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NSA on Supply Chain Security

Schneier on Security

The NSA (together with CISA) has published a long report on supply-chain security: “ Securing the Software Supply Chain: Recommended Practices Guide for Suppliers. “: Prevention is often seen as the responsibility of the software developer, as they are required to securely develop and deliver code, verify third party components, and harden the build environment.

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LinkedIn Adds Verified Emails, Profile Creation Dates

Krebs on Security

Responding to a recent surge in AI-generated bot accounts, LinkedIn is rolling out new features that it hopes will help users make more informed decisions about with whom they choose to connect. Many LinkedIn profiles now display a creation date, and the company is expanding its domain validation offering, which allows users to publicly confirm that they can reply to emails at the domain of their stated current employer.

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Z-Library eBook site domains seized by U.S. Dept of Justice

Bleeping Computer

Internet domains for the popular Z-Library online eBook repository were seized early this morning by the U.S. Department of Justice, preventing easy access to the service. [.].

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The 10th edition of the ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) report is out!

Security Affairs

I’m proud to announce the release of the 10th edition of the ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) on the state of the cybersecurity threat landscape. The Europen Agency for cybersecurity ENISA releases its ENISA Threat Landscape 2022 (ETL) report , which is the annual analysis of the state of the cybersecurity threat landscape. This is the 10 th edition of the annual report and analyzes events that took place between July 2021 and July 2022.

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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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British govt is scanning all Internet devices hosted in UK

Bleeping Computer

The United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the government agency that leads the country's cyber security mission, is now scanning all Internet-exposed devices hosted in the UK for vulnerabilities. [.].

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Ways You Can See Yourself as a Mentally Stronger Cybersecurity Professional

Cisco Security

As we wrapped up October, we also put the final touches on a flurry of activities to celebrate Cyber Security Awareness Month. The tradition of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month goes back to 2004 when Congress and the White House tasked the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) to join forces to help individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data became more commonplace.

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RomCom RAT campaigns abuses popular brands like KeePass and SolarWinds NPM

Security Affairs

A new campaign spreading RomCom RAT impersonates popular software brands like KeePass, and SolarWinds. The threat actor behind the RomCom RAT (remote access trojan) has refreshed its attack vector and is now abusing well-known software brands for distribution. Researchers from BlackBerry uncovered a new RomCom RAT campaign impersonating popular software brands like KeePass, and SolarWinds.

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Versa Networks, Apiiro Show VCs Still Focused on Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

A pair of recent $100 million funding rounds show that venture capital is still flowing into cybersecurity startups despite economic headwinds and rising interest rates. Versa Networks announced a funding round for $120 million last week, while Apiiro followed this week with a $100 million funding round. The two are addressing major issues like sprawling cloud and software supply chain risks, showing that good companies addressing real needs are having little trouble finding investors.

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Microsoft Warns of Uptick in Hackers Leveraging Publicly-Disclosed 0-Day Vulnerabilities

The Hacker News

Microsoft is warning of an uptick among nation-state and criminal actors increasingly leveraging publicly-disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities for breaching target environments.

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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast SVP of Cyber Strategy Tom Kellermann | 11/4

Security Boulevard

Insight #1. ". The game has changed, today's cybercrime cartels want to hijack your digital transformation and use it to launch attacks against your customers. Cybersecurity has become a brand protection imperative. It’s time for you to discuss cybersecurity with your CMO and GC.”. . Insight #2. ". Ransomware deploys remote access trojans (RATs) in your environment.

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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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Geopolitics plays major role in cyberattacks, says EU cybersecurity agency

CSO Magazine

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has resulted in an increase in hacktivist activity in the past year, with state-sponsored threat actors targeting 128 governmental organizations in 42 countries that support Ukraine, according to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). In addition, some threat actors targeted Ukrainian and Russian entities during the early days of the conflict, likely for the collection of intelligence, according to the 10th edition of the ENISA threat landscape r

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Supply-Chain Attack Compromises Hundreds of U.S. News Websites

Heimadal Security

More than 250 regional and national US newspaper sites have fallen victim to a supply chain attack and are now spreading malware to their readers. Researchers from the cybersecurity company Proofpoint discovered a malware distribution campaign deployed by a threat actor tracked as TA569, that targeted a media company in the US which owns hundreds of websites belonging to various […].

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Top 15 Emerging Technology Trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Security Boulevard

Technological upheavals continue to disrupt the world. If these newer shifts gain momentum and intensify, expect to see more strategic and revolutionary developments in 2023. Read More. The post Top 15 Emerging Technology Trends to watch in 2023 and beyond appeared first on ISHIR | Software Development India. The post Top 15 Emerging Technology Trends to watch in 2023 and beyond appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Attack Surface Management: Definition, Importance, and Implementation

Heimadal Security

Attack surface management is an important practice many businesses should employ to secure their machines and systems. To defeat them, you must think like them, so attack surface management does exactly this. It allows you to approach security from the perspective of an attacker. Today, we will do a quick dive into the subject, and […]. The post Attack Surface Management: Definition, Importance, and Implementation appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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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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Red Cross Wants Shielding from Hacks via Digital Emblem

Security Boulevard

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is proposing a digital version of its eponymous logo. The post Red Cross Wants Shielding from Hacks via Digital Emblem appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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New RomCom RAT Campaign Abusing Well-Known Software Brands

Heimadal Security

The RomCom RAT (remote access trojan) threat actor has launched a new campaign impersonating the official websites of well-known software brands to distribute malware. Malware is disguised as a legitimate program on fake websites that imitate official download portals for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, PDF Reader Pro, and Veeam Backup and […].

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As Twitter brings on $8 fee, phishing emails target verified accounts

Bleeping Computer

As Twitter announces plans to charge users $8 a month for Twitter Blue and verification under Elon Musk's management, BleepingComputer has come across several phishing emails targeting verified users. [.].

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Defining Operational Threat Intelligence

Heimadal Security

We previously talked about the advantages and implications of strategic threat intelligence, which sheds light on cyberattackers’ goals. This type of intelligence is non-technical, giving people a broad overview of the threats. Organizations need more information about their attackers’ capabilities than just who they are up against in order to conduct a successful defence.

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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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Microsoft Warns on Zero-Day Spike as Nation-State Groups Shift Tactics

Dark Reading

The software giant also recorded an increase in attacks on IT services companies as state-backed threat actors have adapted to better enterprise defenses and cast a wider net, Microsoft says.

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Web3 Domain Alliance Emerges to Address Cybersecurity Concerns

Security Boulevard

A Web3 Domain Alliance has been formed this week to create domains that will advance interoperability of Web3 domain registries and better secure digital identities by preventing, for example, cybersquatting. Members of the Web3 Domain Alliance include Unstoppable Domains, owner of.crypto,nft,x,wallet,bitcoin,dao,888,zil and.blockchain domains, Tezos Domain, owner.

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Obrela’s 2022 Digital Universe Study – A look at today’s threat landscape  

IT Security Guru

Obrela Security Industries recently launched their H1 2022 Digital Universe Study, which provides detailed insight into this year’s security and threat landscape. The results provide a ‘funnel’ view of real-time visibility data, and allow organisations to gain a better understanding of how threats are security are developing, and how they can better protect themselves. .

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Hacking Google: Lessons From the Security Team, Part Two

Security Boulevard

When it was launched in 2009, the Operation Aurora cyberattack was one of the first major nation-state cyberattacks aimed at private industry. Its impact forced organizations to take a hard look at their cybersecurity systems. Google revamped its entire approach to security in response to Operation Aurora, and the security team is now letting everyone.

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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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OPERA1ER Gang Stole $11M from African Banks and Telecom Companies

Heimadal Security

A new technical report published by Group-IB reveals that OPERA1ER, a French-speaking hacking group has stolen at least $11 million and successfully carried out over 30 attacks against banks, financial services, and telecommunications companies in Africa. The attackers have set up a large network to withdraw stolen cash. One operation, for example, used a network […].

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The Dark Web Economy

Security Boulevard

While the western world struggles with rising grocery bills and gas prices, the economy of the dark web–the digital black market–is chugging along as usual. Inflation doesn’t seem to have hit the internet’s criminal underground–not yet, anyway. The war in Ukraine hasn’t registered much. Even the recent plummet in value of cryptocurrency–the dark web’s currency.

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Heimdal® Threat Prevention Named Emerging Favorite in Capterra Shortlist For Cybersecurity Software 2022

Heimadal Security

Copenhagen, November 4th, 2022 – Heimdal® is proud to announce the mention of our Threat Prevention solution as an Emerging Favorite in the 2022 Shortlist for Cybersecurity Software by Capterra, a free online service that helps organizations find the right software. Capterra Shortlist is an independent assessment that evaluates user reviews and online search activity to generate a […].

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RomCom Malware Woos Victims With 'Wrapped' SolarWinds, KeePass Software

Dark Reading

An analysis of the RomCom APT shows the group is expanding its efforts beyond the Ukrainian military into the UK and other English-speaking countries.

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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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Researchers Find Links Between FIN7 Group and Black Basta Ransomware Gang

Heimadal Security

Security researchers at Sentinel Labs have analyzed the tools used by the Black Basta ransomware gang and uncovered evidence that links it to the financially motivated group FIN7, aka Carbanak. The researchers found signs that a developer for FIN7 also authored the EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) evasion tools used exclusively by Black Basta since […].

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TikTok Says Chinese Staff Can Access European Users' Data

SecureWorld News

A new TikTok privacy policy confirms that employees located outside of Europe, including those in China, can access European users' data, at a time when the short-form video sharing app has been scrutinized over regulatory concerns about China's access to user information, according to The Guardian. In the last few years, politicians and security professionals alike have shared their thoughts about potential privacy issues related to TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, which is headquartere

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EDR vs. NDR vs. XDR: A Comparison

Heimadal Security

Threat detection and response (D&R) solutions are an important part of the cybersecurity strategy of your company. This category of tools has evolved greatly through the years, as cybercrime tactics changed and threats become more sophisticated. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), which concentrates on endpoint activity, Network Detection and Response (NDR), which focuses on network […].

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CISA Warns of Critical Vulnerabilities in 3 Industrial Control System Software

The Hacker News

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published three Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories about multiple vulnerabilities in software from ETIC Telecom, Nokia, and Delta Industrial Automation.

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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!