Millions at Risk Due to 3CX Desktop App Supply Chain Attack
In an ongoing supply chain attack, a digitally signed and trojanized version of the 3CX Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) desktop client is reportedly being used to target the company’s customers. 3CX is a VoIP IPBX software development company with over 600,000 companies worldwide and over…
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Can cybersecurity survive during recession?
While economic downturns can impact any industry, cybersecurity professionals who are adaptable, practical, and well-prepared should be able to withstand the challenges brought on by a recession. The benefits of cybersecurity in tough times Despite the challenges brought on by economic downturns,…
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Linus TechTips YouTube Channel Was Hacked
What just happened? One of YouTube’s most prominent technology channels, Linus Tech Tips, recently fell victim to hacking. Hackers used the channel to broadcast pre-recorded ‘live-streaming’ crypto-scam videos featuring former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. As a…
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ChatGPT is being integrated into cybersecurity products.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has received a lot of attention for its potential for misuse and threat, but the cyber security sector can also benefit greatly from the artificial intelligence chatbot. ChatGPT, which went live in November 2022, has been hailed as innovative. Users communicate with it…
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BreachForums administrator Conor Brian Fitzpatrick (aka “pompompurin” ) arrested
The hacking forum has now been officially taken down. However, the current administrator of the BreachForums, Baphomet, made an unexpected announcement on March 21, 2023, stating that “it’s not the end,” suggesting that there may be more to come. “You are entitled to detest…
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Adobe ColdFusion Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Based on evidence of active exploitation, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a security flaw affecting Adobe ColdFusion to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list on March 15. CVE-2023-26360 (CVSS rating: 8.6) is the primary weakness in question, which…
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The White House’s new cybersecurity budget includes $3.1 billion
In the latest budget report, the White House has allocated $3.1 billion toward cybersecurity infrastructure. The report, published on Thursday, outlines the allocation of funds, with $145 million being designated to strengthen the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), making it…
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According to IBM, ransomware persisted despite improved detection in 2022.
In a 2023 study, it was found that attackers’ most frequent action last year was installing backdoors that enable remote access to systems. Nearly 67% of these backdoor incidents were linked to ransomware attacks, and in many cases, the backdoor was detected by defenders before the ransomware…
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NASA is performing a cyber security audit of the Deep Space Network tracking site.
A popular public website that tracks Deep Space Network (DSN) activity has been pulled offline for what NASA refers to as a “cyber security study” related to future Artemis missions. NASA’s long-running DSN Now website provides a graphical representation of DSN activity at its…
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Despite fears of a recession, cybersecurity jobs are still secure.
A new study by (ISC)2, a cyber security certification group, found that cyber security professionals are likely to be better off than most other workers during an economic downturn. As corporate executives fear that a recession could lead to an increase in cyberattacks, they recognize the challenge…
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