Recent Security News
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Ransomware Group Targets Foxconn Subsidiary Foxsemicon
January 18, 2024 at 06:12AM Foxsemicon, a subsidiary of Foxconn, was reportedly attacked by LockBit ransomware. 5 Tb of data was claimed to be stolen and encrypted, including personal data of customers and employees. The cybercriminals demanded a ransom and threatened to make the data public. Although Foxsemicon believes the impact won’t be significant, the…
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Vast botnet hijacks smart TVs for prime-time cybercrime
January 18, 2024 at 05:21AM Security researchers have traced a DDoS botnet infecting millions of smart TVs and set-top boxes to the Bigpanzi cybercrime syndicate. At its peak, 170,000 bots were running daily and were used for cybercrimes such as DDoS attacks and hijacking broadcasts. The researchers aim to combat Bigpanzi and seek collaboration from…
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PixieFail UEFI Flaws Expose Millions of Computers to RCE, DoS, and Data Theft
January 18, 2024 at 05:03AM Multiple security vulnerabilities in the TCP/IP network protocol stack of an open-source UEFI firmware are collectively dubbed PixieFail. These issues could be exploited to achieve remote code execution, denial-of-service, DNS cache poisoning, and leakage of sensitive information. Various firms’ UEFI firmware are impacted, and the CERT Coordination Center provided advisory…
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Enter the era of platform-based cloud security
January 18, 2024 at 04:38AM Forward-looking organizations are switching from legacy point-based cloud security to integrated platforms for improved app security and reduced management overheads. Cybersecurity Insiders notes the trend of replacing piecemeal security solutions with all-in-one platforms, like Trend Vision One, offering integrated cloud security features for operational efficiency and comprehensive protection across different…