A newly active botnet, dubbed “Gorilla Botnet,” has unleashed a gargantuan wave of cyberattacks this past September, according to the NSFOCUS Global Threat Hunting System. During a surge in activity from September 4 to September 27, Gorilla Botnet issued more…
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VIPRE Introduces All-in-one Endpoint EDR+MDR Package for 24/7 Managed Security
VIPRE Security Group, a cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection company, has debuted a combined VIPRE Endpoint EDR+MDR package. This managed protection package provides organisations of all sizes with cost-effective, advanced, and around-the-clock endpoint security. For managed service providers (MSPs), this…
New DDoS Attack Vector Discovered in CUPS, Exposing 58,000+ Vulnerable Devices Online
Akamai researchers have identified a critical vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) that could allow malicious actors to initiate powerful distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks with minimal resources. Approximately 58,000 exposed devices are potentially at risk, posing a serious…
CloudSEK Debuts Free Deep Fake Detection Technology
CloudSEK, a provider of AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, has debuted Deep Fake Detection Technology, which is now available for free. The company says this initiative is part of its commitment to providing society with resources to combat cybercrime. Advanced Deep Fake…
Check Point Software Acquires Cyberint
Check Point Software, a cybersecurity solutions provider, has acquired Cyberint Technologies, a company specializing in external risk management solutions. This marks Check Point’s third startup acquisition within the past year. Through this acquisition, Check Point will enhance its Security Operations…
The Future of Network Access Control: Transitioning to Universal ZTNA
The way enterprises secure their networks is undergoing a dramatic shift. Traditional Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, once the cornerstone of access security, need help to keep pace with the complexities and dynamism of modern network environments. A recent Gartner…
Black Kite Research Reveals 80% of Manufacturing Companies Face Critical Cyber Vulnerabilities
A staggering 80% of manufacturing companies have critical vulnerabilities, putting them at heightened risk of cyberattacks. This was one of the findings of Back Kite’s 2024 report, The Biggest Third-Party Risks in Manufacturing. Black Kite is a third-party cyber risk…
Strengthening Security Posture Through People-First Engagement
As attackers continue to find new ways to profit from vulnerabilities, organizations of all sizes face an ever-present threat. With attacks becoming more frequent and businesses growing increasingly desensitized to these risks, the importance of having a comprehensive, proactive response…
China-aligned CeranaKeeper Makes a Beeline for Thailand
Cybersecurity firm ESET has identified a new China-aligned threat actor, dubbed “CeranaKeeper,” operating across Southeast Asia, with a primary focus on Thailand. CeranaKeeper has been carrying out widespread data exfiltration campaigns since early 2022, primarily targeting governmental institutions. The findings…
CISA Warns of Critical Vulnerabilities Switches Used in Critical Manufacturing
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about two critical vulnerabilities in Optigo Networks’ ONS-S8 Spectra Aggregation Switch, a key component in critical infrastructure systems. These vulnerabilities, which affect all versions of the switch up…