Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

This is on top of one of my screens refusing to go beyond 480p today and a week filled with various other frustrating tech support issues. New data breaches, dramas with account recovery, some great ICO password guidance, reflections on conferences past and the latest updates to Scott Helme's and my "Why No HTTPS?"

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Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2022

“Ransomware gangs targeting one-off government establishments for monetary returns are also not a new phenomenon. sections “The Underdogs – Best Personal (non-commercial) Security Blog” and “The Tech Whizz – Best Technical Blog”). ” continues Cyble. ” concludes the report. To nominate, please visit:?.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2022

Experts warn of a new ech0raix ransomware campaign targeting QNAP Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Bleeping Computer and MalwareHunterTeam researchers, citing user reports and sample submissions on the ID Ransomware platform, warn of a new wave of ech0raix ransomware attacks targeting QNAP Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 13, 2022

The HelloXD ransomware first appeared in the threat landscape on November 30, 2021, it borrows the code from Babuk ransomware , which is available in Russian-speaking hacking forums since September 2021. This threat actor is well known on various hacking forums, and seems to be of Russian origin.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2022

ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has adopted a new strategy to force victims into paying the ransom, the gang began publishing victims’ data on the clear web to increase the pressure. ALPHV has been advertising the BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) on the cybercrime forums XSS and Exploit since early December.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2022

According to a post published by ‘Jordan Conti’ on the RAMP underground forum the Conti darweb leak site only lists victims that refused to pay the ransom and that the gang has compromised twice that number. To nominate, please visit:? Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 27, 2020

In late January, as COVID-19 was beginning to spread, the most powerful people on the planet flew to Davos, Switzerland to attend the 50 th annual World Economic Forum. Pichai was alluding to how AI has already impacted production and given corporations a glimpse of its upside potential to drive economic growth to dizzying new heights.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2022

Malwarebytes researchers observed a new loader, dubbed Colibri, which has been used to deploy a Windows information stealer tracked as Vidar in a recent campaign. The Colibri Loader first appeared in the threat landscape in August 2021 when it was advertised in the underground forums. co) to load a remote template named ‘trkal0.dot’

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

It can be hacked in new ways, giving attackers from criminals and nation states new capabilities to disrupt and harm. The concept isn't new, even if the phrase is. They work in data science, or tech policy, or public-focused computer science. This doesn't mean policymakers need to become tech experts.

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BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Separately, CyberScoop has looked at how the rules will change for EU citizens interacting with big tech companies, compared to their American counterparts. The World Economic Forum has a useful blog with tips on safeguarding against BEC scams. MORE The rise of certifications in cybersecurity, and the case for a new approach.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

ALPHV has been advertising the BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) on the cybercrime forums XSS and Exploit since early December. Below are recommended mitigations included in the alert: Review domain controllers, servers, workstations, and active directories for new or unrecognized user accounts. To nominate, please visit:?

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2022

ALPHV has been advertising the BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) on the cybercrime forums XSS and Exploit since early December. Recently, the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has adopted a new strategy to force victims into paying the ransom, the gang began publishing victims’ data on the clear web to increase the pressure.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 30, 2021

As Europol celebrated the fifth anniversary of its anti-ransomware initiative this week, menacing new ransomware threats made it clear that the fight against cyber threats is never-ending. Europol has launched a new, more user-friendly website. BlackMatter has a deposit of 4 BTC, currently valued at more than $150,000, on the forum.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The new Microsoft Exchange attack, dubbed 'OWASSRF' , chains exploits for CVE-2022-41082 and CVE-2022-41080 to gain initial access to corporate networks. Only time will tell if ransomware gangs will sustain their heightened levels of activity into the New Year—or if the increase is indeed simply a gift-wrapped aberration.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

Corporate consultancy PwC’s recent poll of 1,600 CEOs worldwide found that cyber attacks are now considered the top hinderance to corporate performance, followed by the shortage of skilled workers and the inability to keep up with rapid tech advances. 19 on a hacking forum. This column originally appeared on Avast Blog.).

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The previously observed and discussed fragmentation of cyberspace on the whole — and the internet in particular (also referred to as the “ “splinternet” or the balkanization of the internet ) — is taking on a new form. 2 Tech localization and “digital sovereignty” is no longer just about data.

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BH Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

New Year is a time for looking forward, but discouraging signs from cybercriminals in 2023 could spell bad news for cybersecurity professionals. Layoffs are already happening in parts of the tech industry. Back in October, we blogged about how phishing scams are becoming more common. Warning signs.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 17, 2024

It's usually something to the effect of "hey, have you seen the Spotify breach", to which I politely reply with a link to my old No, Spotify Wasn't Hacked blog post (it's just the output of a small set of credentials successfully tested against their service), and we all move on. Until the Naz.API list appeared.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In March, we detected new DTrack samples packed in a different way and with relatively few changes in the code. We will also highlight new victimology, including various targets across Europe. Their blogpost also introduced new malware, dubbed Jackpot – previously unknown fileless malware targeting IIS servers. and v0.6.5,

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

PhishMe’s online forum provides a series of scenarios, landing pages, attachments and educational pages. About the essayist: Rishab Gogoi helps directs business development for Kratikal Tech, a New Dehli, Inida-based supplier of managed security services, risk compliance consulting and cybersecurity training.

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 1, 2021

” His statement couldn’t be truer and as I chaired the European Security Forum 2021 in London this week, I was amazed at how the theme of unlearning what we know glued together (figuratively speaking) all the other speakers’ presentations. How to communicate to a whole new set of stakeholders? Whatever it is, one thing is clear.

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McAfee

MAY 26, 2020

The Brave report issued by the Brave Community, a forum where people who care about the internet and their browsing experience come to discuss with each other, typically shows that only five of Europe’s 28 national GDPR enforcers have more than 10 tech specialists. The post The GDPR, Year II appeared first on McAfee Blogs.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ten years later, KrebsOnSecurity has uncovered new clues about the real-life identity of Rescator. Rescator, advertising a new batch of cards stolen in a 2014 breach at P.F. Anyone in possession of that cookie could then browse the invite-only BlackSEO forum and read the user’s private messages without having to log in.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2023

The developers behind this malware family continue to update the code with improved obfuscation and encryption layers with each new version that is released. In January 2023, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified a new variant of Xloader that identifies itself as version 4.3 with several modifications including additional obfuscation.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 23, 2022

However, it would’ve required moving to another new country, building a life and learning a new culture again. After working for the Department of Defense and with other smart people who lacked the tools to help them answer the questions they needed to answer to be safe, she saw her future in tech. “I

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 29, 2022

But there’s no real mechanism defined by most Internet service providers or tech companies to test the validity of a search warrant or subpoena. ” On April 5, 2021, Everlynn posted a new sales thread to the cybercrime forum cracked[.]to And so as long as it looks right, they’ll comply.”

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 23, 2022

Microsoft and identity management platform Okta both this week disclosed breaches involving LAPSUS$ , a relatively new cybercrime group that specializes in stealing data from big companies and threatening to publish it unless a ransom demand is paid. In a blog post published Mar.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Over the past twelve months, this abbreviation has resonated across innumerable headlines, business surveys and tech reports, firmly securing a position as the Collins English Dictionary’s 2023 Word of the Year. Trust and reliability First of all, the technology is very new and not yet mature.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 30, 2018

This is part of the opening monologue of the Ozark series and when I first heard it, I immediately stopped the show and dropped it into this blog post. It was only after reflecting on the responses to the following tweet that I decided to sit down and finally wrap up this post: New family car! I’m kinda a bit excited about this one!

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Technology Education Marketing Insurance 279

Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Just look at the tech layoff counter this week ! As I thought about it and last week’s blog , I thought I’d put together an Action Pack, similar to what I did when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, and I witnessed many of my entrepreneurial friends struggle to find clients and keep afloat. It’s a sad affair.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 19, 2021

By getting creative and looking out for the latest malware and builder leaks they can be just as devastating to their victims and, in this blog, we will track the criminal career of one such actor as they evolve from homemade ransomware to utilizing major ransomware through the use of publicly leaked builders. The Rich Get Richer.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

????????Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. Facebook Plans on Backdooring WhatsApp [link] — Schneier Blog (@schneierblog) August 1, 2019.

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Jane Frankland

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Just look at the tech layoff counter this week ! As I thought about it and last week’s blog , I thought I’d put together an Action Pack, similar to what I did when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, and I witnessed many of my entrepreneurial friends struggle to find clients and keep afloat. It’s a sad affair.

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Cybersecurity Accountability Media Government 130

Fox IT

JANUARY 12, 2021

After the adversary completes their initial exfiltration, they return every few weeks to check for new data of interest and user accounts. This research project covers the fingerprinting of Cobalt Strike servers and is described in Fox-IT blog “ Identifying Cobalt Strike team servers in the wild ”. Discovery (TA0007).

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 16, 2019

Most of them won't have a tech background or be familiar with the concept of credential stuffing so I'm going to write this post for the masses and link out to more detailed material for those who want to go deeper. The collection totalled over 12,000 separate files and more than 87GB of data. Thank you, @troyhunt ??

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Jane Frankland

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The world seeks a new kind of leader – one who must not only embrace change but become an instigator of it and renown for it. As per the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2021 , cyber risks continue to rank right at the top among global risks. . They take time and despite working in a tech field, you are not a machine.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In the past twelve months, the word “ransomware” has popped up in countless headlines worldwide across both print and digital publications: The Wall Street Journal , the BBC , the New York Times. began adopting the new approach. Words like Babuk and REvil have entered the everyday lexicon. ” in 2021.

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