Monthly Archives: October 2024
Sophos Acquires Secureworks in $859 Million Deal
In a significant move that is set to reshape the cybersecurity landscape, Sophos has announced its acquisition of SecureWorks for $859 million. The all-cash deal, revealed on October 21, 2024,
GHOSTPULSE Hides Within PNG File Pixel Structure To Evade Detections
The popularity of PNG files combined with their widespread use on the internet makes them an attractive vector for threat actors. They also target PNG files primarily because they can
Internet Archive Breached Again, Hackers Exploited Unrotated API Tokens
The Internet Archive has fallen victim to another cyberattack, marking the third major security incident in October 2024. On October 20, hackers successfully exploited unrotated API tokens to gain unauthorized
DHS report warns violent extremists pose threat to election workers and voting process
Domestic violent extremists will pose “the most significant physical threat to government officials, voters, and elections-related personnel and infrastructure, including polling places, ballot drop box locations, voter registration sites, campaign
The Growing Threat of Cyber-Physical Convergence
What is cyber-physical convergence and why is it a growing threat? Over the past few years, threats within the cyber and physical domains have become increasingly intertwined and indistinct. ‘Cyber-physical convergence’
Cisco Investigating Cyber Security Incident, Takes DevHub Portal Offline
Cisco, has launched an investigation into a potential cyber security incident and has taken its public DevHub portal offline as a precautionary measure. On October 18, 2024, the company confirmed
ESET-Branded Wiper Attack Targets Israel; Firm Denies Compromise
Bitdefender Total Security Vulnerability Exposes Users to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Bitdefender Total Security has been found vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks due to improper certificate validation in its HTTPS scanning functionality. This vulnerability, identified under multiple CVEs, poses a serious
10 Best Mobile App Security Scanners to Detect Vulnerability in Applications 2024
In this era, mobile technology and smartphone are trendy terms often used. 90% of the population holds a smartphone in their hands. Their purpose is not only to “call” other