High-Severity Flaw in PostgreSQL Allows Hackers to Exploit Environment Variables https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pistgresql.png Nov 15, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Database Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a high-severity security flaw in the PostgreSQL open-source database system that could allow unprivileged users to alter environment variables, and potentially lead to code execution or information disclosure. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-10979, carries a CVSS score of ...
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Russian cybersecurity experts keen to share expertise with India amid rising threats – ET CISO
Russian cybersecurity experts keen to share expertise with India amid rising threats – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115202952,imgsize-48156,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/russian-cybersecurity-experts-keen-to-share-expertise-with-india-amid-rising-threats.jpg As India’s digital landscape expands rapidly, so too do the threats posed by cybercriminals targeting the country’s key sectors and sensitive data. A leading Russian cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies has revealed that more than two-thirds of cyberattacks in India lead to leaks of confidential ...
Read More »New RustyAttr Malware Targets macOS Through Extended Attribute Abuse
New RustyAttr Malware Targets macOS Through Extended Attribute Abuse https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gib.png Nov 14, 2024Ravie LakshmananCryptojacking / Threat Intelligence Threat actors have been found leveraging a new technique that abuses extended attributes for macOS files to smuggle a new malware called RustyAttr. The Singaporean cybersecurity company has attributed the novel activity with moderate confidence to the infamous North Korea-linked Lazarus Group, citing ...
Read More »Government issues ‘high’ severity alert for these Apple users; check if your device is on the list – ET CISO
Government issues ‘high’ severity alert for these Apple users; check if your device is on the list – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115204515,imgsize-15110,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/government-issues-high-severity-alert-for-these-apple-users-check-if-your-device-is-on-the-list.jpg Apple users, the government has a ‘high’ risk warning for you. According to an advisory issued by The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), multiple Apple devices – iPhones, iPads, MacBook and even the browser Safari are at risk ...
Read More »TikTok Pixel Privacy Nightmare: A New Case Study
TikTok Pixel Privacy Nightmare: A New Case Study https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/tiktok.png Nov 14, 2024The Hacker NewsData Privacy / Compliance Advertising on TikTok is the obvious choice for any company trying to reach a young market, and especially so if it happens to be a travel company, with 44% of American Gen Zs saying they use the platform to plan their vacations. But ...
Read More »Meet Dr Rakshit Tandon – a distinguished national cyber security expert – ET CISO
Meet Dr Rakshit Tandon – a distinguished national cyber security expert – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115284256,imgsize-24170,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/meet-dr-rakshit-tandon-a-distinguished-national-cyber-security-expert.jpg Losing precious money and information to cyber frauds is a real issue and in our modern digital era, cybersecurity professionals and experts play a crucial role in spreading awareness. Their specialized knowledge proves indispensable in averting monetary damages and sustaining confidence in digital platforms. One ...
Read More »5 BCDR Oversights That Leave You Exposed to Ransomware
5 BCDR Oversights That Leave You Exposed to Ransomware https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/main.png Ransomware isn’t just a buzzword; it’s one of the most dreaded challenges businesses face in this increasingly digitized world. Ransomware attacks are not only increasing in frequency but also in sophistication, with new ransomware groups constantly emerging. Their attack methods are evolving rapidly, becoming more dangerous and damaging than ever. ...
Read More »HDFC Bank and Times Of India present ‘Cyber Security Summit’ to prevent cyber frauds in the financial sector – ET CISO
HDFC Bank and Times Of India present ‘Cyber Security Summit’ to prevent cyber frauds in the financial sector – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115284273,imgsize-773110,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/hdfc-bank-and-times-of-india-present-cyber-security-summit-to-prevent-cyber-frauds-in-the-financial-sector.jpg NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank, in partnership with The Times of India, will hold a Cyber Security Summit to address increasing cases of cyber fraud. The summit will be held at ITC Maurya in New Delhi on November 14, ...
Read More »Experts Uncover 70,000 Hijacked Domains in Widespread ‘Sitting Ducks’ Attack Scheme
Experts Uncover 70,000 Hijacked Domains in Widespread ‘Sitting Ducks’ Attack Scheme https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/domain.png Multiple threat actors have been found taking advantage of an attack technique called Sitting Ducks to hijack legitimate domains for using them in phishing attacks and investment fraud schemes for years. The findings come from Infoblox, which said it identified nearly 800,000 vulnerable registered domains over the past ...
Read More »UP Board takes strong measures for fair 2025 exams with AI security and fewer unaided schools – ET CISO
UP Board takes strong measures for fair 2025 exams with AI security and fewer unaided schools – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115284919,imgsize-86350,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/next-gen-tech/up-board-takes-strong-measures-for-fair-2025-exams-with-ai-security-and-fewer-unaided-schools.jpg PRAYAGRAJ: The UP Board is working on two fronts to ensure that the High School and Intermediate examinations for 2025 are conducted without cheating and in a fair manner. On one hand, the security of question papers in the strong ...
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