Recent Security News
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How to give Windows Hello the finger and login as a user on their stolen laptop
November 22, 2023 at 05:39PM Researchers have discovered vulnerabilities in Windows Hello’s fingerprint authentication system that allow hackers to bypass the security and login as someone else. The team found flaws in the communication between the software and hardware components of laptops using fingerprint sensors from Goodix, Synaptics, and ELAN. The vulnerabilities vary across different…
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US nuke reactor lab hit by ‘gay furry hackers’ demanding cat-human mutants
November 22, 2023 at 04:41PM The hacker group SiegedSec claims to have breached America’s largest nuclear power lab, Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and stolen records on thousands of employees. Some of the stolen data has already been leaked. INL has acknowledged the cyberattack and is taking immediate action to protect employee data. The lab is…
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Hack The Box Launches 5th Annual University CTF Competition
November 22, 2023 at 03:36PM Hack The Box (HTB) announces its fifth annual University Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, taking place from December 8 to 10, 2023. The CTF aims to upskill university students in cybersecurity as there is a talent shortage. HTB also releases research showing that 75% of cybersecurity and IT students use…
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Kiteworks’ Maytech Acquisition Reaffirms Commitment to UK Market
November 22, 2023 at 03:36PM Kiteworks, a company focused on data privacy and compliance, announced its merger with Maytech, a provider of data file transfer solutions. The merger strengthens Kiteworks’ position in the UK market and expands its offering to Maytech customers. The strategic move combines technological strengths and resources, fostering innovation and accelerating research…