Troy Hunt
JUNE 30, 2022
Four and a half years ago now, I rolled out version 2 of HIBP's Pwned Passwords that implemented a really cool k-anonymity model courtesy of the brains at Cloudflare. Later in 2018, I did the same thing with the email address search feature used by Mozilla, 1Password and a handful of other paying subscribers. It works beautifully; it's ridiculously fast, efficient and above all, anonymous.
Schneier on Security
JUNE 30, 2022
Wired is reporting on a new remote-access Trojan that is able to infect at least eighty different targets: So far, researchers from Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs say they’ve identified at least 80 targets infected by the stealthy malware, including routers made by Cisco, Netgear, Asus, and DrayTek. Dubbed ZuoRAT, the remote access Trojan is part of a broader hacking campaign that has existed since at least the fourth quarter of 2020 and continues to operate.
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Tech Republic Security
JUNE 30, 2022
Most organizations surveyed by Titaniam have existing security prevention and backup tools, but almost 40% have still been hit by ransomware attacks in the last year. The post How traditional security tools fail to protect companies against ransomware appeared first on TechRepublic.
Cisco Security
JUNE 30, 2022
The past few months have been chockfull of conversations with security customers, partners, and industry leaders. After two years of virtual engagements, in-person events like our CISO Forum and Cisco Live as well as the industry’s RSA Conference underscore the power of face-to-face interactions. It’s a reminder of just how enriching conversations are and how incredibly interconnected the world is.
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.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 30, 2022
Kaspersky explores the ways hackers are able to confuse users through seemingly legitimate email templates. The post Have you ever found phishing emails confusing? You aren’t alone appeared first on TechRepublic.
SecureList
JUNE 30, 2022
Following on from our earlier Owowa discovery , we continued to hunt for more backdoors potentially set up as malicious modules within IIS, a popular web server edited by Microsoft. And we didn’t come back empty-handed… In 2021, we noticed a trend among several threat actors for deploying a backdoor within IIS after exploiting one of the ProxyLogon-type vulnerabilities within Microsoft Exchange servers.
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Cisco Security
JUNE 30, 2022
Extended Detection and Response, or XDR, the cybersecurity topic that dominated the RSA conference 2022 show floor with multiple vendors, has been getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. A connected, unified approach to detection and response promises to give security professionals all the tools and capabilities they need to address the ever-growing attack surface.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 30, 2022
The attack campaign, possibly state-sponsored, went undetected for nearly two years while targeting SOHO routers to compromise remote workers. The post SOHO routers used as initial point of compromise in stealth attack campaign appeared first on TechRepublic.
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 30, 2022
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added PwnKit as a high-severity Linux vulnerability to its list of actively exploited bugs. Recorded as CVE-2021-4034 , with a CVSS score of 7.8/10, PwnKit was discovered by Qualys in November 2021 and can be used by hackers to gain full root control over major Linux distributions.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 30, 2022
The Deeper Connect Mini Decentralized VPN & Firewall Hardware provides reliable and secure network connectivity worldwide. The post Protect your browsing for life with this innovative hardware appeared first on TechRepublic.
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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.
Joseph Steinberg
JUNE 30, 2022
Nearly a decade ago, well before most people had first heard the term “fake news,” I wrote a piece for Forbes unlike any other piece I had ever written before. Since then, I have seen many Internet memes circulate that appear to convey a similar message. As the result of several recent incidents, however, I have decided to re-share the piece… SO, here you go… Written for Forbes – April 2013: Yesterday’s posting by a hacker of a false report that President Obama was injured by explosi
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 30, 2022
The infamous ransomware-as-a-service group is offering money to researchers and hackers willing to share personal data for exploitation. The post LockBit ransomware gang promises bounty payment for personal data appeared first on TechRepublic.
Naked Security
JUNE 30, 2022
Latest episode - listen and read now! Use our advice to advise your own friends and family. let's all do our bit to stand up to scammers!
Security Affairs
JUNE 30, 2022
Good news for the victims of the Hive ransomware, Korean security researchers have released a free decryptor for some versions. Good news for the victims of the Hive ransomware , the South Korean cybersecurity agency KISA has released a free decryptor for versions from v1 till v4. “The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) is distributing the Hive ransomware integrated recovery tool.This recovery tool can recover Hive ransomware version 1 to version 4.” reads the announcement p
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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.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 30, 2022
AMD is investigating the claim that the RansomHouse extortion group has its hands on more than 450GB of the company’s data. AMD’s breach revelation came to light after RansomHouse teased on Telegram about selling data belonging to a popular ‘three-letter company that starts with the letter ‘A’ The event crescendoed with the addition of AMD to the group’s data leak site.
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 30, 2022
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is recommending that government agencies and private organizations that use Microsoft’s Exchange cloud email platform migrate users and applications to Modern Auth before Basic Auth is deprecated in October. CISA noted that Basic authentication is simple and pretty convenient but unsecured by design.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 30, 2022
Amazon has patched a flaw in the Amazon Photos app which could have allowed an attacker to steal and use a user’s unique access token that verifies their identity across multiple Amazon APIs. That would give attackers access to a trove of information, since many of these APIs contain personal data, such as names, email addresses, and home addresses.
Dark Reading
JUNE 30, 2022
It didn't have to be this way: So far 2022's tranche of zero-days shows too many variants of previously patched security bugs, according Google Project Zero.
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.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 30, 2022
Researchers have analysed a campaign leveraging infected SOHO routers to target predominantly North American and European networks of interest. The so-called ZuoRAT campaign, which very likely started in 2020, is so sophisticated that the researchers suspect that there is a state sponsored threat actor behind it. SOHO routers. SOHO is short for small office/home office and SOHO routers are hardware devices that route data from a local area network (LAN) to another network connection.
Graham Cluley
JUNE 30, 2022
Popular NFT marketplace OpenSea has warned users that they might be targeted with phishing attacks following a data breach that exposed the email addresses of its users and newsletter subscribers.
Heimadal Security
JUNE 30, 2022
YouTube content creators are the target of a new data-stealing malware called YTStealer, which aims to snatch their authentication tokens and take over their channels. An Intezer report that was released yesterday showed that by focusing on just one objective, the developers of YTStealer were able to significantly increase the effectiveness of its token-stealing operation, […].
Dark Reading
JUNE 30, 2022
A password link that didn't expire leads to the discovery of exposed personal information at a payments service.
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SecureBlitz
JUNE 30, 2022
This post will show you great tools to help protect yourself and your devices. Protecting yourself from the dangers of. Read more. The post Great Tools To Help Protect Yourself And Your Devices appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Digital Guardian
JUNE 30, 2022
What is data security, why does it matter, and what are the best ways to address data security?
SecureBlitz
JUNE 30, 2022
Read on for the Passive vs Active Investing comparison. For the casual investor, passive investing is appealing because of its. Read more. The post Passive Vs Active Investing: Which Should I Go For? appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Heimadal Security
JUNE 30, 2022
A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a type of malware that provides the attacker with full remote control over your system. When a RAT reaches your computer, it allows the hacker to easily access your local files, secure login authorization, and other sensitive information, or use that connection to download viruses you could unintentionally pass on to […].
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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.
We Live Security
JUNE 30, 2022
If the promise of a cash prize in return for answering a few questions sounds like a deal that is too good to be true, that’s because it is. The post Costco 40th anniversary scam targets WhatsApp users appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 30, 2022
The FBI has warned businesses of an uptick in reports of criminals applying for remote work using deepfake and stolen PII (personally identifiable information). A deepfake is essentially created or modified media (image, video, or audio), often with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Deepfake creations are designed to appear and sound as authentic as possible.
Appknox
JUNE 30, 2022
Social media is both a boon and a bane. While it has connected billions of people, made them more accessible, and created more possibilities for the end-users. There's no doubt that it has also made them more susceptible to security threats and vulnerabilities. According to We Are Social , there are around 4.62 billion active social media users worldwide.
Security Affairs
JUNE 30, 2022
Norway’s National Security Authority (NSM) confirmed that a DDoS attack took down some of the country’s most important websites. Norway’s National Security Authority (NSM) confirmed that some of the country’s most important websites and online services were taken down by a massive DDoS attack conducted by a pro-Russian group.
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