In a concerning development in the world of cybercrime, ransomware gangs have turned to recruiting penetration testers, commonly known as pen testers, to improve the effectiveness of their attacks. This trend has been brought to light by the findings of Cato Network’s Cato Cyber Threats Research Lab (CTRL) in their Q3 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report. Renowned ransomware groups
Imagine managing a sophisticated network firewall system only to discover that an unauthenticated attacker could exploit a critical vulnerability, gaining administrative privileges and potentially wreaking havoc on your configurations. Palo Alto Networks faced this challenge recently with their PAN-OS management web interface, marked by the critical vulnerability CVE-2024-12, affecting versions 10.2, 11.0, 11.1, and 11.2. This alarming threat was given
The Ngioweb botnet has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, exploiting Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers to power the NSOCKS residential proxy network. Recent findings by Lumen Technologies and other cybersecurity firms have revealed the extensive reach and efficiency of this botnet, highlighting its impact on global cybersecurity. The Resurgence of
The potential dominance of Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5000 series GPUs in the market has many industry insiders buzzing, with prominent figures predicting a significant impact beginning in December. This latest generation of GPUs, dubbed the Blackwell series, promises to bring unprecedented advancements in graphics technology, igniting anticipation among tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. Some experts even suggest that the market
NVIDIA’s latest offering, the Blackwell GB200 NVL72 server racks, has generated significant buzz within the tech industry. Despite the high anticipation surrounding the technological advancements promised by the Blackwell architecture, early shipments have faced notable challenges. Among these is a critical thermal issue that has emerged, raising concerns among industry experts and stakeholders. This situation has come as a surprise,
As anticipation grows around the upcoming Intel Battlemage (BMG) Arc B580 desktop GPUs, speculation is rife that these next-gen products could be poised for an early December release. This buzz has been further bolstered by a recent leak in a shipping manifest, indicating the preparation of the B580 packaging. Such leaks align perfectly with previous rumors that hinted at a
With the rise of cloud-based environments and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications fundamentally altering the cyber risk landscape, browser security has become critical. More than 90% of organizational network traffic flows through browsers and web applications, presenting new cybersecurity threats. These threats include phishing attacks, data leakage, and malicious extensions. Consequently, browsers have become significant vulnerabilities that need robust
In a significant development in the realm of website security, experts have identified critical vulnerabilities in two widely-used WordPress plugins, which could potentially impact over 4 million websites globally if not addressed. The vulnerabilities exist in the Really Simple Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) plugin and the WPLMS Learning Management System plugin, both of which have a substantial user base.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, the growing adoption of Generative AI (GenAI) brings both remarkable benefits and significant security challenges. A survey conducted by Regina Corso, which involved over 400 security professionals and developers, revealed that nearly 80% of development teams have now integrated GenAI into their workflows. However, this widespread use also comes with an undercurrent
The tech world has been buzzing with discussions regarding AMD’s innovative 3D V-Cache technology, especially following the impressive performance of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in both gaming and productivity workloads. Enthusiasts and industry experts alike are curious about whether Intel will adopt a similar approach for its desktop gaming CPUs. However, Intel’s current stance suggests otherwise, preferring to preserve this
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning about two critical vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks’ Expedition software. Identified as CVE-2024-9463 (OS Command Injection) and CVE-2024-9465 (SQL Injection), these flaws have received high CVSS scores of 9.9 and 9.3 respectively. The exploitation of these vulnerabilities allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with root
In the world of PC building, unexpected hardware issues can stir significant concern, especially when they involve cutting-edge components like the MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk Wi-Fi motherboard and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. Recently, an incident involving a burnt motherboard socket and processor has drawn attention within the community, prompting MSI to release an official statement and initiate an
