In this digital era where cyber threats constantly evolve, protecting oneself against cyber attacks should be a priority for everyone. Expert advice highlights simple yet effective steps that individuals can take to enhance their cybersecurity. One key measure includes the creation of strong,
December 17, 2024The recent identification of Bootkitty, the first UEFI bootkit specifically designed for Linux systems, has taken the cybersecurity industry by storm. For years, UEFI bootkits have primarily targeted Windows environments, but now the threat landscape has expanded to include Linux, thanks to this
December 16, 2024In a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, ensuring the safety of container images and software packages remains a complex yet crucial task for developers and IT professionals. QScanner, a Linux command-line utility, emerges as a vital tool by offering real-time vulnerability scan results
December 16, 2024The 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, 2024Over the weekend, significant security vulnerabilities were discovered in products from two major companies: QNAP, a Taiwanese NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device manufacturer, and Veritas, an enterprise data management company. These companies disclosed a total of 31 vulnerabilities affecting a
December 12, 2024The extensive reach and sophisticated tactics of the China-linked cyber espionage group known as Salt Typhoon (also tracked as Earth Estries) have been unveiled in a recent report by researchers from Trend Micro. This group, which gained notoriety for hacking thousands of devices at US telecom
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