New findings from cybersecurity firm JFrog show that malware targeting the npm ecosystem can evade security checks by taking advantage of an “unexpected behavior” in …
This Malicious App Abused Hacked Devices to Create Fake Accounts on Multiple Platforms
A malicious Android SMS application found on the Google Play Store has been found to stealthily harvest text messages with the goal of creating accounts …
French Electricity Provider Fined for Storing Users’ Passwords with Weak MD5 Algorithm
The French data protection watchdog on Tuesday fined electricity provider Électricité de France €600,000 for violating the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. …
Australia Passes Bill to Fine Companies up to $50 Million for Data Breaches
The Australian government has passed a bill that markedly increases the penalty for companies suffering from serious or repeated data breaches. To that end, the …
3 New Vulnerabilities Affect OT Products from German Festo and CODESYS Companies
Researchers have disclosed details of three new security vulnerabilities affecting operational technology (OT) products from CODESYS and Festo that could lead to source code tampering …
3 New Vulnerabilities Affect OT Products from German Companies Festo and CODESYS
Researchers have disclosed details of three new security vulnerabilities affecting operational technology (OT) products from CODESYS and Festo that could lead to source code tampering …
Chinese Cyber Espionage Hackers Using USB Devices to Target Entities in Philippines
A threat actor with a suspected China nexus has been linked to a set of espionage attacks in the Philippines that primarily relies on USB …
New Flaw in Acer Laptops Could Let Attackers Disable Secure Boot Protection
Acer has released a firmware update to address a security vulnerability that could be potentially weaponized to turn off UEFI Secure Boot on affected machines. …
Hackers Using Trending TikTok ‘Invisible Challenge’ to Spread Malware
Threat actors are capitalizing on a popular TikTok challenge to trick users into downloading information-stealing malware, according to new research from Checkmarx. The trend, called …
7 Cyber Security Tips for SMBs
When the headlines focus on breaches of large enterprises like the Optus breach, it’s easy for smaller businesses to think they’re not a target for …
