Cyber Security
Microsoft recently confirmed that a significant outage affecting Azure and multiple Microsoft 365 services was caused by a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack. The incident, which lasted nearly 10 hours, impacted services such as Azure App Services, Application Insights, Azure IoT Central, and several Microsoft 365 and Purview services . Root Cause
Technology
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, recently announced that it has fixed 97% of the systems affected by a significant IT outage caused by a faulty software update. This incident, which occurred a week ago, impacted approximately 8.5 million devices worldwide, leading to disruptions in various sectors including flights and
Crowdstrike
On July 19, 2024, a significant disruption affected CrowdStrike’s Falcon sensor users on Windows systems. This unforeseen issue led to widespread system failures, manifesting in critical errors and the infamous "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD). The incident, linked to a recent software update, caused substantial operational challenges
MSI
In a recent cybersecurity incident, a database containing warranty claims from MSI, a well-known computer hardware manufacturer, was found to be publicly accessible. This breach exposed sensitive customer information, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in MSI's data management practices. Incident Overview The breach was discovered when a security researcher stumbled
Gaming
In a digital age where online gaming platforms have become an integral part of our leisure time, security breaches can have far-reaching consequences. Recently, Roll20, a popular Dungeons & Dragons and virtual tabletop platform, confirmed a data breach that affected its users.
Vulnerability Insights
A newly discovered vulnerability in OpenSSH, named ‘regreSSHion’ and tracked as CVE-2024-6387, has been identified as a critical security flaw affecting millions of Linux servers globally.
Linux
Linux Mint has launched the beta version of Linux Mint 22, codenamed 'Wilma,' based on Ubuntu 24.04 and featuring kernel version 6.8 with Pipewire as the default multimedia handler.
Cyber Security
In a promising trend for digital security, the Belgian police have reported a 4.5% decrease in internet fraud cases in 2023 compared to the previous year. This reduction reflects the effectiveness of multiple initiatives aimed at combating online scams and fraud.
Europe
The European Commission has launched a comprehensive investigation into the compliance of Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Kali Linux
The latest release of Kali Linux, version 2024.2, introduces significant updates, including 18 new tools tailored for cybersecurity professionals.
News
In today's digitally driven world, where cybersecurity threats loom at every virtual corner, selecting the most secure Linux distribution (distro) has become paramount for individuals and enterprises alike aiming to safeguard their digital assets.
News
The NIS 2 Directive, effective from January 16, 2023, is the European Union's latest push to enhance cybersecurity across member states. But what does it mean for you and your enterprise?