2023-10-26 - Security World Trend Now

The Future of Cybersecurity: How Malwarebytes is Combatting Identity Theft

Patel Maya1 year ago010 mins

Malwarebytes Launches Identity Theft Protection Service to Safeguard Consumers An Essential Solution for Digital Identity Security On October 25, 2023, Malwarebytes, a renowned company specializing in real-time cyber protection, unveiled its latest consumer solution, Identity Theft Protection. This innovative service aims to empower individuals in safeguarding their digital identities and defending themselves against online threats…

The Growing Threat to the Banking Sector: Lumen’s Q3 DDoS Report Reveals Alarming Trends

Morgan Sarah1 year ago011 mins

The Banking Industry Takes the Top Spot as the Most Targeted Vertical in Q3 2023 According to Lumen Technologies A Day of Unprecedented Attacks According to the latest report from Lumen Technologies, the banking industry has seen a drastic increase in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, making it the most targeted vertical in Q3…

WatchGuard Introduces Managed Detection and Response Service, Empowering MSPs in Cybersecurity Service Delivery

Patel Maya1 year ago010 mins

WatchGuard Launches New MDR Service to Address Growing Demand for Managed Cybersecurity Introduction Seattle-based cybersecurity firm WatchGuard Technologies has announced the launch of WatchGuard MDR, a new 24/7 cybersecurity service targeted at managed service providers (MSPs). This service aims to make Managed Detection and Response (MDR) more accessible to MSPs who are facing increased customer…

Apple’s Safari browser remains susceptible to Spectre attacks, study reveals

Nguyen Michael1 year ago07 mins

Apple’s Safari Browser Still Vulnerable to Spectre Attacks, Researchers Show Introduction In 2018, the Spectre attack revealed a fundamental vulnerability in the hardware architecture of modern processors, allowing attackers to exploit sensitive data. Manufacturers, including Apple, implemented countermeasures to protect against this type of attack. However, recent research conducted by a team from Ruhr University…

Rockwell Collins’ Acquisition of Verve Energizes Critical Infrastructure Security

Morgan Sarah1 year ago010 mins

Industrial Automation Manufacturers Acquiring Cybersecurity Firms to Enhance Protection The Trend of Acquisitions Manufacturers of industrial automation and control systems are intensifying their efforts to bolster cybersecurity by acquiring specialized firms in the field. This week, Rockwell Automation announced its agreement to purchase Verve Industrial Protection, a cybersecurity software and services company. The acquisition will…

The Vulnerable Home: Uncovering the Inadequate Security of Smart Home Technology

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

The Vulnerabilities of Smart Home Technology: A Wake-Up Call for Privacy and Security October 26, 2023 Introduction Our homes are becoming smarter every day, with the advent of various Internet of Things (IoT) devices that promise convenience and automation. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at Northeastern University has shed light on the alarming…

Critical Mirth Connect Vulnerability: An Alarming Threat to Healthcare Data Security

Nguyen Michael1 year ago07 mins

Vulnerabilities Critical Mirth Connect Vulnerability Could Expose Sensitive Healthcare Data According to a recent report by cybersecurity firm Horizon3.ai, open-source data integration platform Mirth Connect is affected by a critical vulnerability that could expose sensitive healthcare data. Mirth Connect, developed by NextGen HealthCare, is widely used by healthcare organizations for information management. The vulnerability, tracked…

Unmasking Iran’s Cyber Warfare: Watering-Hole Attacks Strike Mediterranean

Patel Maya1 year ago07 mins

Report: Iranian-sponsored Threat Actor Conducting Watering-Hole Attacks in Mediterranean A Threat Actor Sponsored by Iran Conducts Watering-Hole Attacks in Mediterranean A threat actor sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran has been using watering-hole attacks against organizations in the maritime, shipping, and logistics sectors in the Mediterranean. This group, known by various names such as…

“Breach of Trust: Unveiling the Disturbing Risks Looming Over Smart Homes”

Reynolds Alex1 year ago09 mins

New Research Exposes Privacy and Security Threats in Smart Homes An Alarming Discovery A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers from institutions including the IMDEA Networks Institute, Northeastern University, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering has shed light on the concerning privacy and security risks posed by Internet of Things (IoT) devices…

Kaspersky’s Discovery: Unveiling an Elegant Malware Resembling NSA Code

Patel Maya1 year ago011 mins

Cybercrime: Kaspersky reveals ‘elegant’ malware resembling NSA code The Discovery In a recent report, Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has revealed the discovery of a highly sophisticated malware that combines cryptocurrency mining with espionage capabilities. This malware, named StripedFly, bears similarities to code associated with the National Security Agency (NSA). While it is common for Western…