CVE-2021-1078
NVIDIA Windows GPU Display Driver for Windows, all versions, contains a vulnerability in the kernel driver (nvlddmkm.sys) where a NULL pointer dereference may lead to system crash.
Governance & Risk Management , Network Detection & Response , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Both Firms Buy Two Cybersecurity Companies Doug Olenick (DougOlenick) • July 27, 2021 Brisk M&A activity in the cybersecurity sector continues. Among the latest moves: Deloitte and Sophos each have announced two acquisitions See Also: An All-in-One Vulnerability…
It’s been less than two weeks since a criminal cybergang group known as DarkSide succeeding in shutting down a pipeline that transports 45% of the United State’s gas and fuel supply along the East Coast, causing severe outages from Georgia to Virginia. While Colonial Pipeline slowly resumed operation last week, service will likely be impacted…
The US Department of Justice is elevating investigations of ransomware attacks to a similar priority as terrorism in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack and mounting damage caused by cyber criminals, a senior department official told Reuters. Internal guidance sent on Thursday to US attorney’s offices across the country said information about ransomware investigations…
Breach Notification , Cybercrime , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Multiple Systems Impacted, Including Production and Shipping Capabilities Doug Olenick (DougOlenick) • March 11, 2021 The Molson Coors Beverage Company reported Thursday it is in the process of countering a cybersecurity incident that has caused system outages throughout the brewer’s manufacturing process. See Also:…
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Back in 2016, Apple announced a $1 billion investment in the Chinese Uber competitor Didi Global, with Tim Cook saying the investment presented a variety of strategic opportunities for Apple. The investment also earned Apple a seat on Didi’s board. Now, just days after going public with a US IPO, Didi Chuxing is under fire…