Fri.Nov 04, 2022

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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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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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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Beware of Pixels & Trackers on U.S. Healthcare Websites

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.

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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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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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Ransomware rages on – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

We Live Security

This week's news offered fresh reminders of the threat that ransomware poses for businesses and critical infrastructure worldwide. The post Ransomware rages on – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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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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Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

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?

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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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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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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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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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From Complexity to Clarity: Strategies for Effective Compliance and Security Measures

Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.

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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 End of the Cyber Silo: Why Cybersecurity is Now a Shared Responsibility

Security Boulevard

Cybersecurity is an evolving topic of interest. Only a couple of decades back, the title of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) did not even exist. What cybersecurity was and people's work in this field seemed very convoluted. It seemed like some technical back office function businesses had, but not everyone fully understood why. Although, today, you constantly hear about cybersecurity. .

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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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What are the different types of penetration testing?

Security Boulevard

As digital business becomes more widespread, the need to ensure data security increases. One way to test its effectiveness is through penetration testing. Penetration tests are performed by ‘ethical hackers’. The post What are the different types of penetration testing? appeared first on Sentrium Security. The post What are the different types of penetration testing?

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Successful Change Management with Enterprise Risk Management

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.

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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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Defensics adds gRPC support for distributed web and mobile application security testing

Security Boulevard

Learn how the gRPC test suite and gRPC wizard enable Defensics customers to create their own test sequences from protocol buffer definitions. The post Defensics adds gRPC support for distributed web and mobile application security testing appeared first on Application Security Blog. The post Defensics adds gRPC support for distributed web and mobile application security testing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Microsoft says it’s not possible to disrupt the ransomware spread

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cyber Crime, especially ransomware spread, has reached a stage where tech companies are finding it difficult to stop or at least disrupt it. American Technology giant Microsoft has a similar overview on the ransomware distribution and concludes that it is almost impossible to disrupt ransomware. Tom Burt, the CVP of Customer Security, Microsoft has come to an above stated conclusion in his Microsoft Annual Digital Defense Report, while appreciating the work of those who assisting taking down REv

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ERM Program Fundamentals for Success in the Banking Industry

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?

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Qualys previews TotalCloud FlexScan for multicloud security management

CSO Magazine

Vulnerability management vendor Qualys this week announced the trial availability of its TotalCloud with FlexScan offering, an agentless, cloud-native vulnerability detection and response platform designed for use in multicloud and hybrid environments. The software is designed to provide a holistic overview of an organization’s cloud-based workloads and identify known vulnerabilities.

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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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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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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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Cover Your SaaS: How to Overcome Security Challenges and Risks For Your Organization

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.