Thu.Jun 13, 2024

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AI and the Indian Election

Schneier on Security

As India concluded the world’s largest election on June 5, 2024, with over 640 million votes counted, observers could assess how the various parties and factions used artificial intelligence technologies—and what lessons that holds for the rest of the world. The campaigns made extensive use of AI, including deepfake impersonations of candidates, celebrities and dead politicians.

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RSAC Fireside Chat: What it will take to achieve Digital Trust in our hyper-connected future

The Last Watchdog

Confidence in the privacy and security of hyper-connected digital services is an obvious must have. Related: NIST’s quantum-resistant crypto Yet, Digital Trust today is not anywhere near the level it needs to be. At RSAC 2024 I had a wide-ranging conversation with DigiCert CEO Amit Sinha all about why Digital Trust has proven to be so elusive.

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Apple iOS 18 Cheat Sheet: Release Date, RCS Integration and More

Tech Republic Security

Find out about Apple’s iOS 18 release date, key features including RCS integration and more, as well as how registered developers can install the beta.

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Will AI Take Over Cybersecurity Jobs?

Security Boulevard

The post Will AI Take Over Cybersecurity Jobs? appeared first on AI Enabled Security Automation. The post Will AI Take Over Cybersecurity Jobs? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Human-Centered Cyber Security Training: Driving Real Impact on Security Culture

Speaker: Speakers:

In today's digital age, having an untrained workforce can be a significant risk to your business. Cyber threats are evolving; without proper training, your employees could be the weakest link in your defense. This webinar empowers leaders like you with the tools and strategies needed to transform your employees into a robust frontline defense against cyber attacks.

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AMD Processors Vulnerable to Serious SPI Lock Bypass Flaw (CVE-2022-23829)

Penetration Testing

A high-severity vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-23829 (CVSS 8.2), has been discovered in various AMD processors, potentially impacting millions of devices worldwide. The flaw allows malicious actors with kernel-level access to bypass native system protections,... The post AMD Processors Vulnerable to Serious SPI Lock Bypass Flaw (CVE-2022-23829) appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Tile/Life360 Breach: ‘Millions’ of Users’ Data at Risk

Security Boulevard

Location tracking service leaks PII, because—incompetence? Seems almost TOO easy. The post Tile/Life360 Breach: ‘Millions’ of Users’ Data at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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A Deep Dive Into the Economics and Tactics of Modern Ransomware Threat Actors

Security Boulevard

The MGM Resorts breach is just one example demonstrating the crippling financial, legal and operational consequences of ransomware incidents. The post A Deep Dive Into the Economics and Tactics of Modern Ransomware Threat Actors appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Truist Bank confirms breach after stolen data shows up on hacking forum

Bleeping Computer

Leading U.S. commercial bank Truist confirmed its systems were breached in an October 2023 cyberattack after a threat actor posted some of the company's data for sale on a hacking forum. [.

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Update now! Google Pixel vulnerability is under active exploitation

Malwarebytes

Google has notified Pixel users about an actively exploited vulnerability in their phones’ firmware. Firmware is the code or program which is embedded into hardware devices. Simply put, it is the software layer between the hardware and the applications on the device. About the vulnerability, Google said there are indications it may be: “under limited, targeted exploitation.

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Ascension hacked after employee downloaded malicious file

Bleeping Computer

Ascension, one of the largest U.S. healthcare systems, revealed that a May 2024 ransomware attack was caused by an employee who downloaded a malicious file onto a company device. [.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

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The Team Sport of Cloud Security: Breaking Down the Rules of the Game

Security Boulevard

The best-case scenario for mitigating cloud security risks is when CSPs and customers are transparent and aligned on their responsibilities from the beginning. The post The Team Sport of Cloud Security: Breaking Down the Rules of the Game appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Multiple flaws in Fortinet FortiOS fixed

Security Affairs

Fortinet released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in FortiOS, including a high-severity code execution security issue. Fortinet addressed multiple vulnerabilities in FortiOS and other products, including some code execution flaws. The company states that multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the command line interpreter of FortiOS [CWE-121], collectively tracked as CVE-2024-23110 (CVSS score of 7.4), can be exploited by an authenticated attacker to achieve

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New Attack Technique 'Sleepy Pickle' Targets Machine Learning Models

The Hacker News

The security risks posed by the Pickle format have once again come to the fore with the discovery of a new "hybrid machine learning (ML) model exploitation technique" dubbed Sleepy Pickle.

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Strength in Unity: The Power of Cybersecurity Partnerships

Security Boulevard

In a recent conversation with Iren Reznikov, we discussed into the intricacies of aligning investment decisions with broader business goals and the pivotal role cybersecurity partnerships play in driving industry-wide innovation. I recently had the opportunity of sitting down with Iren Reznikov, Director, Venture Investments and Corporate Development at SentinelOne.

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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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Google Warns of Pixel Firmware Security Flaw Exploited as Zero-Day

The Hacker News

Google has warned that a security flaw impacting Pixel Firmware has been exploited in the wild as a zero-day. The high-severity vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2024-32896, has been described as an elevation of privilege issue in Pixel Firmware.

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5 Ways to Thwart Ransomware With an Identity-First Zero Trust Model

Security Boulevard

If your organization hasn’t taken these steps to prevent a ransomware attack, it’s time to act now to protect your company, its data, employees and most importantly, customers. The post 5 Ways to Thwart Ransomware With an Identity-First Zero Trust Model appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Ukraine Police Arrest Suspect Linked to LockBit and Conti Ransomware Groups

The Hacker News

The Cyber Police of Ukraine has announced the arrest of a local man who is suspected to have offered their services to LockBit and Conti ransomware groups. The unnamed 28-year-old native of the Kharkiv region allegedly specialized in the development of crypters to encrypt and obfuscate malicious payloads in order to evade detection by security programs.

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Elevating SaaS App Security in an AI-Driven Era

Security Boulevard

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software as a service (SaaS), the security of applications has never been more critical. The post Elevating SaaS App Security in an AI-Driven Era appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.

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North Korean Hackers Target Brazilian Fintech with Sophisticated Phishing Tactics

The Hacker News

Threat actors linked to North Korea have accounted for one-third of all the phishing activity targeting Brazil since 2020, as the country's emergence as an influential power has drawn the attention of cyber espionage groups.

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New Phishing Technique Exploits Progressive Web Apps for Credible Attacks

Penetration Testing

A new phishing technique exploiting Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) has been brought to light by cybersecurity researcher Mr.d0x, highlighting a potential vulnerability in this increasingly popular web technology. The technique involves creating deceptive PWAs... The post New Phishing Technique Exploits Progressive Web Apps for Credible Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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YouTube tests harder-to-block server-side ad injection in videos

Bleeping Computer

YouTube reportedly now injects ads directly into video streams to make it more difficult for ad blockers to block advertisements. [.

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Microsoft Delays AI-Powered Recall Feature for Copilot+ PCs Amid Security Concerns

The Hacker News

Microsoft on Thursday revealed that it's delaying the rollout of the controversial artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs. To that end, the company said it intends to shift from general availability preview available first in the Windows Insider Program (WIP) in the coming weeks.

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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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New York Times warns freelancers of GitHub repo data breach

Bleeping Computer

The New York Times notified an undisclosed number of contributors that some of their sensitive personal information was stolen and leaked after its GitHub repositories were breached in January 2024. [.

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Intel 471 Sets New Standard in Intelligence-Driven Threat Hunting

Security Boulevard

Relentless ransomware, damaging malware, emerging cyber adversaries and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) have changed the threat landscape, particularly for critical infrastructure. The need for advanced behavioral threat hunting capabilities is far greater than when we founded Intel 471 over 10 years ago. To square up to this new environment, customers are increasingly turning to […] The post Intel 471 Sets New Standard in Intelligence-Driven Threat Hunting appeared first on Cybor

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How to Write Good Incident Response Reports

Lenny Zeltser

Creating an informative and readable report is among the many challenges of responding to cybersecurity incidents. A good report not only answers its reader's questions but also instills confidence in the response and enables the organization to learn from the incident. This blog highlights my advice on writing such incident reports. It's based on the presentation I delivered at the RSA Conference , which offers more details and is available to you on YouTube.

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Exploit for Veeam Recovery Orchestrator auth bypass available, patch now

Bleeping Computer

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a critical Veeam Recovery Orchestrator authentication bypass vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-29855 has been released, elevating the risk of being exploited in attacks. [.

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5 Key Findings From the 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report

The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.

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Pakistan-linked Malware Campaign Evolves to Target Windows, Android, and macOS

The Hacker News

Threat actors with ties to Pakistan have been linked to a long-running malware campaign dubbed Operation Celestial Force since at least 2018. The activity, still ongoing, entails the use of an Android malware called GravityRAT and a Windows-based malware loader codenamed HeavyLift, according to Cisco Talos, which are administered using another standalone tool referred to as GravityAdmin.

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Watch out! CISA warns it is being impersonated by scammers

Graham Cluley

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned that scammers are impersonating its employees, in an attempt to commit fraud. Impersonation scams are on the rise, warns the agency. Read more, and learn how to protect yourself, in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Panera warns of employee data breach after March ransomware attack

Bleeping Computer

U.S. food chain giant Panera Bread is notifying employees of a data breach after unknown threat actors stole their sensitive personal information in a March ransomware attack. [.

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Why SaaS Security is Suddenly Hot: Racing to Defend and Comply

The Hacker News

Recent supply chain cyber-attacks are prompting cyber security regulations in the financial sector to tighten compliance requirements, and other industries are expected to follow. Many companies still don’t have efficient methods to manage related time-sensitive SaaS security and compliance tasks.

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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?