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Today's cybersecurity landscape highlights several critical threats and vulnerabilities. Microsoft has patched a zero-day vulnerability in Outlook (CVE-2026-124194) that is reportedly being actively exploited. Additionally, a serious vulnerability in Barracuda’s email security gateways could allow attackers root access to the devices. The ransomware attack on Vanderbilt University continues to unfold, with reports of significant data theft. Notably, Google has addressed its eighth Chrome zero-day of the year, emphasizing ongoing exploitation of browser vulnerabilities. Moreover, the rising trend of spyware targeting everyday users is alarming, with attackers increasingly infiltrating personal devices. Finally, a supply chain attack affecting Qubole has compromised sensitive customer data, further underlining the risks associated with third-party services.
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Monthly malware statistics released by Kaspersky Labs shows that malicious programs targeting the recently patched Windows shortcut vulnerability were among the most popular during August.
Although facial biometrics is in widespread use in airports, railway stations, and other transport hubs across the UK, the system generally only works in real time when the person is either facing the camera or at a slight angle.
Sophos warns computer users not to complete the survey offered in a phishing email disguised as a McDonald's survey
More details are now emerging about the complex saga involving the Mariposa botnet since the alleged author of the malware - Iserdo - was arrested in Slovenia in late July.
Security firm McAfee has alerted the online community to a new Zeus botnet attack using bogus FedEx notification emails.
IT departments are hiring more datacentre consultants but many ignore their advice, according to research from Dynamics Market.
A recent report from the Wall Street Journal says that ArcSight may be in the cross-hairs of some large software/hardware vendors looking to spend some of that pent up cash on its security software portfolio.
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has offered to set up an industry forum to address the Indian government's concerns about its products' unhackability.
US defence officials have admitted for the first time that malware on a USB stick "significantly compromised" classified Pentagon computers in 2008.
Department of Defense officials have admitted for the first time that malware on a USB stick "significantly compromised" classified Pentagon computers in 2008.
Sophos urges users not to click on suspicious email attachments from unknown sources
Talk to most IT suppliers and they are determined to tell you what they are – the biggest, best or most successful of their kind.
A large and growing list of applications appear to be vulnerable to a Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) hijacking exploit, prompting Microsoft to issue a security advisory.
A large and growing list of applications appear to be vulnerable to a Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) hijacking exploit, prompting Microsoft to issue a security advisory.
A survey conducted among IT professionals and hackers at last month’s DEF CON reveals concerns over cloud vendor security, and an opportunity for hackers.
The UK ranked 30th in the most dangerous places to surf the web across the globe, according to research by internet security firm AVG.
A survey conducted among IT professionals and hackers at last month’s DEF CON reveals concerns over cloud vendor security, and an opportunity for hackers.
Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust lost a CD containing the unencrypted records of 112 patients from the intensive care unit of New Cross Hospital's heart and lung unit, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has found.
Endpoint security provider LANDesk has announced plans to be purchased from its parent company by Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm.
Lost passwords are the biggest headache for IT helpdesks, according to a survey by Diskeeper and research firm Vanson Bourne.