Recent Security News
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Cybercrime crew Magnet Goblin bursts onto the scene exploiting Ivanti holes
March 8, 2024 at 06:01PM Cybercrime gang Magnet Goblin swiftly exploits vulnerabilities in Ivanti devices to breach networks of US organizations in the medical, manufacturing, and energy sectors. CISA confirms Ivanti attacks, urging organizations to review Ivanti advisory. Magnet Goblin deploys remote-control and data-stealing malware, leveraging one-day vulnerabilities, posing a significant threat to global digital…
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The Week in Ransomware – March 8th 2024 – Waiting for the DarkSide rebrand
March 8, 2024 at 05:29PM The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang, after targeting critical infrastructure and stealing millions through an exit scam, has shut down. It caused widespread disruption, including $22M stolen from Optum’s Change Healthcare. Other ransomware attacks emerged, leading to concerns about the rise in cybercrime and discussions of a federal ban on ransom payments.…
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Google Engineer Steals AI Trade Secrets for Chinese Companies
March 8, 2024 at 05:05PM Former Google software engineer Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, has been charged by the US Justice Department with stealing AI-related trade secrets from Google. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each of the four counts. The case highlights the…
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CISO Corner: NSA Guidelines; a Utility SBOM Case Study; Lava Lamps
March 8, 2024 at 04:58PM CISO Corner is the Dark Reading weekly digest tailored for security operations and leadership. It provides diverse perspectives on cybersecurity strategies, including NSA’s guidelines for zero-trust security, using randomness for encryption, creating software bill of materials for electric substations, CEO support for CISOs, managing open source security, DMARC deployment in…
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Broke Cyber Pros Flock to Cybercrime Side Hustles
March 8, 2024 at 04:51PM A new trend in cybersecurity sees professionals turning to the Dark Web for extra income, posing challenges for enterprises and raising concerns about insider threats. With layoffs and economic uncertainty driving this shift, industry experts stress the need for improved employment, training, and support to address the skills gap and…