Cyberattacks & Data Breaches

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Сloud Security
Critical WordPress Plug-in Flaw Exposes 4M Sites to TakeoverCritical WordPress Plug-in Flaw Exposes 4M Sites to Takeover

A vulnerability found in the Really Simple Security plug-in allows an attacker to remotely gain access to any account on an affected website, including the administrator, when 2FA is enabled.

byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
Nov 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Akira Ransomware Racks Up 30+ Victims in a Single DayAkira Ransomware Racks Up 30+ Victims in a Single Day
byDark Reading Staff
Nov 18, 2024
1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Palo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall BugPalo Alto Networks Patches Critical Zero-Day Firewall Bug
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Nov 18, 2024
1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Why the Demand for Cybersecurity Innovation Is SurgingWhy the Demand for Cybersecurity Innovation Is Surging
byMarcus Bartram
Nov 18, 2024
1 Min Read
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Сloud Security
Trump 2.0 May Mean Fewer Cybersecurity Regs, Shift in ThreatsTrump 2.0 May Mean Fewer Cybersecurity Regs, Shift in Threats
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
Nov 15, 2024
1 Min Read
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Сloud Security
Cloud Ransomware Flexes Fresh Scripts Against Web AppsCloud Ransomware Flexes Fresh Scripts Against Web Apps
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
Nov 14, 2024
1 Min Read
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Washington's Cybersecurity Storm of Complacency
Washington's Cybersecurity Storm of Complacency
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJeffrey Wells
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Threat Intelligence
Hamas Hackers Spy on Mideast Gov'ts, Disrupt Israel
Hamas Hackers Spy on Mideast Gov'ts, Disrupt Israel
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
OpenText Cybersecurity Unveils 2024's Nastiest Malware
OpenText Cybersecurity Unveils 2024's Nastiest Malware
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Toolkit Vastly Expands APT41's Surveillance Powers
Toolkit Vastly Expands APT41's Surveillance Powers
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Zero-Days Win the Prize for Most Exploited Vulns
Zero-Days Wins the Prize for Most Exploited Vulns
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Iranian Cybercriminals Target Aerospace Workers via LinkedIn
Iranian Cybercriminals Target Aerospace Workers via LinkedIn
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Сloud Security
Google AI Platform Bugs Leak Proprietary Enterprise LLMs
Google AI Platform Bugs Leak Proprietary Enterprise LLMs
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
'GoIssue' Cybercrime Tool Targets GitHub Developers En Masse
'GoIssue' Cybercrime Tool Targets GitHub Developers En Masse
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
Citrix Patches Zero-Day Recording Manager Bugs
Citrix Patches Zero-Day Recording Manager Bugs
Nov 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cybersecurity Operations
Halliburton Optimistic Amid $35M Data Breach Loss
Halliburton Optimistic Amid $35M Data Breach Loss
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Threat Intelligence
Flexible Structure of Zip Archives Exploited to Hide Malware Undetected
Flexible Structure of Zip Archives Exploited to Hide Malware
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Sponsored Content
Data Is the Foundation of Identity Security
Data Is the Foundation of Identity Security
Nov 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Mystery Hackers Target Texas Oilfield Supplier in Ransomware Attack
Mystery Hackers Target Texas Oilfield Supplier in Ransomware Attack
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
China-Backed MirrorFace Trains Sights on EU Diplomatic Corps
China-Backed MirrorFace Trains Sights on EU Diplomatic Corps
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBecky Bracken, Senior Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Gootloader Cyberattackers Target Bengal-Cat Aficionados in Oz
Gootloader Cyberattackers Target Bengal-Cat Fans in Oz
Nov 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Fake Copyright Infringement Emails Spread Rhadamanthys
Fake Copyright Infringement Emails Spread Rhadamanthys
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
International Police Effort Obliterates Cybercrime Network
International Police Effort Obliterates Cybercrime Network
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Nokia: No Evidence So Far That Hackers Breached Company Data
Nokia: No Evidence So Far That Hackers Breached Company Data
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byElizabeth Montalbano, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Canadian Authorities Arrest Attacker Who Stole Snowflake Data
Canadian Authorities Arrest Attacker Who Stole Snowflake Data
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Attacker Hides Malicious Activity in Emulated Linux Environment
Attacker Hides Malicious Activity in Emulated Linux Environment
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Schneider Electric Clawed by 'Hellcat' Ransomware Gang
Schneider Electric Clawed by 'Hellcat' Ransomware Gang
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
On Election Day, Disinformation Worries Security Pros the Most
On Election Day, Disinformation Worries Security Pros the Most
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTara Seals, Managing Editor, News, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Iranian APT Group Targets IP Cameras, Extends Attacks Beyond Israel
Iranian APT Group Targets IP Cameras, Extends Attacks Beyond Israel
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
APT36 Refines Tools in Attacks on Indian Targets
APT36 Refines Tools in Attacks on Indian Targets
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
City of Columbus Drops Case on Cyberattack Whistleblower
City of Columbus Drops Case on Cyberattack Whistleblower
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
Okta Fixes Auth Bypass Bug After 3-Month Lull
Okta Fixes Auth Bypass Bug After 3-Month Lull
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff
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Vulnerabilities & Threats
OWASP Beefs Up GenAI Security Guidance Amid Growing Deepfakes
OWASP Beefs Up GenAI Security Guidance Amid Growing Deepfakes
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byRobert Lemos, Contributing Writer
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Сloud Security
EmeraldWhale's Massive Git Breach Highlights Config Gaps
EmeraldWhale's Massive Git Breach Highlights Config Gaps
Nov 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKristina Beek, Associate Editor, Dark Reading
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Taiwanese Facebook Biz Pages Fall to Infostealer Phishing Campaign
Taiwanese Facebook Biz Pages Fall to Infostealer Phishing Campaign
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDark Reading Staff

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Сloud Security
2 Zero-Day Bugs in Microsoft's Nov. Update Under Active Exploit2 Zero-Day Bugs in Microsoft's Nov. Update Under Active Exploit
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 12, 2024
6 Min Read
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Cyberattacks & Data Breaches
Zero-Days Win the Prize for Most Exploited VulnsZero-Days Wins the Prize for Most Exploited Vulns
byDark Reading Staff
Nov 13, 2024
1 Min Read
Citrix logo on company building
Сloud Security
Citrix Patches Zero-Day Recording Manager BugsCitrix Patches Zero-Day Recording Manager Bugs
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer
Nov 12, 2024
5 Min Read
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