StrelaStealer can steal Outlook and Thunderbird accounts
A new infostealer dubbed 'StrelaStealer' is aggressively stealing account credentials from Outlook and Thunderbird, two commonly used email clients.
StrelaStealer's behaviour differs from most infostealers, which seek to steal data from various sources like browsers, cloud gaming apps and crypto... Read more
Lenovo fixes vulnerabilities in secure boot firmware
The vulnerabilities could allow hackers to run malicious code before a device boots up.
Lenovo has released fixes for several vulnerabilities in the UEFI firmware used in many of its laptops. The patches address 'high-severity' vulnerabilities that were found in several laptop models. The vulne... Read more
VMware Carbon Black XDR expands threat detection and response
VMware recently introduced VMware Carbon Black XDR. The solution processes telemetry data from VMware Contexa to provide enterprises with comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities for endpoints and network environments.
The new security solution extends VMware's network visibilit... Read more
Microsoft Patch Tuesday squashes six active zero-day exploits
The latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday resolved as many as six zero-day exploits. In total, the updates fixed 68 different vulnerabilities.
11 out of 68 vulnerabilities resolved were labelled as critical. Among the critical vulnerabilities are six active zero-day exploits.
Two of the zero-day exp... Read more
Acronis updates Cyber Protect Cloud with EDR functionality
Acronis recently introduced Advanced Security + EDR for its Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud platform. The solution should provide new insights into threat detection, isolation and response while simplifying the use of EDR.
According to the security vendor, many companies struggle to protect endpoint... Read more
Oktane22: Okta launches Customer Identity Cloud
Okta unveiled the Customer Identity Cloud at Oktane22. The solution, based on technology from Auth0, should make customer identity technology easy to deploy and adaptable.
Okta is hosting a physical version of Oktane again after corona years. The conference can also be attended digitally. During... Read more
MEPs accuse several member states of spyware usage
The MEP in charge of the probe is highly critical of some of the bloc's members.
The lead lawmaker investigating the use of spyware in Europe is calling out several powerful European politicians, according to a report in POLITICO.
The investigation is headed by Sophie in ’t Veld, a Dutch M... Read more
EU moves to close its leaky document-sharing system
Brussels is taking steps to replace U32mail, an internal system for sharing memos, policy suggestions and other private information. The system's lack of cybersecurity has caused numerous leaks over the years.
The EU has always been a popular target for those looking to steal seemingly secret do... Read more
KnowBe4 launches real-time coaching to counter risky behaviour
KnowBe4 introduced SecurityCoach. The service provides employees with real-time advice on reducing security risks. SecurityCoach should reduce the number of incidents caused by human error.
Security incidents are often caused by human error. Phishing wouldn't be popular if it weren't successful... Read more
Germany investigates ‘enormous’ cyberattack on Continental
German authorities are investigating a cyberattack on Continental, one of the world's largest auto parts manufacturers. Although the organization initially said the attack was repelled, cybercriminals reportedly stole 40TB of data.
Continental has more than 190,000 employees in 58 countries.... Read more