Recent Security News
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FCC adopts new rules to protect consumers from SIM-swapping attacks
November 18, 2023 at 10:32PM The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new rules to protect consumers from SIM swapping attacks and port-out fraud. These scams involve criminals taking control of a victim’s phone number to gain unauthorized access to personal accounts and sensitive information. The FCC’s updated regulations require wireless service providers to implement…
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Exploit for CrushFTP RCE chain released, patch now
November 18, 2023 at 10:32PM A proof-of-concept exploit for a critical remote code execution vulnerability in CrushFTP has been publicly released. Attackers can access files, execute code, and obtain passwords. The developers released a fix in CrushFTP 10.5.2, but applying the patches may not protect against all threats. Users should update to the latest version,…
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ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman, the Face of the AI Boom, for Lack of Candor With Company
November 18, 2023 at 07:15AM Open AI has removed CEO Sam Altman after a review found he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board. Mira Murati, OpenAI’s chief technology officer, will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Altman’s departure has brought uncertainty to the future of…
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8Base Group Deploying New Phobos Ransomware Variant via SmokeLoader
November 18, 2023 at 07:00AM Cisco Talos has discovered that the 8Base ransomware group is using a variant of the Phobos ransomware in its attacks. The malware is distributed through the SmokeLoader backdoor trojan, and the group has been active at least since March 2022. The findings also reveal the methods and characteristics of the…