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Critical Cisco SD-WAN, HyperFlex Bugs Threaten Corporate Networks
The networking giant has rolled out patches for remote code-execution and command-injection security holes that could give attackers keys to the kingdom. [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: Threat Post
Ryuk Ransomware Attack Sprung by Frugal Student
The student opted for “free” software packed with a keylogger that grabbed credentials later used by "Totoro" to get into a biomolecular institute. [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: Threat Post
Qualcomm Modem Chip Flaw Exploitable From Android: Researchers
Billions of Android devices are exposed to a vulnerability in Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chip A vulnerability in Qualcomm's Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chip– installed in around 30% of the world's mobile devices – can be exploited from within Android. read more [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: securityweek
Massive DDoS Attack Disrupts Belgium Parliament
A large-scale incident earlier this week against Belnet and other ISPs has sent a wave of internet disruption across numerous Belgian government, scientific and educational institutions. [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: Threat Post
Russian 'Evil Corp' Cybercriminals Possibly Evolved Into Cyberspies
The infamous cybercrime organization known as Evil Corp may be running cyberespionage operations on behalf of a Russian intelligence agency, security consulting company Truesec reports. read more [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: securityweek
Google to Automatically Enable Two-Step Verification for Some Accounts
Google is marking World Password Day with a blog post summarizing the password management features it offers, and the company announced that it will automatically enroll some accounts in two-step verification (2SV). read more [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: securityweek
MDR Firm Huntress Raises $40 Million in Series B Funding Round
Managed detection and response (MDR) solutions provider Huntress on Thursday announced raising $40 million in a Series B funding round, which brings the total raised by the company to $60 million. read more [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: securityweek
Cisco Patches Critical Flaws in SD-WAN, HyperFlex HX Products
Cisco on Wednesday released patches to address tens of vulnerabilities across its product portfolio, including critical flaws in SD-WAN software and the HyperFlex HX data platform. read more [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: securityweek
Cybersecurity Experts Share Thoughts for World Password Day
World Password Day
World Password Day was created by Intel in 2013 to raise awareness of the need for strong passwords, but many experts now use the occasion to urge organizations to replace passwords with other, more secure authentication methods. read more [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: securityweek
Microsoft Pledges to Store European Cloud Data in EU
US tech giant Microsoft pledged Thursday to process and store all European cloud-based client data in the European Union amid unease in the region over the reach of US legislation on personal data collection. read more [...]
Thu, May 06, 2021
Source: securityweek


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