> TODAY'S SUMMARY (19 articles)
Today's cybersecurity landscape is marked by several critical threats and trends. Recently patched vulnerabilities in Barracuda devices are being actively exploited, allowing attackers root access. Cisco's BroadWorks and Openwave flaws are also under attack despite available patches. Apple has addressed Bluetooth and AirPlay vulnerabilities, reinforcing the need for prompt patching as 45% of EU IT service providers delay critical updates. New malware threatens Exchange servers, and leaked exploit kits are compromising iPhones via ads. Additionally, Microsoft released a substantial patch update addressing 1,094 vulnerabilities, including a critical zero-day in Outlook that risks credential theft. Cybersecurity resilience remains a priority as organizations grapple with the rising tide of AI-discovered vulnerabilities.
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Eighty per cent of infected websites have been compromised by a third-party hacker, according to the latest threat statistics from Sophos.
Lloyds TSB has purchased pattern-recognition software from US vendor Actimize for detecting employee fraud within its retail banking operation. Use of such software is already common in financial services for spotting fraud in external transactions, such as credit card spending.
One gang is responsible for more than half of all attempted phishing for the likes of online banking log-in details, and has found ways to extend the lives of its web-sites, according to researchers at Cambridge University.