Mozilla rolled out security updates for Firefox and Thunderbird, addressing a total of 21 vulnerabilities. Firefox 121 fixed 18 issues, including a heap buffer overflow in WebGL (CVE-2023-6856) that …
BlackCat Strikes Back: Ransomware Gang “Unseizes” Website, Vows no Limits on Targets
The BlackCat ransomware group faced repercussions following a law enforcement operation targeting its activities, leading to the seizure of its Tor-based leak website and disruption of its operations. …
NSA Blocked 10 Billion Connections to Malicious and Suspicious Domains
The National Security Agency (NSA) released its 2023 Cybersecurity Year in Review report, highlighting its efforts to enhance cybersecurity nationally and within critical sectors. With a focus on …
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Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs
The US and the European Union have agreed to suspend their trade conflict on steel and aluminium tariffs until March 2025, aligning with the US presidential election schedule. Initially introduced by …
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Sudan conflict: Hundreds of thousands flee al Jazira safe-haven – UN
Hundreds of thousands of individuals have fled Sudan's al Jazira state as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) move into Wad Madani, disrupting the city that had been a haven for those escaping …
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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks
Attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial ships in the Red Sea have led to significant disruptions in the shipping route. This situation has prompted several companies, including Maersk and …
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Gansu earthquake: Over 120 killed in China’s deadliest quake in years
The deadliest earthquake in years struck northwest China's Gansu province, claiming at least 126 lives and leaving over 700 injured. The 6.2 magnitude quake hit, affecting neighboring Qinghai and …
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Xfinity Customer Data Compromised in Attack Exploiting CitrixBleed Vulnerability
The recent cyberattack involving the CitrixBleed vulnerability has impacted Xfinity customers, compromising their information. Exploited as a zero-day vulnerability since August, CitrixBleed affected …
2022 Election Not Impacted by Chinese, Russian Cyber Activity: DOJ, DHS
It seems that during the 2022 US mid-term elections, threat actors, including those linked to Russia and China, engaged in cyber activities targeting the election process. However, a joint report from …
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Turngate Raises $5 Million to Shed Light on User Activity
Turngate, a Maryland-based cybersecurity startup, secured $5 million in seed funding led by Paladin Capital Group. Founded recently, Turngate aims to equip IT and cybersecurity professionals with …
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