Recent Security News
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Simpson Manufacturing Takes Systems Offline Following Cyberattack
October 12, 2023 at 07:39AM Engineering and manufacturing firm Simpson Manufacturing has suffered a cyberattack, resulting in the company taking some of its IT systems offline. The incident was discovered on October 10, and while the company is working to address the issue, it acknowledges that it will cause disruption to parts of its business…
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How to Guard Your Data from Exposure in ChatGPT
October 12, 2023 at 07:28AM A new report by LayerX highlights the risks associated with data exposure in ChatGPT and similar AI applications. The report suggests that traditional file-based data protection solutions are inadequate for handling these risks and recommends the use of browser security platforms for real-time monitoring and governance. Employee usage of GenAI…
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Microsoft Defender Thwarts Large-Scale Akira Ransomware Attack
October 12, 2023 at 07:28AM Microsoft Defender for Endpoint successfully stopped a large-scale remote encryption attempt by the Akira ransomware group targeting an industrial organization in June 2023. The attack involved devices not protected by Microsoft Defender and included reconnaissance and lateral movement activities. Microsoft’s automatic attack disruption feature prevented breached accounts from accessing endpoints…
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US construction giant unearths concrete evidence of cyberattack
October 12, 2023 at 07:00AM Simpson Manufacturing Company has experienced a cyberattack that has caused disruptions to its IT infrastructure and applications. The company has taken steps to contain the attack and is working on responding to and addressing the issue. It is currently unclear if the attack involved ransomware. The construction industry is increasingly…
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Researchers Uncover Malware Posing as WordPress Caching Plugin
October 12, 2023 at 06:33AM Researchers have discovered a new type of malware that disguises itself as a WordPress plugin in order to gain control over compromised websites. The malware is capable of creating administrator accounts, remotely controlling the site, altering content, injecting spam links, and redirecting visitors to malicious sites. It is difficult to…