Recent Security News
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UAE, US Partner to Bolster Financial Services Cybersecurity
October 17, 2023 at 03:34PM The US Treasury Department and the Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates have agreed to share more information on cybersecurity threats and incidents in the financial services industry. The partnership aims to improve cybersecurity through information sharing, staff training, study visits, and competency-building activities. This collaboration follows a…
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Amazon adds passkey support as new passwordless login option
October 17, 2023 at 03:09PM Amazon has introduced passkey support as a passwordless login option to enhance security for customers. Passkeys are digital credentials that use biometric controls or PINs linked to devices for logging into websites. They mitigate the risk of data breaches, compromised accounts, phishing attacks, and information-stealing malware. Passkeys also simplify the…
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D-Link confirms data breach after employee phishing attack
October 17, 2023 at 02:55PM Networking equipment manufacturer D-Link confirmed a data breach in which customer and employee information, including the CEO’s details, were stolen and put up for sale. The attacker claims to have also taken source code for D-Link’s software. The company shut down affected servers, disabled user accounts, and clarified that only…
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‘Etherhiding’ Blockchain Technique Hides Malicious Code in WordPress Sites
October 17, 2023 at 01:11PM Attackers have been using proprietary blockchain technology to conceal malicious code in a campaign involving fake browser updates. The campaign, called ClearFake, tricks users into downloading fake browser updates from compromised WordPress sites. The attackers use a technique called “EtherHiding” to host malicious code on Binance Smart Chain contracts, making…