Recent Security News

  • DataDome Expands Bot Bounty Program to the Public, Invites Researchers to Rigorously Test its Solution

    February 15, 2024 at 04:26PM DataDome has expanded its bot bounty program, partnering with YesWeHack to invite external researchers to rigorously test its protection. Rewards range from €200 to €5,000 for developing bots that can scrape two dedicated websites without being blocked. DataDome’s solution has received widespread recognition and praise for its market-leading detection and…

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  • Feds dismantle Russia’s GRU botnet built on 1,000-plus home, small biz routers

    February 15, 2024 at 04:19PM The US government recently thwarted a botnet utilized by Russia’s GRU military intelligence unit for cyber espionage. Over a thousand compromised routers were neutralized, hindering the use of Moobot malware for data theft and network attacks. The FBI and Justice Department played pivotal roles in dismantling the cyber tools, aiming…

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  • CISA HBOM Framework Doesn’t Go Far Enough

    February 15, 2024 at 04:12PM CISA’s hardware bill of materials (HBOM) framework aims to address semiconductor chip security but is deemed insufficient. While it supports supply chain management and risk assessment, it lacks life cycle tracking and fails to address vulnerabilities like Downfall. Despite early shortcomings, CISA’s initiative is a step towards bolstering chip security…

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  • DoJ Breaks Russian Military Botnet in Fancy Bear Takedown

    February 15, 2024 at 03:50PM The Department of Justice disrupted a botnet operated by Russian military intelligence, Fancy Bear. The botnet was built on existing malware installed on Ubiquiti Edge OS routers with default passwords, allowing the GRU to launch cybercrimes. US law enforcement removed malicious files and urged router users to reset and update…

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  • Pentagon launches nuke-spotting satellites amid Russian space bomb rumors

    February 15, 2024 at 03:20PM Six Pentagon missile-detection satellites were successfully launched, boosting US defense capabilities amid rising concerns of Russian space-based nuclear weapon deployment. The payload included two Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) satellites and four Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) satellites. The potential Russian threat has sparked debate and raised questions…

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