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Weekly Update 359

Troy Hunt

Somewhere in the next few hours from publishing this post, I'll finally push the HIBP domain search changes live. I've been speaking about it a lot in these videos over recent weeks so many of you have already know what it entails, but it's the tip of the iceberg you've seen publicly. This is the culmination of 7 months of work to get this model right with a ridiculous amount of background effort having gone into it.

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New acoustic attack steals data from keystrokes with 95% accuracy

Bleeping Computer

A team of researchers from British universities has trained a deep learning model that can steal data from keyboard keystrokes recorded using a microphone with an accuracy of 95%.

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New PaperCut flaw in print management software exposes servers to RCE attacks

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered a vulnerability in PaperCut NG/MF print management software that can lead to remote code execution. Cybersecurity researchers at Horizon3 discovered a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-39143 (CVSS score: 8.4), in PaperCut print management software for Windows. An attacker can exploit the vulnerability to gain remote code execution under specific conditions.

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Reptile Rootkit: Advanced Linux Malware Targeting South Korean Systems

The Hacker News

Threat actors are using an open-source rootkit called Reptile to target Linux systems in South Korea. "Unlike other rootkit malware that typically only provide concealment capabilities, Reptile goes a step further by offering a reverse shell, allowing threat actors to easily take control of systems," the AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) said in a report published this week.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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.

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Reptile Rootkit employed in attacks against Linux systems in South Korea

Security Affairs

Researchers observed threat actors that are using an open-source rootkit called Reptile in attacks aimed at systems in South Korea. Reptile is an open-source kernel module rootkit that was designed to target Linux systems, unlike other rootkits, it also offers a reverse shell. The malware supports port knocking, it opens a specific port on an infected system and waits for a Magic Packet sent by the attackers to establish a C2 connection.

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Latest Batloader Campaigns Use Pyarmor Pro for Evasion

Trend Micro

In June 2023, Trend Micro observed an upgrade to the evasion techniques used by the Batloader initial access malware, which we’ve covered in previous blog entries.

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LifeWorks

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BSides Leeds 2023 – Saskia Coplans – Outsourcing Development

Security Boulevard

Thanks are in order to BSides Leeds for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Leeds 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Leeds 2023 – Saskia Coplans – Outsourcing Development appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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MDR: Empowering Organizations with Enhanced Security

The Hacker News

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) has emerged as a crucial solution for organizations looking to bolster their security measures. MDR allows businesses to outsource the management of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) products deployed across their network domain.

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Security News This Week: The Cloud Company at the Center of a Global Hacking Spree

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: A framework for encrypting social media, Russia-backed hacking through Microsoft Teams, and the Bitfinex Crypto Couple pleads guilty.

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Colorado Department of Higher Education warns of massive data breach

Bleeping Computer

The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) discloses a massive data breach impacting students, past students, and teachers after suffering a ransomware attack in June. [.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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.

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Microsoft Addresses Critical Power Platform Flaw After Delays and Criticism

The Hacker News

Microsoft on Friday disclosed that it has addressed a critical security flaw impacting Power Platform, but not before it came under criticism for its failure to swiftly act on it. "The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to Custom Code functions used for Power Platform custom connectors," the tech giant said.

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Clop ransomware now uses torrents to leak data and evade takedowns

Bleeping Computer

The Clop ransomware gang has once again altered extortion tactics and is now using torrents to leak data stolen in MOVEit attacks. [.

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2023 OWASP Top-10 Series: API2:2023 Broken Authentication

Security Boulevard

Welcome to the 3rd post in our weekly series on the new 2023 OWASP API Security Top-10 list, with a particular focus on security practitioners. This post will focus on API2:2023 Broken Authentication. In this series we are taking an in-depth look at each category – the details, the impact and what you can do [.] The post 2023 OWASP Top-10 Series: API2:2023 Broken Authentication appeared first on Wallarm.