Troy Hunt
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
I think I've pretty much captured it all in the title of this post but as of about a day ago, Pwned Passwords now has full parity between the SHA-1 hashes that have been there since day 1 and NTLM hashes. We always had both as a downloadable corpus but as of just over a year ago with the introduction of the FBI data feed , we stopped maintaining downloadable behemoths of data.
Krebs on Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Authorities in the United States and United Kingdom today levied financial sanctions against seven men accused of operating “ Trickbot ,” a cybercrime-as-a-service platform based in Russia that has enabled countless ransomware attacks and bank account takeovers since its debut in 2016. The U.S. Department of the Treasury says the Trickbot group is associated with Russian intelligence services, and that this alliance led to the targeting of many U.S. companies and government entities.
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Schneier on Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
This is a neat piece of historical research. The team of computer scientist George Lasry, pianist Norbert Biermann and astrophysicist Satoshi Tomokiyo—all keen cryptographers—initially thought the batch of encoded documents related to Italy, because that was how they were filed at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. However, they quickly realised the letters were in French.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A new Kaspersky report sheds light on why some tech pros look for jobs on the dark web and how to spot suspicious and likely illegal positions from recruiters in that environment. The post How IT jobs and recruiting on the dark web might trick you appeared first on TechRepublic.
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 9, 2023
Implementing modern cryptography standards on tiny IoT devices is hard. They’re underpowered, need to sip battery charge and something like AES is often overkill. The post Amazing Fast Crypto for IoT — US NIST Fingers ASCON appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker. The post Personal data encryption in Windows 11 appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The trend will carry from the past 12 months when more than a third of executives polled by Deloitte said that cyberattacks targeted their financial and accounting data. The post C-suite execs expect cyberattacks targeting financial data to increase this year appeared first on TechRepublic.
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Cybersecurity researchers published a list of proxy IP addresses used by the pro-Russian group Killnet to neutralize its attacks. The list, which contains over 17,746 IPs, was disclosed by SecurityScorecard researchers. Since March 2022, the Killnet group has launched DDoS attacks against governments and key infrastructure in nations that have shown support for Ukraine, including Italy, […] The post List of Proxy IPs Used by Killnet, Released appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
One of the web's biggest cybersecurity training resources, The Complete 2023 Cyber Security Developer & IT Skills Bundle, is now just $79. The post If your business needs cybersecurity, you should become the expert appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The OpenSSL Project has released fixes to address several security flaws, including a high-severity bug in the open source encryption toolkit that could potentially expose users to malicious attacks. Tracked as CVE-2023-0286, the issue relates to a case of type confusion that may permit an adversary to "read memory contents or enact a denial-of-service," the maintainers said in an advisory.
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SecureBlitz
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Hosting a live event of any size can be very stressful. There are so many things to consider if you want the day to be perfect. Many business professionals, advertisers, and vendors are looking for live niche events. Such occasions provide a great chance for networking and interacting with people from the same industry. It […] The post 5 Amazing Ways To Host The Perfect Live Event appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Graham Cluley
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
When Ubiquiti suffered a hack the world assumed it was just a regular security breach, but the truth was much stranger. why are police happy that criminals keep using end-to-end encrypted messaging systems… and why is the Apple Watch being accused of crying wolf? All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the “Smashing Security” podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Mark Stockley.
SecureBlitz
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
When selecting server hosting, you have a wide range of solutions. Bare metal servers and virtual server hosting are two of the most popular types but since each of these options has distinct benefits and drawbacks, figuring out which one is best for your organization can be a challenge. While a virtual server has unmatched […] The post Comparing Bare Metal vs Virtual Server Hosting: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Four malicious Dota 2 game mods that were used by a threat actor to backdoor the players’ systems have been found by security experts. To target players, the threat actors published the mods for the wildly popular MOBA game on Steam. Details on the Attack The game mods in question were the following: Overdog no […] The post Dota 2 Game Mods Use Backdoor to Infect Players with Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
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Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Researchers reported that the top-of-the-line Android mobile devices sold in China are shipped with malware. China is currently the country with the largest number of Android mobile devices, but a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Edinburgh and the Trinity College of Dublin revealed that top-of-the-line Android devices sold in the country are shipped with spyware.
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The healthcare company AmerisourceBergen confirmed a data breach in the IT system of one of its subsidiaries. The announcement comes after the Lorenz ransomware posted what the threat actor claims to be exfiltrated data from the pharmaceutical distributor. AmerisourceBergen has over 42,000 employees in the United States, Canada, and the UK and other 150 offices […] The post AmerisourceBergen Healthcare Company Has Been Breached appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
We Live Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Your smart speaker is designed to listen, but could it be eavesdropping too? The post Alexa, who else is listening?
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Copenhagen, February 9th, 2023 – Heimdal unveils a consolidated new name with a bold and distinct new visual identity as a part of an extensive rebranding initiative. As of February 9th, 2023, we are consolidating our name and getting a brand-new look. That’s right, we are changing our name from Heimdal Security to Heimdal®. Why? Because […] The post Heimdal® Announces Rebrand and Name Consolidation appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
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.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Experts warn of new ESXiArgs ransomware attacks using an upgraded version that makes it harder to recover VMware ESXi virtual machines. Experts spotted a new variant of ESXiArgs ransomware targeting VMware ESXi servers, authors have improved the encryption process, making it much harder to recover the encrypted virtual machines. The new variant was spotted less than a week after the first alert was launched by CERT-FR warning of an ESXi ransomware targeting thousands of VMware servers in a globa
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A set of 38 security vulnerabilities has been uncovered in wireless industrial internet of things (IIoT) devices from four different vendors that could pose a significant attack surface for threat actors looking to exploit operational technology (OT) environments.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The US and the UK have sanctioned seven Russian individuals for their involvement in the TrickBot operations. The US and the UK authorities have sanctioned seven Russian individuals for their involvement in the TrickBot operations. The US Treasury has frozen the assets belonging to the individuals and imposed travel bans against them. The US Treasury points out that persons that engage in certain transactions with the sanctioned individuals may themselves be exposed to designation. “Today,
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Very often, holidays and high-profile events are an excellent opportunity for malicious cyber actors to try to make some money, or to lay the groundwork for a future cyberattack. So, of course, the largest sporting event in the United States is no exception. Cybersecurity experts are warning of increased cyber threats ahead of Super Bowl LVII, set to take place on February 5, 2023.
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Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Gamification is a powerful thing. Applying elements of gaming—like rules, score-keeping and friendly competition—to other activities is a solid strategy for boosting engagement and motivation. Take Pokemon Go, for example, which inadvertently gamified the act of walking when the walk-as-you-game app exploded in popularity several years ago. Collectively, the Pokemon Go community has walked over.
GlobalSign
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
It can be tough to create a loyal fanbase for an e-commerce site. The good news is that there are a lot of tactics you can use to boost retention, and here are six ready and waiting for rapid deployment.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The Super Bowl–where football legends rise, and brands test their grit. A showcase of the fiercest competition and advertising muscle. We tune in for the NFL’s top talent and brands’ blockbuster ads, but what goes on behind the scenes? As advertisers, IT teams and CIOs prep for their own big plays, similarities can be drawn. The post Super Bowl Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Your Viral Moment appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The API is a fundamental component of innovation in the world of apps we live in today. APIs are an essential component of modern mobile, SaaS, and web apps and can be found in partner-facing, internal, and applications for banks, retail, transportation, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities. Due to the sensitive nature of the […] The post What Is API Security?
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Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Just came across this and I've decided to elaborate and offer actionable intelligence on the whereabouts of TrickBot's Bitzlato cryptocurrency exchange. Company name: Bitzlato Limited Company owner: Anatoly Legkodymov Company URLs: hxxp://bitzlato.com - 103.41.71.252; hxxp://bitzlato.net - 103.41.71.252; 104.21.64.203; 104.24.117.5; 172.67.136.54; 104.24.116.5; 154.92.19.56; 107.161.23.204; 192.161.187.200; 209.141.38.71 - hxxp://bitzla.to - hxxp://bitzlato.bz - hxxp://bitzlato.bz - hxxp://ch
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The United States and United Kingdom recently sanctioned Russia-based individuals associated with the cybercrime group known as Trickbot, marking a significant escalation in the fight against cybercrime. Trickbot is one of the most notorious and successful cybercrime organizations in the world. It is responsible for a number of high-profile attacks, including the massive 2016 NotPetya ransomware attack on the Ukrainian power grid that left a quarter of a million people without power.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
From shadow data to misconfigurations, and overpermissioning to multicloud sprawl, Dark Reading's cloud security slideshow helps security pros understand the threat horizon.
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
People in Europe are making GDPR requests to have their private messages erased, but Elon’s team is ignoring them.
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