Recent Security News

  • Industrial and Commercial Bank of China hit by ransomware attack

    November 9, 2023 at 02:59PM ICBC, the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, is in the process of restoring systems and services after a ransomware attack caused disruption in the U.S. Treasury market and equities clearing issues. The attack impacted ICBC’s ability to settle U.S. Treasury trades for other market participants. While the bank has…

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  • When Good Security Awareness Programs Go Wrong

    November 9, 2023 at 02:13PM An email sent by a company informing employees about a holiday bonus turned out to be a phishing simulation. Employees were required to fill out a form with personal details to claim the bonus, failing the test instead. Instead of receiving the bonus, they were mandated to take security awareness…

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  • Microsoft shares temp fix for broken Windows Server 2022 VMs

    November 9, 2023 at 01:11PM Microsoft has acknowledged a problem causing Windows Server 2022 VMs to experience blue screens and boot failures on VMware ESXi hosts. The issue is related to a specific update released in October 2023. VMware ESXi hosts with certain configurations are affected. Microsoft is working on a fix, but in the…

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  • How to Outsmart Malware Attacks That Can Fool Antivirus Protection

    November 9, 2023 at 01:08PM Android, with over 3 billion users, is a target for malware attacks. Anti-malware solutions like antivirus apps, firewalls, VPNs, and security patches are available but not foolproof against evolving threats. Evasion techniques and incremental malicious update attacks pose risks. Users should be cautious of downloads, keep devices and apps updated,…

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  • Zero-Day Alert: Lace Tempest Exploits SysAid IT Support Software Vulnerability

    November 9, 2023 at 12:16PM Lace Tempest, the threat actor behind the Cl0p ransomware, has exploited a zero-day flaw in SysAid IT support software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-47246, allows code execution and has been patched by SysAid. Lace Tempest uses the vulnerability to deliver the Gracewire malware, engage in data theft, and deploy ransomware.…

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