Search results for: “ransomware”
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What is GlobalProtect? Palo Alto Networks VPN Gateway Explained
GlobalProtect is Palo Alto Networks’ enterprise remote access gateway. This explainer covers how it works, why it matters, and the security considerations organizations should understand about CVE-2024-3400 and enterprise VPN security.
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What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?
A zero-day vulnerability is a software flaw unknown to its vendor or the public, making it exceptionally dangerous due to immediate exploitation by malicious actors before patches are available. These vulnerabilities are critical in cyber warfare, digital espionage, and sophisticated cybercrime, enabling covert operations and high-impact attacks.
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Why Natural Disasters Outpace Cyber Threats in Destructive Power
This article provides a ‘Cyber Threat Perspective,’ comparing the destructive power of cyber incidents with natural catastrophes. It highlights that while cyberattacks cause economic disruption and data loss, their long-term physical destruction rarely matches the damage from natural disasters. The piece emphasizes the importance of a balanced view for robust risk management and policy-making.
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Global Fraud Rings Explained
Global fraud rings are highly organized, transnational criminal enterprises that use intricate networks and sophisticated tactics to illicitly acquire money, assets, or sensitive information from individuals, corporations, and national economies across international borders.
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CitrixBleed: Critical Flaw Leads to Session Hijacking and MFA Bypass
CitrixBleed is a critical information-disclosure vulnerability affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway systems. Attackers exploit this flaw to steal session tokens, hijack user sessions, and bypass multi-factor authentication, leading to data breaches, system compromise, and digital espionage by APT groups and cybercriminals.
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Active Directory Under Siege: Why Critical Infrastructure Remains a Prime Target
Active Directory, the foundational identity and access management service for over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies, remains a critical target for cyber adversaries, especially in essential sectors like critical infrastructure. This article discusses its vulnerabilities, common attack techniques like Golden Ticket and DCSync attacks, and the severe implications of breaches, as illustrated by the 2024…
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GootLoader Returns with Novel WOFF2 Font Obfuscation and WordPress Exploits
GootLoader returns with novel WOFF2 font obfuscation and WordPress exploits, rapidly compromising networks. The malware uses custom WOFF2 fonts and exploits WordPress comment sections to deliver malicious payloads.
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German City of Ludwigshafen Suffers Cyberattack, Systems Offline
The German city of Ludwigshafen has taken its ICT systems offline after a cyberattack, disrupting public services and highlighting the vulnerability of critical municipal infrastructure. The incident is under investigation, mirroring a global trend of cyberattacks on local government entities.
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QNAP Issues Urgent Updates for Critical NAS Vulnerabilities Exposed at Pwn2Own
QNAP has issued a series of critical security updates following the discovery of eight severe vulnerabilities, enabling remote attackers to gain complete control over affected NAS systems.
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Google’s AI System Identifies Critical WebKit Vulnerabilities, Underscoring Machine Learning’s Evolving Role in Cybersecurity
Google’s AI system has successfully identified critical vulnerabilities within Apple’s WebKit, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of machine learning in cybersecurity. This significant discovery highlights AI’s evolving role in proactively detecting complex security flaws that often evade traditional methods, promising a future where AI plays a central role in securing digital infrastructure.