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Google Takes Legal Action Against CryptBot Malware Distributors in Fight Against Cybercriminal Ecosystems
Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses: Google’s Determined Stand Against CryptBot Malware Distributors Google, a global technology powerhouse, maintains an unwavering commitment to holding cybercriminal ecosystems accountable. Building on previous successes, Google has recently launched a significant offensive in its ongoing battle against cybercriminals. Unveiled through a civil action unsealed by a federal judge in the Southern District…
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Utah Legislature Passes Comprehensive Cybersecurity Bill to Strengthen Statewide Security
The Utah Legislature has passed a comprehensive bill aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures across the state. The bill amends the disclosure requirement for system security breaches, requires the Division of Technology Services to report on the consolidation of networks used by governmental entities, and creates the Utah Cyber Center with specific duties. Furthermore, the bill…
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Google Chrome Releases Patch to Address Another Zero-Day Vulnerability
Google has announced an update to the stable and extended stable channels of its Chrome browser for desktop. The update includes version 112.0.5615.137/138 for Windows, 112.0.5615.137 for Mac, and 112.0.5615.165 for Linux. The rollout of these updates is expected to occur over the coming days and weeks, as noted in the official Chrome Releases blog…
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Fortra, GoAnywhere MFT, Provides Update on Security Incident Involving CVE-2023-0669
Fortra, a leading provider of managed file transfer (MFT) solutions, has released an update on the investigation into suspicious activity detected in its GoAnywhere MFT solution. The company has been working with cybersecurity firm Unit 42 to investigate the incident and has now provided a factual summary of the investigation, along with continuous improvement actions…
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Webster Bank Addresses Ransomware Attack
Webster Bank is currently working with Guardian to implement enhanced security measures to safeguard its network, systems, and data, including that of its customers. Furthermore, the bank is reviewing its relationship with Guardian in light of the incident. HARTFORD, Conn. – Connecticut Attorney General William Tong’s office is currently investigating a data breach involving Webster…
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Discarded Routers Expose Corporate Secrets
How Improperly Discarded Routers Leave Businesses Vulnerable to Cyberattacks Companies are unwittingly exposing sensitive corporate data due to the improper disposal of old routers, according to a research report published by ESET, a global cybersecurity firm. The study, titled “Discarded, not destroyed: Old routers reveal corporate secrets,” warns that the lack of proper data sanitization…
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NCR Corporation Responds to BlackCat Ransomware Attack Impacting Aloha POS System
ATLANTA, GA – NCR Corporation, a leading technology solutions provider, has recently experienced an outage on its Aloha point of sale (POS) platform, impacting a subset of its hospitality customers. The outage, which began on Wednesday, was later confirmed to be the result of a ransomware attack orchestrated by the BlackCat/ALPHV gang. Aloha, one of…
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Google Chrome Update Patches High-Severity Zero-Day Exploit: CVE-2023-2033
Google has released an important update for its Chrome browser to address a high-severity security vulnerability known as type confusion in the browser’s V8 engine. The flaw, designated as CVE-2023-2033, affected versions of Google Chrome prior to the latest release, version 112.0.5615.121. The vulnerability was described by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
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Data Security Incident at Health Benefits Vendor Brightline Affects Stanford Community
Stanford University has issued a notice to inform its community about a recent data security incident experienced by health benefits vendor Brightline. Brightline, a provider of virtual behavioral and mental health services, experienced a data breach that impacted portions of the Stanford community, specifically those covered by Stanford’s group health plans. These plans include Stanford…
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Brightline Informs Impacted Individuals of Data Security Incident
Brightline, a startup pediatric behavioral health provider, has issued a notice regarding a data security incident involving its third-party vendor, Fortra. The incident has affected a limited amount of protected health information of individuals associated with certain entities referred to as “Covered Entities.” The notice aims to inform impacted individuals about the nature of the…
