Krebs on Security

MAY 28, 2020

The United Kingdom’s anti-cybercrime agency is running online ads aimed at young people who search the Web for services that enable computer crimes, specifically trojan horse programs and DDoS-for-hire services. NCA Senior Manager David Cox said the agency is targeting its ads to U.K. The ads link to advertorials and to the U.K.’s

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Anton on Security

MARCH 24, 2022

Sometimes I write blog posts with answers. In other cases, I write blog posts with questions. This particular blog post covers a topic where I feel I am in the “discovering questions” phase. How good detection quality manifests in their security posture? Related blog posts: Why is Threat Detection Hard?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 21, 2023

While it might seem like throwing more money into the IT fund or paying to hire cybersecurity professionals are good ideas, they might not pay off in the long run. Related : Security no longer just a ‘cost center’ Do large cybersecurity budgets always guarantee a company is safe from ongoing cybersecurity threats?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teslas have plenty of vulnerabilities, as cybersecurity researchers have recently discovered. Make sure your security and IT teams are aware of every connected device so your business knows how to best protect its networks and sensitive data from vulnerabilities and threat actors.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 1, 2023

Cybersecurity firm eSentire was the first to uncover the truth as its security analysts discovered that the two malicious software named GootLoader and SoCGholish were only infecting the servers used by employees of reputed law firms. Both these malware families launched in January and February of this year, respectively.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 10, 2023

The need for hiring cybersecurity professionals is ever growing. Yet, there remains a hiring problem. From analysing research, I believe they’re right to do so. In this blog I’ll be taking a closer look at higher education efforts, specifically for Computer Science at UK universities. Now for the bad news.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2021

, one Windows machine at a time The best browsers for privacy and security Cold wallet, hot wallet, or empty wallet? Source: Reuters) Researchers from vpnMentor discovered an insecure database belonging to EskyFun , a Chinese Android game developer, exposing millions of gamers to hacking. What is the safest way to store cryptocurrency?

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

Shortly after that disclosure, the security firm Group-IB published a report linking the attackers behind the Twilio intrusion to separate breaches at more than 130 organizations, including LastPass , DoorDash , Mailchimp , and Plex. Multiple security firms soon assigned the hacking group the nickname “ Scattered Spider.”

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The Dark Web explained FBI and CISA warn of APT groups exploiting ADSelfService Plus Facebook’s own research reveals the harm that Instagram can inflict. Source: The Record) Fake UPS courier phishers unmasked by researchers. The post A week in security (Sept 13 – Sept 19) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 2, 2020

. “ Sodin ” and “ Sodinokibi “) used their Dark Web “Happy Blog” to announce its first ever stolen data auction, allegedly selling files taken from a Canadian agricultural production company that REvil says has so far declined its extortion demands. and Europe in early March.”

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2020

Microsoft today released updates to fix 113 security vulnerabilities in its various Windows operating systems and related software. “This is great news for Microsoft and the security community at large.” ” Once again, Adobe has blessed us with a respite from updating its Flash Player program with security fixes. .”

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Those plug-ins include a phishing page generator, a victim tracker, and even a component to help manage money mules (for automatic transfers from victim accounts to people who were hired in advance to receive and launder stolen funds). The security flaw was briefly alluded to in a 2018 writeup on U-Admin by the SANS Internet Storm Center.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. They will go after credit card numbers and security codes or other personally identifiable information (PII). Many retailers hire temporary employees during the winter months. Retailers tend to do an average job educating their employees , according to recent research.

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NetSpi Executives

JANUARY 30, 2024

As your company’s external attack surface expands and threat actors remain relentless, Attack Surface Management (ASM) solutions can help level up your proactive security measures by enabling continuous pentesting.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

She is a nationally-ranked senior tennis player and writes a daily blog on the sport, fiendatcourt.com. I started out in embedded software development and was originally hired by Lockheed Martin as a part of the F-35 Software Management Team. A : Universal protection for responsible security research and disclosure.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A lot of preventive security technology exists to keep organizations from being breached and having to shift to a reactive focus. Security Operations Center (SOC) operators monitor a variety of inputs to guard their environment like a chef watching his pots. When they detect a threat, they want to pause to take time to investigate.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

To minimize their impact, implementing preventive security measures into these advanced systems is crucial. Businesses across all industries can function adequately without worrying about would-be hackers with malicious intent when they secure their networks. Related: How Russia uses mobile apps to radicalize U.S.

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BH Consulting

MARCH 8, 2024

The situation is improving, and the proof is that we don’t have to look hard to find those doing outstanding work in security and data protection. Government’s cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency (CISA) and is the first woman to hold the role. And the percentage is even lower when it comes to senior leadership roles.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 31, 2021

In this blog, we take a deeper dive into the continuingly aggressive role Nation States will play in 2022. After all, it is the most efficient method to bypass traditional security controls and directly communicate with targets at companies that are of interest to threat groups. Prediction: Lazarus Wants to Add You as a Friend.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 20, 2021

. “This story isn’t one of those typical rickrolls where students sneak Rick Astley into presentations, talent shows, or Zoom calls,” Minh writes in his personal blog , “I did it by hijacking every networked display in every school to broadcast ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ in perfect synchronization.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 4, 2022

Network defenders can guard against IIS-based attacks by employing security best practices, such as staying up to date on security procedures, closely managing highly privileged accounts and using anti-virus software. Find the Analyst Prompt and earlier editions in our public TAXII collection for easy use in your security stack.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

When it comes to selecting third-party vendors, it’s more important than ever to do your due diligence in confirming that the vendor you select has security protocols in place to keep your company and customers’ data safe from breaches. It’s important to avoid a “set it and forget it” mindset as the security landscape evolves.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The State of Cybersecurity in 2022 and Trends and Predictions for 2023 – " These thoughts found in this post won't come from the lens of venture capital or private investing but from a cybersecurity practitioner who still buys software and leads security programs today.". Here is a look at the year ahead.".

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McAfee

DECEMBER 10, 2020

McAfee was the only vendor to be named the January 2020 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ Customers’ Choice for Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs). Disclaimer: Gartner, Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’: Cloud Access Security Brokers, 13 March 2020. Coolest Cloud and Coolest Endpoint Security Companies.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Sometimes I write blog posts with answers. In other cases, I write blog posts with questions. This particular blog post covers a topic where I feel I am in the “discovering questions” phase. How good detection quality manifests in their security posture? Related blog posts: Why is Threat Detection Hard?

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SC Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

After all, “there are more variables,” explained Ackerman, who recently authored a Kroll blog post on these findings. For instance, “actors know the limitations of online chat services, which commonly draw on a knowledge base of FAQs to answer visitor queries,” Ackerman wrote in his blog post.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2024

Stevens is also quoted in a paid blog post at ecogreenequipment.com , as is Alina Clark , co-founder and marketing director of CocoDoc , an online service for editing and managing PDF documents. A mind map highlighting the key points of research in this story. Cocofinder[.]com com is a people-search service that launched in Sept.

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Security Through Education

JULY 19, 2021

You’ve been hired to access the data center of a highly secure facility. You spend hours researching the facilities security, combing their website, and searching through employees’ social media accounts. For the purpose of this blog, let’s focus on some starting points. Pretexting as a Social Engineer.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 21, 2021

Clubhouse, like many high-growth companies, started a bug bounty program before it had in place the necessary infrastructure or expertise to make it work, says one researcher. But, as bug bounty guru and Luta Security CEO Katie Moussoris describes in a new blog , that rapid growth primed them for a common security pitfall.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 25, 2019

Scarcity in talent means there is a critical deficit in developer security training. million employees today, according to the latest estimates from (ISC)², the world’s leading cybersecurity and IT security professional organisation. People from under-represented demographics must be hired to help overcome this shortage.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

GAO Sees Room for Improvement in Bank Cyber Security Exams. banking regulators must hire and train more examiners with technology expertise to give more useful cyber security recommendations to small and mid-sized banks. Follow the SiteLock blog for the latest cybersecurity news. A new report from the U.S.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This ubiquity has led to increased concerns about data security, as more and more sensitive information is stored online. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. One of the most important security measures you can take is to keep your software up to date. Secure your endpoints.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Here’s our checklist for starting a home business, including our tips to ensure your site is secure. Using this list as guide, you can focus on growing your home business instead of fighting off security threats. As a best practice, all three elements should be compatible for ease of use and security. Choose your niche.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What cyber security threats should enterprises look out for in 2022? Skilled engineers and security architects from McAfee Enterprise and FireEye offer a preview of how the threatscape might look in 2022 and how these new or evolving threats could potentially impact the security of enterprises, countries, and civilians.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The headlines immediately attempted to lay the blame, in large part, on the fact that Equifax’s chief information security officer was a music major and did not have a background in technology. The FTC considers that ‘reasonable security’ doesn’t mean ‘perfect security.’ Even the best security program is not bulletproof.

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Scary Beasts Security

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined Dropbox as their new Head of Security. If you were wondering why my blog has been quiet for a while, now you know why! The excellent caliber and decent size of the existing security team. It would be remiss of me to not mention that Dropbox is hiring for all types of security roles.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It's 100% about who you know,” said Brandan Montgomery, program manager on the Cisco Secure Employee Experience Learning & Development team. Finally, if you and your new connection are working together to get a job within a certain company, share your hiring results!

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