QR codes become the vehicle for malware in new technique – CSO Online
QR codes are ubiquitous these days, as they are an easy way to deliver marketing content or direct users to websites and apps. They have also become a hiding place…
Chinese APT Uses OSS & PoCs to Spy on Other Countries – Dark Reading
“RedNovember” is both lazy and punctual: always quick to do its homework on new vulnerabilities, but always getting the answers from cyber defenders. – Read More
As Incidents Rise, Japanese Government’s Cybersecurity Falls Short – Dark Reading
The Japanese government suffered the most cybersecurity incidents in 2024 — 447, nearly double the previous year — while failing to manage 16% of critical systems. – Read More
Advertising watchdog upholds complaints against group action law firms – Legal Futures
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints against three law firms over misleading websites and online advertising for group actions. The post Advertising watchdog upholds complaints against group action law…
SRA checking if it gave others wrong advice like in Mazur case – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is checking if it provided any other law firms with incorrect advice on whether non-authorised people can conduct litigation. The post SRA checking if it gave…
SDT removes “otiose” restriction on law firm director – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has removed an “otiose” condition imposed only last October on a director of a law firm that prevented him from holding a compliance role. The post…
Buoyant Keystone sees share price soar alongside income and profits – Legal Futures
Listed firm Keystone Law continues to make significant strides, with revenue up 17% in the first half of its financial year and likely to exceed market expectations for the full…
SolarWinds fixes Web Help Desk patch bypass for actively exploited flaw — again – CSO Online
SolarWinds has released a third patch for essentially the same critical Java deserialization vulnerability in its Web Help Desk product. The original flaw was first patched in August 2024 with…
GitHub Aims to Secure Supply Chain as NPM Hacks Ramp Up – Dark Reading
GitHub will address weak authentication and overly permissive tokens in the NPM ecosystem, following high-profile threat campaigns like those involving Shai-Hulud malware. – Read More
Superpanel emerges from stealth having raised $5.3m as it looks to transform litigation onboarding and triage – Legal IT Insider
Californian-founded legal AI startup Superpanel today (23 September) emerged from stealth mode and announced that it has raised a total of $5.3m in funding, including from Outlander, an investor in…
Exposed Docker Daemons Fuel DDoS Botnet – Dark Reading
The for-hire platform leverages legitimate cloud-native tools to make detection and disruption harder for defenders and SOC analysts. – Read More
From FBI to CISO: Unconventional Paths to Cybersecurity Success – Dark Reading
Cybersecurity leader Jason Manar shares insights on diverse career paths, essential skills, and practical advice for entering and thriving in the high-stress yet rewarding field of cybersecurity. – Read More
Dark Reading Confidential: Battle Space: Cyber Pros Land on the Front Lines of Protecting US Critical Infrastructure – Dark Reading
Dark Reading Confidential Episode 10: It’s past time for a comprehensive plan to protect vital US systems from nation-state cyberattacks, and increasingly, that responsibility is falling to asset owners across…
Two New Supermicro BMC Bugs Allow Malicious Firmware to Evade Root of Trust Security – The Hacker News
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of two security vulnerabilities impacting Supermicro Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware that could potentially allow attackers to bypass crucial verification steps and update the system…
Eurojust Arrests 5 in €100M Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud Spanning 23 Countries – The Hacker News
Law enforcement authorities in Europe have arrested five suspects in connection with an “elaborate” online investment fraud scheme that stole more than €100 million ($118 million) from over 100 victims…