Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
An asset management software is a necessary part of every IT department. Find out which one is best for your business. The post Best IT asset management software of 2022 appeared first on TechRepublic.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
By Jim Jackson, President and Chief Revenue Officer at TuxCare. Compliance is a serious duty within cybersecurity, IT and related management roles. It’s only getting more stringent as industry regulations and legal requirements continually expand. And potentially creating a perfect storm, that duty is getting all-too-real with a growing number of legal actions that illustrate there is now a clear and escalating desire to more directly hold c-level and even board-level personnel more accountable
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CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Samsung has opened up about a data breach it detected on or around August 4, affecting the personal information of some of its customers. “In late July 2022, an unauthorized third party acquired information from some of Samsung’s US systems. On or around August 4, 2022, we determined through our ongoing investigation that personal information of certain customers was affected,” Samsung said in a statement.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Britain’s government could soon replace the regular PCR tests with an AI based technology application having ability to flag 89% of positivity in the COVID-19 cases with great accuracy. Imperial College of London was the first to develop the application based on the technology of Artificial Intelligence. It was developed to be used to detect Corona virus on a mass scale and be used at the big sporting events or other public gatherings.
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
SecureBlitz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Here, I will talk about the key aspects of Sabre GDS… The Sabre platform is a huge information and technological system that is the basis for working in the tourism industry. That is why it is considered a global distribution system that makes it easy to provide all types of services related to tourism. How […]. The post Sabre GDS: The Key Aspects appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
For the first time in the history of cyber attacks, a China-based university serving Aviation industry has accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) for hacking into its servers to steal intelligence related to aviation, aerospace and navigation study material. According to ‘The Global Times’, Northwestern Polytechnical University based in Shaanxi Province of China was hit by an email phishing attack, resulting in data steal of information related to students and teachers studying
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Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
TikTok denies recent claims it was breached, and source code and user data were stolen, telling BleepingComputer that data posted to a hacking forum is "completely unrelated" to the company. [.].
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Cybersecurity firm Armorblox discovered a new phishing campaign aimed at American Express customers. Armorblox researchers uncovered a new phishing campaign that is targeting American Express customers. The messages use a malicious attachment and their content attempt to trick cardholders into opening it. The subject of the emails reads “Important Notification About Your Account” in an attempt to urge recipients to open it.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
How Secure Are We? Studies and surveys have repeatedly observed that the biggest threat to information systems and assets are the people using them. All of us want our information to be safe and secure. Security awareness is one way […]. The post How Secure Are We? appeared first on WeSecureApp :: Simplifying Enterprise Security! The post How Secure Are We?
The Security Ledger
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
In our latest podcast, Paul caught up with Sick Codes (@sickcodes) to talk about his now-legendary presentation at the DEF CON Conference in Las Vegas, in which he demonstrated a hack that ran the Doom first person shooter on a John Deere 4240 touch-screen monitor. The post Episode 242: Hacking the Farm (and John Deere) with Sick Codes appeared. Read the whole entry. » Click the icon below to listen.
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In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
It's been common knowledge for years that local Windows Active Directory networks are vulnerable to NTLM relay and pass-the-hash attacks that can allow attackers to move laterally through networks and access additional machines and resources. Since some of these attacks exploit design decisions in the authentication protocols used inside Windows networks, they cannot be simply patched by Microsoft with changes in software.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
The notorious Android banking trojan known as SharkBot has once again made an appearance on the Google Play Store by masquerading as antivirus and cleaner apps. "This new dropper doesn't rely on Accessibility permissions to automatically perform the installation of the dropper Sharkbot malware," NCC Group's Fox-IT said in a report.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
All of us at Tripwire’s Vulnerability Exposure and Research Team (VERT) are constantly looking out for interesting stories and developments in the infosec world. Here’s what cybersecurity news stood out to us during the week of August 29th, 2022. I’ve also included some comments on these stories. WordPress 6.0.2 Patches Vulnerability That Could Impact Millions […]… Read More.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Microsoft released a Windows Defender update to fix a problem that caused Defender antivirus to identify Chromium, Electron, as malware. Microsoft released a Windows Defender update to fix a problem that caused Defender antivirus software to identify the app based on the Chromium browser engine or the Electron JavaScript framework as malware. Multiple users reported to the tech giant that they have received a “win32/hive.zy” removal notification every time they run applications like
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Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Another Instagram phish is doing the rounds, and will appeal to a wide variety of platform users. Bleeping Computer reports that verified status is once again being dangled as bait. The "importance" of being verified. Being verified gives the impression of status, or importance, on social media platforms. Often, verification is more about simply confirming that someone is in fact who they claim to be.
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Of all foundational elements for information security, logging requires far more care and feeding than its fellow cornerstones such as encryption, authentication or permissions. Log data must be captured, correlated and analyzed to be of any use. Due to typical log volume, software tools to manage log events is a must-have for businesses of any size.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Experts spotted an upgraded version of the SharkBot malware that was uploaded to the official Google Play Store. Fox IT researchers have spotted an upgraded version of a SharkBot dropper that was uploaded to the official Google Play Store. While previous variants of the dropper relied on Accessibility permissions to automatically install the Sharkbot malware, this new one asks the victim to install the malware as a fake update for the antivirus.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
On Friday, Google announced the release of a new version of its Chrome browser that includes a security fix for a zero-day tracked as CVE-2022-3075. As with previous announcements, technical details about the vulnerability won't be released until a certain number of Chrome users have already applied the patch. Google is urging its Windows, Mac, and Linux users to update Chrome to version 105.0.5195.102.
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Having a better understanding of how clouds are built, connected, and managed helps organizations mitigate risks and reduce attack surfaces.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Not all security teams are born equal. Each organization has a different objective. In cybersecurity, adopting a proactive approach is not just a buzzword. It actually is what makes the difference between staying behind attackers and getting ahead of them. And the solutions to do that do exist! Most attacks succeed by taking advantage of common failures in their target's systems.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Microsoft has posted a reminder on the Exchange Team blog that Basic authentication for Exchange Online will be disabled in less than a month, on October 1, 2022. The first announcement of the change stems from September 20, 2019. With so much warning you might expect organizations to be ready, and many are. But there has been an entire pandemic since then, and no shortage of other things for Exchange users to worry about.
The State of Security
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
The biggest cyber security threat that businesses have to tackle is much closer than you’d think. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations report – found human error to be a key driver in 82% of breaches, which is why it is crucial for businesses to address cyber security awareness in the workplace and ensure that employees […]… Read More.
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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Twilio data breach turns out to be more elaborate than suspected. Playing Doom on a John Deere tractor with Sick Codes: Lock and Code S03E18. Chromium browsers can write to the system clipboard without your permission. British Airways customers targeted in lost luggage Twitter scam. Final Fantasy 14 players targeted by QR code phishing.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Popular password manager LastPass announced that some of their source code was stolen, but that no customer passwords were compromised in a recent data breach disclosure, an Israeli researcher has discovered a new method to exfiltrate data from air-gapped systems using the LED indicators on network cards, and details about the Twitter whistleblower Peiter “Mudge” […].
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
A new report by John Sakellariadis for the Atlantic Council takes a deeper dive into the rise of ransomware over the past decade and is worth reading by managers looking to understand this marketplace. The post Ransomware’s rise: What can be done about it appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Telehealthcare Sector is one of the best innovations that could have happened to the healthcare industry. The way it fulfilled the need of the ailing person and health care providers during the pandemic in 2019 is ineffable. For the first time, everywhere in the world, people realized the power of Teleconsultation for doctors and medicines. And […].
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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
My first association with IoT was way back in 2016. We were then working on developing an IoT-based solution for monitoring blood banks. Security was on the table but it was not a big priority for many businesses back then as I found out from my interactions with many IoT experts. Many DDoS attacks and […]. The post How to address IoT security challenges?
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
The biggest cyber security threat that businesses have to tackle is much closer than you’d think. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations report – found human error to be a key driver in 82% of breaches, which is why it is crucial for businesses to address cyber security awareness in the workplace and ensure that employees […]… Read More. The post 10 Things Your Workforce Can Do To Support Your Company’s Security Health appeared first on The State of Security.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Construction workers sit on a New York City skyscraper girder in 1932. The building today is known as Rockefeller Plaza. ( Image Credit © Grange r). The post United States Labor Day 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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