Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a threat group, known as Velvet Ant, exploiting a recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Cisco switches. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-20399, allows attackers with valid administrator credentials to escape the command line interface and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system. The vulnerability was weaponized by Velvet Ant to … Read more
Mimecast, a leading global Human Risk Management platform, has published its Global Threat Intelligence Report 2024 H1, highlighting the top cybersecurity threats faced by organizations. The report reveals that malicious links and AI-enabled bots are among the most significant threats to cyber defenses, with small businesses being disproportionately affected. One of the key findings is … Read more
The concept of the singularity has long fascinated futurists, philosophers, and technologists alike. Traditionally, it’s seen as a technological milestone where artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence. However, what if we reexamine this notion and consider the singularity not just as a technological threshold but as a profound shift in the relationship between human and machine … Read more
NASA is set to launch a new science mission to explore the mysteries of Mars’ atmosphere. The mission, called Escapade (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers), will be carried out by Rocket Lab, a private company founded in New Zealand in 2006. This marks a unique partnership between NASA and a non-billionaire-led space company. … Read more
A new type of malware has been discovered that targets macOS users. Dubbed “Cthulhu Stealer,” this malware disguises itself as legitimate software and can steal sensitive information like passwords and personal data. The malware is sold as a service for $500 per month and has been designed to trick users into installing it by appearing … Read more