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Millions of WordPress Sites at Risk from Active Exploitation of Elementor Pro Vulnerability
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of a critical vulnerability in the Elementor Pro plugin used with WordPress, granting them the ability to seize control of sites that utilize WooCommerce. The security flaw, identified by cybersecurity experts Jerome Bruandet from NinTechNet, permits assailants to run any code they choose on the affected system. According to Jerome’s blog,…
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3CX Issues Security Alert for Desktop App Following Supply Chain Attack Concerns
3CX, a leading provider of business communication solutions, has issued a security alert regarding its desktop application. The company has warned users that a vulnerability has been identified in the application’s security protocols, which could potentially be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to user data. The vulnerability affects the 3CX desktop application for…
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President Biden bans US government use of risky commercial spyware
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, signed an Executive Order that forbids the operational use of commercial spyware by the US government. Commercial spyware is a tool that allows access to electronic devices remotely, extracts their content, and manipulates their components without the user’s knowledge or consent. This type of tool has been…
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Microsoft launches AI-powered Security Copilot to assist cybersecurity professionals
Microsoft has launched a new AI-powered assistant, called Security Copilot, designed to help cybersecurity professionals better identify breaches and understand the huge amounts of data available to them. Security Copilot, which is powered by Microsoft’s own security-specific model and OpenAI’s GPT-4 generative AI, can assist with incident investigations and reporting. Security professionals can use it…
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VCSLAB Team, VietTel Cyber Security, Achieves Successful Hack against Microsoft Teams
VCSLAB is the research team of Viettel Cyber Security, and they have proven their expertise in the field of cybersecurity through their successful exploits. During the annual Pwn2Own software exploitation contest, VCSLAB demonstrated a two-bug chain in their attempt against Microsoft Team and were successful in their endeavor. This achievement earned them a cash prize…
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Protecting Sensitive Patient Information: Cybersecurity in Health Care
The healthcare industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to the sensitive nature of patient data. Health providers maintain troves of sensitive health information and personal details, making them a prime target for cybercriminals seeking to steal data or sabotage systems. At the same time, they often have limited resources to invest heavily in cybersecurity, as…
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Admin Shuts Down Hacking Forum but Promises “Better” Next Steps for Users
In a surprise announcement on March 21, 2023, the administrator of BreachForums said the hacking forum has officially been taken offline but promised “what is to come will be better for us all.”Baphomet, who currently oversees BreachForums, noted in a message on the forum’s Telegram channel: “You are allowed to hate me and disagree with…
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Rubrik confirms attack exploiting GoAnywhere zero-day vulnerability
Rubrik, a cloud data management and security provider, has confirmed that it fell victim to an attack exploiting a GoAnywhere zero-day vulnerability. Rubrik was named on the leak website of the ransomware group Cl0p. In early February, Fortra, previously known as HelpSystems, had warned its GoAnywhere managed file transfer software users about a remote code…
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Understanding the Importance of the CIA Triad in Information Security
In today’s digital age, information security is of utmost importance. Companies and individuals alike need to take measures to safeguard their sensitive data from unauthorized access, modification, and disclosure. That’s where the CIA Triad comes in. CIA stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, and it is one of the fundamental concepts of information security that…
