UnitedHealth Group revealed that the Alphv/BlackCat hackers infiltrated Change Healthcare's systems for nine days before unleashing file-encrypting ransomware, accessed through leaked credentials for …
Wpeeper Android Trojan Uses Compromised WordPress Sites to Shield Command-and-Control Server
Chinese cybersecurity firm QAX XLab has uncovered a new Android trojan named Wpeeper, notable for hiding its true command-and-control (C&C) server behind compromised WordPress sites, utilizing a …
Seven teens with alleged ‘extremist ideology’ arrested in Sydney raids
Australian police have arrested seven teenagers in Sydney following a series of counter-terrorism raids, suspecting their involvement in a potential attack. The youths, aged between 15 and 17, are …
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Kenya: Floods cause widespread devastation in Nairobi
Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Nairobi, Kenya, turning roads into rivers and forcing residents to seek refuge on rooftops. Nairobi county official Edwin Sifuna described the situation as …
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Greece: Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens
Athens is enveloped in a dramatic orange haze as clouds of dust from the Sahara desert sweep over Greece, causing one of the worst episodes since 2018. The dust, which also affected Switzerland and …
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Russian deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov accused of taking bribes
Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov, accused of accepting large-scale bribes, has been remanded in custody by a Moscow court, denying the charges against him. Ivanov, responsible for Russia's …
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Nagomi Security Emerges From Stealth With $30 Million in Funding
Nagomi Security has emerged from stealth mode, previously known as Vena Security, with a platform aimed at helping customers maximize the effectiveness of their existing cybersecurity tools. The …
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Amplifier Security Emerges From Stealth With AI Copilot, Human-in-the-Loop Automation
Amplifier Security has emerged from stealth mode, unveiling a solution aimed at bridging the gap between the workforce and security teams using AI copilot and human-in-the-loop automation. The company …
Google Patches Critical Chrome Vulnerability
Google has released Chrome 124, addressing four vulnerabilities, including a critical security flaw identified as CVE-2024-4058, involving a type confusion bug in the ANGLE graphics layer engine. This …
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Tines Bags $50 Million Funding for Security Workflow Automation
Tines, an Irish security automation startup, has secured an additional $50 million in venture capital funding as part of its Series B round, raising its total funding to $146.2 million. Backed by …
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