The Last Watchdog

MAY 16, 2022

It’s a scenario executives know too well. Related: Third-party audits can hold valuable intel. You and your cybersecurity team do everything correctly to safeguard your infrastructure, yet the frightening alert still arrives that you’ve suffered a data breach. It’s a maddening situation that occurs far more often than it should. One of the main culprits for these incredibly frustrating attacks has not so much to do with how a team functions or the protocols a company employs, but instead, it’s a

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Schneier on Security

MAY 16, 2022

Rob Joyce, the director of cybersecurity at the NSA, said so in an interview: The NSA already has classified quantum-resistant algorithms of its own that it developed over many years, said Joyce. But it didn’t enter any of its own in the contest. The agency’s mathematicians, however, worked with NIST to support the process, trying to crack the algorithms in order to test their merit. “Those candidate algorithms that NIST is running the competitions on all appear strong, secure,

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 16, 2022

When you're choosing EDR software for your business, see how the features of Bitdefender and McAfee compare. The post Bitdefender vs McAfee: Compare EDR software appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Cisco Security

MAY 16, 2022

Companies aren’t doing business the way they used to, and the shift to hybrid work has forced many to become increasingly security resilient or cease operations. The global food market is no exception. One of our valued customers, Leng-d’Or , was faced with a challenge during the pandemic that could have interrupted its production line, but by some quick thinking, skilled leadership and a close partnership with Cisco they were able to pull through stronger than before.

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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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Tech Republic Security

MAY 16, 2022

Ransomware is probably the type of cybercrime that has made headlines the most in 2021, and 2022 seems to follow that trend. Yet it is still evolving, and new ransomware seems more adaptive, resilient and more industrialized. The post Kaspersky report identifies new ransomware trends for 2022 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Graham Cluley

MAY 16, 2022

Central Bedfordshire Council failed to properly redact the details of 'dozens and dozens' of pupils with special educational needs when responding to a Freedom of Information request, publishing them on a public website.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

By Amanda Fennell, CSO and CIO, Relativity. Sophisticated security tools and well-constructed processes can help insulate an organization from the relentless cyberattacks that are part of the digital reality businesses face every day and everywhere. But tools and processes alone are two variables in an incomplete equation. People are the linchpin in any organization’s security posture—and the wildcard.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 16, 2022

You can learn from more than 90 self-paced certification training courses, as well as protect yourself with a lifetime VPN license. . The post Delve into cybersecurity with this two-part training bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

Researchers at Sucuri investigated a number of WordPress websites complaining about unwanted redirects and found websites that use fake CAPTCHA forms to get the visitor to accept web push notifications. These websites are a new wave of a campaign that leverages many compromised WordPress sites. CAPTCHA. CAPTCHA (“Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart”) is one of the annoyances that we have learned to take for granted when we browse the Internet.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 16, 2022

Zyxel is a trademark name that is used by both Zyxel Communications Corp. and Zyxel Networks, two companies that are involved in the production of networking equipment as well as the provision of services to communications service providers. Zyxel firms have their headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan, with branch offices all around the world, including in […].

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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.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 16, 2022

PCI DSS meaning. PCI DSS is a cybersecurity standard backed by all the major credit card and payment processing companies that aims to keep credit and debit card numbers safe. PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Companies can demonstrate that they've implemented the standard by meeting the reporting requirements laid out by the standard; those organizations that fail to meet the requirements, or who are found to be in violation of the standard, may be fined.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 16, 2022

Running a small business can be hard. Here are some apps that can help make running your company easier. Whether you’ve just started your firm or have been running it for a few years, you’re probably always considering ways to enhance and optimize your daily operations. Working from home, the office, or on the road, The post Top 10 Best Apps To Use When Running A Small Business appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 16, 2022

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has removed a Windows security flaw from its catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities due to Active Directory (AD) authentication issues caused by the May 2022 updates that patch it. [.].

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CSO Magazine

MAY 16, 2022

Security executives have long known the importance of addressing vulnerabilities within their IT environments. And other executives in the C-suite have also come around to the criticality of this task, given the number of high-profile breaches that happened as a result of an unpatched system. [ Learn 8 pitfalls that undermine security program success and 12 tips for effectively presenting cybersecurity to the board. | Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 16, 2022

An extensive study looking into the top 100k ranking websites has revealed that many are leaking information you enter in the site forms to third-party trackers before you even press submit. [.].

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We Live Security

MAY 16, 2022

The decision to release a ransomware decryptor involves a delicate balancing act between helping victims recover their data and alerting criminals to errors in their code. The post The downside of ‘debugging’ ransomware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Ransomware 111

SecureList

MAY 16, 2022

The use of embedded HTML documents in phishing e-mails is a standard technique employed by cybercriminals. It does away with the need to put links in the e-mail body, which antispam engines and e-mail antiviruses usually detect with ease. HTML offers more possibilities than e-mail for camouflaging phishing content. There are two main types of HTML attachments that cybercriminals use: HTML files with a link to a fake website or a full-fledged phishing page.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 16, 2022

Here is the MANA price prediction for 2022 to 2024… MANA, or Decentraland game token, is one of the booming play to earn (P2E) games that allow players to get rewards in cryptocurrency by simply playing games. In Decentraland, gamers use MANA token to purchase different game items at the native marketplace. MANA is also. The post MANA Price Prediction For 2022-2024 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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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.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 16, 2022

The Council together with the European Parliament has recently agreed upon a new cybersecurity directive called NIS2 that has the goal to bring about “a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union”. Once implemented, it will work on the improvement of resilience and incident response in both the public and the private sectors. (…) […].

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SecureBlitz

MAY 16, 2022

Did you hear about a VPN and don’t know what it means and how it works, so you’re asking “What is a VPN?” Don’t worry, this ultimate VPN guide will cover everything you need to know about a VPN. We are in an era where being careless with your online privacy can cost you more. You. The post The Ultimate VPN Guide – What Is A VPN? appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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VPN Cybersecurity 104

Dark Reading

MAY 16, 2022

Wireless chips that run when the iPhone iOS is shut down can be exploited.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

2021 saw a massive surge in detections of malware, adware, and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). It didn’t matter what the computers were used for or what operating system they ran—across business and home computers, on Windows and on Mac, detections went up, enormously. Detections of malware on Windows business machines were 143% higher in 2021 than in 2020, and 65% higher on consumer machines.

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Trend Micro

MAY 16, 2022

Why Trend Micro is evolving its approach to enterprise protection.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

This blog post was authored by Hossein Jazi and Jérôme Segura. Populations around the world—and in Europe in particular—are following the crisis in Ukraine very closely, and with events unfolding on a daily basis, people are hungry for information. Although all countries have reasons to be concerned, the situation is Germany is more complicated than most.

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WIRED Threat Level

MAY 16, 2022

A newly unsealed opinion is likely the first decision from a US federal court to find that cryptocurrencies can't be used to evade sanctions.

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Cryptocurrency 99

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2022

Researchers spotted a threat actor using a custom PowerShell RAT targeting German users to gain intelligence on the Ukraine crisis. Malwarebytes experts uncovered a campaign that targets German users with custom PowerShell RAT targeting. The threat actors attempt to trick victims into opening weaponized documents by using the current situation in Ukraine as bait.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2022

United States manufacturing giant Parker Hannifin recently announced the company fell victim to a ransomware attack, resulting in a data breach of employee information. A statement from the Ohio-based corporation says the incident occurred on March 12th and it has begun the process of notifying employees whose personal information was potentially compromised.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2022

Researchers devised an attack technique to tamper the firmware and execute a malware onto a Bluetooth chip when an iPhone is “off.” A team of researchers from the Secure Mobile Networking Lab ( SEEMOO ) at the Technical University of Darmstadt demonstrated a technique to tamper with the firmware and load malware onto a chip while an iPhone is “OFF.” Experts pointed out that when an iPhone is turned off, most wireless chips (Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), and U

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SecureWorld News

MAY 16, 2022

The InfraGard ® program turned 25 years old last year. While the FBI is recognized throughout the world as a preeminent national security organization, many may be surprised to learn of this unique partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector that was established to protect U.S. critical infrastructure. InfraGard now has over 80,000 members nationwide, a growth trend that has been mirrored by a steady increase in threats to the nation.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2022

Apple released security updates to address a zero-day bug actively exploited in attacks against Macs and Apple Watch devices. Apple has addressed a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-22675, actively exploited in attacks aimed at Macs and Apple Watch devices. The flaw is an out-of-bounds write issue that resides in the AppleAVD, it can lead to arbitrary code execution with kernel privileges. “An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.” reads

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