Schneier on Security
MAY 23, 2023
In case you don’t have enough to worry about, someone has built a credible handwriting machine: This is still a work in progress, but the project seeks to solve one of the biggest problems with other homework machines, such as this one that I covered a few months ago after it blew up on social media. The problem with most homework machines is that they’re too perfect.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 23, 2023
Generative AI is of particular interest to leaders for the benefits of cost savings, efficiency and effectiveness. The post EY survey: Tech leaders to invest in AI, 5G, cybersecurity, big data, metaverse appeared first on TechRepublic.
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The Last Watchdog
MAY 23, 2023
As digital transformation accelerates, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have become integral to software development – especially when it comes to adding cool new functionalities to our go-to mobile apps. Related: Collateral damage of T-Mobile hack Yet, APIs have also exponentially increased the attack vectors available to malicious hackers – and the software community has not focused on slowing the widening of this security gap.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 23, 2023
On-premises artificial intelligence and specifically trained generative AI are now enterprise trends. Leaders from Dell and NVIDIA and analysts from Forrester Research weigh in. The post Dell’s Project Helix heralds a move toward specifically trained generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 23, 2023
BullWall , global leaders in ransomware containment, and researchers with Cybersecurity Insiders, today published the Cybersecurity Insiders 2023 Ransomware Report. Based on a survey of 435 cybersecurity professionals, the findings identified gaps, misunderstandings and obstacles in organizational security posture, attack prevention and ransomware remediation.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 23, 2023
Improvements in the data store for Microsoft's low-code platform aim to help businesses build on their data. Learn more about Microsoft Dataverse. The post Microsoft Dataverse: Going from Excel to new AI-powered tools appeared first on TechRepublic.
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CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 23, 2023
It is customary for the ransomware spreading hackers to take control of the systems and encrypt them until a ransom is paid. In double extortion cases, the hackers steal data and then encrypt the database. And if the victim fails to pay the ransom on time, they sell the siphoned data on the dark web for monetary gains. But in addition to this practice, those spreading Avos ransomware made a bold move by hijack-ing a university’s emergency communication systems and sending a SMS alert to students
Duo's Security Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Oh no! Your passwords are on the internet. Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 23, 2023
Ransomware attacks have become a growing concern in recent years, with cybercriminals targeting individuals, businesses, and even government organizations. The ability to track these attacks is crucial for mitigating their impact and ensuring appropriate response measures are taken. In this article, we will explore various strategies and techniques to effectively track ransomware attacks, enabling organizations to enhance their cybersecurity defenses and minimize the potential damage caused by s
We Live Security
MAY 23, 2023
ESET researchers discover AhRat – a new Android RAT based on AhMyth – that exfiltrates files and records audio The post Android app breaking bad: From legitimate screen recording to file exfiltration within a year appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services
A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 23, 2023
A Russian government affiliated ransomware spreading group has targeted the Indian Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) and encrypted the entire database and their demand is that they victim needs to pay $250,000 in bitcoins in exchange of a decryption key. The IIB of India issued a statement that around 30 servers were compromised in the incident and the extend of damage is yet to be calculated.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 23, 2023
A 28-year-old United Kingdom man from Fleetwood, Hertfordshire, has been convicted of unauthorized computer access with criminal intent and blackmailing his employer. [.
SecureList
MAY 23, 2023
GoldenJackal is an APT group, active since 2019, that usually targets government and diplomatic entities in the Middle East and South Asia. Despite the fact that they began their activities years ago, this group is generally unknown and, as far as we know, has not been publicly described. We started monitoring the group in mid-2020 and have observed a constant level of activity that indicates a capable and stealthy actor.
CSO Magazine
MAY 23, 2023
What enforces your security boundary today? What will enforce it in the next few years? For many years, Microsoft Active Directory has been the backbone and foundation of network authentication, identity, and connection. But for many organizations moving to cloud applications or having a mixture of operating systems, the need for cloud-based network management is on the rise.
Speaker: Dr. Karen Hardy, CEO and Chief Risk Officer of Strategic Leadership Advisors LLC
Communication is a core component of a resilient organization's risk management framework. However, risk communication involves more than just reporting information and populating dashboards, and we may be limiting our skillset. Storytelling is the ability to express ideas and convey messages to others, including stakeholders. When done effectively, it can help interpret complex risk environments for leaders and inform their decision-making.
Dark Reading
MAY 23, 2023
Widespread cyber incidents will happen, but unlike for natural disasters, specific security controls can help prevent a catastrophe.
The Hacker News
MAY 23, 2023
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of cyber attacks targeting state bodies in the country as part of an espionage campaign. The intrusion set, attributed to a threat actor tracked by the authority as UAC-0063 since 2021, leverages phishing lures to deploy a variety of malicious tools on infected systems. The origins of the hacking crew are presently unknown.
Dark Reading
MAY 23, 2023
Threat actors are circumventing geo-location-based security detections, using a combination of cybercrime-as-a-service platforms and the purchasing of local IP addresses.
CSO Magazine
MAY 23, 2023
Infrastructure access management company Teleport has announced the release of Teleport 13, the latest version of its Teleport Access Platform. Teleport 13 features scanning and automatic patching of Teleport vulnerabilities to enhance security and reduce operational overhead for DevOps teams responsible for securing cloud infrastructure, the firm said.
Speaker: Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert and Podcaster
So, you’ve accomplished an organization-wide SaaS adoption. It started slow, and now just a few team members might be responsible for running Salesforce, Slack, and a few others applications that boost productivity, but it’s all finished. Or is it? Through all the benefits offered by SaaS applications, it’s still a necessity to onboard providers as quickly as possible.
Malwarebytes
MAY 23, 2023
Web search is about to embark on a new journey thanks to artificial intelligence technology that online giants such as Microsoft and Google are experimenting with. Yet, there is a problem when it comes to malicious ads displayed by search engines that AI likely won't be able to fix. In recent months, numerous incidents have shown that malvertising is on the rise again and affecting the user experience and trust in their favorite search engine.
Security Boulevard
MAY 23, 2023
To enhance corporate protection against the aggressive stream of cyberattacks impacting organizations today, it is imperative to actively manage, monitor and cover systems, software and data with well-tuned security toolsets. According to Ponemon, 83% of organizations studied have experienced more than one data breach, and just 17% said this was their first data breach.
Heimadal Security
MAY 23, 2023
The increase of cybersecurity incidents brings along a higher demand for enhanced security protections. Thus, in the attempt of preventing unauthorized third parties from accessing their accounts and sensitive data, companies are increasingly turning to biometric authentication. Contemporary Identity and Access Management (IAM) technologies have moved beyond basic login methods based on usernames and passwords. […] The post IAM-Driven Biometrics: The Security Issues with Biometric Identity
Security Boulevard
MAY 23, 2023
Dell Technologies today launched a Project Fort Zero cybersecurity services initiative that promises to make it simpler for organizations to transition to zero-trust IT environments. The initiative is based on a reference architecture defined by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Announced at the Dell Technologies World conference, Dell will formally define this architecture in.
Speaker: Ryan McInerny, CAMS, FRM, MSBA - Principal, Product Strategy
Cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) - what are they and why should you care? With 20% of Americans owning cryptocurrencies, speaking "fluent crypto" in the financial sector ensures you are prepared to discuss growth and risk management strategies when the topic arises. Join this exclusive webinar with Ryan McInerny to learn: Cryptocurrency asset market trends How to manage risk and compliance to serve customers safely Best practices for identifying crypto transactions and companies Rev
CSO Magazine
MAY 23, 2023
Security processor provider Axiado has announced the availability of two new trusted compute units (TCUs) to help detect ransomware and other cyberattacks on servers and infrastructure elements in cloud data centers, 5G networks, and network switches. Dubbed AX3000 and AX2000, these TCUs are AI-powered hardware security platform solutions that, the company says, integrate all security functions within a single system-on-chip (SoC) module.
Security Boulevard
MAY 23, 2023
Teleport today updated its namesake open source infrastructure access management platform to include a teams option that the company hosts and manages. In addition, Teleport 13 now provides a single access point that acts as a proxy for all the network protocols IT teams use to access network infrastructure. Teleport CEO Ev Kontsevoy said the. The post Teleport Adds Hosted Option to Managed Infrastructure Access appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
MAY 23, 2023
Apple has rolled out security updates for Safari 16.5, watchOS 9.5, tvOS 16.5, iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, iOS 15.7.6, iPadOS 15.7.6, macOS Big Sur 11.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.4, and macOS Monterey 12.6.6. Among the security updates were patches for three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. All these actively exploited vulnerabilities are directly related to the WebKit browser engine.
Security Boulevard
MAY 23, 2023
Cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incident disclosure are a growing concern for investors and a top priority for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In 2022, publicly-traded companies were put on notice to prepare to adopt a new set of SEC Cybersecurity rules. These new rules place an unprecedented level of accountability, governance […] The post SEC Cybersecurity Rules: How To Prepare For The Coming Changes Now appeared first on Code42.
Speaker: Karl Camilleri, Cloud Services Product Manager at phoenixNAP
Did you know that 2021 was a record-breaking year for ransomware? The days of a “once in a while” attack against businesses and organizations are over. Cyberthreats have become a serious issue. With 495.1 million attacks, the threat marked a 148% increase compared to 2020 and was the most expensive year on record! As a result, data protection needs to be a concern for most banks, businesses, and information technology specialists.
Graham Cluley
MAY 23, 2023
The Indian manufacturing plant responsible for manufacturing Suzuki motorcycles has been forced to shut down following a cyber attack, with the loss of an estimated 20,000 vehicles. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Dark Reading
MAY 23, 2023
Secure email gateways and end users alike are being fooled by a cyberattack campaign that's enjoying skyrocketing volumes against businesses in every industry, globally.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 23, 2023
Microsoft has updated PowerToys with two new tools that help control multiple Windows systems with the same keyboard/mouse and quickly preview various file types. [.
Security Boulevard
MAY 23, 2023
Cyberattacks have become one of the top concerns for technology executives and business owners. Cybercrime will cost companies $10.5 billion annually by 2025. The estimated cost of cybercrime in 2021 was $6.1 trillion, which is expected to grow 15% each year. Businesses are increasing their cybersecurity budgets to protect their assets. The number of online.
Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM
Global economic conditions are soft at best. From a budget standpoint, US banks are feeling the pinch. Many US banks are bracing for increased defaults and lower demand for mortgages and other loans as interest rates have increased. The largest banks have increased reserves to protect against deteriorating economic conditions. Should banks delay their digital transformation investments and focus on cost reductions?
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