Tue.Sep 17, 2024

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Remotely Exploding Pagers

Schneier on Security

Wow. It seems they all exploded simultaneously, which means they were triggered. Were they each tampered with physically, or did someone figure out how to trigger a thermal runaway remotely? Supply chain attack? Malicious code update, or natural vulnerability? I have no idea, but I expect we will all learn over the next few days. EDITED TO ADD: I’m reading nine killed and 2,800 injured.

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From Dreams to Reality: The Magic of 3D Printing, with Elle Hunt

Troy Hunt

I was in my mid-30s before I felt comfortable standing up in front of an audience and talking about technology. Come to think of it, "comfortable" isn't really the right word, as, frankly, it was nerve-racking. This, with my obvious bias as her father, makes it all the more remarkable that Elle was able to do it at NDC Oslo when she was just 11 years old.

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Python Developers Targeted with Malware During Fake Job Interviews

Schneier on Security

Interesting social engineering attack: luring potential job applicants with fake recruiting pitches, trying to convince them to download malware. From a news article These particular attacks from North Korean state-funded hacking team Lazarus Group are new, but the overall malware campaign against the Python development community has been running since at least August of 2023, when a number of popular open source Python tools were maliciously duplicated with added malware.

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80% of Critical National Infrastructure Companies Experienced an Email Security Breach in Last Year

Tech Republic Security

Cyber attackers are using malicious emails to infiltrate critical national infrastructure, like utilities, transport, telecommunications, and now data centres.

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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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Qilin ransomware attack on Synnovis impacted over 900,000 patients

Security Affairs

The personal information of a million individuals was published online following a ransomware attack that in June disrupted NHS hospitals in London. In June, a ransomware attack on pathology and diagnostic services provider Synnovis has severely impacted the operations at several major NHS hospitals in London. The attack forced the impacted hospitals to cancel some healthcare procedures, in some cases, patients were redirected to other hospitals.

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Australian IT Spending to Surge in 2025: Cybersecurity & AI Focus

Tech Republic Security

Australia's IT spending is set to surge 8.7% in 2025, driven by cybersecurity needs, AI investments, and hardware upgrades as Windows 10 ends.

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Misconfigured ServiceNow Knowledge Bases Expose Confidential Information

Tech Republic Security

AppOmni researchers found over a thousand instances of misconfigured Knowledge Bases where articles could be compromised through Public Widgets.

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Chinese man charged for spear-phishing against NASA and US Government

Security Affairs

US DoJ charged a Chinese national who used spear-phishing emails to obtain sensitive info from NASA, the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and the FAA. The U.S. DoJ charged a Chinese national, Song Wu (39), who used spear-phishing emails to target employees of NASA, the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, and the FAA.” The man, who remails at large, used fake email accounts posing as US-based researchers and engineers to target government personnel to obtain software and source code created by the Natio

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Master IT Fundamentals With This CompTIA Certification Prep Bundle

Tech Republic Security

Prepare for a successful IT career with lifetime access to expert-led courses covering CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ certification prep.

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GitLab Releases Critical Security Patch for CVE-2024-45409 (CVSS 10) Vulnerability

Penetration Testing

GitLab has issued an urgent security update addressing a critical vulnerability that affects both GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-45409, carries a CVSS... The post GitLab Releases Critical Security Patch for CVE-2024-45409 (CVSS 10) Vulnerability appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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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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LastPass Review 2024: Is it Still Safe and Reliable?

Tech Republic Security

LastPass’ recent data breaches make it hard to recommend as a viable password manager in 2024. Learn more in our full review below.

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Google Chrome Switches to ML-KEM for Post-Quantum Cryptography Defense

The Hacker News

Google has announced that it will be switching from KYBER to ML-KEM in its Chrome web browser as part of its ongoing efforts to defend against the risk posed by cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs). "Chrome will offer a key share prediction for hybrid ML-KEM (codepoint 0x11EC)," David Adrian, David Benjamin, Bob Beck, and Devon O'Brien of the Chrome Team said.

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iOS 18 is out. Here are the new privacy and security features

Malwarebytes

On September 16, 2024, Apple released iOS 18. Besides a lot of exciting new features, iOS 18 comes with some privacy and security enhancements. One of the most promising new features is the new Passwords app. Built on the foundation of Apple’s password management system Keychain, Passwords makes it easier for users to access stored passwords and get an overview of their credentials.

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Binance Warns of Rising Clipper Malware Attacks Targeting Cryptocurrency Users

The Hacker News

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is warning of an "ongoing" global threat that's targeting cryptocurrency users with clipper malware with the goal of facilitating financial fraud.

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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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U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform and Progress WhatsUp Gold bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Security Affairs

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform and Progress WhatsUp Gold bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added SonicWall SonicOS, ImageMagick and Linux Kernel vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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GSMA Plans End-to-End Encryption for Cross-Platform RCS Messaging

The Hacker News

The GSM Association, the governing body that oversees the development of the Rich Communications Services (RCS) protocol, on Tuesday, said it's working towards implementing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to secure messages sent between the Android and iOS ecosystems.

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The New Era of SOCs: Simplifying Cybersecurity for SMBs

Security Boulevard

A new wave of all-in-one SOC platforms is consolidating the market, bringing enterprise-grade security solutions within reach of SMBs. The post The New Era of SOCs: Simplifying Cybersecurity for SMBs appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybercriminals Exploit CAPTCHA to Deliver Malware: Experts Issue Warning

Penetration Testing

Security professionals are sounding the alarm about a novel cyberattack vector: the use of counterfeit CAPTCHA tests to distribute malware on Windows devices. Users are urged to exercise increased vigilance... The post Cybercriminals Exploit CAPTCHA to Deliver Malware: Experts Issue Warning appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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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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All Smoke, no Fire: The Bizarre Trend of Fake Data Breaches and How to Protect Against Them

Security Boulevard

Fake data breaches may not involve any actual theft, but their reputational impact can be just as damaging as real breaches. The post All Smoke, no Fire: The Bizarre Trend of Fake Data Breaches and How to Protect Against Them appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Meta to Train AI Models Using Public U.K. Facebook and Instagram Posts

The Hacker News

Meta has announced that it will begin training its artificial intelligence (AI) systems using public content shared by adult users across Facebook and Instagram in the U.K. in the coming months.

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Email Security Breaches Rampant Among Critical Infrastructure Organizations

Security Boulevard

A full 80% of organizations within the critical infrastructure vertical experienced email-related security breaches in the past year, according to an OPSWAT survey. The post Email Security Breaches Rampant Among Critical Infrastructure Organizations appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Executives Linked to Intellexa Predator Spyware Operation

The Hacker News

The U.S. Department of Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions against five executives and one entity with ties to the Intellexa Consortium for their role in the development, operation, and distribution of a commercial spyware called Predator.

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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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Taking Control Online: Ensuring Awareness of Data Usage and Consent

Security Affairs

Why do consumers refuse to consent to their data being shared? Ensuring transparency on their usage and consent. In the digital world, trust is essential for the relationships between brands and consumers. However, trust is not a once-off exercise; it’s a continuous process in which each interaction helps build and nurture loyalty over time. This is why it’s crucial to understand the factors contributing to trust, particularly how online brands manage consumers’ personal data.

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How to Investigate ChatGPT activity in Google Workspace

The Hacker News

Since launching ChatGPT in 2022, OpenAI has defied expectations with a steady stream of product announcements and enhancements. One such announcement came on May 16, 2024, and for most consumers, it probably felt innocuous. Titled “Improvements to data analysis in ChatGPT,” the post outlines how users can add files directly from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive.

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How to Modernize Security Operations Centers

Security Boulevard

GSOC modernization is a journey that starts with understanding your unique business needs This article was originally published in ASIS Security Management Magazine. In the past decade, global security operations centers (GSOCs) have been in their early adolescence. They were focused on baseline physical security functions such as monitoring alarm systems and video surveillance feeds.… The post How to Modernize Security Operations Centers appeared first on Ontic.

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Webroot SecureAnywhere Internet Security Ranks #1 Among 8 Competitors for Overall Performance

Webroot

Webroot® once again outperformed competitors in its latest round of testing by the performance benchmarking firm PassMark for February, 2023. In taking the highest score in the category, Webroot beat out competitors including BitDefender , McAfee®, Norton, and ESET® security products. PassMark® Software Party, Ltd. specializes in “the development of high quality performance benchmarking solutions as well as providing expert independent IT consultancy services to clients ranging from govern

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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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Data Detection & Response (DDR): Not the Dance Revolution It Claims

Security Boulevard

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, protecting sensitive information is more critical than ever. The latest “Cyber Security in Focus report” by. The post Data Detection & Response (DDR): Not the Dance Revolution It Claims appeared first on Symmetry Systems. The post Data Detection & Response (DDR): Not the Dance Revolution It Claims appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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ESET Research Podcast: EvilVideo

We Live Security

ESET researchers discuss how they uncovered a zero-day Telegram for Android exploit that allowed attackers to send malicious files disguised as videos.

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Alert: Head Mare Associated With WinRAR Vulnerability Attack

Security Boulevard

As per recent reports, a threat actor group known as Head Mare has been linked with cyberattacks that focus on exploiting a WinRAR Vulnerability. These attacks mainly target organizations located in Russia and Belarus. In this article, we’ll focus on details about Head Mare and the WinRAR vulnerability itself. Let’s begin! Head Mare Origins And […] The post Alert: Head Mare Associated With WinRAR Vulnerability Attack appeared first on TuxCare.

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Cyber threats to shipping explained

Pen Test Partners

TL;DR Modern vessels are becoming increasingly connected. While it is unlikely that hackers could fully control a container ship remotely, they may be able to disrupt systems such as the Power Management System (PMS), leading to blackouts and associated loss of propulsion and steering. Although manual recovery is possible, it can be time-consuming and challenging, especially during manoeuvring.

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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!