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I'm Gracie Folkins, today is February 12th, 2024, and you are listening to Hack News Daily.
In our top story today, ExpressVPN, a tool many people use to keep their internet activity private, fixed a problem where some private information could accidentally get out when certain settings were used on Windows computers. They're advising everyone to update their software to version 12.73.0 or change the settings to avoid this issue. It's a good reminder of why keeping our software up to date is important for staying safe online.
Moving on, Google Chrome, the web browser that lots of us use to surf the internet, had a serious bug fixed recently. This bug was in a part of Chrome that helps it run programs more efficiently. If someone bad found and used this bug, it could have caused problems. Thankfully, Google fixed it in December last year. If you use Chrome and haven't updated it in a while, now is a great time to do so.
In other news, the U.S. Justice Department has made a big move against cybercrime by shutting down a network used by hackers and arresting two people involved. This network was distributing harmful software that could let hackers control other people's computers. It's a win for the good guys, showing how serious cybercrime is and the efforts to fight back.
Also, a warning for those using Fortinet's security products: a very serious flaw was found that could let hackers sneak into systems undetected. The government is asking all its agencies to fix this problem quickly, by February 16, 2024. This highlights the constant battle between keeping our digital doors locked and hackers finding new ways in.
In a surprising turn, smart helmets, which are designed to keep cyclists safe, were found to have a security flaw that could let someone listen in or track the location of the helmet wearer. The company behind these helmets has fixed the problem, showing that even our smart gadgets need to be secured.
Lastly, researchers have uncovered a sneaky operation based out of Russia that makes it really easy for bad actors to set up fake websites to steal cryptocurrency. This operation uses some popular internet services to stay hidden and effective. The experts suggest several ways to protect against such threats, like using extra layers of security and always being vigilant about where we click and what information we share online.
Come back tomorrow for more Hack News Daily for the latest updates. You can find links to all the cyber news, red team tradecraft tooling, and more at HAQ.NEWS. Gracie Folkins out.
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By Jared FolkinsI'm Gracie Folkins, today is February 12th, 2024, and you are listening to Hack News Daily.
In our top story today, ExpressVPN, a tool many people use to keep their internet activity private, fixed a problem where some private information could accidentally get out when certain settings were used on Windows computers. They're advising everyone to update their software to version 12.73.0 or change the settings to avoid this issue. It's a good reminder of why keeping our software up to date is important for staying safe online.
Moving on, Google Chrome, the web browser that lots of us use to surf the internet, had a serious bug fixed recently. This bug was in a part of Chrome that helps it run programs more efficiently. If someone bad found and used this bug, it could have caused problems. Thankfully, Google fixed it in December last year. If you use Chrome and haven't updated it in a while, now is a great time to do so.
In other news, the U.S. Justice Department has made a big move against cybercrime by shutting down a network used by hackers and arresting two people involved. This network was distributing harmful software that could let hackers control other people's computers. It's a win for the good guys, showing how serious cybercrime is and the efforts to fight back.
Also, a warning for those using Fortinet's security products: a very serious flaw was found that could let hackers sneak into systems undetected. The government is asking all its agencies to fix this problem quickly, by February 16, 2024. This highlights the constant battle between keeping our digital doors locked and hackers finding new ways in.
In a surprising turn, smart helmets, which are designed to keep cyclists safe, were found to have a security flaw that could let someone listen in or track the location of the helmet wearer. The company behind these helmets has fixed the problem, showing that even our smart gadgets need to be secured.
Lastly, researchers have uncovered a sneaky operation based out of Russia that makes it really easy for bad actors to set up fake websites to steal cryptocurrency. This operation uses some popular internet services to stay hidden and effective. The experts suggest several ways to protect against such threats, like using extra layers of security and always being vigilant about where we click and what information we share online.
Come back tomorrow for more Hack News Daily for the latest updates. You can find links to all the cyber news, red team tradecraft tooling, and more at HAQ.NEWS. Gracie Folkins out.