Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
“Pig butchering” is the colorful name given to online cons that trick the victim into giving money to the scammer, thinking it is an investment opportunity. It’s a rapidly growing area of fraud, and getting more sophisticated.
The Last Watchdog
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
When a company announces layoffs, one of the last things most employees or even company owners worry about is data loss. Related: The importance of preserving trust in 2023 Valuable or sensitive information on a computer is exposed to theft or to getting compromised. This can happen due to intentional theft, human error, malware, or even physical destruction of servers.
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Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The company showcased dozens of new security tools and services to detect and prevent malware, phishing, ransomware and other attacks, but AI took center stage. The post Check Point’s annual cybersecurity event spotlights power of AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Adam Levin
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Polymorphic encryption refers to the encryption of data in multiple forms that are protected by multiple keys. The term is derived from the computer science concept of polymorphism, in which a single interface or symbol represents different types of data. What is encryption? Standard encryption is a method of protecting data so that only people authorized to access it can view it unencrypted.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
It’s evident that many cybersecurity and IT professionals have mixed feelings about AI in general and ChatGPT in particular. According to a recent study from BlackBerry, while eight in ten decision makers said they plan to invest in AI-driven cybersecurity by 2025, three-quarters of those respondents saw AI as a serious threat to security. The. The post When Will the First ChatGPT-Based Cyberattacks Launch?
CSO Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Responses to recent cyber breaches suggest organizations can struggle to get the message right in the midst of an incident. While managing the communications around an incident is outside the direct purview of the CISO, having an existing communications plan in place is an essential element of cyber preparedness. “Communications are a critical component of a good cyber strategy, and it should be prepared and practiced in organizations before an incident occurs,” says Eden Winokur, head of cyber
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Duo's Security Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
It just takes on lackadaisical click by an employee to install malware that results in ransomware. Ransomware has gone up 150% since the pandemic , and the U.S. government has deemed ransomware a form of cyber terrorism. That’s why ransomware mitigation is so important, and MFA plays an important role in any ransomware prevention and response strategy.
CSO Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Threat groups who target operational technology (OT) networks have so far focused their efforts on defeating segmentation layers to reach field controllers such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and alter the programs (ladder logic) running on them. However, researchers warn that these controllers should themselves be treated as perimeter devices and flaws in their firmware could enable deep lateral movement through the point-to-point and other non-routable connections they maintain to ot
SecureBlitz
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
In this post, we’ll compare Surfshark vs ExpressVPN. This in-depth comparison will help you decide which is better between the two popular VPN services. Surfshark and ExpressVPN are among the recommended VPN services you’ll find if you’re looking for a VPN to use. However, you can’t subscribe to both, unless you want to apply VPN […] The post Surfshark Vs ExpressVPN – Which Is Better?
CSO Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Israel’s Technion University on Sunday suffered a ransomware attack, which has forced the university to proactively block all communication networks. A new group calling itself DarkBit has claimed responsibility for the attack. “The Technion is under cyberattack. The scope and nature of the attack are under investigation,” Technion University, Israel’s top public university in Haifa wrote in a Tweet.
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
We Live Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Small and medium-sized businesses have good reason to be concerned about the loss of data and financial impacts The post Confident cybersecurity means fewer headaches for SMBs appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
CyberSecurity Insiders
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Romance Scams on and after the Valentines Day 2023 are common. But can you imagine that the loss incurred through such scams is amounting to $5.9 billion? Moreover, the losses associated with the online romance scams occurring across the nation could be approximately $7 billion by 2025. The Bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued two separate statements on this note and asked the residents of Texas, Florida and New Mexico to be extra vigilant as the residents of the said regions we
Identity IQ
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
What You Should Know About ‘Pig Butchering Scams’ IdentityIQ Scammers are back at it again with a new scheme – called “pig butchering scams” – that targets people looking for love online. This highly sophisticated scam lures people into long-term relationships before selling them on fake online investment opportunities. The scam is quickly spreading.
SecureBlitz
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Is Surfshark Antivirus free? Read on to find out… There are free and premium antiviruses. There are also freemium antiviruses – antiviruses that offer both free and paid plans. It’s necessary to understand and check for this whenever you want to purchase an antivirus solution. Price is always an essential factor to consider. In this […] The post Is Surfshark Antivirus Free?
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Naked Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
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Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Eurostar is emailing its users this week, forcing them to reset their account passwords in a bid to "upgrade" security. But when users visit the password reset link, they are met with "technical problems," making it impossible for them to reset password or access their account. [.
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Web infrastructure company Cloudflare on Monday disclosed that it thwarted a record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that peaked at over 71 million requests per second (RPS). "The majority of attacks peaked in the ballpark of 50-70 million requests per second (RPS) with the largest exceeding 71 million," the company said, calling it a "hyper-volumetric" DDoS attack.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Apple has released emergency security updates to fix a new actively exploited zero-day vulnerability that impacts iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Apple has released emergency security updates to address a new actively exploited zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-23529, that impacts iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. The flaw is a type confusion issue in WebKit that was addressed by the IT giant with improved checks.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Apple on Monday rolled out security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari to address a zero-day flaw that it said has been actively exploited in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2023-23529, the issue relates to a type confusion bug in the WebKit browser engine that could be activated when processing maliciously crafted web content, culminating in arbitrary code execution.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Pro-Russia hacker group Killnet launched a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on NATO servers, including the NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) website. Pro-Russia hacker group Killnet launched a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on NATO sites, including the NATO Special Operations Headquarters (NSHQ) website. The attack was confirmed by NATO, while the hacker group announced the attack on its Telegram Channel with the following message.
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Technion Institute of Technology in Israel fell victim to a ransomware attack. The attack was claimed by DarkBit, a new ransomware group that aims to associate its actions with hacktivism. According to the ransomware note, the attack is a way of protesting against ”firing high-skilled experts”. Another stated reason is the ”war crimes against humanity” […] The post New Threat Group Hits Israel Institute of Technology with Ransomware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
An unknown threat actor created malicious game modes for the Dota 2 multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game that could have been exploited to establish backdoor access to players' systems. The modes exploited a high-severity flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine tracked as CVE-2021-38003 (CVSS score: 8.8), which was exploited as a zero-day and addressed by Google in October 2021.
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Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Alleged Russian threat actors have been targeting cryptocurrency users in Eastern Europe with Enigma info-stealing malware. A malware campaign conducted by alleged Russian threat actors has been targeting users in Eastern European in the crypto industry. The attackers are sending out emails with fake job opportunities as bait in an attempt to trick victims into installing Enigma information-stealing malware.
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
When researchers from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication conducted a survey to see if "informed consent" practices are working online with regard to user data gathering, the results revealed weaknesses in a framework that, for decades, has served as the basis for online privacy regulation in the US. This framework, which is commonly known as "notice of consent," usually allows organizations to freely collect, use, keep, share, and sell customer data provided they
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Security teams shoulder the enormous responsibility of protecting their organization from attacks that could compromise data, ruin brand trust and result in costly damages. In my more than ten years as a security analyst, engineer and now founder of a company that solves the challenges of security operations at scale, I’ve seen the successes and. The post The State of Threat Detection and Response appeared first on Security Boulevard.
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Application security is the practice of securing software and data from hackers, whether that application comes from a third party or was developed in house, regardless of where it resides or how it’s accessed. As that definition spans the cloud and data centers, and on-premises, mobile and web users, application security needs to encompass a range of best practices and tools.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
eCommerce security company Sansec has revealed it's found a number of online stores accidentally leaking highly sensitive data. After studying 2,037 online stores, the company found that 12.3 percent exposed compressed files (in ZIP, SQL, and TAR archive formats), which BleepingComputer noted appear to be private backups containing master database passwords, confidential admin URLs of stores, full customer data (PII, or personally identifiable information), and internal API keys on public-facing
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
U.S. and South Korean cybersecurity and intelligence agencies warned in a joint advisory that North Korean hackers are launching ransomware attacks against healthcare and critical infrastructure facilities to fund illicit activities. The attacks, which demand cryptocurrency ransoms in exchange for recovering access to encrypted files, are mainly designed to support North Korea’s objectives.
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The introduction of ChatGPT launched an arms race between tech giants. The rush to be the first to incorporate a similar large language model (LLM) into their own offerings (read: search engines) may have left a lot of opportunities to bypass the active restrictions such as bias, privacy concerns, and the difficulties with abstract concepts or lack of context.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
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