The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Recently patched CUPS flaw can be used to amplify DDoS attacks

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A recently disclosed vulnerability in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) open-source printing system can be exploited by threat actors to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks with a 600x amplification factor.

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Over 4,000 Adobe Commerce, Magento shops hacked in CosmicSting attacks

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Adobe Commerce and Magento online stores are being targeted in "CosmicSting" attacks at an alarming rate, with threat actors hacking approximately 5% of all stores.

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Microsoft Office 2024 now available for Windows and macOS users

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Microsoft has released Office 2024 for small businesses and consumers who want a standalone version without a Microsoft 365 subscription.

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Fraudsters imprisoned for scamming Apple out of 6,000 iPhones

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 Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison for scamming Apple out of more than $2.5 million after exchanging over 6,000 counterfeit iPhones for authentic ones.

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Fake browser updates spread updated WarmCookie malware

Cookies

 A new 'FakeUpdate' campaign targeting users in France leverages compromised websites to show fake browser and application updates that spread a new version of the WarmCookie backdoor.

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Top Breaches Of 2023

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