Cybersixgill Partners with Microsoft to Enhance Cybersecurity Solutions
Cybersixgill has joined the Microsoft Copilot for Security Partner Ecosystem, enhancing cybersecurity solutions with real-time threat intelligence from the deep and dark web. This partnership aims to empower organizations by providing tailored insights and improving threat detection through advanced AI technology, enabling proactive defense against sophisticated cyber attacks.
Critical Zero-Click RCE Vulnerability Discovered in Microsoft Outlook Applications
Discover the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-38021 impacting Microsoft Outlook applications, allowing zero-click remote code execution. Learn about the risks posed, the timeline of events, and the importance of immediate action to deploy patches and enhance email security measures.
Security Vulnerability Discovered in Sleep Number Beds
Discover the potential security vulnerability in Sleep Number beds uncovered by computer engineer Dillan Mills. Find out how Mills found a backdoor-like connection that allows remote access to the bed’s control hub, raising concerns about privacy and security. Learn how users can take control of their bed’s network connectivity to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.
Dublin-based Credit Union Faces Crisis After Serious Security Incident
Half a million customers of Dublin-based Patelco Credit Union face a crisis as they are unable to access their money following a serious security incident. Online banking, mobile app, and call center services are impacted, with no clear timeline for resolution. Patelco is collaborating with cybersecurity teams to restore services, with branches in the Bay Area set to be operational on Monday.
Malicious VSCode Extensions Discovered in Marketplace
Israeli researchers have uncovered malicious Visual Studio Code extensions infiltrating organizations through popular themes. The ‘Darcula’ extension mimicked the legitimate ‘Dracula Official’ theme, collecting system data undetected. With security vulnerabilities in the VSCode Marketplace, the need for improved measures against malicious extensions is crucial.
Top 5 Critical CVEs Identified in May 2024
May brought a fresh wave of security concerns with critical vulnerabilities in popular software like Apache, Gitlab, and Github. Discover the top 5 CVEs demanding immediate attention to ensure security, including CVE-2024-27348 in Apache HugeGraph-Server allowing for unauthenticated RCE.
New Talking Security Camera Equipped with Tear Gas Robot Gun Raises Concerns
Introducing the new ‘PaintCam Eve’ security camera equipped with a robot gun that can shoot tear gas at individuals. Designed for autonomous surveillance, this camera offers features like animal detection and facial recognition. With the ability to dispense tear gas and paintballs, the camera provides users with security control in various situations. Stay tuned for the Kickstarter campaign launch on April 23 to fund this innovative project.
Google and Mozilla Release Security Updates for Chrome and Firefox to Address High-Severity Flaws
Google and Mozilla have released security updates for Chrome and Firefox, fixing over 35 vulnerabilities, with a focus on high-severity flaws. Chrome 124 comes with patches for critical bugs, including object corruption in V8 JavaScript engine and WebAssembly, with bug bounty rewards totaling $65,000. Firefox 125 addresses 15 vulnerabilities, with five high-severity issues in the JIT component. Mozilla also released Firefox ESR 115.10 for enhanced security.
Notepad++ Project Seeks Help to Take Down Impersonating Website
The Notepad++ project is seeking the public’s help in taking down a copycat website that closely impersonates Notepad++ but is not affiliated with the project. There is concern that the lookalike website could pose security threats, and the project has appealed to everyone to help shut it down.
Potential SSH Backdoor Uncovered in xz Package Poses Security Threat to Linux Systems
A potential SSH backdoor has been uncovered in the xz package, posing a significant security threat to Linux systems. The discovery of a backdoor in the xz release tarballs has raised concerns about compromised SSH logins. The malicious code was cleverly disguised as test files within the repository, making it difficult to detect any anomalies at first glance. Further investigation has raised questions about its connection to SSH, and the potential implications of this exploit are concerning, as it could enable unauthorized access by bypassing the normal SSH login process.