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 July 23, 2024
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Chinese Forced-Labor Ring Sponsors Football Clubs, Hides Behind Stealth Tech
An illegal gambling empire fueled by modern-day slavery is being propped up by high-profile sponsorships — and defended with sophisticated anti-detection software.
Novel ICS Malware Sabotaged Water-Heating Services in Ukraine
Newly discovered "FrostyGoop" is the first ICS malware that can communicate directly with operational technology systems via the Modbus protocol.
Quantum Leap: Advanced Computing Is a Vulnerable Cyber Target
At Black Hat USA, researchers from Bitdefender and Transilvania Quantum will showcase how attackers can target quantum-based infrastructure.
Swipe Right for Data Leaks: Dating Apps Expose Location, More
Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Badoo, OKCupid, MeetMe, and Hinge all have API vulnerabilities that expose sensitive user data, and six allow a threat actor to pinpoint exactly where someone is.
Under-Resourced Maintainers Pose Risk to Africa's Open Source Push
Many nations see open source software as a great equalizer, giving the Global South the tools necessary for sustainable development. But recent supply chain attacks highlight the need for security.
Kaspersky Is an Unacceptable Risk Threatening the Nation's Cyber Defense
As geopolitical tensions rise, foreign software presents a grave supply chain risk and an ideal attack vector for nation-state adversaries.
Russian Hacktivists Sanctioned for US Critical Infrastructure Attacks
"CARR" hackers have managed to gain control over ICS and SCADA systems in the US and Europe.
Teenage Scattered Spider Suspect Arrested in Global Cybercrime Sting
The authorities intend to send a message to these cybercrime groups that their criminal offenses and ransomware attacks are not worth the fallout.
(Sponsored Article) The Present and Future of Confidential Computing
Confidential computing protects sensitive information during processing and has recently expanded to include GPUs as well as CPUs.
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As threat actors get smarter about how they target employees, the onus is on organizations to create a strong line of defense — and the human element is a critical component.

Ransomware Has Outsized Impact on Gas, Energy & Utility Firms
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