UEFI copycat of Petya/NotPetya exploiting CVE-2024-7344 discovered on VirusTotal This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Introducing HybridPetya: Petya/NotPetya copycat with UEFI Secure Boot bypass
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Are cybercriminals hacking your systems – or just logging in?
As bad actors often simply waltz through companies’ digital front doors with a key, here’s how to keep your own door firmly locked tight This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Are cybercriminals hacking your systems…
Preventing business disruption and building cyber-resilience with MDR
Given the serious financial and reputational risks of incidents that grind business to a halt, organizations need to prioritize a prevention-first cybersecurity strategy This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Preventing business disruption and building cyber-resilience…
Under lock and key: Safeguarding business data with encryption
As the attack surface expands and the threat landscape grows more complex, it’s time to consider whether your data protection strategy is fit for purpose This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Under lock and key:…
GhostRedirector poisons Windows servers: Backdoors with a side of Potatoes
ESET researchers have identified a new threat actor targeting Windows servers with a passive C++ backdoor and a malicious IIS module that manipulates Google search results This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: GhostRedirector poisons Windows…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – August 2025 edition
From Meta shutting down millions of WhatsApp accounts linked to scam centers all the way to attacks at water facilities in Europe, August 2025 saw no shortage of impactful cybersecurity news This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the…
Don’t let “back to school” become “back to (cyber)bullying”
Cyberbullying is a fact of life in our digital-centric society, but there are ways to push back This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Don’t let “back to school” become “back to (cyber)bullying”
First known AI-powered ransomware uncovered by ESET Research
The discovery of PromptLock shows how malicious use of AI models could supercharge ransomware and other threats This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: First known AI-powered ransomware uncovered by ESET Research
“What happens online stays online” and other cyberbullying myths, debunked
Separating truth from fiction is the first step towards making better parenting decisions. Let’s puncture some of the most common misconceptions about online harassment. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: “What happens online stays online”…
Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media
Can you tell the difference between legitimate marketing and deepfake scam ads? It’s not always as easy as you may think. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Investors beware: AI-powered financial scams swamp social media