Category Security

CISA Urges Encryption of Cookies in F5 BIG-IP Systems

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has urged organizations to address security risks related to unencrypted cookies used in F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) systems. According to the agency, cyber threat actors are exploiting these unencrypted persistent…

Telekopye Scammers Target Booking.com and Airbnb Users

A growing network of online scammers is targeting users of popular accommodation booking platforms such as Booking.com and Airbnb. According to new findings from ESET researchers, these cybercriminals use a Telegram-based toolkit called Telekopye, which has been operating since 2016.…

5 Steps to Boost Detection and Response in a Multi-Layered Cloud

Oct 14, 2024The Hacker NewsCloud Security / Vulnerability The link between detection and response (DR) practices and cloud security has historically been weak. As global organizations increasingly adopt cloud environments, security strategies have largely focused on “shift-left” practices—securing code, ensuring…

Pokémon Developer Game Freak Suffers Data Breach

Japanese game developer Game Freak, the firm behind the Pokémon franchise, has suffered a security breach exposing the data of 2606 employees and partners. The leak first appeared on forum 4chan in early October and is now circulating on social…

Casio Confirms Ransomware Outage and Data Breach

Casio has revealed that some of its corporate systems and services are still damaged and personal information has been compromised, after a ransomware attack over a week ago. The Japanese electronics giant claimed in a notice on Friday that it…

Skills Shortages Now a Top-Two Security Risk for SMBs

A shortage of cybersecurity expertise and capacity in global SMBs is fueling talent burnout and creating new opportunities for threat actors, Sophos has warned. The UK-headquartered security vendor polled 5000 IT and security professionals in 14 countries, 1402 of whom…