63% of IT professionals express desire for a mentor
However, challenges can arise when pursuing IT careers, including the need for more technical knowledge (35%), tools and best practices (31%).
Financial services sector is facing data risks from personal apps
A new report focuses on the risks of personal app use, generative AI and social engineering in the financial sector.
Typosquatted packages delivering malware to Linux and macOS systems
Research has identified a typosquatting campaign delivering malware to Linux and macOS systems.
Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks
In September 2023, KrebsOnSecurity published findings from security researchers who concluded that a series of six-figure cyberheists across dozens of victims resulted from thieves cracking master passwords stolen from the password manager service LastPass in 2022. In a court filing this week, U.S. federal agents investigating a spectacular $150 millionRead More »Feds Link $150M Cyberheist to 2022 LastPass Hacks
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Loyalty Cards
Squid is a loyalty card platform in Ireland. Blog moderation policy.
US Seize Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust
Two men linked to Garantex are accused of facilitating multi-billion dollar money laundering and sanctions violations. The post US Seize Garantex in Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Bust appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Rayhunter: Device to Detect Cellular Surveillance
The EFF has created an open-source hardware tool to detect IMSI catchers: fake cell phone towers that are used for mass surveillance of an area. It runs on a $20 mobile hotspot.
In Other News: EntrySign AMD Flaw, Massive Attack Targets ISPs, ENISA Report
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Google discloses AMD CPU flaw named EntrySign, ISPs in the US and China targeted in massive attack, ENISA report on NIS2 Directive. The post In Other News: EntrySign AMD Flaw, Massive Attack Targets ISPs, ENISA Report appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Cybersecurity experts discuss the YouTube CEO deepfake
Cybersecurity experts share their insights on the YouTube CEO deepfake scam.
Edimax Camera Zero-Day Disclosed by CISA Exploited by Botnets
Multiple Mirai-based botnets are exploiting CVE-2025-1316, an Edimax IP camera vulnerability that allows remote command execution. The post Edimax Camera Zero-Day Disclosed by CISA Exploited by Botnets appeared first on SecurityWeek.