Recent Security News
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New BIFROSE Linux Malware Variant Using Deceptive VMware Domain for Evasion
March 1, 2024 at 06:15AM Cybersecurity researchers have found a new Linux variant of the BIFROSE remote access trojan, using a deceptive domain mimicking VMware. The malware, active since 2004, has been linked to a state-backed group from China. The latest variant disguises as VMware and has shown increased activity since October 2023, signifying evolving…
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Keeping one step ahead of cyber security threats
March 1, 2024 at 04:12AM Summary: Cyber security incidents are costly, with an average data breach costing $4.35 million, and cyber attacks rose by 38% last year. To address this, Google Workspace offers a cloud-native architecture with zero-trust principles and AI-powered threat defences. A webinar on March 6 will cover preventing cyber threats, enabling safer…
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Five Eyes Agencies Warn of Active Exploitation of Ivanti Gateway Vulnerabilities
March 1, 2024 at 02:33AM The Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a cybersecurity advisory warning about cyber threat actors exploiting known security flaws in Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure gateways. They cautioned that the Integrity Checker Tool may provide a false sense of security, allowing threat actors root-level persistence despite factory resets. Ivanti…
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GitHub Rolls Out Default Secret Scanning Push Protection for Public Repositories
March 1, 2024 at 01:09AM GitHub has announced the default activation of secret scanning push protection for all public repository pushes. This feature identifies over 200 token types from more than 180 service providers to prevent fraudulent use. The move comes as a response to ongoing “repo confusion” attacks targeting GitHub, aiming to thwart malicious…
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Infrastructure Cyberattacks, AI-Powered Threats Pummel Africa
March 1, 2024 at 01:05AM African economies faced varied cyber threats in 2023, with Kenya experiencing a 68% rise in ransomware attacks and South Africa seeing a 29% increase in phishing attempts. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI and social engineering tactics, particularly in BEC attacks. Organizations in Africa should invest in cybersecurity expertise to combat evolving…