System Security

U.S. Telecoms Hit by Major Cyberattack from Chinese-Backed Hackers
Infrastructure & Network Security U.S. Telecoms Hit by Major Cyberattack from Chinese-Backed Hackers

A massive cyber intrusion orchestrated by the Chinese-backed hacking group, Salt Typhoon, has targeted critical U.S. telecommunications infrastructure. This breach's scale and sophistication have alarmed American cybersecurity officials, prompting a comprehensive investigation and extensive

January 3, 2025
Critical Path Traversal Flaw Resolved in Adobe ColdFusion Updates
Malware & Threats Critical Path Traversal Flaw Resolved in Adobe ColdFusion Updates

The recent detection of a critical vulnerability in Adobe ColdFusion versions 2023 and 2021 has heightened concerns surrounding the security of web applications utilizing this software. Tracked as CVE-2024-53961, this flaw leverages a path traversal weakness, which permits unauthorized access to

December 27, 2024
Novalock Ransomware: How to Remove and Recover Your Encrypted Files
Malware & Threats Novalock Ransomware: How to Remove and Recover Your Encrypted Files

The rising threat of ransomware has reached alarming levels, with Novalock ransomware being a recent example of sophisticated malware that targets and encrypts your valuable files. Belonging to the notorious Globeimposter virus family, Novalock has become a significant concern for both individual

December 26, 2024
How Does ABB’s UNITROL 1000 Enhance Maritime Cyber Security?
Infrastructure & Network Security How Does ABB’s UNITROL 1000 Enhance Maritime Cyber Security?

As the maritime industry continues to embrace digitalization, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. ABB's UNITROL 1000 excitation system recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first automatic voltage regulator (AVR) to receive the

December 19, 2024
Can CrowdStrike Overcome the Fallout from July's Software Mishap?
Security Operations & Management Can CrowdStrike Overcome the Fallout from July's Software Mishap?

The cybersecurity industry watched closely as CrowdStrike grappled with the devastating consequences of a failed software update in July that crippled millions of computers worldwide. Despite reporting a third-quarter revenue increase of 29 percent year-over-year, amounting to $1.01 billion, the

December 13, 2024
First Linux UEFI Bootkit Discovered, Marking Evolution in Malware Threats
Malware & Threats First Linux UEFI Bootkit Discovered, Marking Evolution in Malware Threats

In a groundbreaking development in cybersecurity, security researchers from ESET have uncovered the first-ever UEFI bootkit aimed at Linux systems, dubbed "Bootkitty." This discovery marks a significant shift in the landscape of UEFI bootkits, which were previously considered a threat

December 13, 2024
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