Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2021

On March 28, the attackers pushed two commits to the “php-src” repository hosted on the git.php.net server, they used the accounts of Rasmus Lerdorf, the PHP’s author, and Jetbrains developer Nikita Popov. Based on access logs, we can determine that the commits were indeed pushed using HTTPS and password-based authentication.

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SecureList

AUGUST 3, 2023

We described all three in private reports, from which this post contains an excerpt. AutoIT V3 script : AutoIT V3 is a BASIC-like freeware scripting language, which is often used by malware authors, as it can simulate keystrokes and mouse movements, among other things. Two files (Autoit3.exe

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Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2019

The GandCrab was advertised in Russian hacking community, researchers noticed that authors leverage the RIG and GrandSoft exploit kits to distribute the malware. Early 2018, experts at cyber security firm LMNTRIX have discovered a new ransomware-as-a-service dubbed GandCrab. advertised in Russian hacking community on the dark web.

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SecureList

AUGUST 24, 2022

In this blogpost, we provide excerpts from these reports. The ransomware authors must have realized this as well, since they included the GUI as an optional command-line parameter. In our crimeware reporting service, we analyze the latest crime-related trends we come across. GUI used by Monster.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2019

The Habr uses ProtonMail for its newsletter and many users started reporting problems in receiving it a circumstance that led the experts into believing that Russian authorities were blocking in some way the service. ” wrote the Habr author Pas. Apparently, for quite a long time, but no one has paid much attention so far.”

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2018

SSL and TLS come into play in the form of digital certificates issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs) — vendors that diligently verify the authenticity of websites, and then also help the website owners encrypt the information consumers type into web page forms.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2019

Below an excerpt from the security advisory : “CISA encourages users and administrators review the Microsoft Security Advisory [3] and the Microsoft Customer Guidance for CVE-2019-0708 [4] and apply the appropriate mitigation measures as soon as possible: Install available patches.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Chuck Schumer, D-New York, called for an investigation by federal authorities including the DEA and Department of Justice to shut the site down. With a mix of infiltration, social engineering, and many hours of investigative work, authorities were able to discover Ulbricht’s identity. From 2011 to 2013, the Silk Road hosted 1.2

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SecureList

APRIL 13, 2023

In this blog post, we provide excerpts from the recent reports that focus on uncommon infection methods and describe the associated malware. According to the author, the malware: Is written in C/C++, while the C2 is written in Golang. Recently we explored the topic of infection methods, including malvertising and malicious downloads.

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The Security Ledger

DECEMBER 31, 2020

To start off, I pulled a March interview from Episode 180 that i did with security luminary Gary McGraw, the noted entrepreneur, author and now co-founder of the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning. We’re excerpting those conversations now in a special end of year edition of the podcast. The Security Risks of Machine Learning.

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SecureList

JANUARY 31, 2023

The terminal sends the transaction information to the card issuer’s processing network for authorization. Excerpt from a Prilex rules file referencing NFC blocking This is due to the fact that NFC-based transactions often generate a unique ID or card number valid for only one transaction.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The below excerpt was taken from a shell we recently detected and includes reference to baseball and bananas. The malware authors even go so far as naming a POST array element ‘joke’ with variables $lul and $z0r, as in “I did it for the lulz.”. Bloodninja strikes out with Sarah19fca. Harry Potter And Web Shells. Hackers read, too.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2021

An excerpt of Realtek and Linksys router exploits downloading the next stage payloads. During this same time, Gafgyt binary (hash: e847dfbd831df6015519d03d42ada8241ce1174e9bd96f405452627617229c63 ) was also downloading Simps binary from the same C2 URL. see Figure 4 and 5). Figure 4: Linksys router exploit. Figure 5: Realtek router exploit.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Buran is offered as a RaaS model, but unlike other ransomware families such as REVil , GandCrab the authors take 25% of the income earned by affiliates, instead of the 30% – 40%. In May, researchers from McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research Team discovered a new piece of ransomware named ‘Buran.’ ” concludes the analysis.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 17, 2019

A vendor offering to issue certificates from reputable Certificate Authorities (CAs), along with forged company documentation, as part of a package of services enabling an attacker to credibly present themselves as a trusted U.S. company for less than $2,000.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2021

An excerpt of Xmrig malware activity detected by Uptycs EDR is shown below (see Figure 9). About the author: Uptycs Threat Research. Users can navigate to the toolkit data section in the detection alert and click on the name to find the description of the toolkit. Figure 9: XMrig detection with Uptycs EDR.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Here are excerpts edited for clarity and length: LW: Why are secure thumb drives still in demand? And then when it’s received, grant them the authorization to access the device. This gives the user the ability to inventory and audit portable storage devices being used out in the field. LW: Sort of like an evidence chain?

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Security Program Development and Maintenance: One of the key responsibilities of this role includes developing and maintaining the organization’s IT security framework, setting up access and authorization controls, and staying updated with the latest security legislation and regulations. Copy and paste your resume here right now.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

The PKI framework revolves around distributing and continually managing digital certificates, issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs). Here are excerpts, edited for clarity and length: LW: No doubt there are many benefits to wider use of IoT systems, but the flip side is security and privacy. Can you frame where things stand?

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 29, 2020

Editor’s note : This is an excerpt from Cybersecurity – Attack and Defense Strategies, Second Edition , a detailed overview of Cloud Security Posture Management ( CSPM ) and an assessment of the current threat landscape. About the Authors. It covers all possible attack landscapes that can be targeted by malicious parties.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

The lawsuit, filed July 28, 2022 in California Central District Court, argues that Experian’s documented practice of allowing the re-registration of existing Experian accounts without first verifying that the existing account holder authorized the changes violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2018

Here are excerpts of the interview, edited for clarity and length. To combat this issue, adaptive authorization policies need to be implemented and enforced; access can be conditional, taking into account risk. I asked Chris Curcio, vice-president of channel sales at Optimal IdM to set the wider context.

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Lenny Zeltser

MAY 7, 2018

Place lengthy technical excerpts such as code fragments into an appendix. Authored by Lenny Zeltser , who’s been writing as an information technology and security consultant, product manager, author and instructor for many years. Refer to every figure and appendix section from the main text. Post-Scriptum.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 14, 2020

As a result, the way in which they connect and authorize communication makes them a primary security risk for organizations. Here are excerpts, edited for clarity and length: LW: Can you frame the top challenges businesses face as digital transformation accelerates? Machines control the flow of all types of sensitive data.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 8, 2024

An excerpt from the FTC’s complaint against TruthFinder and Instant Checkmate. The FTC levied a $5.8 million penalty against the companies for allegedly acting as CRAs because they assembled and compiled information on consumers into background reports that were marketed and sold for employment and tenant screening purposes.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 7, 2021

I had the chance to discuss this with Akamai security researcher Steve Ragan, the author of the report. Here are excerpts of our discussion, edited for clarity and length. Some deep, structural flaws persist in the way we use our web browsers and mobile apps to access online accounts.

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Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2019

” Officially the sale of surveillance software is limited to authorized governments to support investigation of agencies on criminal organizations and terrorist groups. Unfortunately, its software is known to have been abused to spy on journalists and human rights activists. We believe that the reality is different.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 9, 2021

But I recently saw an excerpt of the abstract for the AT&T patent and there was one line that I found entertaining: “ A preferred method of alerting the customer and receiving a confirmation to authorize the transaction back from the customer is illustratively afforded by conventional two-way pagers. ”

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2024

A close friend of mine, Jay Morrow, has just authored a book titled “Hospital Survival.” Here are excerpts of our discussion, edited for clarity and length: LW: Your book is pretty gripping. ” Related: Ransomware plagues healthcare Jay’s book is very personal.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 13, 2023

In 2008, North Carolina authorities charged Harrison with criminal extortion, a case that was transferred to South Carolina before ultimately being dismissed. ” Based on the exchanges in Bidernman’s inbox it appears those appeals to the Toronto authorities were successful in having Harrison barred from being able to enter Canada.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

AUGUST 10, 2021

Download an excerpt of the report, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Advanced Authentication for Identity Security 2021 Vendor Assessment. More About This Author >. More recognition of our leadership in authentication and access management. Data security. Cloud security. Encryption. Compliance. Regulation and compliance.

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