PuTTY SSH Flaw: What You Need to Know
A recently disclosed vulnerability in the popular SSH client PuTTY (versions 0.68 to 0.80) could allow attackers to recover private encryption keys, potentially enabling them…
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Python Backdoor Utilised by Hackers in Zero-Day Attack on Palo Alto Networks
Threat actors exploited a newly disclosed zero-day flaw in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3400, is a command injection flaw that…
FBI-trained former detective assumes new role at Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland
Scotland’s leading organisation for building resilience against cyber and fraud crime, the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, has appointed former Police Scotland Detective Superintendent,…
Strengthening Your Organisations Cyber Security: 10 Reasons to join the Cyber and Fraud Centre Community
At the Cyber and Fraud Centre, our commitment to enhancing the cyber resilience of Scottish organisations is paramount. Our new membership benefits are curated to…
Microsoft’s April Patch Tuesday Addresses Critical Zero-Day Attacks
Microsoft’s recent Patch Tuesday update in April 2024 has addressed 150 vulnerabilities. Importantly, this included patches for two “zero-day” vulnerabilities that had been actively exploited…
Google Takes Aim at Cookie Theft: New Security Feature Protects Users
Cyber security experts have long warned about the dangers of cookie theft, a tactic used by hackers to bypass online security measures. Now, Google is…
Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability: How to Stay Safe
Google has recently patched another critical security flaw in its Chrome browser. This vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-3159, was first revealed at the Pwn2Own cyber security…
Longstanding Linux Bug Poses Risk: How to Protect Yourself from “WallEscape”
A recently discovered vulnerability in the Linux operating system has security experts urging users to act. Dubbed “WallEscape” (CVE-2024-28085), this flaw could potentially allow unauthorised…
“Ringing the Changes” Scam on the Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Business
Recent reports to Police Scotland and the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland highlight a worrying increase in “Ringing the Changes” scams across the country, primarily…