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The malicious world of hackers and cybercriminals is constantly evolving, and it can be difficult for IT professionals to keep up with the latest security information. However, an attack on the 3CX desktop app that was discovered by malware hunters recently has highlighted the importance of staying aware and vigilant. What is 3CX? 3CX is …
The artificial intelligence (AI) industry has been revolutionized by OpenAI’s GPT-3. Elon Musk and other scientists have called for the halting of the race that has been sparked by GPT-3 before it’s too late. What is GPT-3? OpenAI’s GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3) is an AI-based technology that can do a variety of tasks including …
The United Kingdom government has recently introduced a new bill called the Online Safety Bill, which proposes to introduce mass surveillance methods in order to protect the public from illegal and harmful online content. The proposed laws will greatly increase the surveillance powers of UK law enforcement and the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). The bill …
Organizations running 3CX Phone System, a unified communications solution, have been warned of a recently uncovered supply chain attack against the product. Security researchers have recently discovered that attackers have modified the Mac component of the product in a way that allows them to run malicious code with System privileges, which enables them to manipulate …
The Microsoft cloud’s security was recently tested when a vulnerability was uncovered in its Bing search engine, which ultimately led to the hijacking of users’ searches and the potential exposure of Office 365 data. The Exploration of the Vulnerability A German security researcher named ‘_’ recently reported to Microsoft a vulnerability in the Bing search …
As IT and security teams look to protect data and prevent cybercrime, they’re increasingly relying on endpoint resilience. Endpoint resilience is the ability to quickly detect, respond to, and contain threats at the endpoint in a way that allows organizations to quickly and effectively minimize the impact of a breach. What is Endpoint Resilience? Endpoint …
Rising cases of cyberespionage in recent years have escalated the need for continuous cyber-defense of global networks. A new report from security researchers at Palo Alto Networks exposes an advanced Chinese-based cyberespionage group that is using a newly discovered Linux malware dubbed Melofee for targeted attacks. What is Melofee Linux Malware? Melofee is a well-crafted …
Data breaches have become an all-too-common issue in today’s digital world. Every day, hundreds of thousands of people are impacted by malicious cyberattacks that aim to steal sensitive information. Recently, debt buyer NCO Financial Systems Inc. (NCB) faced a data breach that exposed the personally identifiable information (PII) of more than 500,000 people. Understanding the …
Water pump controllers, which are used to manage the flow of water in many different applications, are vulnerable to remote hacker attacks, according to research conducted by Oryx Security. The company recently identified unpatched security flaws that allow attackers to launch remote code execution and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Security Flaws Discovered Oryx Security researchers have …
Datadome, an anti-bot software firm, has recently secured $42 million in a series B financing round. This leaves the total raised by the firm to date at $50 million. Investors include Accel, Partech and Idinvest. The company aims to utilize the funds to further develop its anti-bot detection solutions and global expansion. What is Datadome? …