New Linux malware Shikitega prevents detection
Shikitega, a newly discovered Linux malware variant, installs a persistent cryptominer and makes itself invisible through a so-called polymorphic encoder.
AT&T researchers unveiled the malware variant in a recent report. Shikitega targets Linux computers and IoT devices. Cryptominer payloads... Read more
Cyberattack cripples InterContinental Hotels
International hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) was hit by a cyberattack that has taken down its entire booking system.
In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, IHG reveals it's dealing with a major global outage. The hotel chain's mobile apps are currently offline. The outage ... Read more
False ransomware alerts in Microsoft Defender cause mass panic
Microsoft patched a widespread Defender flaw that incorrectly identified common apps as harmful Hive ransomware payloads.
Over the weekend, Windows users and system administrators reported widespread issues due to a Defender update causing the antivirus solution to identify Electron-based and Ch... Read more
Google patches critical vulnerability in Chrome
Google is deploying a Chrome update to address a critical vulnerability actively exploited by hackers.
According to a blog post published by Google on Friday, the flaw was discovered in Chrome for Windows, Mac and Linux. Google's experts are working on fixing the problem, which will be released ... Read more
SecureMe2 renews Cyberalarm, network security made accessible
SecureMe2 launched a new version of Cyberalarm. The solution analyzes network traffic to detect misconfigurations and cyberattacks. The latest version helps resolve found threats.
Cyberalarm is a Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS). SecureMe2 tailors the solution to Dutch organizations. C... Read more
Zoom launches ‘bring your own key’ encryption
Zoom is adding a ‘bring your own key’ encryption to offer better security to its users.
We've all seen the rise of Zoom in the pandemic. Both organizations and schools were increasingly using Zoom to carry out daily tasks. The video-conferencing application allows people to connect.The troub... Read more
Samsung hit by cyberattack, customer data captured
Samsung fell victim to a cyberattack near the end of July. The personal data of US customers was captured. The full scope of the damage is unknown.
Samsung published a warning disclosing it fell victim to a cyberattack in July. The attackers managed to capture the personal data of US customers. ... Read more
Hacking campaign uses infected James Webb Telescope image
Investigators discovered a new malware campaign that uses gigapixel images from the James Web Project to distribute malware on target computers.
The James Web Telescope (JWST) was launched after more than two decades of planning and development. It's a turning point for astronomy, but sadly also... Read more
Rubrik introduces Zero Labs, records €400 million annual revenue
Rubrik launched research division Zero Labs. In addition, the company shed light on its subscription model, which generated €400 million in recurring revenue over the past year.
The zero-trust data security provider is establishing its own research division to offer customers more security. Re... Read more
Microsoft stops basic authentication in Exchange Online as of October 1
Microsoft will discontinue basic authentication functionality for Exchange Online as of October 1, 2022. Users must switch to Modern Authentication by then in order to retain all Exchange Online functionality.
Microsoft stated that shutting down basic authentication functionality as of October 1... Read more