Cybersecurity Chaos: From Payroll Pirates to Mouse Eavesdropping!
SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup is here to save you from drowning in a sea of overlooked stories. From Gladinet’s new vulnerability to the curious case of payroll pirates hitting US universities, we’ve got the latest scoop. Stay informed, stay secure, and remember – it’s a digital jungle out there!
Hot Take:
Cybersecurity: where your mouse is listening, your payroll is pirated, and even your nursery school photos aren’t safe! This week’s roundup is a potluck of digital dilemmas — from nursery rhymes to payroll crimes, Gladinet gaffes to mouse eavesdrops, the cyber world never ceases to amuse and alarm in equal measure. Stay sharp, stay safe, and remember, even your mouse could be a potential spy!
Key Points:
- Gladinet’s products are being exploited in the wild due to a vulnerability, while a workaround is in progress.
- US universities’ payroll systems are targeted by “payroll pirates” using social engineering rather than exploiting software vulnerabilities.
- A Zimbra vulnerability was exploited in an attack on Brazil’s military, highlighting the threat of XSS flaws.
- Researchers unveil “Mic-E-Mouse,” an eavesdropping technique using mouse sensors to detect surface vibrations.
- Two individuals arrested in the UK over a hack targeting nursery chain Kido, affecting 8,000 children’s data.
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