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Microsoft Enhances PowerShell Security With Script Warning Functionality
Application Security
Microsoft Enhances PowerShell Security With Script Warning Functionality
Microsoft has integrated a new security feature into Windows PowerShell, alerting users when scripts utilizing the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content are run. This ...
Microsoft Patches Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability in Windows
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Patches Critical Zero-Day Vulnerability in Windows
Microsoft has released security updates for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows that allowed attackers to gain System privileges. The tech giant announced the patching ...
Google Introduces Layered Defenses in Chrome to Combat Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities
Application Security
Google Introduces Layered Defenses in Chrome to Combat Prompt Injection Vulnerabilities
Google enhances Chrome's security with new features targeting prompt injection vulnerabilities. The update focuses on challenges posed by untrusted web content.
Microsoft Works to Mitigate Copilot Access Issues in Europe
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Works to Mitigate Copilot Access Issues in Europe
Microsoft is addressing an incident affecting users in Europe who face difficulties accessing its AI-powered Copilot digital assistant. The outage underscores critical reliance on cloud-based ...
Equixly Secures $11 Million Investment to Enhance API Penetration Testing Capabilities
Cybersecurity
Equixly Secures $11 Million Investment to Enhance API Penetration Testing Capabilities
Equixly has successfully raised $11 million to bolster its API penetration testing services by developing proprietary AI models, expanding globally, and recruiting new team members.
Proofpoint Completes Acquisition of Hornetsecurity A Strategic Move in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Proofpoint Completes Acquisition of Hornetsecurity: A Strategic Move in Cybersecurity
Proofpoint's $1.8 billion transaction with Hornetsecurity signifies a strategic expansion in the cybersecurity landscape. This move underscores the substantial market presence of Hornetsecurity, whose annual ...
Storm-0249 Exploits EDR and Windows Tools for Ransomware Prep
Application Security
Storm-0249 Exploits EDR and Windows Tools for Ransomware Prep
Initial Access Broker Storm-0249 exploits Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions and Windows utilities to load malware, establish communication channels, and maintain persistence, all to ...
Mirai-based Broadside Botnet Exploits TBK Vision DVRs in Maritime Sector
CVE Vulnerability Alerts
Mirai-based Broadside Botnet Exploits TBK Vision DVRs in Maritime Sector
The Broadside botnet, a Mirai variant, exploits CVE-2024-3721 vulnerabilities in TBK Vision DVRs, posing a threat to maritime logistics.
Identity Security Firm Saviynt Secures $700 Million in Funding Amid Booming Security Market
Identity and Access Management
Identity Security Firm Saviynt Secures $700 Million in Funding Amid Booming Security Market
Saviynt, a leading player in identity security, recently raised $700 million in funding led by KKR, enhancing its market valuation to $3 billion. The round ...
EtherRAT Malware Implant Utilizes Linux Persistence Mechanisms in React2Shell Attack
Cybersecurity
EtherRAT Malware Implant Utilizes Linux Persistence Mechanisms in React2Shell Attack
EtherRAT, a new malware implant, is linked to the recent React2Shell cyberattack, exploiting Linux persistence methods and utilizing Ethereum smart contracts for control.