RubyGems Suspends New Signups After Hundreds of Malicious Packages Are Uploaded

The company’s 8-K filing notes “unauthorized access” and that it’s activated business continuity plans and taken some systems offline.

The volume of cyberattacks targeting Africa declined in the past year, with weekly attacks down 22%, as attackers seemingly shifted their focus to other regions.

In a potential gift to geopolitical adversaries, the encrypted messaging app uses a leaky custom protocol that allows message replays, impersonation attacks, and sensitive information exposure from chats.

You check that the windows are shut before leaving home. Return to the kitchen to verify that the oven and stove were definitely turned off. Maybe even circle back again to confirm the front door was properly closed. These automatic safety checks give you peace of mind because you know the unlikely but potentially dangerous…

What are IABs? Initial Access Brokers (IABs) specialize in gaining unauthorized entry into computer systems and networks, then selling that access to other cybercriminals. This division of labor allows IABs to concentrate on their core expertise: exploiting vulnerabilities through methods like social engineering and brute-force attacks.  By selling access, they significantly mitigate the

Microsoft says the financially motivated cybercrime group has exploited N-day and zero-day vulnerabilities in campaigns predicated on speed.