Tue.Aug 15, 2023

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Zoom Can Spy on Your Calls and Use the Conversation to Train AI, But Says That It Won’t

Schneier on Security

This is why we need regulation: Zoom updated its Terms of Service in March, spelling out that the company reserves the right to train AI on user data with no mention of a way to opt out. On Monday, the company said in a blog post that there’s no need to worry about that. Zoom execs swear the company won’t actually train its AI on your video calls without permission, even though the Terms of Service still say it can.

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GUEST ESSAY: A call to decentralize social identities — to curtail social media privacy abuses

The Last Watchdog

Social media giants have long held too much power over our digital identities. Related: Google, Facebook promote third-party snooping Today, no one is immune to these giants’ vicious cycle of collecting personal data, selling it to advertisers, and manipulating users with data metrics. By making people feel like mere products- this exploitative digital environment further encourages a bubble of distrust amongst social media users.

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DEF CON Generative AI Hacking Challenge Explored Cutting Edge of Security Vulnerabilities

Tech Republic Security

Data from the human vs. machine challenge could provide a framework for government and enterprise policies around generative AI.

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Monti Ransomware gang launched a new Linux encryptor

Security Affairs

Monti Ransomware operators returned, after a two-month pause, with a new Linux variant of their encryptor. The Monti ransomware operators returned, after a two-month break, with a new Linux version of the encryptor. The variant was employed in attacks aimed at organizations in government and legal sectors. The Monti group has been active since June 2022, shortly after the Conti ransomware gang shut down its operations.

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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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Microsoft Defender for Cloud Gets More Multicloud

Tech Republic Security

With Microsoft Defender for Cloud, cloud security posture management features are now available for Google Cloud Platform, as well as AWS and Azure.

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QwixxRAT, a new Windows RAT appears in the threat landscape

Security Affairs

QwixxRAT is a new Windows remote access trojan (RAT) that is offered for sale through Telegram and Discord platforms. The Uptycs Threat Research team discovered the QwixxRAT (aka Telegram RAT) in early August 2023 while it was advertised through Telegram and Discord platforms. The RAT is able to collect sensitive data and exfiltrate them by sending the info to the attacker’s Telegram bot.

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Hacking ATMs by exploiting flaws in ScrutisWeb ATM fleet software

Security Affairs

Researchers found several flaws in the ScrutisWeb ATM fleet monitoring software that can expose ATMs to hack. Researchers from the Synack Red Team found multi flaws ( CVE-2023-33871, CVE-2023-38257, CVE-2023-35763 and CVE-2023-35189 ) in the ScrutisWeb ATM fleet monitoring software that can be exploited to remotely hack ATMs. ScrutisWeb software is developed by Lagona, it allows to remotely manage ATMs fleets.

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Data Classification Policy

Tech Republic Security

In many ways, data has become the primary currency of modern organizations. It doesn’t matter whether you are a large business enterprise, SMB, government or nonprofit, the collection, management, protection and analysis of data is a determining factor in your overall success. This policy from TechRepublic Premium establishes an enterprise-wide framework for categorizing and classifying.

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Multiple Flaws Found in ScrutisWeb Software Exposes ATMs to Remote Hacking

The Hacker News

Four security vulnerabilities in the ScrutisWeb ATM fleet monitoring software made by Iagona could be exploited to remotely break into ATMs, upload arbitrary files, and even reboot the terminals. The shortcomings were discovered by the Synack Red Team (SRT) following a client engagement. The issues have been addressed in ScrutisWeb version 2.1.38.

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Oregon Announces Launch of Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

SecureWorld News

The great state of Oregon is gearing up to launch its own Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (COE), coming this October. The creation of this center comes on the heels of a bill signed by the state's governor, marking a pivotal moment for the cybersecurity landscape within Oregon. The COE's establishment is the result of a strategic partnership among three major universities in the state: Portland State University (PSU), Oregon State University (OSU), and the University of Oregon.

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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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Monti Ransomware Returns with New Linux Variant and Enhanced Evasion Tactics

The Hacker News

The threat actors behind the Monti ransomware have resurfaced after a two-month break with a new Linux version of the encryptor in its attacks targeting government and legal sectors. Monti emerged in June 2022, weeks after the Conti ransomware group shut down its operations, deliberately imitating the tactics and tools associated with the latter, including its leaked source code.

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How Attackers are Circumventing MFA (and How to Stop Them)

Security Boulevard

New capabilities fix security issues with MFA push notifications Zero Trust security models call for the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only authorized users may access protected IT resources. Many organizations are adopting MFA to add a layer of security for remote workers. Customer-facing organizations are also implementing MFA to mitigate identity-based attacks, such as phishing, and to help quash the rise in account takeover fraud.

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What Is Edge Security? Overcoming Edge Computing Risks

eSecurity Planet

Edge security provides protection for resources beyond the edge of the traditional network. The fastest growing need stems from edge computing for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as fitness bands, self-driving cars, and retail point-of-sale (POS) registers. However, the same need for security exists for remote workers, cloud computing networks, and operational technology (OT) such as smart industrial pumps, temperature sensors, and industrial control systems (ICS).

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LinkedIn accounts hacked in widespread hijacking campaign

Bleeping Computer

LinkedIn is being targeted in a wave of account hacks resulting in many accounts being locked out for security reasons or ultimately hijacked by attackers. [.

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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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Passwords are Evolving as a Passwordless Future Draws Nearer

Security Boulevard

Enterprises are developing strategies now to protect identities from being stolen and abused even as a true passwordless future is slowly coming into view, according to Joseph Carson, chief security scientist and advisory CISO at privileged access manager (PAM) vendor Delinea. “Stealing identities is a top target by attackers as it allows them to stay.

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North Korean Hackers Suspected in New Wave of Malicious npm Packages

The Hacker News

The npm package registry has emerged as the target of yet another highly targeted attack campaign that aims to entice developers into downloading malevolent modules. Software supply chain security firm Phylum told The Hacker News the activity exhibits similar behaviors to that of a previous attack wave uncovered in June, which has since been linked to North Korean threat actors.

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Credentials for cybercrime forums found on roughly 120K computers infected with info stealers

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered credentials associated with cybercrime forums on roughly 120,000 computers infected with information stealers. Threat intelligence firm Hudson Rock has discovered credentials associated with cybercrime forums on roughly 120,000 computers infected with various information stealer malware. The experts discovered that many of these computers, compromised between 2018 to 2023, belong to threat actors.

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Nearly 2,000 Citrix NetScaler Instances Hacked via Critical Vulnerability

The Hacker News

Nearly 2,000 Citrix NetScaler instances have been compromised with a backdoor by weaponizing a recently disclosed critical security vulnerability as part of a large-scale attack. "An adversary appears to have exploited CVE-2023-3519 in an automated fashion, placing web shells on vulnerable NetScalers to gain persistent access," NCC Group said in an advisory released Tuesday.

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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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PCMag ranks Malwarebytes #1 cybersecurity vendor

Malwarebytes

PCMag, one of the most trusted publications by IT professionals, named Malwarebytes the #1 most-recommended security software vendor on its list of Best Tech Brands for 2023.  The ranking is based on a Net Promoter Score (NPS), a composite rating based on customer reviews from PCMag's Reader’s Choice and Business Choice surveys, meaning the score reflects real user feedback.

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Cybercriminals Abusing Cloudflare R2 for Hosting Phishing Pages, Experts Warn

The Hacker News

Threat actors' use of Cloudflare R2 to host phishing pages has witnessed a 61-fold increase over the past six months. "The majority of the phishing campaigns target Microsoft login credentials, although there are some pages targeting Adobe, Dropbox, and other cloud apps," Netskope security researcher Jan Michael said.

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Toward Quantum Resilient Security Keys

Google Security

Elie Bursztein, cybersecurity and AI research director, Fabian Kaczmarczyck, software engineer As part of our effort to deploy quantum resistant cryptography, we are happy to announce the release of the first quantum resilient FIDO2 security key implementation as part of OpenSK, our open source security key firmware. This open-source hardware optimized implementation uses a novel ECC/Dilithium hybrid signature schema that benefits from the security of ECC against standard attacks and Dilithium’s

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Gigabud RAT Android Banking Malware Targets Institutions Across Countries

The Hacker News

Account holders of over numerous financial institutions in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Peru are being targeted by an Android banking malware called Gigabud RAT. "One of Gigabud RAT's unique features is that it doesn't execute any malicious actions until the user is authorized into the malicious application by a fraudster, [.

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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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How X Is Suing Its Way Out of Accountability

WIRED Threat Level

The social media giant filed a lawsuit against a nonprofit that researches hate speech online. It’s the latest effort to cut off the data needed to expose online platforms’ failings.

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Over 120,000 Computers Compromised by Info Stealers Linked to Users of Cybercrime Forums

The Hacker News

A "staggering" 120,000 computers infected by stealer malware have credentials associated with cybercrime forums, many of them belonging to malicious actors. The findings come from Hudson Rock, which analyzed data collected from computers compromised between 2018 to 2023.

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Approximately 2000 Citrix NetScalers backdoored in mass-exploitation campaign

Fox IT

Fox-IT (part of NCC Group) has uncovered a large-scale exploitation campaign of Citrix NetScalers in a joint effort with the Dutch Institute of Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD). An adversary appears to have exploited CVE-2023-3519 in an automated fashion, placing webshells on vulnerable NetScalers to gain persistent access. The adversary can execute arbitrary commands with this webshell, even when a NetScaler is patched and/or rebooted.

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Malware Unleashed: Public Sector Hit in Sudden Surge, Reveals New Report

The Hacker News

The just-released BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 40% increase in cyberattacks against government and public service organizations versus the previous quarter. This includes public transit, utilities, schools, and other government services we rely on daily.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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AI Steals Passwords by Listening to Keystrokes With Scary Accuracy

Dark Reading

The AI model trained on typing recorded over a smartphone was able to steal passwords with 95% accuracy.

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Raccoon Stealer malware returns with new stealthier version

Bleeping Computer

The developers of Raccoon Stealer information-stealing malware have ended their 6-month hiatus from hacker forums to promote a new 2.3.0 version of the malware to cyber criminals. [.

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Discord.io Temporarily Shuts Down Amid Breach Investigation

Dark Reading

The platform plans to revamp its website code and conduct "a complete overhaul" of its security practices.

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New CVE-2023-3519 scanner detects hacked Citrix ADC, Gateway devices

Bleeping Computer

Mandiant has released a scanner to check if a Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) or NetScaler Gateway Appliance was compromised in widespread attacks exploiting the CVE-2023-3519 vulnerability. [.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!