuta’s revolutionary quantum-safe encryption for emails, and intense cyberattacks against Russian news site Meduza. Additionally, Zoom, Palo Alto…
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Discontinued Security Plugins Expose Many WordPress Sites to Takeover
March 15, 2024 at 08:15AM Thousands of WordPress websites are at risk due to critical vulnerabilities in two MiniOrange plugins, Malware Scanner and Web Application Firewall. The flaw allows unauthorized users to gain administrative privileges and take control of a site. Similarly, another high-severity vulnerability was found in the RegistrationMagic plugin, enabling unauthorized users to…