How a Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability Led to Account Takeover
This is the first in a series of deep dives into the most prominent and pervasive vulnerabilities, starting with cross-site scripting.
Day: January 15, 2024
Safety Made Easy with Smartphone Home Control
Accessing Vigilante Security’s wireless capabilities through a smartphone is a transformative approach to modern security and home control. This integration offers an unprecedented level of control, convenience, and safety, merging traditional security functions with smart home technology. Here’s an in-depth look into how each feature contributes to overall safety and security. Wireless Light Control Controlling …
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Researchers Uncover Major Surge in Global Botnet Activity
Netscout found a spike from 10,000 to 143,957 devices in scans between December 2023 and early January 2024
Senators Demand Probe into SEC Hack After Bitcoin Price Spike
US senators have accused the SEC of failing to properly secure its social media accounts after hackers comprised its X account and posted a fake Bitcoin announcement
Python-Based Tool FBot Disrupts Cloud Security
Discovered by the SentinelLabs team, FBot targets web servers, cloud services and SaaS platforms
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Geez it’s nice to be back in Oslo! This city has such a special place in my heart for so many reasons, not least of which by virtue of being Charlotte’s home town we have so many friends and family here. Add in NDC Security this
Environmental Websites Hit by DDoS Surge in COP28 Crossfire
Content delivery provider Cloudflare observed a staggering surge in DDoS attacks against environmental services during COP28
South Tyrol A Model for Europe? The Rise of Post-Fascists in Northern Italy
The centrist People’s Party has ruled in South Tyrol since 1948. Now, though, the provincial governor is forming a coalition with the post-fascist party Fratelli d’Italia. Many are concerned that it could provide a blueprint for similar partnerships at…
British Library Catalogue Back Online After Ransomware Attack
The main British Library catalogue will be back online on Monday, January 15, as the institution continues its technical rebuild following the ransomware attack last year
Failed unsubscribes could be a clue your data’s out of control
Anyone who’s eveer tried to unsubscribe to an email list knows that “unsubscribe” button never seems to work — except to verify your email account is working. But what if that failure arises from something more problematic than an unethical person i…