Security Week LLC

Security Week LLC is a news outlet that provides coverage of security topics, including cybersecurity, data breaches, and threat intelligence. The site often reports on recent incidents and developments in the industry. The articles tend to be informative and timely but may contain some biased language or deceptive practices.

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • The articles often use terms that could be seen as biased such as 'Russian hackers'.
  • There is a potential for the articles to portray certain groups or individuals in a negative light.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The articles may not always disclose potential conflicts of interest.
  • There are instances where the company or individual being written about may have a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • Articles often contain contradictions, such as multiple breaches reported on the same day.
  • The articles sometimes provide conflicting information within the same piece.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The articles sometimes contain misleading information or fail to provide important context.
  • There are instances where the articles may be deceptive in their reporting.

Recent Articles

  • Microsoft Mandates iPhones for Employees in China: A New Security Measure Amidst Tech Tensions

    Microsoft Mandates iPhones for Employees in China: A New Security Measure Amidst Tech Tensions

    Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Microsoft mandates iPhones for Chinese employees starting September 2024 due to Google Mobile Services unavailability, essential for Microsoft's security apps. This shift aims to ensure access to critical applications amidst heightened cybersecurity concerns and increasing tech tensions between China and the US.
  • New PHP RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2024-4577) Exploited by TellYouThePass Ransomware Gang: Mitigation Recommended

    New PHP RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2024-4577) Exploited by TellYouThePass Ransomware Gang: Mitigation Recommended

    Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 TellYouThePass ransomware gang exploits a recently discovered vulnerability in PHP, CVE-2024-4577, affecting all versions on Windows in CGI mode. Despite the patch being available for over a week, attacks started on June 8 and have infected servers and encrypted files. Over 450,000 exposed PHP servers could be vulnerable; updating to the latest version is recommended to mitigate this risk.
  • Samsung June 2024 Security Update: Addressing 59 Vulnerabilities on Galaxy S24 and S23 Devices

    Samsung June 2024 Security Update: Addressing 59 Vulnerabilities on Galaxy S24 and S23 Devices

    Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Samsung's June 2024 security update rolls out for Galaxy S24 series and S23 lineup, addressing 59 vulnerabilities. The updates are available on various carrier networks and bring essential security enhancements. Google also releases monthly Android security updates, patching thirty-seven vulnerabilities.

  • LogoFAIL: UEFI Firmware Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Devices to Risk

    Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023 LogoFAIL is a set of vulnerabilities discovered in the UEFI firmware that affects both x86 and ARM-based systems. The vulnerabilities can compromise the security of millions of devices by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary payloads and bypass critical security features. The vulnerabilities were found in firmware from Insyde, AMI, and Phoenix, with over half assigned a high severity rating. The impacted firmware is shipped with devices from companies such as Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung, potentially exposing millions of devices worldwide. Mitigation steps include regularly updating firmware, staying informed about security advisories from device manufacturers, employing security solutions that monitor firmware integrity, conducting regular security audits, and following cybersecurity best practices.

  • SysAid Software Vulnerability Exploited by Ransomware Operation

    Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023 SysAid IT service management software users have been alerted about a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-47246, exploited by affiliates of a ransomware operation. The flaw is a path traversal issue that leads to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing unauthorized access and control over the affected system. The threat actor exploiting this vulnerability is known as Lace Tempest, an affiliate known for deploying Cl0p ransomware. The vulnerability was confirmed by cybersecurity firm Profero, which discovered that the attacker could upload a WebShell and other payloads into the webroot of the SysAid Tomcat web service. SysAid has since released version 23.3 to address the vulnerability.

  • Pro-Russian Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail

    Broke On: Sunday, 15 October 2023 A group of pro-Russian hackers, known as Winter Vivern, exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the Roundcube webmail application. The exploit targeted European government email servers, bypassing security measures to gain unauthorized access. Roundcube has released a patch to fix the vulnerability and urged all users to update their software.