Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 21, 2022
BlackByte is using Exbyte, a new custom exfiltration tool, to steal data. Learn how to protect your organization from this ransomware. The post BlackByte Ransomware Picks Up Where Conti and Sodinokibi Left Off appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Security
OCTOBER 21, 2022
I’m sure you’ve seen them — emails or messages that sound alarming and ask you to act quickly. We live in a digital world that produces hundreds of messages and alerts every day. It’s often hard to determine the validity of a suspicious message or phishing email. Whether you are an administrator, or an end-user, it can be overwhelming to accurately identify a malicious message.
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Vulnerability intelligence tools can be very useful to prioritize the key threats security professionals need to take action on for their organization, but it’s important to remember that some are better than others. The post Top 3 tips to identify quality vulnerability intelligence appeared first on TechRepublic.
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Advocate Aurora Health(AAH), a medical services provider serving Wisconsin and Illinois populace, was hit by a data breach affecting over 3,000,000 patients. According to the information available to Cybersecurity Insiders, AAH websites are loaded by Meta Pixel, and hackers used a vulnerability in the software tool to access information. Technically, Meta Pixel is a Facebook researchers supplied JavaScript code based analytics tool that assists website owners to gain insights on user interaction
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.
Joseph Steinberg
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Today, October 21, marks the first ever organized Global Encryption Day, dedicated to spreading awareness of the importance of utilizing encryption to protect sensitive information, both when it is in transit (e.g., online chat messages going over the Internet between you and your significant other) and when it is at rest (e.g., pictures stored on your phone).
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Businesses have long wondered if employees are staying focused and doing their jobs. To answer this question, many in the modern age have turned to employee monitoring software. From facial recognition to surveillance cameras to time trackers or just having a couple guys standing over employees’ shoulders, there are a multitude of ways to make sure employees are staying on-task and being productive.
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eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Patch management is a critical aspect of IT security. If patches are not deployed in a timely manner, vulnerabilities remain exploitable by the bad guys. Those organizations that deploy patches rapidly and comprehensively across all endpoints and systems suffer far fewer attacks than those that are sloppy about their patch management practices. “Effective patch management mitigates risk by eliminating domain-specific activities and applying standard processes across all enterprise systems,” said
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 21, 2022
As the rate of cybersecurity incidents increases and cybercriminals are more creative in deploying highly sophisticated malware, you need new ways to keep your business safe. You have several intelligent and efficient ways to fight against threats and hackers, but you may be wondering what is the wisest solution, as the traditional antivirus is no […].
CSO Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2022
IoT devices pose significant threats to enterprises because of lack of visibility into what devices are on enterprise networks and inadequate use of monitoring tools to watch for malicious behaviors.
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Patch management services are becoming increasingly popular as the cybersecurity threat level rises and the number of patches grows ever larger. The good news is that there are a number of vendors out there offering patch management as a service. Their key selling point is that these services eliminate the need for on-premises infrastructure as well as the time and attention of internal IT personnel.
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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.
Naked Security
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Crooks: Show us the money! Cops: How about you show us the decryption keys first?
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Microsoft this week confirmed that it inadvertently exposed information related to thousands of customers following a security lapse that left an endpoint publicly accessible over the internet sans any authentication.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Australia reeling from massive cyber attacks, suspected Lapsus$ gang member arrested in Brazil, cyber criminals target German newspapers with ransomware. The post Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of October 17, 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 21, 2022
It is not often that ransomware groups attack Russian corporate networks, however OldGremlin, also known as TinyScouts, is one of the few cybercrime gangs that primarily focuses on Russian companies. Until now, OldGremlin were known to mainly target enterprise networks running on Windows, but researchers discovered their file-encrypting malware operations have expanded towards Linux machines as well. […].
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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.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Software makers and customers will be able to query graph database for information about the security and provenance of components in applications and codebases.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 21, 2022
A new version of the Ursnif malware (a.k.a. Gozi) has surfaced. Initially emerging as a generic backdoor, this new version has been stripped of its typical banking trojan functionality. This change might indicate that the operators of this new version might change their focus and use the malware to distribute ransomware. New Ursnif Campaign Spotted […].
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Similar to what happened around the 2020 election, FBI warns that the Emennet Pasargad group is poised to target officials and companies with embarrassing hack-and-leak campaigns.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Certainly, everyone encountered those irritating pop-up ads which appear onscreen almost out of nowhere, when browsing a website or using an app. But adverts being annoying is just the surface level, some adware are highly manipulative and can act as a disguise for malicious programs. However, there are ways to recognize adware infections and mitigate […].
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.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 21, 2022
The notorious Emotet botnet has been linked to a new wave of malspam campaigns that take advantage of password-protected archive files to drop CoinMiner and Quasar RAT on compromised systems.
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Endless vulnerabilities. Massive hacking campaigns. Slow and technically tough patching. It's time to say goodbye to on-premise Exchange.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 21, 2022
TikTok parent ByteDance is planning to track the location of certain targeted individuals on U.S. soil, using a specialist Chinese team. The post TikTok ‘Will’ Spy on US Citizens — Say Sources appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 21, 2022
CISA added a Linux kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-3493, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week added a Linux kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-3493 , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. According to Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities , FCEB agencies have to address the identified vulnerabilities by the due date
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Learn how you can leverage the data in a software bill of materials (SBOM) document to find vulnerabilities in API dependencies. The post Can SBOM help you attack APIs? appeared first on Dana Epp's Blog. The post Can SBOM help you attack APIs? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 21, 2022
A new variant of the popular Ursnif malware is used as a backdoor to deliver next-stage payloads and steal sensitive data. Mandiant researchers warn of a significant shift from Ursnif ‘s original purpose, the malware initially used in banking frauds is now used to deliver next-stage payloads and steal sensitive data. The new variant, first observed in June 2022 and dubbed LDR4, is not a banking trojan, but a generic backdoor. . “This is a significant shift from the malware’s original
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 21, 2022
WordPress security company Wordfence on Thursday said it started detecting exploitation attempts targeting the newly disclosed flaw in Apache Commons Text on October 18, 2022. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-42889 aka Text4Shell, has been assigned a severity ranking of 9.8 out of a possible 10.0 on the CVSS scale and affects versions 1.5 through 1.9 of the library.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Google launched the Graph for the Understanding Artifact Composition (GUAC) project, to secure the software supply chain. Google this week launched a new project named Graph for Understanding Artifact Composition ( GUAC ) which aims at securing the software supply chain. The IT giant is seeking contributors to the new project. “GUAC, or Graph for Understanding Artifact Composition, is in the early stages yet is poised to change how the industry understands software supply chains.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 21, 2022
A now-patched vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access has been observed being exploited to deliver both cryptocurrency miners and ransomware on affected machines.
GlobalSign
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Australia reeling from massive cyber attacks, suspected Lapsus$ gang member arrested in Brazil, cyber criminals target German newspapers with ransomware
SecureBlitz
OCTOBER 21, 2022
In this post, I will show you 4 actions to take if your business suffers from low sales figures. No matter what drive you had when starting your business, at the end of the day, you, like other business owners, have one thing on your mind: how to turn a profit. But in today’s day […]. The post 4 Actions To Take If Your Business Suffers From Low Sales Figures appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
SecureWorld News
OCTOBER 21, 2022
A new version of the Android malware "FurBall" has been discovered to be used by the threat actor(s) known as Domestic Kitten in a campaign targeting Iranian citizens in a mobile surveillance operation. Domestic Kitten, also known as the APT-C-50 group, has been spying on Iranian citizens since 2016 with various campaigns targeting anti-government protestors throughout the Middle East.
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