Ransomware payments dropped 29 percent in Q3 2024, based on a new analysis of victim transactions and attacker behavior. The decline points to stronger defenses and shifting negotiation …
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Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Linked To Hacking Team Spyware Exploitation
by CSC Newsby CSC News 3 minutes readThe Chrome zero-day vulnerability was exploited in the wild to deliver spyware traced to code linked to Hacking Team, and Google has issued a fix. Evidence shows attackers …
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ChatGPT Jailbreak Vulnerability Exposes Atlas Omnibox Security Flaws In AI
by CSC Newsby CSC News 3 minutes readChatGPT jailbreak vulnerability returned to the spotlight after new research showed the Atlas omnibox security flaw can be manipulated with crafted prompts. Researchers demonstrated how subtle instructions bypass …
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Toys R Us Canada Data Breach Exposes Customer Information Online
by CSC Newsby CSC News 3 minutes readToys R Us Canada Data Breach reports intensified after customer information surfaced on public websites. Early signs point to exposed contact details tied to customer accounts. The retailer …
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Microsoft Disables File Previews To Prevent NTLM Hash Leak Attacks
by CSC Newsby CSC News 3 minutes readNTLM hash leak risks are now harder to exploit on Windows. Microsoft has disabled certain downloaded file previews that silently triggered credential exposure. The change blocks background network …
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WhatsApp Pwn2Own Exploit: Researcher Reports Security Vulnerability To Meta
by CSC Newsby CSC News 2 minutes readThe WhatsApp Pwn2Own exploit drew renewed scrutiny after a researcher demonstrated a working attack and then privately disclosed the bug to Meta. The researcher submitted a Meta security …
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Russian Cybercrime Groups Now Under Active Government Management, Security Firm Reports
by CSC Newsby CSC News 3 minutes readRussian cybercrime groups are increasingly guided by state authorities, according to new intelligence. Analysts report deeper coordination that aligns criminal activity with national priorities. The result is harder …
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AI Sidebar Spoofing Threatens ChatGPT And Other Popular AI Browsers
by CSC Newsby CSC News 3 minutes readAI sidebar spoofing is exposing AI powered browsers and side panels to credential theft and data leaks. Researchers show malicious sites can clone trusted interfaces and mislead users. …
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BIND Cache Poisoning Vulnerabilities Fixed With Critical Security Updates
by CSC Newsby CSC News 3 minutes readBIND cache poisoning vulnerabilities have sparked urgent updates from ISC to protect DNS infrastructure. Administrators should patch immediately to prevent forged responses and redirection. The fixes strengthen validation …
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Verizon Reports Soaring Mobile Security Attacks Driven By AI Threats
by CSC Newsby CSC News 3 minutes readMobile Security Attacks are surging as AI driven techniques sharpen phishing, smishing, and malicious apps targeting phones and tablets, according to Verizon analysis. Threat actors increasingly treat mobile …