Technology

Sep 09, 2024The Hacker NewsData Protection / Threat Detection The proliferation of cybersecurity tools has created an illusion of security. Organizations often believe that by deploying a firewall, antivirus software, intrusion detection systems, identity threat detection and response, and other tools, they are adequately protected. However, this approach not only fails to address the fundamental

Apple’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ launch event is just around the corner and the company is expected to launch four new smartphones tonight. These are expected to be the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Meanwhile, the company is also expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 10 and a

The 2024 State of the vCISO Report continues Cynomi’s tradition of examining the growing popularity of virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services. According to the independent survey, the demand for these services is increasing, with both providers and clients reaping the rewards. The upward trend is set to continue, with even faster growth expected

Apple’s latest iPhone with its A18 chip, which is set to be unveiled at an event on Monday, has been developed using SoftBank-owned Arm’s newest V9 chip design, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Saturday. Apple is set to host its fall event on September 9 at its headquarters in Cupertino, California, where it will

Sep 06, 2024Ravie LakshmananSoftware Security / Hacking Threat actors have long leveraged typosquatting as a means to trick unsuspecting users into visiting malicious websites or downloading booby-trapped software and packages. These attacks typically involve registering domains or packages with names slightly altered from their legitimate counterparts (e.g., goog1e.com vs. google.com). Adversaries targeting open-source repositories across

Honor has been making strides in the Indian smartphone market with its official return. In less than a year, the company has introduced several smartphones that offer unique features and capable cameras. Building on this hype, the brand introduced the Honor 200 Pro. The latest handset from Honor is targeted at the premium segment and

Sep 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Dark Web Two men have been indicted in the U.S. for their alleged involvement in managing a dark web marketplace called WWH Club that specializes in the sale of sensitive personal and financial information. Alex Khodyrev, a 35-year-old Kazakhstan national, and Pavel Kublitskii, a 37-year-old Russian national, have been charged

Amazon Electronics Festive Sale 2024 kicked off in India for all users on September 6 and will last till September 10. A wide range of electronic items are being offered at lowered effective price rates, which include lucrative discounts and other offers. Customers can get personal gadgets like smartphones, smartwatches, and more alongside large home

Sep 07, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Security / Malware Threat actors affiliated with North Korea have been observed leveraging LinkedIn as a way to target developers as part of a fake job recruiting operation. These attacks employ coding tests as a common initial infection vector, Google-owned Mandiant said in a new report about threats faced by the

Apple Watch Series 10 — or Watch X — may be unveiled at the “It’s Glowtime” Apple event on September 9. Details about the Apple Watch Series 9 successor have surfaced online over the past few weeks, suggesting several key features and upgrades it may arrive with. A new report claims the watch will likely come with

Sep 06, 2024Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Threat Detection SonicWall has revealed that a recently patched critical security flaw impacting SonicOS may have come under active exploitation, making it essential that users apply the patches as soon as possible. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-40766, carries a CVSS score of 9.3 out of a maximum of 10.

Apple Watch Series 10 — or Watch X — is expected to be unveiled at the company’s next launch event, ten years after the first model was introduced. The Cupertino company is expected to refresh the standard version of its smartwatch, as well as the affordable Apple Watch SE and high-end Watch Ultra models. This

Sep 06, 2024Ravie LakshmananCryptocurrency / APT Attack A recently disclosed security flaw in OSGeo GeoServer GeoTools has been exploited as part of multiple campaigns to deliver cryptocurrency miners, botnet malware such as Condi and JenX, and a known backdoor called SideWalk. The security vulnerability is a critical remote code execution bug (CVE-2024-36401, CVSS score: 9.8)

Tecno Pova 6 Neo 5G will arrive in India soon. The company has now announced the launch date of the handset in the country. Some key features of the upcoming smartphone along with its availability details have also been revealed by the smartphone maker. The design of the 5G variant of the Tecno Pova 6 Neo has

Sep 05, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Human Rights Unnamed government entities in the Middle East and Malaysia are the target of a persistent cyber campaign orchestrated by a threat actor known as Tropic Trooper since June 2023. “Sighting this group’s [Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures] in critical governmental entities in the Middle East, particularly those related to

Reliance Jio has rolled out special offers on select prepaid recharge plans, commemorating its 8th anniversary in India. The telecommunications provider is offering benefits including bundled subscriptions to OTT platforms, limited membership of food delivery platforms and e-commerce vouchers to users who recharge with the eligible packs. This development comes days after Reliance Industries Limited

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Wednesday announced the seizure of 32 internet domains used by a pro-Russian propaganda operation called Doppelganger as part of a sweeping set of actions. Accusing the Russian government-directed foreign malign influence campaign of violating U.S. money laundering and criminal trademark laws, the agency called out companies Social Design

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 are set to launch in India on September 17. The company has revealed the design and some key features of the upcoming earphones. The TWS earphones are teased to be offered in two colour options. Leaked details about the earphones have also surfaced online which suggested key expected specifications. Notably, they

North Korean threat actors have leveraged a fake Windows video conferencing application impersonating FreeConference.com to backdoor developer systems as part of an ongoing financially-driven campaign dubbed Contagious Interview. The new attack wave, spotted by Singaporean company Group-IB in mid-August 2024, is yet another indication that the activity is also leveraging native installers for Windows and