Recent Security News
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Over 10,000 Cisco devices hacked in IOS XE zero-day attacks
October 17, 2023 at 04:49PM More than 10,000 Cisco IOS XE devices have been compromised and infected with malicious implants through a zero-day bug. The vulnerability has been exploited in attacks on devices running Cisco IOS XE software with the Web User Interface feature and HTTP/HTTPS Server feature enabled. Security company VulnCheck has released a…
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Malicious Notepad++ Google ads evade detection for months
October 17, 2023 at 03:52PM A malvertising campaign targeting users searching for the Notepad++ text editor has gone undetected for months. The campaign uses misleading titles in Google search result ads, leading users to a decoy site or a malicious website that serves a payload, likely Cobalt Strike. To avoid downloading malware, avoid clicking on…
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UAE, US Partner to Bolster Financial Services Cybersecurity
October 17, 2023 at 03:34PM The US Treasury Department and the Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates have agreed to share more information on cybersecurity threats and incidents in the financial services industry. The partnership aims to improve cybersecurity through information sharing, staff training, study visits, and competency-building activities. This collaboration follows a…
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Amazon adds passkey support as new passwordless login option
October 17, 2023 at 03:09PM Amazon has introduced passkey support as a passwordless login option to enhance security for customers. Passkeys are digital credentials that use biometric controls or PINs linked to devices for logging into websites. They mitigate the risk of data breaches, compromised accounts, phishing attacks, and information-stealing malware. Passkeys also simplify the…