Instagram Introduces New Safety Features for Teens
Instagram's Latest Efforts to Protect Teens and Support Parents Instagram is rolling out new features aimed at enhancing safety for teens and offering more control to parents. These updates will be available in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia starting Tuesday and will create "teen accounts" for…
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Ban Proposed on Chinese, Russian Auto Tech
The U.S. Department of Commerce is aiming to restrict the use of foreign software and hardware—especially from China and Russia—in Auto Tech. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that the proposed regulations target the hardware and software built into Vehicle Connectivity Systems…
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New Cryptojacking Campaign Strikes CentOS
Overview of the Attack A new cryptojacking campaign targeting Virtual Private Server (VPS) infrastructures running on the CentOS operating system has been identified, with evidence pointing towards the notorious TeamTNT group. You might be interested in: Hackers Use MacroPack to Deploy Malware…
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Americans Increasingly Rely on TikTok for News
More Americans Rely on TikTok for News A recent study by the Pew Research Center reveals that a growing number of adults in the U.S. are turning to TikTok as a regular source of news. This shift is especially notable among younger generations, with adults under 30 driving the increase. The…
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SolarWinds Patches Critical ARM Flaw
Major Security Flaws Addressed in SolarWinds ARM Software SolarWinds has recently patched two security vulnerabilities found in its Access Rights Manager (ARM) software. One of these flaws was particularly concerning, as it could potentially allow remote code execution. The most serious issue,…
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Google Patches GCP Composer Vulnerability
Vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform Exposed Users to Attacks A serious vulnerability found in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Composer has been patched after it was revealed that attackers could have used it to remotely run malicious code through a supply chain attack method known as dependency…
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New ScRansom Ransomware from CosmicBeetle and RansomHub
CosmicBeetle’s New Ransomware: ScRansom Introduction CosmicBeetle, a cybercriminal group, has developed a new strain of ransomware known as ScRansom. This malware is being used to target small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Some analysts believe…
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WordPress Now Requires 2FA for Developers
Starting October 1, 2024, WordPress.org will introduce a new security requirement for users who can update plugins and themes. These users will now be required to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance account protection. You might be interested in: Microsoft macOS Apps Vulnerable to…
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Quad7 Botnet Targets More Routers and VPNs
Overview of the Quad7 Botnet The Quad7 botnet, also known as 7777, has recently been gaining attention due to its ongoing and evolving attacks on a variety of Small Office Home Office (SOHO) routers and VPN appliances. The operators behind this botnet are frequently altering their tactics by…
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RAMBO Attack: Data Theft via Radio
A Radio-Based Method for Data Theft A newly discovered side-channel attack named RAMBO uses radio frequencies emitted by a computer’s random access memory (RAM) to steal sensitive data. This poses a significant risk even for networks that are not connected to the internet. You might be interested…
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