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Flaws in Netgear Routers Expose Users to Surveillance, Malware, and Remote Attacks
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May 12, 2023
Flaws in Netgear Routers Expose Users to Surveillance, Malware, and Remote Attacks
Up to five security vulnerabilities have been revealed in Netgear RAX30 routers, which could be linked together to circumvent authentication and enable remote code execution. “Successful exploits could allow attackers…
Spanish Authorities Take Down Massive Cybercrime Ring, 40 Arrested
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May 11, 2023
Spanish Authorities Take Down Massive Cybercrime Ring, 40 Arrested
According to the National Police of Spain, 40 individuals have been apprehended for their purported participation in the criminal group known as Trinitarians. Two hackers who utilized phishing and smishing…
Russian Hackers Exploit Stealthy Outlook Vulnerability, Microsoft Issues Warning
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March 25, 2023
Russian Hackers Exploit Stealthy Outlook Vulnerability, Microsoft Issues Warning
Guidance has been provided by Microsoft to assist customers in identifying the Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) connected with an Outlook vulnerability that has recently been patched. The March 2023 Exchange…
The U.K. National Crime Agency Creates False DDoS-For-Hire Websites to Apprehend Cybercriminals.
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March 25, 2023
The U.K. National Crime Agency Creates False DDoS-For-Hire Websites to Apprehend Cybercriminals.
The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) has taken a unique approach to combatting online crime by creating a network of counterfeit DDoS-for-hire websites. This method is akin to setting a…
GitHub Rapidly Replaces Compromised RSA SSH Key to Safeguard Git Operations
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March 24, 2023
GitHub Rapidly Replaces Compromised RSA SSH Key to Safeguard Git Operations
In a move driven by prudence, GitHub, the cloud-based repository hosting service, has replaced its RSA SSH host key, which is used to ensure the security of Git operations, after…
Over 500,000 WordPress Websites Secure as Critical Flaw in WooCommerce Payments Plugin Gets Fixed
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March 24, 2023
Over 500,000 WordPress Websites Secure as Critical Flaw in WooCommerce Payments Plugin Gets Fixed
Critical security vulnerability affecting the WooCommerce Payments plugin for WordPress, which is present on more than 500,000 websites, has been addressed through the release of patches. As per the company’s…
