Troy Hunt
AUGUST 5, 2022
A very early weekly update this time after an especially hectic week. The process with the couple of data breaches in particular was a real time sap and it shouldn't be this hard. Seriously, the amount of effort that goes into trying to get organisations to own their breach (or if they feel strongly enough about it, help attribute it to another party) is just nuts.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 5, 2022
Learn how to set up and sync Authy on all your devices for easy two-factor authentication. The post How to use Authy: A guide for beginners appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Security Affairs
AUGUST 5, 2022
A threat actor, tracked as TAC-040, exploited Atlassian Confluence flaw CVE-2022-26134 to deploy previously undetected Ljl Backdoor. Cybersecurity firm Deepwatch reported that a threat actor, tracked as TAC-040, has likely exploited the CVE-2022-26134 flaw in Atlassian Confluence servers to deploy a previously undetected backdoor dubbed Ljl Backdoor.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 5, 2022
Cybersecurity is the number-one skills gap in 2022, surpassing cloud computing as the top-ranking area of focus for individuals and organizations, according to a Pluralsight survey of more than 700 tech professionals. Respondents with access to modern upskilling options demonstrated more confidence in their skills and trust in their organizations. These technologists had access to.
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.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 5, 2022
Twitter has confirmed a recent data breach was caused by a now-patched zero-day vulnerability used to link email addresses and phone numbers to users' accounts, allowing a threat actor to compile a list of 5.4 million user account profiles. [.].
Security Affairs
AUGUST 5, 2022
RapperBot is a new botnet employed in attacks since mid-June 2022 that targets Linux SSH servers with brute-force attacks. Researchers from FortiGuard Labs have discovered a new IoT botnet tracked as RapperBot which is active since mid-June 2022. The bot borrows a large portion of its code from the original Mirai botnet, but unlike other IoT malware families, it implements a built-in capability to brute force credentials and gain access to SSH servers instead of Telnet as implemented in Mirai.
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Security Affairs
AUGUST 5, 2022
US Critical Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a recently disclosed flaw in the Zimbra email suite to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a recently disclosed flaw in the Zimbra email suite, tracked as CVE-2022-27924 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
Graham Cluley
AUGUST 5, 2022
Did Russian security Kaspersky really choose to send an email to its customers addressing them as "dear and lovely"? Had Kaspersky suffered a data breach? Had a hacker found a way to send messages to Kaspersky's customer base?
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 5, 2022
Not too long ago, the consensus on the economy was that it was firing on all cylinders. Unemployment was low, investment across all sectors was through the roof, and within the cybersecurity vendor community, opportunities for career growth and change proliferated. Then, suddenly, the sentiment changed. Inflation skyrocketed, the stock market went into a tailspin, The post 8 Questions Cybersecurity Pros Should Ask Hiring Managers appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 5, 2022
The U.S. DHS warns of critical security vulnerabilities in Emergency Alert System (EAS) encoder/decoder devices. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned of critical security vulnerabilities in Emergency Alert System (EAS) encoder/decoder devices. Threat actors could exploit the flaws to send fake emergency alerts via TV, radio networks, and cable networks.
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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.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 5, 2022
It’s almost ingrained in our collective psyche that more of a good thing is an even better thing. If you have one of something that you really like, then there is nothing wrong with having two or three, or even more. After all, you can’t have too much of a good thing, right? Unfortunately, while. The post Suffering From a Surfeit of Security Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Naked Security
AUGUST 5, 2022
Traffic lights make a handy global metaphor for denoting the sensitivity of cybersecurity threat data - three colours that everyone knows.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 5, 2022
The Emergency Alert System run by FEMA and the FCC is vulnerable to hacking. This is NOT a test. All will be revealed next week at DEF?CON?30. The post US Emergency Alert System Has ‘Huge Flaw’ — Broadcasters Must Patch NOW appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 5, 2022
Facebook security researchers released their second quarter Adversarial Threat Report that confirms two APT groups using a new android malware dubbed Dracarys. Dubbed as ‘Bitter APT’ and ‘APT36’ the newly discovered groups are being used to populate Dracarys malware via Facebook(FB) platform mainly to collect personal information or befriend a person, without the knowledge of the actual profile owner.
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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.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 5, 2022
Cyber threats present themselves in a variety of ways. We constantly hear about cyberwarfare, supply chain attacks and breaches through security gaps. While these are all serious issues and something we should be seriously concerned about, they only represent a percentage of the threats enterprises face today. Take a look outside the security operations centers (SOC), and you’ll quickly see.
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 5, 2022
Team Cymru recently surveyed 440 security practitioners in the US and Europe. Each survey participant works for a company that currently uses an ASM platform. These professionals were able to provide first-hand knowledge about the benefits and drawbacks of ASM tools today. They shared what they liked and disliked about the tools they use. The Team Cymru State of Attack Surface Management Report covers a broad spectrum of topics.
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
AUGUST 5, 2022
Want to learn ethical hacking skills? Our experts have shared some of the best training courses that can help you kickstart your career as an ethical hacker.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 5, 2022
Twitter confirmed that the recent data breach that exposed data of 5.4 million accounts was caused by the exploitation of a zero-day flaw. At the end of July, a threat actor leaked data of 5.4 million Twitter accounts that were obtained by exploiting a now-fixed vulnerability in the popular social media platform. The threat actor offered for sale the stolen data on the popular hacking forum Breached Forums.
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.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 5, 2022
For the right price, threat actors can get just about anything they want to launch a ransomware attack — even without technical skills or any previous experience.
Threatpost
AUGUST 5, 2022
Separate phishing campaigns targeting thousands of victims impersonate FedEx and Microsoft, among others, to trick victims.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 5, 2022
We have researched all cookie consent plugins available on WordPress's marketplace and compiled a list of the top 10 plugins for cookie consent. The post Top 10 Cookie Consent plugins for WordPress appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
AUGUST 5, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning that hackers might abuse critical weaknesses in Emergency Alert System (EAS) encoder/decoder devices that haven’t been patched in order to send bogus emergency notifications over TV and radio networks. What Is the Emergency Alert System (EAS)? The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national warning system […].
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Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.
GlobalSign
AUGUST 5, 2022
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The Hacker News
AUGUST 5, 2022
A threat actor working to further Iranian goals is said to have been behind a set of disruptive cyberattacks against Albanian government services in mid-July 2022. Cybersecurity firm Mandiant said the malicious activity against a NATO state represented a "geographic expansion of Iranian disruptive cyber operations.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 5, 2022
This Tech Tip outlines how DevOps teams can address security integration issues in their CI/CD pipelines.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 5, 2022
The popular security devices are tracking (and sharing) more than you might think.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 5, 2022
United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) 111 emergency services are affected by a major outage triggered by a cyberattack that hit the systems of managed service provider (MSP) Advanced. [.].
The Hacker News
AUGUST 5, 2022
Conflicting business requirements is a common problem – and you find it in every corner of an organization, including in information technology. Resolving these conflicts is a must, but it isn’t always easy – though sometimes there is a novel solution that helps. In IT management there is a constant struggle between security and operations teams.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 5, 2022
Meta (Facebook) has released its Q2 2022 adversarial threat report, and among the highlights is the discovery of two cyber-espionage clusters connected to hacker groups known as 'Bitter APT' and APT36 (aka 'Transparent Tribe') using new Android malware. [.].
The Hacker News
AUGUST 5, 2022
A nascent service called Dark Utilities has already attracted 3,000 users for its ability to provide command-and-control (C2) services with the goal of commandeering compromised systems.
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After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!
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