Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2022

On top of the critical heap this month is CVE-2022-30190 , a vulnerability in the Microsoft Support Diagnostics Tool (MSDT), a service built into Windows. ” Kevin Beaumont , the researcher who gave Follina its name, penned a fairly damning account and timeline of Microsoft’s response to being alerted about the weakness.

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Anton on Security

APRIL 13, 2023

. — this makes shared fate such a HUGE need, to be sure; and, yes, this means that we have work to do in this area ] Specifically, “ Weak passwords accounted for nearly half of observed incidents in the fourth quarter of 2022” Also, “ the rise in API compromise in Q3 maintained course, being a factor in nearly 1/5th of incidents” [A.C.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The post Safer Internet Day 2022: How to Deactivate or Delete Your Facebook and Instagram Accounts appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™. The post Safer Internet Day 2022: How to Deactivate or Delete Your Facebook and Instagram Accounts appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The global financial services market was worth over $25 trillion in 2022. Cyber-criminals are broadly speaking after the wealth of highly monetizable personal and financial data that financial institutions hold on their customers, or access to their accounts. That kind of wealth inevitably attracts malicious activity.

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NSTIC

OCTOBER 24, 2022

This blog will officially wrap up our 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month blog series — today we have a special interview from Marian Merritt, deputy director, lead for industry engagement for the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)! This week’s Cybersecurity Awareness

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Anton on Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

that is not ‘Q2 of 1998’, that is 2022! Google Cloud “Once inside, threat actors frequently engaged in cryptomining , accounting for nearly two-thirds of incidents (65%).” Related posts: Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #3 Is Out! Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #2 Is Out!

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Cybersecurity researchers spotted a new ‘Ducktail’ phishing campaign that spreads Windows information-stealing malware written in PHP and uses it to steal Facebook accounts, browser data, and cryptocurrency wallets. Using social […].

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The Hacker News

AUGUST 1, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a Python variant of a stealer malware NodeStealer that's equipped to fully take over Facebook business accounts as well as siphon cryptocurrency. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it detected the previously undocumented strain as part of a campaign that commenced in December 2022.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The first one, later identified as CVE-2022-41040, is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to remotely trigger the next vulnerability – CVE-2022-41082. After CVE-2022-41040 and CVE-2022-41082 were revealed, Microsoft provided mitigation guidance followed by a few updates.

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Anton on Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

src: TH8 report “In the Q2 2022 Threat Horizons Report, we highlight that a disproportionate percentage of attackers opportunistically use coin mining across Cloud products and alter their tactics to evade discovery. Related posts: Google Cybersecurity Action Team Threat Horizons Report #7 Is Out! as usual, shocking but not surprising.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the past 12 months and create a plan to improve in 2022. Like years past, 2021 revealed more of the same for the cybersecurity industry—more breaches, bigger ransomware attacks, higher stakes. Understand cybersecurity impacts your bottom line.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 5, 2022

Proof-of-concept exploits for the critical CVE-2022-26134 vulnerability in Atlassian Confluence and Data Center servers are available online. Proof-of-concept exploits for the critical CVE-2022-26134 flaw, affecting Atlassian Confluence and Data Center servers, have been released. 23 unique IPs so far.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 14, 2023

In response to the attack, FPG has taken precautionary measures by locking all 3rd party accounts and wallets. Additionally, the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine since February 2022 has resulted in an imposing trading sanctions on Russia by the United States and the international community.

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Security Affairs

MAY 30, 2022

Experts warn of a new ongoing WhatsApp OTP scam that could allow attackers to hijack users’ accounts through phone calls. Recently CloudSEK founder Rahul Sasi warned of an ongoing WhatsApp OTP scam that could allow threat actors to hijack users’ accounts through phone calls. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

Royal Ransomware gang has been active since September 2022 and demands a sum ranging between $1m to $11 million that needs to be paid in Bitcoins. This could spell trouble, as hackers can easily hijack an account to publish scam related campaigns, hate speech, biased political statements and what not. More details are awaited!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 27, 2023

This March, Women’s History Month, we shared the legacy of Grace Hopper and her trailblazing innovations in software development and computing, highlighted the must-watch webinars by in cybersecurity and met with cyber newcomer and (ISC)² Candidate Nidhi Kannoujia on the (ISC)² Blog. Do you know a woman currently studying cybersecurity?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

However, the company is also asking its customers to monitor any suspicious transactions in their accounts and report the same at the earliest to concerned authorities. Later the stolen info was dumped on the Telegram account for sale. The Windows giant gave a new designation to the group as DEV-0537. .

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Security Boulevard

MAY 23, 2023

Cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incident disclosure are a growing concern for investors and a top priority for the U.S. In 2022, publicly-traded companies were put on notice to prepare to adopt a new set of SEC Cybersecurity rules. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 6, 2022

Here’s what cybersecurity news stood out to us during the week of May 30, 2022. Vendor Refuses to Remove Backdoor Account That Can […]… Read More. The post Extra, Extra, VERT Reads All About It: Cybersecurity News for the Week of May 30, 2022 appeared first on The State of Security.

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Jane Frankland

JULY 31, 2023

Unfortunately, however, there is still a shortage in the cybersecurity workforce, leaving many organisation’s vulnerable to attacks. million cybersecurity professionals worldwide, with 314,000 in the USA alone, are needed to adequately defend against cyber threats. Today, it’s estimated that 3.4

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Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2023

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) releases its first cyber threat landscape report for the health sector. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) releases today its first cyber threat landscape report for the health sector.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

Google announced the introduction of the passwordless secure sign-in with Passkeys for Google Accounts on all platforms. Google is rolling out the passwordless secure sign-in with Passkeys for Google Accounts on all platforms. In 2022, Google announced it would begin work to support passkeys on its platform to replace passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybersecurity fatigue is genuine, and hackers are benefiting from it. Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. After completing initial cybersecurity training, companies expect teams to keep educating themselves about the newest trends. from 2021.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2022

PrivacyAffairs released the Dark Web Index 2022, the document provides the prices for illegal services/products available in the black marketplaces. The document updates the information provided in the Dark Web Index 2022 report. The document updates the information provided in the Dark Web Index 2022 report. 50 in 2021).

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SecureList

MARCH 8, 2023

The state of stalkerware in 2022 (PDF) Main findings of 2022 The State of Stalkerware is an annual report by Kaspersky which contributes to a better understanding of how many people in the world are affected by digital stalking. In addition, the data reveals a stable proliferation of stalkerware over the 12 months of 2022.

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SecureList

MARCH 29, 2023

In 2022, we saw a major upgrade of the notorious Emotet botnet as well as the launch of massive campaigns by Emotet operators throughout the year. For instance, malicious spam campaigns targeting organizations grew 10-fold in April 2022, spreading Qbot and Emotet malware. Key findings Phishing Financial phishing accounted for 36.3%

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

In February 2022, the American media and publishing giant News Corp revealed it was the victim of a cyber attack from an advanced persistent threat actor that took place in January 2022. News Corp has hired cybersecurity and incident response firm Mandiant, to assist with the investigation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In this article, we’ll focus on what businesses have learned over the past twelve months, and how this can help us to turn 2022 into a safer and more successful year. What to expect from email security threats in 2022? How will remote working affect email security in 2022? How can SMEs prepare for email security threats in 2022?

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

AXLocker is a new strain of ransomware discovered in late November 2022. It encrypts the files of victims and demands payment, but it also steals the Discord accounts of infected users—a double-edged sword. The post New Ransomware Trick: Encrypting Files Then Stealing Discord Accounts appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2023

A flaw in Microsoft Azure could be exploited by attackers to gain access to storage accounts, perform lateral movements, and even execute remote code. Researchers from the security firm Orca demonstrated how to abuse Microsoft Azure Shared Key authorization to gain full access to storage accounts and potentially critical business assets.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 13, 2023

It shouldn't come as a surprise to many, but i llicit cryptocurrency transactions hit an all-time high in 2022, totaling $20.1 Despite the massive downturn for crypto in 2022, illicit transaction volume rose for a second year in a row. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2023

Microsoft warns of a new Remcos RAT campaign targeting US accounting and tax return preparation firms ahead of Tax Day. Tax Day, Microsoft has observed a new Remcos RAT campaign targeting US accounting and tax return preparation firms. Ahead of the U.S. The phishing attacks began in February 2023, the IT giant reported. LNK) files.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

For months now, cybersecurity professionals have witnessed the increased aggression of malicious Russian cyber activity as the country amassed tens of thousands of troops at the Ukraine border. So far in 2022, the U.S. February 24, 2022. February 24, 2022. February 22, 2022. Runa Sandvik (@runasand).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Health care data has become a focus for many recent cybersecurity efforts. Here are five steps to preserve health care data security in 2022. Some advanced network monitoring tools can automate this process, restricting accounts when they behave irregularly. Remember that cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2022

Ukraine’s technical security and intelligence service warns of threat actors targeting aimed at gaining access to users’ Telegram accounts. State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection (SSSCIP) of Ukraine spotted a new wave of cyber attacks aimed at gaining access to users’ Telegram accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Britain has re-amended a few of the cybersecurity guidelines for the telecom operators rendering services in the region. There should be an accountability to business processes that support security. . · There should be an accountability to business processes that support security.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 13, 2023

. — this makes shared fate such a HUGE need, to be sure; and, yes, this means that we have work to do in this area ] Specifically, “ Weak passwords accounted for nearly half of observed incidents in the fourth quarter of 2022” Also, “ the rise in API compromise in Q3 maintained course, being a factor in nearly 1/5th of incidents” [A.C.

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