Critical Atlassian Bug Exploit Now Available; Immediate Patching Needed

In-the-wild exploit activity from dozens of cyberattacker networks is ramping up for the security vulnerability in Confluence, tracked as CVE-2023-22518.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-brea...e-patching

To Improve Cyber Defenses, Practice for Disaster

Trained teams can implement and test security measures and protocols to prevent and mitigate cyber breaches.

https://www.darkreading.com/edge/to-impr...r-disaster

Unsolved Cyber Mysteries: Signal Hacking

Episode 1 of Bugcrowd's "Unsolved Cyber Mysteries" docuseries describes signal-hacking attacks in the 1980s and the potential motivations behind them.

https://www.darkreading.com/edge/unsolve...al-hacking

Dutch hacker jailed for extortion, selling stolen data on RaidForums


A former Dutch cybersecurity professional was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of hacking and blackmailing more than a dozen companies in the Netherlands and worldwide. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...aidforums/

The Week in Ransomware - November 3rd 2023 - Hive's Back


Over the past couple of months, ransomware attacks have been escalating as new operations launch, old ones return, and existing operations continue to target the enterprise. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...ives-back/

Apple 'Find My' network can be abused to steal keylogged passwords


Apple's "Find My" location network can be abused by malicious actors to stealthily transmit sensitive information captured by keyloggers installed in keyboards. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/ap...passwords/

Discord will switch to temporary file links to block malware delivery


Discord will switch to temporary file links for all users by the end of the year to block attackers from using its CDN (content delivery network) for hosting and pushing malware. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...-delivery/

Socks5Systemz proxy service infects 10,000 systems worldwide

A proxy botnet called 'Socks5Systemz' has been infecting computers worldwide via the 'PrivateLoader' and 'Amadey' malware loaders, currently counting 10,000 infected devices. [...]


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/se...worldwide/

GM raises salaried workers' pay, benefits in wake of UAW tentative agreement

<p>Salaried employees' base pay will increase an average of 3.5 percent in March 2024, according to an employee memo. GM also will raise its company match into employees' 401(k) accounts and enhance some medical and vision benefits.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/g...-employees

UAW contracts up for approval are ‘life-changing'

<p>Total economic gains over the next four and a half years for thousands of employees previously on lower-tier pay scales approach $200,000, the UAW said.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/u...-detroit-3