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A recent survey found that many people still rely on unsafe methods to manage their passwords, both at work and at home. Over half (54%) admitted to using their memory, and a third (33%) said they use pen and paper to store passwords

Researchers revealed two novel attack methods exploiting a critical feature in Intel's high-end processors, the conditional branch predictor. This vulnerability casts a shadow over billions of processors in use worldwide.

Millions of Docker repositories were found to be harboring malicious content, raising concerns about software supply chain security. Researchers identified roughly 4.6 million repositories containing no legitimate Docker images and linked nearly 3 million of them to large-scale malware and phishing campaigns.

KnowBe4, a renowned name in cybersecurity awareness training, has announced its strategic acquisition of Egress, a UK-based leader in cloud email security solutions. This move signifies a significant step towards building a comprehensive platform that addresses the ever-growing challenge of human error in cybersecurity.

Google Meet is taking a giant leap towards universal online privacy with the expansion of its end-to-end encryption capabilities. Previously exclusive to Google Workspace users, this advanced security feature is now available for calls with individuals outside the Google ecosystem, breaking down barriers and fostering secure communication for everyone.

A security researcher discovered a major flaw in self-service check-in terminals used by Ibis Budget hotels in Europe. The terminals were programmed to display room keycodes when a guest entered a series of dashes instead of a booking reference number.

A security vulnerability impacting a significant number of LG smart TVs was recently disclosed. This flaw could allow attackers to remotely seize control of susceptible devices. Researchers at Bitdefender discovered two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-6317 and CVE-2023-6318) that, when combined, could grant unauthorized users complete control over a targeted LG smart TV.

Even though the cybersecurity pros I work with haven't fallen for the latest LinkedIn scam, seeing it hit my inbox made me realize just how dangerous and believable these attacks are. The sophistication of this one surprised even me, and that's concerning.

A hacking competition called Pwn2Own 2024 in Vancouver awarded over $1.1 million to participants who discovered vulnerabilities in various software and devices. This security competition incentivizes hackers to discover and report vulnerabilities in widely used software and devices.