In today’s cybersecurity landscape, much of the focus is placed on firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint detection. While these tools are essential, one critical layer often goes overlooked: the Domain Name System (DNS). As the starting point of nearly every online interaction, DNS is not only foundational – it’s increasinglyRead More »Why DNS Security Is Your First Defense Against Cyber Attacks?
Horizon3.ai has raised $100 million to expand product capabilities, and to scale its partner ecosystem and federal market presence. The post Horizon3.ai Raises $100 Million in Series D Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Many security professionals feel pressured to pursue leadership roles, but success can also mean going deeper, not just higher. The post Rethinking Success in Security: Why Climbing the Corporate Ladder Isn’t Always the Goal appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Two security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in SinoTrack GPS devices that could be exploited to control certain remote functions on connected vehicles and even track their locations. “Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access device profiles without authorization through the common web management interface,” the U.S.Read More »SinoTrack GPS Devices Vulnerable to Remote Vehicle Control via Default Passwords
Introduction DeepSeek-R1 is one of the most popular LLMs right now. Users of all experience levels look for chatbot websites on search engines, and threat actors have started abusing the popularity of LLMs. We previously reported attacks with malware being spread under the guise of DeepSeek to attract victims. TheRead More »Toxic trend: Another malware threat targets DeepSeek
In today’s security landscape, budgets are tight, attack surfaces are sprawling, and new threats emerge daily. Maintaining a strong security posture under these circumstances without a large team or budget can be a real challenge. Yet lean security models are not only possible – they can be highly effective. RiverRead More »How to Build a Lean Security Model: 5 Lessons from River Island
Microsoft has released patches to fix 67 security flaws, including one zero-day bug in Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild. Of the 67 vulnerabilities, 11 are rated Critical and 56 are rated Important in severity. This includes 26 remoteRead More »Microsoft Patches 67 Vulnerabilities Including WEBDAV Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild
2024 saw a sharp rise in social engineering attacks.
Convenience prioritized over password security.
Fake college enrollments have been surging as crime rings deploy “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and stay just long enough to collect a financial aid check. The post How Scammers Are Using AI to Steal College Financial Aid appeared first on SecurityWeek.
