The year is about to end, and there’s a lot for us to look back and set as a reminder for us not to do again. As the PDPC strictly monitors data breaches and related endeavors, organizations must make sure that they are kept abreast with the recent decisions and Read more…
Log4j 2.17.1 Out Now, Fixes New Remote Code Execution Bug Apache has released another Log4j version, 2.17.1 fixing a newly discovered remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in 2.17.0, tracked as CVE-2021-44832. Prior to today, 2.17.0 was the most recent version of Log4j and deemed the safest release to upgrade to, Read more…
New Flagpro Malware Linked to Chinese State-backed Hackers BlackTech cyber-espionage APT (advanced persistent threat) group has been spotted targeting Japanese companies using novel malware that researchers call ‘Flagpro’. The threat actor uses Flagpro in the initial stage of an attack for network reconnaissance, to evaluate the target’s environment, and to Read more…
RedLine Malware Shows Why Passwords Shouldn’t be Saved in Browsers The RedLine information-stealing malware targets popular web browsers such as Chrome, Edge, and Opera, demonstrating why storing your passwords in browsers is a bad idea. This malware is a commodity information-stealer that can be purchased for roughly $200 on cyber-crime Read more…
LastPass Users Warned their Master Passwords are Compromised Many LastPass users report that their master passwords have been compromised after receiving email warnings that someone tried to use them to log into their accounts from unknown locations. The email notifications also mention that the login attempts have been blocked because Read more…
Riskware Android Streaming Apps Found on Samsung’s Galaxy Store Samsung’s official Android app store, called the Galaxy Store, has had an infiltration of riskware apps that triggered multiple Play Protect warnings on people’s devices. As reported first by Android Police, the malicious apps mimic ShowBox, a pirate app that went Read more…
Amazon Alexa Slammed for Giving Lethal Challenge to 10-year-old Girl An Amazon Echo owner was left shocked after Alexa proposed a dangerous challenge to her ten-year-old daughter. AI-powered virtual assistants like Alexa that power smart devices and speakers such as Echo, Echo Dot, and Amazon Tap, come with a plethora of capabilities. These Read more…
QNAP NAS Devices Hit in Surge of Ech0raix Ransomware Attacks Users of QNAP network-attached storage (NAS) devices are reporting attacks on their systems with the eCh0raix ransomware, also known as QNAPCrypt. The threat actor behind this particular malware intensified their activity about a week before Christmas, taking control of the Read more…
Shutterfly Services Disrupted by Conti Ransomware Attack Photography and personalized photo giant Shutterfly has suffered a Conti ransomware attack that allegedly encrypted thousands of devices and stole corporate data. Although many associate Shutterfly with their website, the company’s photography-related services are aimed at consumer, enterprise, and education customers through various Read more…
Microsoft: Windows 11 Bug Causes HDR Color Rendering Issues Microsoft has confirmed a new issue impacting devices running Windows 11, version 21H2, where apps using Win32 APIs to render colors on some high dynamic range (HDR) displays may not work as expected. HDR displays come with a notably increased range of Read more…
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