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The thieves modify transaction messages to initiate unauthorized withdrawals, even when there are insufficient funds.

North Korean threat actors have been observed using a Linux variant of a known malware family called FASTCash to steal funds as part of a financially-motivated campaign. The malware is "installed on payment switches within compromised networks that handle card transactions for the means of facilitating the unauthorized withdrawal of cash from ATMs," a security researcher who goes by HaxRob said.

Ubuntu Security Notice 7068-1 - It was discovered that ImageMagick incorrectly handled certain malformed image files. If a user or automated system using ImageMagick were tricked into processing a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service or affect the reliability of the system. The vulnerabilities included memory leaks, buffer overflows, and improper handling of pixel data.

Organizations are grappling with the risks of having outdated hardware handling core workloads, mission-critical applications no one knows how to update or maintain, and systems that IT and security teams don't know about.

Android GKI kernels contain broken non-upstream Speculative Page Faults MM code that can lead to use-after-free conditions.

​​​With careful planning, ongoing evaluation, and a commitment to treat cybersecurity as a core business function, SMBs can transform their vulnerabilities into strengths​​.

Microsoft has released security updates to fix a total of 118 vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, two of which have come under active exploitation in the wild. Of the 118 flaws, three are rated Critical, 113 are rated Important, and two are rated Moderate in severity. The Patch Tuesday update doesn't include the 25 additional flaws that the tech giant addressed in its Chromium-based

The annual event reinforces best practices while finding new ways to build a culture where employees understand how their daily decisions affect company security. Find out how AWS, IBM, Intuit, SentinelOne, and Gallo are spreading the word.

The massive outage involving a faulty Falcon update is an excellent illustration of what happens when organizations neglect security fundamentals.

Ever heard of a "pig butchering" scam? Or a DDoS attack so big it could melt your brain? This week's cybersecurity recap has it all – government showdowns, sneaky malware, and even a dash of app store shenanigans. Get the scoop before it's too late! ⚡ Threat of the Week Double Trouble: Evil Corp & LockBit Fall: A consortium of international law enforcement agencies took steps to arrest four