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Several flaws found in serial-to-IP converters used in critical sectors
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (186+ words) SC Media Several flaws found in serial-to-IP converters used in critical sectors Security Week reports that Forescout Technologies identified 20 new vulnerabilities in Sliex and Lantronix serial-to-IP converters, or serial device servers, that can be exploited without authentication, potentially exposing healthcare,…...
Accelerated Akira ransomware intrusions examined
2+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) SC Media Accelerated Akira ransomware intrusions examined Cyber Scoop reports that increasingly efficient techniques have significantly reduced the Akira ransomware operation's attack times. Utilization of zero-day exploits and intermittent encryption has allowed Akira ransomware to achieve the entire attack kill…...
Report sheds more light on Phantom Stealer
3+ week, 1+ day ago (82+ words) Attacks involving the. NET-based Phantom Stealer, which has been bundled with a crypter and a remote access tool under the Phantom Project cybercrime kit, have been aimed at manufacturing, technology, and logistics organizations in Europe as part of a multi-wave…...
Experts mull over significance of cloud security oversight in higher education
3+ week, 2+ day ago (214+ words) In higher education, that creates a much broader and'more fluid attack surface, where risk comes not just from campus systems but from misconfigured cloud storage, compromised identities, unmanaged third-party apps and inconsistent security controls across distributed environments," said SANS Technology…...
Study: Only 14% of organizations have high cloud maturity level
3+ week, 2+ day ago (246+ words) SC Media Study: Only 14% of organizations have high cloud maturity level An NTT Data study, based on a survey of over 2, 300 senior decision-makers from 33 countries worldwide, showed that just 14% of companies have attained the most advanced level of cloud maturity,…...
Telnyx targeted in expanding Team PCP supply chain intrusions
3+ week, 3+ day ago (180+ words) SC Media Telnyx targeted in expanding Team PCP supply chain intrusions Infosecurity Magazine reports that Team PCP threat operation has moved to target the Telnyx cloud communications platform's Python software development kit on the Py PI repository as part of…...
Cyberattack disrupts Puerto Rico's driver's license issuing agency
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (77+ words) SC Media Cyberattack disrupts Puerto Rico's driver's license issuing agency An In-Depth Guide to Ransomware Russia arrests alleged admin of Leak Base cybercrime forum Armenian extradited to US over alleged role in Red Line infostealer scheme US imprisons Russian botnet…...
US imprisons Russian botnet operator linked to US-targeted ransomware attacks
4+ week, 17+ hour ago (75+ words) SC Media US imprisons Russian botnet operator linked to US-targeted ransomware attacks An In-Depth Guide to Ransomware Cyberattack disrupts Puerto Rico's driver's license issuing agency Microsoft credential phishing weaponizes Bubble AI app builder Ransomware reloaded: Finding resilience when attackers wield…...
2024 SC Award Winners Announced: Celebrating Cybersecurity Excellence
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (599+ words) The 2024 SC Award winners have been revealed, with more than 30 standout companies, leaders, and solutions recognized for their achievements in cybersecurity. Now in its 27th year, the SC Awards continues to spotlight the most impactful innovations and individuals shaping the future…...
2026 SC Award winner Ankur Shah of Straiker " Security Executive of the Year
4+ week, 1+ day ago (128+ words) Ankur Shah, CEO of Straiker, is the winner of the 2026 SC Award for Security Executive of the Year for his leadership in advancing cloud and AI security while building high-performing teams across the cybersecurity industry. Shah's leadership approach focuses on…...