Recent Security News

  • Discover Why Proactive Web Security Outsmarts Traditional Antivirus Solutions

    November 29, 2023 at 05:36AM As the digital landscape evolves, traditional reactive antivirus methods are insufficient. A proactive approach to web security is recommended to stay ahead of threats, covering all web assets and prioritizing risk effectively. Reflectiz offers a proactive system for comprehensive, forward-looking protection against complex cyber threats. Meeting Takeaways: 1. **Digital Threat…

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  • Brit borough council apologizes for telling website users to disable HTTPS

    November 29, 2023 at 04:39AM The Reading Borough Council apologized after recommending users to disable browser HTTPS to access its planning portal, which had faced a month-long outage due to technical issues. The council has since repaired the portal and restored secure access, while the decision-making behind the poor security advice remains unexplained. **Meeting Takeaways:…

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  • Japan’s space agency suffers cyber attack, points finger at Active Directory

    November 29, 2023 at 02:00AM Japan’s JAXA confirmed a suspected cyber breach, instigating a partial network shutdown for investigation with no sensitive data believed stolen. The agency, previously hacked in 2016 and 2012, also faces setbacks from two failed rocket launches despite past launch successes and recent successful engine tests. Meeting Takeaways: 1. JAXA Cybersecurity…

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  • Okta Discloses Broader Impact Linked to October 2023 Support System Breach

    November 29, 2023 at 01:54AM Okta disclosed further activity related to their October 2023 breach, revealing that names and emails of customer support system users were downloaded. Affecting most customers except those using separate support systems, Okta took precautionary steps and is aiding an investigation by digital forensics. The attacker’s identity is unknown, but Scattered…

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  • DJVU Ransomware’s Latest Variant ‘Xaro’ Disguised as Cracked Software

    November 29, 2023 at 01:06AM A new ransomware called Xaro, derived from the DJVU/STOP strain, has been spreading through disguised cracked software. It encrypts files and steals information, demanding $980 in ransom. The malware also installs additional payloads like stealer and loader programs, aiming for double extortion and increased attack success rates. Cybersecurity experts warn…

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