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Ohio’s Hush-Hush Hack: Columbus Sues Researcher Over Ransomware Revelations

Columbus, Ohio, sued a researcher claiming its ransomware breach was worse than disclosed. After the Rhysida gang leaked 3.1TB of data, the city accused him of colluding with hackers. The saga continues with restraining orders and accusations flying like data packets in a cyber showdown.

Google Pixel Purges Problematic Software: Security Flaw Squashed!

Google Pixel’s Showcase.apk, a relic of Verizon demo days, posed a security risk. Though never exploited, it will be removed in the latest update.

Halliburton Hacked: Cyberattack Strikes Again in U.S. Energy Sector

Halliburton revealed that a cyberattack in August led to unauthorized data removal. While assessing the breach, the company believes it won’t have a significant impact. U.S. energy firms, including Colonial Pipeline, have faced numerous cyberattacks in recent years.

Cybercriminals Deliver WikiLoader Malware Through Fake VPN Ads: Higher Ed and Transport Sectors Targeted

Cybercriminals are using SEO poisoning to disguise WikiLoader malware as GlobalProtect VPN software. This clever ruse positions their malicious pages at the top of search results, tricking users into downloading malware. The campaign particularly targets the US education and transportation sectors and Italian organizations.

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New Cyber Threats Unveiled: CISA Adds Trio of Vulnerabilities to Exploited List

CISA has added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, featuring two Draytek VigorConnect issues and one Kingsoft WPS Office flaw. BOD 22-01...

LOYTEC LINX Series Vulnerabilities: Remote Exploits, Cleartext Chaos, and Easy Hacks!

View CSAF: LOYTEC electronics GmbH’s LINX series is under siege! With vulnerabilities including Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, Missing Authentication for Critical Function, and Improper...

CISA’s September Surprise: New ICS Advisory Unveils Security Shocker!

CISA released an ICS advisory on September 3, 2024. Stay informed about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits in Industrial Control Systems.

Cisco’s Double Trouble: Unauthenticated Access and XSS Vulnerabilities in Finesse and CVP

Cisco Finesse and friends have an unauthenticated access vulnerability that’s basically an open door for remote attackers. The fix? A software update from Cisco, because...

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Ohio’s Hush-Hush Hack: Columbus Sues Researcher Over Ransomware Revelations

Columbus, Ohio, sued a researcher claiming its ransomware breach was worse than disclosed. After the...

Google Pixel Purges Problematic Software: Security Flaw Squashed!

Google Pixel’s Showcase.apk, a relic of Verizon demo days, posed a security risk. Though never...

Halliburton Hacked: Cyberattack Strikes Again in U.S. Energy Sector

Halliburton revealed that a cyberattack in August led to unauthorized data removal. While assessing the...

Cybercriminals Deliver WikiLoader Malware Through Fake VPN Ads: Higher Ed and Transport Sectors Targeted

Cybercriminals are using SEO poisoning to disguise WikiLoader malware as GlobalProtect VPN software. This clever...

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