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On the Cybersecurity Jobs Shortage

Schneier on Security

In April, Cybersecurity Ventures reported on extreme cybersecurity job shortage: Global cybersecurity job vacancies grew by 350 percent, from one million openings in 2013 to 3.5 million in 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. The number of unfilled jobs leveled off in 2022, and remains at 3.5 million in 2023, with more than 750,000 of those positions in the U.S.

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Black Hat Fireside Chat: Flexxon introduces hardened SSD drives as a last line defense

The Last Watchdog

Creating ever smarter security software to defend embattled company networks pretty much sums up the cybersecurity industry. Related: The security role of semiconductors Cutting against the grain, Flexxon , a Singapore-based supplier of NAND memory drives and storage devices, arrived at Black Hat USA 2023 calling for a distinctive hardware approach to repelling cyber attacks.

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CrowdStrike Fal.Con 2023: CrowdStrike Brings AI and Cloud Application Security to Falcon

Tech Republic Security

At CrowdStrike Fal.Con 2023, CrowdStrike announced a new Falcon Raptor release with generative-AI capabilities and the acquisition of Bionic.

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Pro-Russia hacker group NoName launched a DDoS attack on Canadian airports causing severe disruptions

Security Affairs

Pro-Russia hacker group NoName is suspected to have launched a cyberattack that caused border checkpoint outages at several Canadian airports. A massive DDoS cyber attack, likely carried out by Pro-Russia hacker group NoName , severely impacted operations at several Canadian airports last week, reported Recorded Future News. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) was able to mitigate the attack after a few hours.

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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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‘Haywire’ Australian IT Skills Market Prompts Logicalis to Add Talent as a Service

Tech Republic Security

IT solutions and managed services provider Logicalis is planning to help skills-deprived Australian CIOs and IT managers get projects done with a new plug-and-play Talent Services offering.

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Experts found critical flaws in Nagios XI network monitoring software

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered multiple vulnerabilities in the Nagios XI network and IT infrastructure monitoring and management solution. Researchers discovered four vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-40931, CVE-2023-40932, CVE-2023-40933, CVE-2023-40934) in the Nagios XI network and IT infrastructure monitoring solution that could lead to information disclosure and privilege escalation.

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International Criminal Court hit with a cyber attack

Security Affairs

A cyberattack hit the International Criminal Court (ICC) disclosed a cyberattack this week, its systems were compromised last week. The International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that threat actors have breached its systems last week. The experts at the International Criminal Court discovered the intrusion after having detected anomalous activity affecting its information systems.

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Signal Messenger Introduces PQXDH Quantum-Resistant Encryption

The Hacker News

Encrypted messaging app Signal has announced an update to the Signal Protocol to add support for quantum resistance by upgrading the Extended Triple Diffie-Hellman (X3DH) specification to Post-Quantum Extended Diffie-Hellman (PQXDH).

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Involved in a data breach? Here’s what you need to know

Malwarebytes

If you've received a message from a company saying your data has been caught up in a breach, you might be unsure what to do next. We've put together some tips which should help you when the (more or less) inevitable happens. 1. Check the company’s advice Every breach is different, so check the company's official channels to find out what's happened and what data has been breached.

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GitLab Releases Urgent Security Patches for Critical Vulnerability

The Hacker News

GitLab has shipped security patches to resolve a critical flaw that allows an attacker to run pipelines as another user. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-5009 (CVSS score: 9.6), impacts all versions of GitLab Enterprise Edition (EE) starting from 13.12 and prior to 16.2.7 as well as from 16.3 and before 16.3.4.

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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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Cybercriminals Exploit the Moroccan Tragedy in New Scam Campaign

Trend Micro

This blog entry details a scheme that exploits the recent Morocco earthquake by impersonating the domain name of a well-known humanitarian organization for financial fraud.

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Critical Security Flaws Exposed in Nagios XI Network Monitoring Software

The Hacker News

Multiple security flaws have been disclosed in the Nagios XI network monitoring software that could result in privilege escalation and information disclosure. The four security vulnerabilities, tracked from CVE-2023-40931 through CVE-2023-40934, impact Nagios XI versions 5.11.1 and lower.

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The dark web drug marketplace PIILOPUOTI was dismantled by Finnish Customs

Security Affairs

Finnish police announced the takedown of the dark web marketplace PIILOPUOTI which focuses on the sale of illegal narcotics. Finnish Customs announced the seizure of the dark web marketplace Piilopuoti as part of an international law enforcement operation. The dark web marketplace PIILOPUOTI has been active since May 18, 2022. “The site operated as a hidden service in the encrypted Tor network.

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Fresh Wave of Malicious npm Packages Threaten Kubernetes Configs and SSH Keys

The Hacker News

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a fresh batch of malicious packages in the npm package registry that are designed to exfiltrate Kubernetes configurations and SSH keys from compromised machines to a remote server.

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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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Steer clear of cryptocurrency recovery phrase scams

Malwarebytes

The dangers of cryptocurrency phishing are back in the news, after tech investor Mark Cuban was reported to have lost around $870k via a phishing link. Cuban lost a combination of coin types as asset movement flagged up after months of inactivity from his wallet. Cuban discovered some of the transactions taking place and was able to save about $2.5m of tokens by logging in and sending what remained to a safe location.

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Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Targeting Chinese Users with ValleyRAT and Gh0st RAT

The Hacker News

Chinese-language speakers have been increasingly targeted as part of multiple email phishing campaigns that aim to distribute various malware families such as Sainbox RAT, Purple Fox, and a new trojan called ValleyRAT.

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GitLab addressed critical vulnerability CVE-2023-5009

Security Affairs

GitLab rolled out security patches to address a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-5009, that can be exploited to run pipelines as another user. GitLab has released security patches to address a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-5009 (CVSS score: 9.6), that allows an attacker to run pipelines as another user. The issue resides in GitLab EE and affects all versions starting from 13.12 and prior to 16.2.7, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.4. “An issue has been

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Finnish Authorities Dismantle Notorious PIILOPUOTI Dark Web Drug Marketplace

The Hacker News

Finnish law enforcement authorities have announced the takedown of PIILOPUOTI, a dark web marketplace that specialized in illegal narcotics trade since May 2022. "The site operated as a hidden service in the encrypted TOR network," the Finnish Customs (aka Tulli) said in a brief announcement on Tuesday. "The site has been used in anonymous criminal activities such as narcotics trade.

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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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FBI, CISA Issue Joint Warning on 'Snatch' Ransomware-as-a-Service

Dark Reading

The group's use of malware that forces Windows computers to reboot into Safe Mode before encrypting files is noteworthy, advisory says.

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Do You Really Trust Your Web Application Supply Chain?

The Hacker News

Well, you shouldn’t. It may already be hiding vulnerabilities. It's the modular nature of modern web applications that has made them so effective. They can call on dozens of third-party web components, JS frameworks, and open-source tools to deliver all the different functionalities that keep their customers happy, but this chain of dependencies is also what makes them so vulnerable.

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Signal adds quantum-resistant encryption to its E2EE messaging protocol

Bleeping Computer

Signal has announced that it upgraded its end-to-end communication protocol to use quantum-resistant encryption keys to protect users from future attacks. [.

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Fake WinRAR PoC Exploit Conceals VenomRAT Malware

Dark Reading

A supposed exploit for a notable RCE vulnerability in the popular Windows file-archiving utility delivers a big sting for unwitting researchers and cybercriminals.

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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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Fake WinRAR proof-of-concept exploit drops VenomRAT malware

Bleeping Computer

A hacker is spreading a fake proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a recently fixed WinRAR vulnerability on GitHub, attempting to infect downloaders with the VenomRAT malware. [.

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GitLab Users Advised to Update Against Critical Flaw Immediately

Dark Reading

The bug has a CVSS score of 9.6 and allows unauthorized users to compromise private repositories.

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T-Mobile app glitch let users see other people's account info

Bleeping Computer

T-Mobile customers today were able to see other people's account and billing information after logging into the company's official mobile application. [.

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Cyberattack Disrupts Clorox Supply Chain Amid Back-to-School Season

SecureWorld News

As students across the country are heading back to school, the demand for cleaning supplies, especially disinfectant wipes, is skyrocketing. However, a recent cyberattack on Clorox has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the availability of these essential items. The incident, which was discovered more than a month ago, could not have come at a worse time, as parents, teachers, and school administrators gear up for a new academic year amid ongoing concerns about health and safety.

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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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'Culturestreak' Malware Lurks Inside GitLab Python Package

Dark Reading

The GitLab code hijacks computer resources to mine Dero cryptocurrency as part of a larger cryptomining operation.

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Roblox Scams: What Parents Need to Know

Identity IQ

Roblox Scams: What Parents Need to Know IdentityIQ By now, you’ve more than likely heard the cheerful chatter of your child and their friends discussing Roblox and even been nagged on more than one occasion to buy them some Robux. In this vast digital playground, creativity and imagination come to life in the form of games designed by players worldwide.

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Changing Role of the CISO: A Holistic Approach Drives the Future

Dark Reading

The CISO's role has grown far beyond supervising Patch Tuesday to focus on prevention and response and to cover people, processes, and technology.

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SSL Certificate Best Practices Policy

Tech Republic Security

SSL certificates are essential for encrypting traffic between systems such as clients, which access servers via web browsers or applications that communicate with remote systems. Certificates protect client and server data, commonly involving confidential information such as credit card details or social security numbers. The purpose of this SSL Certificate Best Practices Policy from TechRepublic.

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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!