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First-ever UEFI bootkit for Linux in the works, experts say
Security researchers say they've stumbled upon the first-ever UEFI bootkit targeting Linux, illustrating a key moment in the evolution of such tools.…
Automating endpoint management
Webinar Managing endpoints efficiently has perhaps never been more important or more complex. …
The workplace has become a surveillance state
Office buildings have become like web browsers – they're full of tracking technology, a trend documented in a report out this week by Cracked Labs.…
CrowdStrike still doesn't know how much its Falcon flame-out will cost
CrowdStrike can't yet confidently predict the financial impact of the failed update to its Falcon software that crashed millions of computers around the world last July, but is confident its third quarter results show customers can't find a better security product.…
Telco engineer who spied on US employer for Beijing gets four years in the clink
A 59 year-old Florida telco engineer was sentenced to 48 months in prison after he served as a spy for China and provided Beijing with details like his employer’s cybersecurity, according to the US Department of Justice.…
Man accused of hilariously bad opsec as alleged cybercrime spree detailed
A Kansas City man who stands accused of having a disregard for basic opsec made his first court appearance on Friday over a series of alleged cybercrimes.…
US senators propose law to require bare minimum security standards
American hospitals and healthcare organizations would be required to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) and other minimum cybersecurity standards under new legislation proposed by a bipartisan group of US senators. …
Fortify your data
Sponsored Feature Ransomware is everywhere. The FBI and CISA just issued yet another advisory about it.…
Bing Wallpaper app, now in Windows Store, accused of cookie shenanigans
If you've been tempted to download the Bing Wallpaper app to spice up your Windows 11 desktop backgrounds, you may want to think twice.…
Another 'major cyber incident' at a UK hospital, outpatients asked to stay away
A UK hospital is declaring a "major incident," cancelling all outpatient appointments due to "cybersecurity reasons."…
QNAP and Veritas dump 30-plus vulns over the weekend
Updated Taiwanese NAS maker QNAP addressed 24 vulnerabilities across various products over the weekend.…
Britain Putin up stronger AI defences to counter growing cyber threats
The government of the United Kingdom on Monday announced the formation of a Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR) to make the nation more resilient to AI-powered cyber threats from Russia.…
Supply chain management vendor Blue Yonder succumbs to ransomware
US-based supply chain SaaS vendor Blue Yonder has revealed a service disruption caused by ransomware, and its customers are reportedly struggling to get goods onto shelves as a result.…
Security? We've heard of it: How Microsoft plans to better defend Windows
IGNITE The sound of cyber security professionals spraying their screens with coffee could be heard this week as Microsoft claimed, "security is our top priority," as it talked up its Secure Future Initiative (SFI) once again and explained how Windows could be secured.…
China has utterly pwned 'thousands and thousands' of devices at US telcos
The Biden administration on Friday hosted telco execs to chat about China's recent attacks on the sector, amid revelations that US networks may need mass rebuilds to recover.…
Google blocked 1,000-plus pro-China fake news websites from its search results
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has blocked a network China-related firms from its search results for operating fake news services and websites.…
Imagine a land in which Big Tech can't send you down online rabbit holes or use algorithms to overcharge you
Internet echo chambers and nasty e-commerce tricks that analyze your behavior to milk you for more cash are set to be banned – in China.…
Russian spies may have moved in next door to target your network
Infosec in brief Not to make you paranoid, but that business across the street could, under certain conditions, serve as a launching point for Russian cyber spies to compromise your network.…
Volunteer DEF CON hackers dive into America's leaky water infrastructure
A plan for hackers to help secure America's critical infrastructure has kicked off with six US water companies signing up to let coders kick the tires of their computer systems and fix any vulnerabilities.…
Trump taps border hawk to head DHS. Will Noem's 'enthusiasm' extend to digital domain?
Analysis President-elect Donald Trump has announced several unorthodox nominations for his cabinet over the last two weeks, including South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, whom he tapped to serve as Homeland Security Secretary. …