In a significant move for the financial technology sector, Jack Henry & Associates has partnered with Victor Technologies to unveil a new embedded payments platform designed for regional and community financial institutions. This innovative Payments-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution aims to revolutionize how financial institutions support their business customers and fintech clients. Partnership and Product Launch Collaboration Between Industry Leaders Jack Henry
The identification of a new vulnerability in Apache Tomcat, labeled CVE-2024-38286, has sent ripples through the tech community, underscoring an urgent need for users to update their systems. This newly discovered flaw allows attackers to execute Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, debilitating the performance and availability of applications reliant on susceptible versions of Tomcat. The vulnerability arises from the abuse
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced an exciting addition to its extensive range of trading options that will undoubtedly captivate traders worldwide. Starting October 2, 2024, traders will be introduced to the new WLDUSD COIN-M perpetual contract, which allows them to leverage their investments up to 20 times. This move is part of Binance’s broader
The recent surge in Bitcoin’s price has garnered significant attention, driven largely by the combination of stablecoin inflows and China’s massive economic stimulus measures. Bitcoin has managed to break out of its recent downtrend, now targeting the $70,000 mark. This positive movement is supported by an influx of stablecoin liquidity and a broader recovery in the cryptocurrency market, contributing to
Cyber-attacks have become a serious threat to various sectors, and English schools are no exception. With the academic year 2023/24 witnessing an unprecedented rise in cyber incidents, educational institutions across England are grappling with the devastating consequences. The increasing frequency and impact of cyber-attacks on English schools have been alarming, leading to significant disruptions in educational activities and highlighting the
The digital payments landscape is evolving rapidly, presenting unparalleled convenience and efficiency. However, this advancement is being shadowed by an equally fast-growing threat: cyber scams. Recent findings from Chubb’s survey titled “The Impact of Cyber Scams on Trust in Digital Payments” reveal a concerning trend wherein consumer confidence is being significantly undermined by cyber fraud. The survey spans various geographical
BBTok, a sophisticated banking malware, continues to evolve since its initial identification in 2020. Primarily targeting Latin America, the malware’s recent campaigns have especially focused on users in Mexico and Brazil. Researchers from GDataSoftware have delved deep into its sophisticated infection chain, revealing a complex combination of PowerShell, Python, and dnlib to effectively compromise and remain hidden in targeted systems.
In the world of open-source software, the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) stands as a vital component for handling print jobs efficiently across various environments. Recently, however, a series of critical security vulnerabilities have been discovered in CUPS, raising significant alarms regarding the potential for remote command execution. Given CUPS’ integral role in numerous Linux distributions and Unix-like systems, understanding
A recent discovery of remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) has sent shockwaves through the tech community, especially among Linux users. These vulnerabilities, which affect various Linux environments, have been assigned a critical CVSS score of 9.9. They allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, posing a significant risk to enterprise
In an era where AI technology underpins critical business operations and services, ensuring the security of AI infrastructure is more paramount than ever. Recently, a significant vulnerability, CVE-2024-0132, was discovered in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit, which could potentially compromise AI systems on a broad scale. This newly discovered flaw poses substantial risks to cloud-based and on-premises applications employing the toolkit
The subject of cyber resilience has gained increasing importance as the interconnectedness of the digital world grows. With more sophisticated cyber threats emerging daily, organizations face mounting complexity in safeguarding their operations. The year 2024 marks a pivotal moment for cyber resilience as businesses strategically invest in technologies and methodologies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.
The University Medical Center (UMC) in Lubbock, Texas, recently faced a significant ransomware attack that led to severe disruptions in operations. This incident has not only created immediate chaos but also underscored broader and more pressing cybersecurity challenges facing the healthcare sector. As hospitals become prime targets for cybercriminals, it is essential to explore the ramifications and contextualize this event
