Cisco smart licensing system sees critical security flaws exploited
Security researchers claim two Cisco Smart Licensing Utility bugs are being abused in the wild One of the bugs is a hardcoded admin account Both bugs were fixed in 2024,…
This top WordPress plugin could be hiding a worrying security flaw, so be on your guard
WP Ghost, a popular security plugin, carried a 9.6-severity flaw It allows threat actors to execute malicious code, remotely The developers released a patch, and users should update now WP…
North Korea unveils new military unit targeting AI attacks
North Korea has established a new AI hacking department The new group will be called ‘Research Center 227’ North Korea carried out many cyber offensives in 2024, including a fake…
US government warns agencies to make sure their backups are safe from NAKIVO security issue
NAKIVO patched a high-severity flaw in November 2024 However CISA has now added it to KEV, signalling abuse in the wild The bug can lead to remote code execution The…
Ransomware attacks are costing Government offices a month of downtime on average
New research claims downtime from ransomware attacks is costing government agencies thousands The average downtime after an attack is over 27 days RansomHub is the top offender New research from…
These malicious Android apps were installed over 60 million times – here’s how to stay safe
Bitdefender found more than 300 Android apps used to display unwanted ads Almost all apps have so far been removed from the Play Store Some of the apps even tried…
Fake DeepSeek installers are infecting your device with dangerous malware
McAfee’s researchers find a “cocktail” of malware hiding behind fake DeepSeek apps The campaign preys on people searching for the generative AI tool Infostealers, crypto miners, and more, are being…
A worrying Apple Password App vulnerability reportedlyleft users exposed for months
Apple’s Password App has been patched after a vulnerability was discovered The flaw left users exposed for three months, experts claim Users were at risk of social engineering attacks A…
Free online file converters could infect your PC with malware, FBI warns
Free file converters are scamming victims, law enforcement warns The FBI has warned against using untrusted the services Malware can put victims at risk of identity theft and fraud Many…
Criminals are using CSS to get around filters and track email usage
Cisco Talos says hackers are abusing CSS in emails The stylesheet language is used to hide content, track people’s behavior, and more Researchers suggest IT teams adopt advanced filtering techniques…