Recent Security News
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How Cybercriminals are Exploiting India’s UPI for Money Laundering Operations
March 4, 2024 at 09:36AM Cybercriminals in India use the XHelper app to manage money mules for a large money laundering operation. The scheme exploits loopholes in Indian payment system regulations and involves Chinese payment gateways and a network of compromised mule accounts. XHelper facilitates mule management, recruitment, training, and communication, contributing to a thriving…
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Hikvision Patches High-Severity Vulnerability in Security Management System
March 4, 2024 at 08:48AM Hikvision has released patches for two vulnerabilities in its security management system HikCentral Professional. The more serious flaw, CVE-2024-25063, could lead to unauthorized access to specific URLs. The second bug, CVE-2024-25064, requires authentication to be exploited. Hikvision urges customers to apply the patches promptly, as prior vulnerabilities have been exploited.…
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Webinar Tomorrow: OT Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Strategies
March 4, 2024 at 08:48AM Increased digital technologies and connectivity in industrial operations raise cybersecurity risks for Operational Technology (OT). Compliance with NIST, NIS2, ISA, and IEC standards is crucial for mitigating OT cybersecurity threats. Join SecurityWeek and Honeywell for a live webinar on March 5th at 11AM ET to gain insights from industry experts…
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How Traffic, State, and Organizational Data Help Fortify Your Network
March 4, 2024 at 08:48AM Understanding the critical data types in cybersecurity, namely traffic data, state data, event data, statistical data, and organizational data, is essential for effective defense and management. Each type serves a distinct purpose, from providing visibility into network activities to offering context and ownership information. Integrating these data types through complementary…
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Linux Foundation Tackles Financial Fraud With Open Source Platform
March 4, 2024 at 08:48AM The Linux Foundation recently launched Tazama, an open source digital financial transaction monitoring platform. Tazama aims to offer scalable and cost-effective monitoring of digital payments, as well as fraud detection and AML compliance. Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Tazama promotes data sovereignty, privacy, and transparency while driving…