The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 6, 2023

LAS VEGAS — One fundamental reason some 7,000 or so IT pros are making the trek here this week is that no one ever wants to get caught in the crossfire of a devastating data breach. Related: A call to regulate facial recognition That said, a few dozen CISOs attending Black Hat USA 2023 will get to experience, hands-on, what it must have been like to be in the crucible of milestone hacks like Capital One, SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline.

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Lohrman on Security

AUGUST 6, 2023

CAPTCHAs have been around for decades, but new AI advances are changing the methods required to prove you are a real person. So where next with human verification — and user frustrations?

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Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 6, 2023

Researchers from the Technical University of Berlin have developed a method to hack the AMD-based infotainment systems used in all recent Tesla car models and make it run any software they choose, aka achieve 'jailbreak.' [.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 6, 2023

Thanks are in order to BSides Leeds for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Leeds 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Leeds 2023 – Charles Bain – Fawlty Towers appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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.

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Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 6, 2023

Google is urging users to activate its Enhanced Safe Browsing feature via numerous alerts in Gmail that keep coming back, even after you acknowledge them. [.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Microsoft announced it has addressed a critical flaw in its Power Platform after it was criticized for the delay in fixing the issue. Microsoft this week addressed a critical vulnerability in its Power Platform, after it was criticized for the delay in acting to secure its platform. On 30 March 2023, the vulnerability was reported to Microsoft by Tenable under Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD).

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 6, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing debate about the legality and risks of using leaked ransomware data for competitor intelligence. Some people argue that it is perfectly legal, while others believe it is a form of cyber espionage and should be illegal. The legal status of using leaked ransomware data is complex and depends on a few factors, including the jurisdiction in which the data was obtained, the purpose for which it is being used, and the type of data being used.

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Bleeping Computer

AUGUST 6, 2023

Microsoft has accidentally revealed an internal 'StagingTool' utility that can be used to enable hidden features, or Moments, in Windows 11.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) finally disclosed a data breach impacting students, past students, and teachers after the June attack. In June a ransomware attack hit the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), now the organization disclosed a data breach. CDHE did not disclose the number of impacted individuals. CDHE discovered the ransomware attack on June 19, 2023, it immediately launched an investigation into the security breach with the help of third-party special

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 6, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: The end looms for Meta's behavioural advertising in Europe Microsoft Teams used in phishing campaign to bypass multi-factor authentication Film companies lose battle to unmask Reddit users FAQ: How does Malwarebytes ransomware rollback work? How to protect your child's identity Hey, are you REALLY ready to go on vacation?

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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.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Russia-linked APT group BlueCharlie was observed changing its infrastructure in response to recent reports on its activity. Researchers from Recorded Future reported that Russia-linked APT group BlueCharlie (aka Blue Callisto, Callisto , COLDRIVER, Star Blizzard (formerly SEABORGIUM ), ColdRiver , and TA446 ) continues to change its attack infrastructure following recent reports on its activity.

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Trend Micro

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this entry, we detail our analysis of how the TargetCompany ransomware abused an iteration of fully undetectable (FUD) obfuscator engine BatCloak to infect vulnerable systems.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2023

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Reptile Rootkit employed in attacks against Linux systems in South Korea New PaperCut flaw in print management software exposes servers to RCE attacks A cyberattack impacted operations of multiple hospitals in several US states Married couple plea

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Appknox

AUGUST 6, 2023

Technology has greatly transformed the automotive industry, bringing both advancements and new challenges. The reliance on connectivity and software in cars has opened the door to cyber threats, making cybersecurity a crucial concern for the automobile industry.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 6, 2023

LAS VEGAS — One fundamental reason some 7,000 or so IT pros are making the trek here this week is that no one ever wants to get caught in the crossfire of a devastating data breach. Related: A call to … (more…) The post Black Hat insights: JupiterOne’s whodunnit puts CISOs on the trail of solving a devastating breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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WIRED Threat Level

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here’s one simple way to reduce your security risk while logging in.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 6, 2023

Learn more about the various sources of exposed secrets beyond source code repositories. From CI/CD systems to container images, runtime environments to project management tools, uncover the risks associated with storing secrets in these sources. The post Why you should look beyond source code for exposed secrets appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

AUGUST 6, 2023

Chimera While DLL sideloading can be used for legitimate purposes, such as loading necessary libraries for a program to function, it can also be used for malicious purposes. Attackers can use DLL sideloading to... The post Chimera v1.0 releases: Automated DLL Sideloading Tool With EDR Evasion Capabilities appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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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.

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