Friday Wrap Up: 15 March 2024

It’s been a busy week in cybersecurity and time for a Friday Wrap Up. Here are some of the interesting stories from this past week.

🛡️ “Knowledge base for Microsoft SCCM attack techniques exposed” - 3/11/2024, BleepingComputer Read more

🚨 “CISA offline after Ivanti breach, details scarce” - 3/11/2024, Dark Reading Read more

⌨️ “Typosquatting attacks continue to thrive” - 3/11/2024, Dark Reading Read more

📸 “Midjourney bans Stability AI for image-scraping” - 3/11/2024, Ars Technica Read more

🔌 “Unplugging laptops can extend their life” - 3/11/2024, Gizmodo Read more

🌐 “Tor introduces WebTunnel to fight censorship” - 3/12/2024, BleepingComputer Read more

🛡️ “Brave browser installs spike after iOS update in EU” - 3/12/2024, BleepingComputer Read more

📲 “Malware targets Popup Builder plugin, infecting 3,900+ sites” - 3/12/2024, The Hacker News Read more

🔑 “Building access system patched 5 years after flaw discovery” - 3/12/2024, SecurityWeek Read more

💻 “Magnet Goblin exploits Ivanti flaw in hours” - 3/12/2024, Dark Reading Read more

📱 “PixPirate hides ingeniously on Android phones” - 3/13/2024, BleepingComputer Read more

💡 “Microsoft’s Copilot for Security to launch globally” - 3/13/2024, CSO Online Read more

🏥 “63% exploited vulnerabilities found in healthcare networks” - 3/13/2024, Dark Reading Read more

🔒 “GhostRace attack impacts major CPU and software vendors” - 3/13/2024, SecurityWeek Read more

🛡️ “StopCrypt ransomware now harder to detect” - 3/14/2024, BleepingComputer Read more

💻 “Tech support firms fined $26M for scare tactics” - 3/14/2024, BleepingComputer Read more

🔐 “Fortinet warns of critical RCE flaw” - 3/14/2024, Dark Reading Read more

🌐 “Google enhances Chrome’s unsafe site detection” - 3/14/2024, TechCrunch Read more

⚠️ “ChatGPT plugins pose new security risk” - 3/15/2024, The Hacker News Read more

🚀 “FCC sets new broadband speed benchmark” - 3/15/2024, Slashdot Read more

🤖 “OpenAI CTO unsure about Sora’s data sources” - 3/15/2024, Futurism Read more

🔑 “Moving away from OEM self-signed certs” - 3/15/2024, Ars Technica Read more

🔍 “ChatGPT vs. Gemini for infosec tasks comparison” - 3/15/2024, Dark Reading Read more

and finally in non-cyber or tech news…

🌌 “Giant hidden volcano discovered on Mars” - 3/14/2024, Gizmodo Read more

Stay informed and secure in the tech and cybersecurity world. Have a great weekend, and remember to patch and protect your systems!

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