Recent Security News
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VMware confirms critical vCenter flaw now exploited in attacks
January 19, 2024 at 08:23AM VMware confirmed active exploitation of a critical vCenter Server vulnerability (CVE-2023-34048) reported by Trend Micro researcher Grigory Dorodnov. Multiple end-of-life products were patched, and ransomware gangs target VMware servers. Over 2,000 exposed servers pose breach risks. VMware urged strict network access control and previously fixed high-severity vCenter Server flaws, an…
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VF Corp Says Data Breach Resulting From Ransomware Attack Impacts 35 Million
January 19, 2024 at 08:00AM 35.5 million customers’ personal information was stolen in a ransomware attack on VF Corporation in December 2023. The attack affected brands like Dickies, The North Face, and Vans. The company has restored impacted systems, but faced operational disruptions. It reported no evidence of stolen passwords and expects minimal financial impact.…
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US Gov Publishes Cybersecurity Guidance for Water and Wastewater Utilities
January 19, 2024 at 06:54AM The US government released new guidance for the water and wastewater sector to improve cyber resilience and incident response capabilities. The document, developed by CISA, the FBI, and the EPA, outlines federal roles and resources, encourages incident reporting, and emphasizes interaction with local cyber communities. It aims to mitigate escalating…
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Preventing Data Loss: Backup and Recovery Strategies for Exchange Server Administrators
January 19, 2024 at 06:33AM Summary: The article highlights the rising significance of data in the digital world, particularly in on-premises Exchange Server environments. It elaborates on the evolving threats of data loss, the changing role of administrators, and crucial backup and recovery strategies to prevent permanent data loss. The consequences of data loss and…
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Nigerian Law Enforcement Agency Advised to Retrain African Cybercriminals
January 19, 2024 at 06:16AM Nigerian cybersecurity expert Chidiebere Ihediwa suggested retraining online scammers as information technology specialists to benefit the country. He highlighted that redirecting their knowledge to legitimate tech roles for educated young men among the fraudsters could be more advantageous than letting them sit in jail. This strategy aims to utilize their…