June 19, 2024 at 05:30AM AMD is investigating the sale of sensitive data by a hacker known as IntelBroker, which allegedly includes details on future products, customer and employee databases, source code, financial documents, and more. The integrity and source of the data are being probed with the assistance of law enforcement officials and a … Read more
January 3, 2024 at 05:08PM Cybercriminals are targeting verified “Gold” accounts on X (previously known as Twitter) and selling them on the Dark Web for up to $2,000. CloudSEK researchers have uncovered a surge in these accounts on underground marketplaces, leading to potential risks such as hosting phishing links, launching disinformation campaigns, and financial scams. … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 03:58PM Hackers recently targeted UK-based Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) using social engineering and LinkedIn. The company, now part of Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), has seen attempts to exploit business changes after a recent merger. The attackers were blocked through “multi-layered defenses,” but LinkedIn’s guidance recommends caution to avoid falling prey to … Read more
November 3, 2023 at 12:11PM Microsoft is launching a new initiative called the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to enhance the security of its software and cloud services. The SFI focuses on three key pillars, including the increased use of AI in security operations and products, an update of software engineering practices leveraging AI, and ensuring … Read more
October 23, 2023 at 04:25PM Game maker Valve announced that it will require developers on its Steam platform to provide their phone numbers for SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) starting October 24. However, SMS-based 2FA is not entirely secure, as attackers can bypass it through various methods. Despite its flaws, SMS-based 2FA is still used by … Read more