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Securing the Food Pipeline from Cyberattacks Introduction In today’s digital age, it is not just our personal information and financial systems that are susceptible to cyberattacks. The food and agriculture sector, which plays a critical role in our economy and livelihood, is also at risk. The increasing reliance on smart technology and computer systems in…
Researchers Identify Critical Vulnerability in GNOME Desktop Environment Recently, researchers have discovered a serious vulnerability in the GNOME desktop environment for Linux systems. This vulnerability, found within one of GNOME’s default applications, could potentially allow attackers to take over a machine instantly. GNOME, an open-source desktop environment widely used by Linux distributions such as Ubuntu…
The Looming US Government Shutdown: A Threat to Cybersecurity The upcoming potential US federal government shutdown has raised concerns among experts about the security of the nation’s cybersecurity apparatus. If Congress fails to pass a budget by the October 1 deadline, experts warn that the country’s software supply chain could become vulnerable to cyberattacks. The…
Mac Security Survey 2023: Unveiling Cybersecurity Myths and Online Behavior Inconsistencies Introduction In today’s digital era, online security has become a paramount concern for individuals and businesses alike. As our reliance on technology grows, so does the importance of safeguarding our digital lives from cyber threats. Mac users, often touted for their superior security, are…
Mac Security Survey 2023 Report Introduction In a world where cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and adapt, it is increasingly important for users of all operating systems to be vigilant in protecting their online presence. The Mac operating system, known for its robust security and user-friendly interface, has long been considered less susceptible to online…
Cybercrime: Clorox Blames Damaging Cyberattack for Product Shortage Introduction Cleaning products manufacturer Clorox recently disclosed that it was the victim of a cyberattack that has caused production disruptions and product shortages. While the company has not shared specific details about the attack, it is believed to be a ransomware incident. Clorox has taken steps to…
Geopolitics Previously unknown hacking group targets Hong Kong organizations in supply chain cyberattack A new hacking campaign In a recent analysis, researchers from the Symantec Threat Hunter Team, a part of Broadcom, have uncovered a previously unknown hacking campaign targeting organizations in Hong Kong and other parts of Asia. The attackers compromised a software update…
Microsoft’s PowerShell Gallery Exposes Software Supply Chain Risk Weak Protections Against Attackers A recent study by Aqua Nautilus highlighted the potential software supply chain risk associated with Microsoft’s PowerShell Gallery. According to the researchers, the repository’s policies regarding package names and owners are relatively weak and can be easily abused by threat actors. This puts…
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# In-Depth Report: Hacker Poisons PHP Packagist Supply Chain While Looking for Job On May 5th, 2023, an attacker targeted four unused and inactive Packagist accounts and leveraged them to modify the 14 linked GitHub projects to include a single item in each of them: a file called `composer.json.` This file contained an entry named…