Hackers backed by North Korea are distributing a modified version of a legitimate application created by CyberLink, a Taiwanese software company, to target downstream customers. As per Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team, North Korean hackers compromised CyberLink to distribute a modified installer file as part of a widespread supply-chain attack. CyberLink, headquartered in Taiwan, is a … Read more
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Following a terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, Israel responded with airstrikes and a land incursion, resulting in numerous casualties. In the wake of this attack, the number of internet-connected honeypots in Israel has seen a significant surge, according to cybersecurity experts. Honeypots, which are manufactured networks designed to attract hackers, are commonly utilized … Read more
Sensitive personal data of over 8 million people was accessed by hackers who exploited a security vulnerability in a file transfer tool used by Welltok, the healthcare platform owned by Virgin Pulse. Welltok, a Denver-based patient engagement company, specializes in working with healthcare plans to provide communications to subscribers about their healthcare. However, it recently … Read more
Fidelity National Financial, also known as FNF, a prominent real estate services company specializing in title insurance and escrow services, disclosed a cyberattack it experienced last Tuesday. Following the announcement, homeowners with mortgages and potential property buyers associated with FNF or its numerous subsidiaries found themselves in a state of confusion and concern, uncertain about … Read more
CTS, a UK-based provider of managed IT services for law firms and the professional services industry, is facing a cybersecurity incident that is causing significant disruption across the legal sector. In a statement on its website, the Cheshire-headquartered CTS confirmed it’s experiencing a “service outage” due to an unspecified cyber incident. The company didn’t share … Read more
Over 2 million individuals in the United States will be notified that their personal and sensitive health data was compromised in a cyberattack on Postmeds, the parent company of online pharmacy startup Truepill. For many affected individuals, this serves as their first introduction to Postmeds and the revelation that their sensitive personal and health information … Read more
For those seeking some engaging weekend reads, WIRED has a variety of articles. A senior reporter has revealed the intriguing story behind the teenage hackers responsible for the 2016 Mirai botnet. Another contributor discusses the 1947 “discovery” of aliens in Roswell, New Mexico, and finally, an in-depth article explores how communities are solving cold cases … Read more
In May of this year, Alexis Hancock’s daughter received a children’s tablet for her birthday. As a security researcher, Hancock immediately expressed concern. “I looked at it kind of sideways because I’ve never heard of Dragon Touch,” Hancock told TechCrunch, referring to the tablet’s maker. Upon investigation, Hancock, working at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, found … Read more
Each Formula 1 race weekend transforms a different city around the world into a temporary host for 10 teams, along with their cars and mobile infrastructure. The Las Vegas Grand Prix, making its debut in Sin City, is no exception. However, the event has encountered some unpredictability, with cold weather and a rogue drain cover … Read more