Steam fights malware with SMS verification for game updates
Valve takes action against malware in Steam updates On Steam, the well-known gaming platform, a worrying trend has recently alarmed the gaming community. The
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Microsoft’s October 2023 Patch Tuesday: over 100 fixes and 3 critical Zero-Days
Over a hundred fixes to prevent exploits Microsoft's 2023 Patch Tuesday came about on 10 October 2023. This month, the company rolled out fixes
Government-targeted cyber attacks employ stealthy and modular Deadglyph malware
A state-sponsored cyber espionage weapon A brand-new and extremely clever backdoor spyware known as “Deadglyph” has emerged as a significant danger in the constantly
Signal enhances encryption with quantum-resistant protocol
Signal's quantum-resistant encryption enhances security of its end-to-end communication In light of the potential rise of quantum computing, Signal has announced a significant enhancement
Fake Elon Musk cryptocurrency giveaways swarm TikTok
The rising tide of TikTok crypto scams The creativity of con artists attempting to take advantage of TikTok's enormous user base grows along with
Cyberattack at MGM Resorts disrupts systems across hotels and casinos worldwide
Outage continues into fourth day, investigation ongoing MGM Resorts, a global hotel and entertainment conglomerate, has been hit with a major cyberattack, causing widespread
North Korean cybercriminals exploit zero-day vulnerability to target cybersecurity researchers
Forging trust on social media platforms In recent weeks, North Korean threat actors have intensified their attacks on the cybersecurity industry, making use of
Qakbot malware uninstalled from 700k PCs following successful FBI operation
The infrastructure has been seized, and malware removed from infected Windows devices In a monumental effort against cybercrime, the FBI recently announced the dismantling
Urgent plea for social media giants to combat data-scraping privacy dangers
Growing global concerns over data-scraping Twelve global privacy watchdogs, including well-known organizations like the U.K.'s ICO, Canada's OPC, and Hong Kong's OPCPD, have released
Security researchers concerned over Google Bard’s limitations
Google Bard's potential for malicious use The rapid advancement of generative AI has transformed the field of artificial intelligence, allowing machines to generate content
Chinese hackers Storm-0558 exploit bug in Microsoft cloud to breach US govt email accounts
The cybersecurity breach A recent cyber-security incident has sent shockwaves across the digital world. Chinese hackers discovered and exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft's cloud-based
Hacked SSH servers and proxyjacking: a lucrative monetization scheme
The rise of proxyjacking attacks The cybersecurity landscape has recently seen the emergence of a new and concerning threat known as proxyjacking attacks. These
FTC is accusing Amazon of using “dark patterns” to make users subscribe to Prime
Amazon accused of misleading consumers into subscriptions The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a stand against Amazon, alleging that the tech giant has
Pro-China Hacker Group exploits Barracuda ESG Zero-Day Vulnerability
Pro-China Hacker Group UNC4841 behind targeted data-theft attacks UNC4841, a suspected pro-China hacker group, has been linked to a series of data-theft attacks against
Russia accuses Apple of hacking iPhones with US spy agencies
Russia's accusations and Apple's denial Apple, the California-based tech giant, is accused by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) of participating in a coordinated spy