The Record
Senator demands answers from HHS about $7.5 million cyber theft in 2023
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wants details from the department in response to a report from earlier this year about a scam involving a grant program.
DataBreaches
UK: Cop appears at Hamilton Sheriff Court on trial over data protection breach
A police officer is on trial for accessing records related to an investigation into her alleged driving offenses. Rory Cassidy reports: A police officer has...
Security Affairs
Chrome 109 update addresses six security vulnerabilities
Google addressed six security vulnerabilities in its web browser Chrome, none of them actively exploited in the wild. Google released Chrome version 109.0.5414.119 for Mac and Linux and 109.0.5414.119/.120 for Windows to address a total of six vulnerabilities. Four of the addressed flaws were reported by external researchers that were awarded for more than $26,500 for their […]
Infosecurity News
US Proposes Healthcare Cybersecurity Act
Bipartisan proposal aims to protect America’s healthcare and public health sector
Security Affairs
Google fixed a new Chrome Zero-Day actively exploited in the wild
Google addressed a dozen vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser, including the fifth Chrome zero-day flaw exploited this year. Google this week released security updates to address a dozen vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser for desktops including an actively exploited high-severity zero-day flaw in the wild. The actively exploited flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-2856, is an Insufficient validation […]
CyberScoop
Brokers' sales of U.S. military personnel data overseas stir national security fears
Data brokers sell information about U.S military personnel which experts say could pose a national security risk.
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Cyber Security News
Google Chrome Security Update – Multiple High-Severity Vulnerabilities Patched
In a security update for Chrome, Google has updated the Stable and Extended stable channels to 116.0.5845.110 for Mac and Linux and 116.0.5845.110/.111 for Windows.
The Record
Congress circles UnitedHealth as effects of ransomware attack continue
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is preparing to testify in two separate congressional hearings about the ransomware attack on the company's Change Healthcare unit.
SecurityWeek
First Weekly Chrome Security Update Patches High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google has released the first weekly Chrome security update, which patches five memory safety vulnerabilities
Cyber Security News
Google Chrome 120 Released with Patch for 10 Critical Security Flaws
Google has recently released Chrome 120 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This version of Chrome comes with 10 security patches to ensure a safer browsing experience for its users.
Latest Hacking News
Google Address Another Zero-Day Vulnerability In Chrome Browser
Heads up, Chrome users! Google has rolled out another major Chrome browser update fixing a serious zero-day vulnerability. Given its active exploitation, users must update their devices at the earliest to remain safe. Google Chrome Zero-Day
Security Affairs
Google addressed 2 Chrome zero-days demonstrated at Pwn2Own 2024
Google addressed two zero-day vulnerabilities in the Chrome web browser that have been demonstrated during the Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024.
Latest Hacking News
Google Patched Second Chrome Zero-Day Within A Week
Following a high-severity zero-day fix, Google has patched another severe zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser. Users should update their respective devices to receive the fix. Another Google Chrome Zero-Day Received A Fix Google has just released
Cyber Security News
Chrome Security Update: 15 Critical Vulnerabilities Fixed, Over $60,000 Rewarded
Google has published a security update for Chrome, updating the Stable channel for Mac and Linux to 115.0.5790.170 and 115.0.5790.170/.171 for Windows.
Security Affairs
Google fixed the second actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2023
Google rolled out emergency security patches to address another actively exploited high-severity zero-day flaw in the Chrome browser. Google rolled out emergency fixes to address another actively exploited high-severity zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-2136, in its Chrome web browser. The vulnerability is an Integer overflow in the Skia graphics library, the issue was reported by […]
Security Affairs
Google fixes a Chrome zero-day flaw actively exploited in attacks
Google fixed a high-severity zero-day flaw actively exploited with the release of Chrome emergency update for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Google fixed a high-severity zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-0609, actively exploited with the release of Chrome emergency update for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This is the first Chome zero-day fixed this year by Google. The zero-day […]
PCMag
FTC Moves to Update Rules That Govern How Tech Companies Can Track Your Kids
An update to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) 'aims to shift the burden from parents to providers to ensure that digital services are safe and secure' for kids, the FTC says.
ZDNet
Okta, Airbnb, Zendesk, Asana and Snap join Whistic in forming cybersecurity consortium | ZDNet
The initiative is hoping to combat third-party data breaches by using Whistic Profiles as a standard for assessing, publishing and sharing security information.
Cyber Security News
2 Chrome Zero-Days Exploited At Pwn2Own 2024 : Patch Now
Google patched seven vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser on Tuesday, including two zero-day exploits that were exploited at the Pwn2Own
HACKRead
Hackers Uncover Airbus EFB App Vulnerability, Risking Aircraft Data
Whitehat hackers from Pen Test Partners identified a critical issue in Airbus' Flysmart+ Manager suite and promptly reported it to affected vendors.
The Record
Ending DoJ’s China Initiative was ‘misguided and dangerous,’ 8 senators say
A group of Republican senators sent a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday criticizing the Department of Justice’s decision last month to shutter its controversial China Initiative.
Cyber Security News
Second Google Chrome Zero-Day Bug Actively Exploited in Wild – Update Now!
Google released an emergency security update to fix another zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in the wild.
SecurityWeek
In Other News: Airline Privacy Review, SEC's SolarWinds Hack Probe, Apple MFA Bombing
US government conducting airline privacy review, SEC’s overreaching SolarWinds hack probe, MFA bombing of Apple users.
CyberSecurity Dive
Congress grills UnitedHealth CEO over Change cyberattack
Legislators slammed Andrew Witty over the company’s lack of cybersecurity practices and the impact of the breach, which may have compromised the data of a third of Americans.
The Record
Prominent US senator sees new momentum for healthcare cybersecurity push
As U.S. hospitals struggle to pay their employees amid a cyberattack that knocked out a major payment vendor, a powerful Democratic senator is seizing the moment to push for better security in the sorely vulnerable healthcare sector.