May 14, 2024 at 10:39AM Google has released emergency fixes for a high-severity zero-day flaw in the Chrome web browser (CVE-2024-4761) actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability affects the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine and could allow data corruption, crashes, or execution of arbitrary code. Google urges users to upgrade to Chrome version 124.0.6367.207/.208 … Read more
May 14, 2024 at 01:33AM Apple and Google have jointly launched a new feature, “Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers” (DULT), to notify users if a Bluetooth tracking device is being used without their knowledge. This move addresses privacy and safety concerns, particularly due to reports of such devices being misused for nefarious purposes. Additionally, Apple has … Read more
May 7, 2024 at 11:00AM Akamai to acquire API protection company Noname Security for $450 million in the second quarter of 2024. Noname is known for top API security and reaching unicorn status in 2021. Integration will enhance Akamai’s API Security solution and bring $20 million revenue in fiscal year 2024. Noname’s CEO and employees … Read more
May 6, 2024 at 01:11PM Microsoft is testing a change in the Windows 11 Task Manager to display memory speeds in mega-transfers per second (MT/s) instead of megahertz (MHz). This shift is due to advancements in DDR memory technology, which allow for increased data transfer rates without increasing clock speed. The feature is currently in … Read more
April 15, 2024 at 02:13PM The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested and indicted Charles O. Parks III, alias “CP3O,” for allegedly using cloud servers for unauthorized crypto mining, accruing $3.5 million in charges. He exploited cloud providers through fake corporate identities, laundering the mined cryptocurrency. Charges include wire fraud and money laundering, carrying a … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 04:31PM Google is discontinuing its VPN service for Google One subscribers and Pixel smartphone owners, with the VPN set to be taken offline later this year due to low demand. The service, introduced in 2020, will still be available to Pixel 7 and newer phone owners. The decision aligns with Google’s … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 04:28PM The duration and specifics of the IT services giant’s system infiltration and cyberattack remain uncertain. From the meeting notes, it is unclear how long the IT services giant’s systems were infiltrated and how the cyberattack unfolded. Full Article
March 13, 2024 at 12:51PM Intel and AMD released 10 new security advisories on Patch Tuesday. Intel’s advisories include 8 new issues, with 2 high-severity vulnerabilities impacting BIOS firmware and 4th Generation Xeon processors. They also address medium and low-severity vulnerabilities affecting processors. The company has released microcode updates to mitigate these issues. AMD’s advisories … Read more
March 5, 2024 at 09:48AM Axonius, a leading player in attack surface management, secured $200 million in late-stage funding, bringing its total raised to $600 million. The Series E extension was led by existing investors and aimed to accelerate global expansion. The company provides a cybersecurity asset management product and has achieved $100 million in … Read more
February 20, 2024 at 09:03AM The Cactus ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Schneider Electric. The attack only impacted the Sustainability Business division, and certain data was exfiltrated. The gang has threatened to disclose stolen data unless a ransom is paid. Schneider Electric’s clients’ impact is unclear. Cactus has been actively exploiting vulnerabilities … Read more