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Apple Ships Urgent iOS Patch for WebKit Zero-Day Introduction On July 10, 2023, Apple released an urgent software update for its iOS and iPadOS mobile operating systems to address a zero-day vulnerability in WebKit, the browser engine used by Safari, Mail, AppStore, and other apps on Apple devices. The company acknowledged that zero-day exploitation had…
Apple Fixes Critical Zero-Day Hole in iPhones, iPads, and Macs The Importance of Rapid Security Response Apple has recently released its second-ever Rapid Security Response, which provides emergency patches for critical vulnerabilities in its macOS, iOS, and iPadOS systems. These patches are designed to be quick to build, test, and publish, as well as easy…
Honeywell to Acquire SCADAfence: Strengthening Industrial Cybersecurity Introduction Charlotte, NC (July 10, 2023) – Honeywell, a leading industrial software company, has announced its acquisition of SCADAfence, a prominent provider of operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity solutions. This strategic move by Honeywell aims to enhance its capabilities in safeguarding large-scale networks, particularly…
The Potential and Challenges of Generative AI Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly advanced in recent years, with security companies embracing its potential in developing products and features. However, amidst the excitement surrounding these advancements, researchers have consistently emphasized the security holes and dangers that arise from the utilization of AI technology. In an effort…
Financing and M&A Activity in Cybersecurity Sector Face Downturn, but an Optimistic Outlook Emerges for Rest of 2023 Investment in Cybersecurity Remains Strong Despite Market Slowdown Analysts tracking the cybersecurity market have noted a dip in financing deals and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the second quarter of 2023. However, they are more optimistic…
Unveiling the ‘ShadowVault‘ Malware: A Threat to macOS Devices The Changing Landscape of Information Stealing Malware TEL AVIV, Israel – In an alarming development, cybersecurity company Guardz has disclosed the existence of a new information stealing malware called ‘ShadowVault.’ Available for rent on the dark web’s popular XSS forum, this malware poses a significant threat…
Cybersecurity Threats Loom Over Amazon Prime Day Introduction Amazon Prime Day, a highly anticipated global shopping event, is set to take place on July 11-12. However, leading up to the sale, cybersecurity experts have identified a significant increase in malicious activity targeting both shoppers and retailers. Scammers have been quick to capitalize on the event,…
Exploit Code Published for Remote Root Flaw in VMware Logging Software Introduction On July 10, 2023, virtualization technology giant VMware issued a warning that exploit code for a pre-authentication remote code execution flaw has been publicly released for its enterprise-facing VMware Aria Operations for Logs product. VMware has confirmed the publication of exploit code for…
Ransomware Delays Dallas Permits: ‘I’ve Never Had to Wait Weeks for a Fence…’ The Impact of Ransomware On May 3, 2023, the city of Dallas experienced a ransomware attack, which had far-reaching consequences that are still being felt two months later. While city officials claim that 97% of the network has been restored, the lingering…
Privacy Europe Signs Off on a New Privacy Pact That Allows People’s Data to Keep Flowing to US The European Union (EU) has signed a new agreement over the privacy of people’s personal information that is transferred across the Atlantic. The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework has been deemed to have an adequate level of protection…