Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence team disclosed details about a macOS vulnerability, dubbed “HM Surf,” that could allow an attacker to gain access to the user’s data in Safari. The data the attacker could access without users’ consent includes browsed pages, along with the device’s camera, microphone, and location. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-44133 was fixed in the September 16 update for Mac Studio (2022 and later), iMac (2019 and later), Mac Pro (2019 and later), Mac Mi

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Technologies that were figments of the imagination a dozen years ago, if they were conceived of at all, quickly become mainstream — think generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or blockchain. As they do, they create more security vulnerabilities and inherent business, changing the nature of cybersecurity careers. According to research by IBM Corp. and the Ponemon Institute, the average security breach cost reached $4.88 million in 2024 — 10% more than the previous year and the highest averag

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

There are growing concerns among chief information security officers (CISOs) about the evolving demands of their role, with 84% advocating for a split into separate technical and business-focused positions. The Trellix and Vanson Bourne survey of 5,000 CISOs and IT security leaders found that as cybersecurity threats grow more complex and regulatory frameworks expand, there.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Omni Family Health disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 470,000 current and former patients and employees. Omni Family Health is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to communities in California, focusing on underserved populations. They offer a range of services, including primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and preventive services.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the CEO of a still unnamed company has been indicted for creating a fake auditing company to falsify security certifications in order to win government business.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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WIRED Threat Level

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Moldova is facing a tide of disinformation unprecedented in complexity and aggression, the head of a new center meant to combat it tells WIRED. And platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Telegram and YouTube could do more.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, and the U.S. have warned about a year-long campaign undertaken by Iranian cyber actors to infiltrate critical infrastructure organizations via brute-force attacks.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Last December, we discovered a new group targeting Russian businesses and government agencies with ransomware. Further investigation into this group’s activity suggests a connection to other groups currently targeting Russia. We have seen overlaps not only in indicators of compromise and tools, but also tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Threat actors are leveraging fake Google Meet web pages as part of an ongoing malware campaign dubbed ClickFix to deliver infostealers targeting Windows and macOS systems.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

U.S. and allies warn of attacks from Iran-linked actors targeting critical infrastructure through brute-force attacks in a year-long campaign. Intelligence and cybersecurity agencies from the U.S., Australia, and Canada, warn about a year-long campaign carried out by Iran-linked threat actors to break into critical infrastructure organizations via brute force and password spraying attacks.

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Microsoft is alerting business clients to a flaw that resulted in critical logs being partially lost for nearly a month. This puts at risk businesses who depend on this data to identify unwanted activity. Microsoft is alerting enterprise customers that a flaw resulted in important logs being largely lost for nearly a month, endangering businesses […] The post Microsoft Reveals Loss of Customer Security Logs for a Month appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The U.S. Army is developing a cloud environment called N-CODE that will give smaller businesses access to the security technologies they need to meet stringent DoD cybersecurity requirements and compete for defense contracts. The post Army Cloud Program to Help SMBs Meet DoD Cyber Requirements appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

If you're in IT or another technical role and thinking about transitioning into cybersecurity, you might be wondering if you have what it takes. Maybe you've got solid tech skills and a knack for problem-solving, but you don't have a security title or certifications yet. You're probably thinking, “I'd be great in a cybersecurity role, but will anyone even consider me?

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Authors/Presenters:Rob Sherwood, Jinghao Shi, Ying Zhang, Neil Spring, Srikanth Sundaresan, Jasmeet Bagga, Prathyusha Peddi, Vineela Kukkadapu, Rashmi Shrivastava, Manikantan KR, Pavan Patil, Srikrishna Gopu, Varun Varadan, Ethan Shi, Hany Morsy, Yuting Bu, Renjie Yang, Rasmus Jönsson, Wei Zhang, Jesus Jussepen Arredondo, Diana Saha, Sean Choi Our sincere thanks to USENIX , and the Presenters & Authors for publishing their superb 21st USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implemen

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WIRED Threat Level

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sixty-five years ago, the Army's leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today's reality.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Amazon just released a new Fire TV Stick HD, retiring the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite. Here's what that means.

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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.

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SecureBlitz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Rolling Square's InCharge XS charges via USB-C, USB-A, and iPhone Lightning in one versatile cable that's small enough to fit on your keychain.

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SecureBlitz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Learn how to build cybersecurity expertise as a professional in this post. The cybersecurity landscape is evolving as digital threats become more sophisticated. Current trends emphasize proactive measures, such as artificial intelligence for threat detection. The rise of remote work has expanded the attack surface, making robust security practices essential.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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CompTIA on Cybersecurity

OCTOBER 18, 2024

What does the maturing of cybersecurity look like in today’s tech landscape? Explore what the CompTIA State of Cybersecurity 2025 report has to say.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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CompTIA on Cybersecurity

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Learn about the key drivers for cybersecurity strategy and how to ensure your organization is protected.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Synology has issued a security advisory, Synology-SA-24:17, warning of critical vulnerabilities in several of its camera firmware products, including Synology Camera BC500, TC500, and CC400W. The vulnerabilities, which could allow... The post Critical Flaw in Synology Camera Firmware Expose Devices to RCE and DoS Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

And the Ethical Dilemma of Using AI to Create Fake Online Personalities In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have given rise to powerful tools like StyleGAN and sophisticated language models such as ChatGPT. These technologies can create hyper-realistic images and conversations, blurring the line between authentic human presence and synthetic creations.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A new report from Unit 42 researchers has uncovered significant weaknesses in macOS’s Gatekeeper security mechanism, which could allow malicious applications to bypass Apple’s verification process and execute harmful code... The post Gatekeeper Bypass: Malicious Apps Could Slip Through macOS Defenses appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Insight #1: Data breach costs are climbing According to IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach report , data breach costs have risen 39.4% over the past decade and are now at almost $5 million per breach. We should make sure our cybersecurity insurance falls in line with these numbers. Insight #2: Ditto for open-source nasties in repos According to a new report , the number of malicious packages uploaded to open-source repositories has increased 150% in the last year.

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