Hackers have been exploiting a brand-new flaw found in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software since March 26, 2024, almost three weeks before it was made public yesterday. The network security company's Unit 42 team is keeping tabs on this under the name Operation MidnightEclipse. They believe it's the work of one unidentified threat actor. This security hole, called CVE-2024-3400 (scored 10.0 out of 10 on the severity...
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Google is taking legal action against two app developers for tricking people into downloading fake cryptocurrency apps and stealing their money. The accused individuals, Yunfeng Sun and Hongnam Cheung, are believed to be based in Shenzhen and Hong Kong. They allegedly uploaded around 87 bogus crypto apps to the Google Play Store since 2019, leading to over 100,000 users falling victim to their scam. The tech...
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Organizations today face increasing pressure to ensure compliance with various governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements. However, with the complexity and volume of regulations continually rising, manual compliance processes are no longer sufficient to keep pace. As a result, adopting GRC tools has become crucial for organizations seeking to streamline and automate their compliance efforts. By leveraging these tools, organizations can mitigate compliance risks and enhance...
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In recent years, Saudi Arabia has undergone a journey of modernization, particularly in technology and legislation. With its ambitious Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom is driving technological advancements to propel itself into the digital era. This transformation highlights the crucial need for robust data protection and cyber security laws to safeguard individuals and businesses. Traditionally, data protection issues in Saudi Arabia were addressed within the framework...
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Google has reached an agreement to eliminate vast amounts of data - billions of records detailing users' online activities - as a resolution to a lawsuit accusing the company of monitoring individuals without their explicit consent through its Chrome browser. The lawsuit, initiated in 2020, alleged that Google deceived users into believing their internet browsing remained confidential when utilizing "incognito" or "private" mode on browsers such...
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Several malicious Android apps have been spotted on the Google Play Store. These apps have a sneaky purpose: turning your Android phone into a proxy for cybercriminals. The discovery was made by HUMAN's Satori Threat Intelligence team. They found a group of VPN apps on the Play Store that come with a special feature. These apps use a Golang library to secretly transform your device...
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