Basic authentication disabled by Outlook
Microsoft will disable basic authentication (username + password) on September 16, 2024, as part of its 'Secure Future Initiative'. This change aims to enhance the cybersecurity of personal email accounts by moving away from outdated and vulnerable security measures. The tech giant also…
ESXi systems: New Linux variant of RansomHub attacking
Hackers often attack ESXi systems, as ESXi is widely used in enterprise environments to manage virtualized infrastructure, **therefore** making ESXi a lucrative target. Moreover, threat actors can exploit security flaws in ESXi to deploy ransomware and perform other malicious activities, significantly increasing the…
Security hole, SnailLoad allows spying on online activity
Researchers at Graz University of Technology discovered that they could spy on users’ online activities by monitoring fluctuations in the speed of their Internet connection. This security hole, called SnailLoad, does not require malicious code or intercepting data traffic. SnailLoad is a significant security hole that…