Vulnerability News

According to a recent report by Nokia Threat Intelligence, the global telecom industry, with a particularly alarming focus on North America, is facing significant vulnerabilities to cyber attacks. These threats are increasingly being exacerbated by the use of Generative AI (GenAI) tactics and automation, which have revolutionized the landscape of cyber warfare. The report emphasizes The post Nokia claims Cyber Vulnerabilities in the Telecom Sector appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Recent news has frequently highlighted how vulnerabilities in a company’s IT infrastructure can lead to devastating cyber-attacks. However, an intriguing twist has emerged: a flaw in the infrastructure managed by a ransomware group has led to a dramatic near-miss where six companies were spared from hefty ransomware payments. Vangelis Stykas, CTO of Atropos.ai, which specializes The post Security vulnerability in IT infrastructure of Ransomware gang saves six victimized companies appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

All these days we have seen hackers targeting Windows and Linux machines. But now they seem to be after the encryption of mass virtual machines by exploiting a vulnerability in VMware ESXi software. Hackers are now exploiting this flaw to encrypt virtual machines on a massive scale. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-37085, has been rated The post VMware vulnerability leads ransomware to encrypt mass virtual machines appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Security researchers face significant challenges when hunting for vulnerabilities in Large Language Models (LLMs). However, Google’s Naptime Framework provides a breakthrough in AI-driven vulnerability research, automating variant analysis. Named for its concept of allowing researchers to “take a nap” amidst their intensive exploration of large-scale language models, Naptime Framework closely mirrors the methods employed by The post AI driven Google Naptime to help LLM to conduct vulnerability research appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Cybersecurity threats continue to pose significant challenges across various industries, with certain sectors bearing the brunt of frequent and severe cyber attacks. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 industries most vulnerable to cyber attacks: 1. Healthcare: The healthcare industry holds vast amounts of sensitive patient data, making it a prime target for cyber-criminals The post Top 10 Industries Most Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Today’s distributed and cloud-centric work environment has triggered a shift in access methods from traditional virtual private networks (VPNs) to more robust security frameworks like zero trust. Traditionally, VPNs provided essential remote access capabilities to connect users or entire office sites. However, the growing sophistication of cyberthreats alongside the expansion of remote workforces and cloud The post Unveiling the 2024 VPN Risk Report: Key Vulnerabilities and the Shift to Zero Trust appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Microsoft Security Analysis team recently alerted Google’s Android Security Research teams to a critical issue potentially affecting billions of Android app users. This vulnerability could lead to various cyber threats, including token thefts, code execution attacks, and other common security risks. Responding swiftly to the alert, Google promptly released new guidelines for Android app developers The post Microsoft issues cyber threat alert to Google on Vulnerable Mobile Apps appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

[By Rebecca Krauthamer Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of QuSecure; and Michelle Karlsberg, QuSecure Fellow] Imagine a labyrinth, continuously twisting and turning, morphing its layout so just when you think you’ve identified a safe path, the landscape shifts. Navigating it would be a Herculean task. Welcome to the new world of cybersecurity – an ever-changing, intricate maze The post Navigating the Labyrinth of Digital Cyberthreats Using AI-Powered Cryptographic Agility appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Network-connected wrenches used globally are now at risk of exposure to ransomware hackers, who can manipulate their functionalities and gain unauthorized access to the connected networks, according to experts. Research conducted by Nozomi reveals that the Bosch Rexroth Handheld Nutrunner, a network-connected wrench, displays vulnerabilities that could potentially allow hackers to disrupt entire networks or The post Network connected wrenches are now vulnerable to Ransomware attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

[By Mike Walters, President and co-founder of Action1] Two years have passed since the cybersecurity world was rocked by the discovery of Log4Shell, a critical vulnerability in the Log4j library. First discovered on December 9, 2021, this legendary flaw exposed hundreds of thousands of systems to potential attacks. Jen Easterly, head of the Cybersecurity and The post Log4Shell: A Persistent Threat to Cybersecurity – Two Years On appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.