Recent Security News
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Improved, Stuxnet-Like PLC Malware Aims to Disrupt Critical Infrastructure
March 5, 2024 at 02:55PM The proliferation of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with embedded Web servers has enabled remote attacks on industrial control systems. A team at the Georgia Institute of Technology has developed Web-based malware to exploit PLCs, manipulatively controlling physical systems and posing severe threats to critical infrastructure and safety. The method provides…
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Fidelity customers’ financial info feared stolen in suspected ransomware attack
March 5, 2024 at 02:31PM Nearly 30,000 Fidelity Investments Life Insurance customers’ personal and financial information was likely stolen by hackers who infiltrated Infosys’ IT systems. The breach may have compromised names, Social Security numbers, bank account details, and more, leaving individuals vulnerable to financial fraud and identity theft. The incident also affected Bank of…
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Microsoft is killing off the Android apps in Windows 11 feature
March 5, 2024 at 02:28PM Microsoft has announced the end of support for Windows Subsystem for Android on March 5th, 2025. This feature allows users to run native Android apps in a virtualized environment on Windows 11. Amazon has also provided details on the end of support, with users able to continue using installed apps…
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VMware Patches Critical ESXi Sandbox Escape Flaws
March 5, 2024 at 02:12PM VMware issued critical patches for multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Cloud Foundation products. The flaws could allow code execution on the host machine and escape sandbox mitigations. Two bugs hold a severity score of 9.3, leading VMware to patch even end-of-life products due to the increased risk.…
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U.S. sanctions Predator spyware operators for spying on Americans
March 5, 2024 at 01:15PM The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on two individuals and five entities associated with the Intellexa Consortium for developing and distributing the Predator spyware, used to target Americans, including government officials and journalists. Sanctions freeze U.S.-based assets and transactions with them, signaling the U.S. government’s…