Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Someone in the UK is stealing smartphones and credit cards from people who have stored them in gym lockers, and is using the two items in combination to commit fraud: Phones, of course, can be made inaccessible with the use of passwords and face or fingerprint unlocking. And bank cards can be stopped. But the thief has a method which circumnavigates those basic safety protocols.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Start deploying cutting-edge firewalls with this training certification course. The post Learn Palo Alto Networks cybersecurity with this $20 training appeared first on TechRepublic.
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CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
By Alfredo Hickman, head of information security, Obsidian Security. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak before a group of CISOs about the topic of attack surface management (ASM). While much of the conversation centered around managing the attack surface around on-premise environments and cloud infrastructure, it was interesting to me that not much was said about SaaS.
Cisco Security
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
We’ve been talking a lot about security resilience recently, and for good reason. It’s clear the only way businesses can operate in today’s hybrid world is by taking bold steps to increase visibility, awareness, and integration across their systems. All while maintaining a singular goal of becoming more resilient in the face of evolving threats. But that doesn’t just mean expanding the scope of your security stack.
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How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
In what seems to be an attempt made for the first time, a hacker leaked the Grand Theft Auto VI to an online forum before Rockstar could release it to the game lovers on an official note. And unconfirmed sources state that the attack could have been launched by Lapsus$ Ransomware spreading hacker named Teapotuberhacker. On request of the video game maker, the twitter handle that made the revelation was suspended by the social media giant and all images and videos related to the upcoming game wer
InfoWorld on Security
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
I often go through my old presentations from 2008 and before to review talks about the promise of cloud computing. Keep in mind, I’ve worked in the cloud computing field in one way or another since 1999, and I’ve seen a lot of changes. The most changes are in perception. In the early days, cloud computing was seen as just another way to consume an application.
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Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
On Monday, September 19, Uber posted on its blog updates about the security breach that happened on September 15 and affected several internal systems. The company pointed to the Lapsus$ hacking group as the authors of the attack, but the investigation is still ongoing. Uber collaborates with the FBI and US Justice Department on the […]. The post Lapsus$ Hacking Group Allegedly Behind the Uber Security Breach appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Kiwi Farms, the notorious web forum for harassing feminists, the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people, has itself suffered the ultimate harassment. The post Hate Site Hacked — Kiwi Farms is ‘Very, Very Owned’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Microsoft says tamper protection will soon be turned on by default for all enterprise customers in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) for better defense against ransomware attacks. [.].
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Early in July, Aerojet Rocketdyne agreed to a $9M settlement in a whistleblower lawsuit. The aerospace and defense company was sued on behalf of the state of California by Brian Markus, a former senior director of cybersecurity, compliance, and controls hired in 2014. Markus alleged that the company promised a $10-$15M budget, a staff of […]. The post Blowing the Whistle For Cybersecurity Compliance appeared first on HolistiCyber.
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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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
VMware and Microsoft are warning of a widespread Chromeloader malware campaign that distributes several malware families. ChromeLoader is a malicious Chrome browser extension, it is classified as a pervasive browser hijacker that modifies browser settings to redirect user traffic. The malware is able to redirect the user’s traffic and hijacking user search queries to popular search engines, including Google, Yahoo, and Bing.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
A key component of a Zero Trust strategy is ensuring you’re able to consistently verify and authenticate users before they access data and systems. What’s more, it’s also critical that users only have access to what’s really required to do their jobs. Easy in theory. Harder in practice. Employees are authorized to view certain applications, […]. The post Implementing Zero Trust Principles To Mitigate Insider Threat With Okta And Code42 Incydr appeared first on Code42.
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Over 2,700 participants from 29 countries gathered for an event that was jam-packed with news about technological advances (with a particular focus on the security space) that are currently working to help MSPs and businesses defend themselves against cybercrime in a world that is becoming more unsafe. DattoCon22 took place September 11-13 at the Walter […].
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Microsoft has released the next version of Windows 11 called "22H2," otherwise known as the Windows 11 2022 Update, and it is available as an optional update for users running at least Windows 10 2004 or an older version of Windows 11. [.].
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
“Cybercriminals tamper with both digital and physical QR codes to replace legitimate codes with malicious codes.” – FBI warns about malicious QR Codes From making contactless payments on mobile payment. The post Hackers Tampering with QR Codes To Steal Money – FBI Warns!! appeared first on Indusface. The post Hackers Tampering with QR Codes To Steal Money – FBI Warns!!
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Microsoft has released the final version of security configuration baseline settings for Windows 11, version 22H2, downloadable today using the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit. [.].
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
When we take a closer look, we can see why so many security teams end up with only 5-15 percent of their SaaS estate shielded by single sign-on (SSO) and password managers—it's just not worth it. The post The Cost of Single Sign-on (SSO) and Password Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Uber on Monday disclosed more details related to the security incident that happened last week, pinning the attack on a threat actor it believes is affiliated to the notorious LAPSUS$ hacking group.
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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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
American Airlines disclosed a data breach, threat actors had access to an undisclosed number of employee email accounts. American Airlines recently suffered a data breach, threat actors compromised a limited number of employee email accounts. The intruders had access to sensitive personal information contained in the accounts, but the company’s data breach notification states that it is not aware of any misuse of exposed data.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
American video game publisher 2K has confirmed that its help desk platform was hacked and used to target customers with fake support tickets pushing malware via embedded links. [.].
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
A threat cluster linked to the Russian nation-state actor tracked as Sandworm has continued its targeting of Ukraine with commodity malware by masquerading as telecom providers, new findings show. Recorded Future said it discovered new infrastructure belonging to UAC-0113 that mimics operators like Datagroup and EuroTransTelecom to deliver payloads such as Colibri loader and Warzone RAT.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Microsoft has released the optional KB5017380 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 20H2, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2 with new FIDO2 and Windows Hello features. [.].
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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.
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
American Airlines notified its clients on Friday, September 16th, that they have been the victims of a cyberattack after a number of employees’ email accounts were compromised. The airline explained in its notification letter that it has no evidence the exposed data was misused. What Happened? American Airlines discovered that in July 2022 an unauthorized […].
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The Hive ransomware operation claimed responsibility for an attack on the New York Racing Association (NYRA), which previously disclosed that a cyber attack on June 30, 2022, impacted IT operations and website availability and compromised member data. [.].
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Take-Two Interactive-owned company, Rockstar Games, confirmed on Monday that the company suffered from a network intrusion, where an illegal third party accessed and distributed footage of the newest game installment in the Grand Theft Auto series. The user “teapotuberhacker” posted more than 90 videos of an early development version of the game to an online […].
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
VMware has recently released the 2022 edition of its annual Global Incident Response Threat Report. It is critically important for IT professionals to understand these trends and what they could mean for your organization's cyber security efforts. Let's break down VMware's 8 key findings and offer meaningful insights into each. [.].
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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 $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Uber has linked its recent cyberattack to an actor (or actors) affiliated with the notorious LAPSUS$ threat group, responsible for breaching the likes of Microsoft, Cisco, Samsung, Nvidia and Okta this year. The announcement came as the ride-hailing giant continues to investigate a network data breach that occurred on Thursday, September 15. Attacker gained elevated permissions to tools including G-Suite and Slack.
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
The ride-sharing giant says a member of the notorious Lapsus$ hacking group started the attack by compromising an external contractor's credentials, as researchers parse the incident for takeaways.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Major airline American Airlines has fallen victim to a data breach after a threat actor got access to the email accounts of several employees via a phishing attack. According to a published notice of a security incident , the data breach was discovered in July 2022. How it happened. American Airlines said the successful phishing attack led to the unauthorized access of a limited number of team member mailboxes.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Digital assets trading firm Wintermute has been hacked and lost $162.2 million in DeFi operations, the company CEO, Evgeny Gaevoy, announced earlier today. [.].
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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