Keppel Ltd., through its private fund Keppel Data Centre Fund II (KDCF II), has made a significant move to bolster its presence in the Asian data center market by acquiring a data center development project in Tokyo, Japan. This facility, known as Keppel Data Centre Tokyo 2, marks Keppel’s first foray into developing such projects in Japan, and it stands
The rapidly growing sector of decentralized finance (DeFi) leverages blockchain technology to offer a variety of financial services, such as lending, borrowing, and trading, with the promise of high returns and innovation. However, as enticing as these opportunities may seem, they come with several critical risks that investors must be aware of. Understanding these risks is crucial for anyone looking
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in Hikvision network cameras, leading to potentially grave consequences for users and organizations relying on these devices. This flaw allows attackers to intercept Dynamic DNS (DDNS) credentials that are transmitted in plaintext, leaving various camera models exposed to unauthorized access. Specifically, the affected models include those with firmware versions predating recent updates, such
Ingenico, a leader in payment services, and the crypto trading platform Crypto.com have announced a partnership to enable crypto payments for Ingenico merchants worldwide. This innovative “plug-and-play” solution allows Ingenico merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments seamlessly, meeting the needs of over 680 million consumers. Central to this offering is Ingenico’s new merchant wallet, integrated with AXIUM Android terminals to streamline
A significant security vulnerability impacting the popular torrent client qBittorrent, ranging from versions 3.2.1 through 5.0.0, has recently come to light. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute remote code and inject malicious scripts, presenting a considerable risk to users. The root cause of this issue has been traced back to the DownloadManager class neglecting to validate SSL certificate errors since
In an alarming development, the United States’ top security agencies have sounded the alarm about a resurgence of Russian influence operations aimed at undermining public confidence in the integrity of the upcoming swing state elections. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the FBI, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint statement recently, highlighting
In the wake of a series of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks carried out by the Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), several UK local authority websites faced temporary disruptions. Last week’s cyberattacks, reportedly in retaliation for British military support for Ukraine, targeted the websites of Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Salford, Bury, Trafford, Tameside, and Dudley, with Portsmouth City Council and
MeaWallet, a renowned leader in digital payments specializing in card tokenization, has recently introduced innovative features to support Click to Pay, an online payment method designed to offer a seamless, secure, and faster online shopping experience. This development is set to elevate convenience for both consumers and merchants by enhancing the checkout process. Click to Pay functions similarly to contactless
In an era where digital data is becoming increasingly valuable, the risks associated with data breaches have grown exponentially, necessitating stronger security measures to protect sensitive information. The recent arrest of Alexander Connor Moucka by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police highlights how vulnerabilities in cloud storage accounts can lead to massive data breaches, affecting millions of individuals and numerous organizations.
As the United States approaches another critical election period, it is more important than ever for voters to trust only verified information to navigate the complexities of the election process. Recent advisories from the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) emphasize the growing impact of foreign interference, particularly
A new Android banking malware known as ToxicPanda has emerged, targeting users by conducting unauthorized money transfers from their accounts. More than 1,500 Android devices have fallen victim to this malware, with the most significant number of infections reported in Italy, accounting for 56.8% of cases. Other affected regions include Portugal (18.7%), Hong Kong (4.6%), Spain (3.9%), and Peru (3.4%).
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in pfSense version 2.5.2 that potentially allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-46538, is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited to achieve remote code execution (RCE). The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation in the interfaces_groups_edit.php file, where user-supplied data is stored
