Below I’ve curated cyber security news from the world-wide-web – the lefthand column is from “The Hacker News” website and on the right is news from “Security Week”. Both are top cyber security news sites. In the very least this shows that threats are daily and they are very real.
Hacker News
- Google Abandons Plan to Phase Out Third-Party...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 23, 2024 at 4:28 am
Google on Monday abandoned plans to phase out third-party tracking cookies in its Chrome web browser more than four years after it introduced the option as part of a larger set of a controversial proposal called the Privacy Sandbox. "Instead of deprecating third-party cookies, we would introduce a […]
- Experts Uncover Chinese Cybercrime Network Behind...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 22, 2024 at 1:05 pm
The relationship between various TDSs and DNS associated with Vigorish Viper and the final landing experience for the user A Chinese organized crime syndicate with links to money laundering and human trafficking across Southeast Asia has been using an advanced "technology suite" that runs the whole […]
- PINEAPPLE and FLUXROOT Hacker Groups Abuse Google...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 22, 2024 at 12:26 pm
A Latin America (LATAM)-based financially motivated actor codenamed FLUXROOT has been observed leveraging Google Cloud serverless projects to orchestrate credential phishing activity, highlighting the abuse of the cloud computing model for malicious purposes. "Serverless architectures are […]
- How to Set up an Automated SMS Analysis Service...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 22, 2024 at 11:25 am
The opportunities to use AI in workflow automation are many and varied, but one of the simplest ways to use AI to save time and enhance your organization’s security posture is by building an automated SMS analysis service. Workflow automation platform Tines provides a good example of how to do […]
- MSPs & MSSPs: How to Increase Engagement with...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 22, 2024 at 10:41 am
As a vCISO, you are responsible for your client's cybersecurity strategy and risk governance. This incorporates multiple disciplines, from research to execution to reporting. Recently, we published a comprehensive playbook for vCISOs, “Your First 100 Days as a vCISO – 5 Steps to Success”, […]
- SocGholish Malware Exploits BOINC Project for...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 22, 2024 at 6:45 am
The JavaScript downloader malware known as SocGholish (aka FakeUpdates) is being used to deliver a remote access trojan called AsyncRAT as well as a legitimate open-source project called BOINC. BOINC, short for Berkeley Open Infrastructure Network Computing Client, is an open-source "volunteer […]
- New Linux Variant of Play Ransomware Targeting...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 22, 2024 at 3:56 am
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a ransomware strain known as Play (aka Balloonfly and PlayCrypt) that's designed to target VMware ESXi environments. "This development suggests that the group could be broadening its attacks across the Linux platform, leading to an […]
- Cybercriminals Exploit CrowdStrike Update Mishap...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 20, 2024 at 4:01 pm
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which is facing the heat for causing worldwide IT disruptions by pushing out a flawed update to Windows devices, is now warning that threat actors are exploiting the situation to distribute Remcos RAT to its customers in Latin America under the guise of providing a […]
- 17-Year-Old Linked to Scattered Spider Cybercrime...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 20, 2024 at 4:28 am
Law enforcement officials in the U.K. have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Walsall who is suspected to be a member of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime syndicate. The arrest was made "in connection with a global cyber online crime group which has been targeting large organizations with […]
- Faulty CrowdStrike Update Crashes Windows...by info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News) on July 19, 2024 at 12:38 pm
Businesses across the world have been hit by widespread disruptions to their Windows workstations stemming from a faulty update pushed out by cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. "CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," […]
Security Week
- Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital...by Ryan Naraine on July 22, 2024 at 5:10 pm
New York startup with roots in Israel banks a hefty $33 million early stage funding round. The post Linx Security Raises $33M to Tackle Digital Identity Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Safety Equipment Giant Cadre Holdings Hit by...by Eduard Kovacs on July 22, 2024 at 3:01 pm
Safety equipment product maker Cadre Holdings was hit by a cyberattack that has impacted some of the company’s operations. The post Safety Equipment Giant Cadre Holdings Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Two Members of LockBit Ransomware Group Plead...by Ionut Arghire on July 22, 2024 at 2:31 pm
A Russian national and a dual Canadian and Russian national pleaded guilty in the US for roles in LockBit ransomware attacks. The post Two Members of LockBit Ransomware Group Plead Guilty in US Court appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Sanctions Russian Hacktivists for Targeting...by Ionut Arghire on July 22, 2024 at 1:49 pm
US has announced sanctions against two CARR hacktivists for roles in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. The post US Sanctions Russian Hacktivists for Targeting Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Application Security Startup Heeler Raises $8.5...by Ionut Arghire on July 22, 2024 at 11:39 am
Heeler Security has raised $8.5 million in seed funding for its ProductDNA application security technology. The post Application Security Startup Heeler Raises $8.5 Million in Seed Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Suspected Scattered Spider Member Arrested in UKby Ionut Arghire on July 22, 2024 at 11:25 am
UK authorities have arrested a 17-year-old suspected of being a member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang. The post Suspected Scattered Spider Member Arrested in UK appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- California Officials Say Largest Trial Court in...by Associated Press on July 22, 2024 at 10:07 am
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the US, has been the victim of a ransomware attack. The post California Officials Say Largest Trial Court in US Victim of Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- CrowdStrike Incident Leveraged for Malware...by Eduard Kovacs on July 22, 2024 at 9:03 am
The major IT outage caused by CrowdStrike is being leveraged by threat actors for phishing, scams, and malware delivery. The post CrowdStrike Incident Leveraged for Malware Delivery, Phishing, Scams appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Microsoft Says 8.5 Million Windows Devices...by Mike Lennon on July 21, 2024 at 11:50 am
Microsoft says roughly 8.5 million Windows devices were impacted by the faulty software update from CrowdStrike, and published a tool to help admins through the recovery process. The post Microsoft Says 8.5 Million Windows Devices Impacted by CrowdStrike Incident, Publishes Recovery Tool appeared […]
- CrowdStrike Provides Remediation Guidance After...by Mike Lennon on July 20, 2024 at 1:15 pm
CrowdStrike on Saturday provided technical information and remediation guidance to help organizations impacted by the faulty software update that trigged massive IT outages across the globe on Friday. The post CrowdStrike Provides Remediation Guidance After Software Update Causes Worldwide IT […]
WordPress News
- WP Briefing: Episode 84: A WordPress 6.6 Sneak...by Brett McSherry on July 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Join WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy, as she offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming WordPress 6.6 release, accompanied by special guest Meher Bala, the release's coordinator. Don’t miss this opportunity for an insider’s look!
- WordPress 6.6 “Dorsey”by Matt Mullenweg on July 16, 2024 at 4:51 pm
Say hello to the latest WordPress! WordPress 6.6 "Dorsey" is here to deliver on the promise of a better web with style, finesse, and a suite of enhanced tools to create beautifully coherent design elements and the confidence of automatic rollbacks for your plugin updates.
- WordPress 6.6 Release Candidate 3by marybaum on July 9, 2024 at 5:39 pm
WordPress 6.6 RC3 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, please evaluate RC3 on a test server or a local environment. Reaching […]
- WP Briefing: Episode 83: Learning Pathwaysby Brett McSherry on July 8, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Discover how Learning Pathways can guide you through your WordPress journey with clarity and purpose. In the latest episode of WordPress Briefing, host Josepha Haden Chomphosy welcomes special guest Wes Theron to discuss the newly introduced Learning Pathways. These curated lesson sets are tailored […]
- WordPress 6.6 Release Candidate 2by marybaum on July 2, 2024 at 5:09 pm
WordPress 6.6 RC2 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, please evaluate RC2 on a test server or a local environment. Reaching […]
- WordPress 6.6 Release Candidate 1by marybaum on June 25, 2024 at 4:23 pm
The first release candidate (RC1) for WordPress 6.6 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, please evaluate RC1 on a test server […]
- WordPress 6.5.5by Aaron Jorbin on June 24, 2024 at 7:10 pm
WordPress 6.5.5 is now available! This release features three security fixes. Because this is a security release, it is recommended that you update your sites immediately. This minor release also includes 3 bug fixes in Core. You can download WordPress 6.5.5 from WordPress.org, or visit your […]
- WP Briefing: Episode 82: WCEU Hallway Trackby Brett McSherry on June 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Big events create big moments, and WordCamp Europe 2024 was no exception. Join host Josepha Haden Chomphosy on this episode of the WordPress Briefing as she shares her top insights and favorite highlights from the event. Discover what the WordPress community focused on during this exciting […]
- WordPress 6.6 Beta 3by marybaum on June 18, 2024 at 4:37 pm
WordPress 6.6 Beta 3 is here! Please download and test it. This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites—you risk unexpected results if you do. Instead, test Beta 3 on a […]
- Highlights from WordCamp Europe 2024by Dan Soschin on June 15, 2024 at 9:29 pm
From June 13-15, 2024, WordPress enthusiasts from across the globe gathered in Torino to explore and celebrate the world’s most popular web platform at WordCamp Europe 2024. A dedicated team of 250 volunteers, led by WordCamp veterans Wendie Huis in ‘t Veld, Juan Hernando, and Takis Bouyouris, […]