Application securityVSCode extensions with malicious code installed 229M timesLaura FrenchJune 10, 2024Researchers issued an open letter to Microsoft requesting better security for its IDE marketplace.
Cloud SecurityHackers take aim at Snowflake in newly discovered cloud attacksShaun NicholsJune 10, 2024Customers of embattled IT services provider Snowflake are being targeted for attacks using stolen credentials.
Network SecurityNvidia patches five high-severity bugs in its softwareSteve ZurierJune 10, 2024Nvidia’s high-profile status in the market will lead to an increase in security research.
AI/MLMicrosoft rethinks Recall feature for Copilot after backlash over securityLaura FrenchJune 7, 2024The feature will no longer be on by default and will come with additional security measures.
Network SecurityPHP updates urged over critical vulnerability that could lead to RCESC StaffJune 7, 2024Administrators are being advised to update their systems following the disclosure of a critical vulnerability in PHP
RansomwareFCC approves $200M for cybersecurity in schoolsShaun NicholsJune 7, 2024Ransomware attacks against school districts cited in funding for cybersecurity tech.
Ransomware7K LockBit decryptors offered as FBI seeks trust, cooperation from victimsLaura FrenchJune 6, 2024The FBI’s assistant cyber director outlined its efforts to disrupt threat actors as its victim support strategies evolve.
IdentityGoogle shuts down government disinformation campaigns on its platformsShaun NicholsJune 6, 2024Researchers with Google say they uncovered and shut down a number of government disinformation campaigns.
RansomwareSecurity industry has ransomware-as-a-service model wrong, says expertDan RaywoodJune 6, 2024BitDefender research demonstrates RaaS model of operators and affiliates.
RansomwareQilin ransomware group blamed for attack disrupting London hospitalsLaura FrenchJune 5, 2024The RaaS group leverages double extortion and tends to target large enterprises and healthcare.