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When Low-Tech Hacks Cause High-Impact Breaches

Krebs on Security

Web hosting giant GoDaddy made headlines this month when it disclosed that a multi-year breach allowed intruders to steal company source code, siphon customer and employee login credentials, and foist malware on customer websites. Media coverage understandably focused on GoDaddy’s admission that it suffered three different cyberattacks over as many years at the hands of the same hacking group.

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One Year Later: Cyber Battles Still Rage in Ukraine

Lohrman on Security

This past week was dominated with stories surrounding the one-year mark of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. What have we learned on the global cybersecurity front in that time?

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for complying with ISO 27001 — the gold standard of security frameworks

The Last Watchdog

Of the numerous security frameworks available to help companies protect against cyber-threats, many consider ISO 27001 to be the gold standard. Related: The demand for ‘digital trust’ Organizations rely on ISO 27001 to guide risk management and customer data protection efforts against growing cyber threats that are inflicting record damage , with the average cyber incident now costing $266,000 and as much as $52 million for the top 5% of incidents.

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Beware rogue 2FA apps in App Store and Google Play – don’t get hacked!

Naked Security

Even in Apple's and Google's "walled gardens", there are plenty of 2FA apps that are either dangerously incompetent, or unrepentantly malicious. (Or perhaps both.

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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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The cloud’s worst kept secret? Vulnerabilities

Graham Cluley

Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at Sysdig. Thanks to the great team there for their support! The unmanageable number of vulnerabilities in the cloud is the worst-kept secret. The Sysdig 2023 Cloud-Native Security and Usage report found that 87% of container images have high or critical vulnerabilities! Surely not … Continue reading "The cloud’s worst kept secret?

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A Deep Dive into the Evolution of Ransomware Part 3

Trend Micro

This 3-part blog series takes an in-depth look at the evolution of ransomware business models, from the early stages to current trends.

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Ransomware attack on food giant Dole Food Company blocked North America production

Security Affairs

The producers of fruit and vegetables Dole Food Company disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its operations. Dole Food Company is an Irish agricultural multinational corporation, it is one of the world’s largest producers of fruit and vegetables, operating with 38,500 full-time and seasonal employees who supply some 300 products in 75 countries.

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Microsoft is bringing "Paste as plain text" to Windows apps with PowerToys

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft's open-source PowerToys tool is a great way to customize your Windows experience. It comes with options to optimize app windows for big monitors, preview new image types in File Explorer, and more. [.

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News Corp says hackers first breached its systems between Feb 2020 and Jan 2022

Security Affairs

The investigation conducted by News Corporation (News Corp) revealed that attackers remained on its network for two years. In February 2022, the American media and publishing giant News Corp revealed it was the victim of a cyber attack from an advanced persistent threat actor that took place in January 2022. The attackers compromised one of the company systems and had access to the emails and documents of some employees.

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for complying with ISO 27001 — the gold standard of security frameworks

Security Boulevard

Of the numerous security frameworks available to help companies protect against cyber-threats, many consider ISO 27001 to be the gold standard. Related: The demand for ‘digital trust’ Organizations rely on ISO 27001 to guide risk management and customer data protection … (more…) The post GUEST ESSAY: The case for complying with ISO 27001 — the gold standard of security frameworks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Security Affairs newsletter Round 408 by Pierluigi Paganini

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Clasiopa group targets materials research in Asia CERT of Ukraine says Russia-linked APT backdoored multiple govt sites UK won the Military Cyberwarfare exercise Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2) CISA warns of disruptive attacks amid the anniversar

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Dutch Police Arrest 3 Hackers Involved in Massive Data Theft and Extortion Scheme

The Hacker News

The Dutch police announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with a "large-scale" criminal operation involving data theft, extortion, and money laundering. The suspects include two 21-year-old men from Zandvoort and Rotterdam and an 18-year-old man without a permanent residence. The arrests were made on January 23, 2023.

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Pro-Ukraine hackers CH01 defaced tens of Russian websites on the invasion anniversary

Security Affairs

The group of hacktivists CH01 defaced at least 32 Russian websites to mark a protest over the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion A group of hacktivists that goes online with the moniker CH01 defaced at least 32 Russian websites to mark a protest over the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. The news was also shared by the collective Anonymous through its accounts.

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Palo Alto Networks Unfurls OT Security Service

Security Boulevard

At the Mobile World Congress event, Palo Alto Networks today launched a service for securing operation technology (OT) assets that is based on the same core technologies it relies on to secure IT environments. Xu Zou, vice president for network security as Palo Alto Networks, said the Zero Trust OT Security service will also make. The post Palo Alto Networks Unfurls OT Security Service appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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A week in security (February 20 - 26)

Malwarebytes

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: GoAnywhere zero-day opened door to Clop ransomware Chip company loses $250m after ransomware hits supply chain GoDaddy says it's a victim of multi-year cyberattack campaign Twitter and two-factor authentication: What's changing? How to set up two-factor authentication on Twitter using an app How to set up two-factor authentication on Twitter using a hardware key Multilingual skimmer fingerprints 'secret shoppers' via Cloudflare endpoint API HardBit ransomware tail

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ChromeLoader campaign lures with malicious VHDs for popular games

Bleeping Computer

Security researchers have noticed that the operators of the ChromeLoader browser hijacking and adware campaign are now using VHD files named after popular games. Previously, such campaigns relied on ISO-based distribution. [.

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The cloud’s worst kept secret? Vulnerabilities

Graham Cluley

Graham Cluley Security News is sponsored this week by the folks at Sysdig. Thanks to the great team there for their support! The unmanageable number of vulnerabilities in the cloud is the worst-kept secret. The Sysdig 2023 Cloud-Native Security and Usage report found that 87% of container images have high or critical vulnerabilities! Surely not … Continue reading "The cloud’s worst kept secret?

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Public Cloud Adoption is Accelerating in the MENA Region

Security Boulevard

PeoplActive is an ISO 27001:2013 certified leading tech hiring platform. By utilizing an exclusive network of 4000+ Silicon Valley caliber tech talent specialized in 100+ in-demand IT skills, it was pretty easy for businesses to hire game-changing engineers and developers in just 48 hours. So, if you want to accelerate your business, schedule a quick […] The post Public Cloud Adoption is Accelerating in the MENA Region appeared first on PeoplActive.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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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apk.sh v1.0.8 releases: makes reverse engineering Android apps easier

Penetration Testing

apk.sh apk.sh is a Bash script that makes reverse engineering Android apps easier, automating some repetitive tasks like pulling, decoding, rebuilding, and patching an APK. Features apk.sh basically uses apktool to disassemble, decode and rebuild resources... The post apk.sh v1.0.8 releases: makes reverse engineering Android apps easier appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Attacker floods PyPI with 450+ malicious packages that drop Windows trojan via Dropbox

Security Boulevard

Sonatype has been tracking an open source malware campaign developing over the weekend in which a threat actor is infiltrating the PyPI software registry with hundreds of malicious packages. These packages are being rapidly removed by the PyPI admins as they come up, but the behavior continues well into today. The post Attacker floods PyPI with 450+ malicious packages that drop Windows trojan via Dropbox appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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TikTok probed over child privacy practices

Malwarebytes

The privacy protection authorities for Canada, Québec, British Columbia, and Alberta have announced they will start an investigation into TikTok's privacy practices, especially in relation to its younger users. The investigation will include whether the company obtained valid and meaningful consent from its users for the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information.

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When Low-Tech Hacks Cause High-Impact Breaches

Security Boulevard

Web hosting giant GoDaddy made headlines this month when it disclosed that a multi-year breach allowed intruders to steal company source code, siphon customer and employee login credentials, and foist malware on customer websites. Media coverage understandably focused on GoDaddy's admission that it suffered three different cyberattacks over as many years at the hands of the same hacking group.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

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.

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Twitter’s Paywall 2FA, Mental Health Data for Sale, Meta’s Verified Program

Security Boulevard

Twitter is phasing out its free text message two-factor authentication (2FA) and putting the feature behind a paywall, prompting security experts to advise Twitter users to switch to other authentication methods. How data brokers are selling sensitive mental health data for a few hundred dollars with little attempt to hide identifying information such as names […] The post Twitter’s Paywall 2FA, Mental Health Data for Sale, Meta’s Verified Program appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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One Year Later: Cyber Battles Still Rage in Ukraine

Security Boulevard

This past week was dominated with stories surrounding the one-year mark of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine. What have we learned on the global cybersecurity front in that time? The post One Year Later: Cyber Battles Still Rage in Ukraine appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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USENIX Security ’22 – Kevin Burk, Fabio Pagani, Christopher Kruegel, Giovanni Vigna – ‘Decomperson: How Humans Decompile And What We Can Learn From It’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Security ’22 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post USENIX Security ’22 – Kevin Burk, Fabio Pagani, Christopher Kruegel, Giovanni Vigna – ‘Decomperson: How Humans Decompile And What We Can Learn From It’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.