Schneier on Security
JUNE 26, 2023
In this detailed article about academic plagiarism are some interesting details about how to do data forensics on Excel files. It really needs the graphics to understand, so see the description at the link. (And, yes, an author of a paper on dishonesty is being accused of dishonesty. There’s more evidence.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 26, 2023
Pro-Kremlin groups Anonymous Sudan, Killnet and Clop have other motivations than just hacktivism as they widen their attack field beyond political targets. The post Anonymous Sudan’s Attack of European Investment Bank: Money, Politics and PR appeared first on TechRepublic.
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The Last Watchdog
JUNE 26, 2023
As the threat of cybercrime grows with each passing year, cybersecurity must begin utilizing artificial intelligence tools to better combat digital threats. Related: A call to regulate facial recognition Although AI has become a powerful weapon, there’s concern it might be too effective compared to human cybersecurity professionals — leading to layoffs and replacements.
Graham Cluley
JUNE 26, 2023
It wasn't a great weekend for video game fans, as players of Diablo IV multiplayer role-playing game were greeted with an error message as it tried to connect to the servers of developer Blizzard.
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.
Naked Security
JUNE 26, 2023
Not just that infamous Twitter hack, but SIM-swapping, stalking and swatting too…
SecureList
JUNE 26, 2023
According to the United Nations , small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) constitute 90 percent of all companies and contribute 60 to 70 percent of all jobs in the world. They generate 50 percent of global gross domestic product and form the backbone of most countries’ economies. Hit hardest by the COVID pandemic, geo-political and climate change, they play a critical role in a country’s recovery, requiring greater support from governments to stay afloat.
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Bleeping Computer
JUNE 26, 2023
The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) says hackers stole documents containing the sensitive personal information of up to 45,000 students from its MOVEit Transfer server. [.
Dark Reading
JUNE 26, 2023
A recent campaign shows that the politically motivated threat actor has more tricks up its sleeve than previously known, targeting a critical exploit and wiping logs to cover their tracks.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 26, 2023
A Mayor candidate of Australia is suing Latitude for not protecting customer details from hackers. As the unsuccessful mayoral candidate was one victim of the data breach, the person is claiming $1 million as damages in the federal court. Shahriar Sean Saffari is the person who launched a legal appeal against the financial services firm of Australia in the court and is seeking a financial compensation for the distress caused to him after the incident.
Dark Reading
JUNE 26, 2023
A legitimate installer for the popular Nintendo game infects Windows machines with various malware, including a cryptominer and an infostealer, again showcasing the importance of remote worker security hygiene.
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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.
The Hacker News
JUNE 26, 2023
In what's an ingenious side-channel attack, a group of academics has found that it's possible to recover secret keys from a device by analyzing video footage of its power LED.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 26, 2023
In today's fast-paced software development landscape, organizations face rising challenges to ensure the security, quality, and reliability of the software they deliver. Your software supply chain plays a pivotal role in meeting these challenges head-on. The post How to Measure the Maturity of Your Software Supply Chain appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Digital Guardian
JUNE 26, 2023
What is code encryption? In this blog we describe the benefits of code encryption, how it differs from code obfuscation, and how it relates to data loss prevention.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 26, 2023
PayPal is generally considered a secure platform for online transactions, but it's important to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to safeguard your account. The post “I Got Scammed on PayPal!” Protect Against PayPal Scams appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
IT Security Guru
JUNE 26, 2023
The 1954 novel, “I Am Legend,” played a major role in the development of the modern zombie and vampire genre. As far as the main character, Robert Neville, knows, he’s the last survivor of the pandemic that turned everyone else into “vampires” (though they resemble more of what we think of as zombies). One distinguishing mark of the novel was the scientific explanation behind the disease, and the accompanying biological fix.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 26, 2023
As we do every year, we’re reading the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report for 2023 with respect for the service they provide to the cybersecurity and cyber risk community with this massive effort in data gathering and interpretation, and admiration for the clarity (and humor!) of their presentation. The DBIR was one inspiration for us to create our own annual Cybersecurity Risk Report analyzing FAIR™ top-risk scenarios populated with data gathered from the DBIR and other trusted industry
The Hacker News
JUNE 26, 2023
Microsoft has disclosed that it's detected a spike in credential-stealing attacks conducted by the Russian state-affiliated hacker group known as Midnight Blizzard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 26, 2023
The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. In recent months, a cybercrime group known as Blacktail has begun to make headlines as they continue to target organizations around the globe. The group was first spotted by the Unit 42 Team at Palo Alto Networks earlier this year.
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.
The Hacker News
JUNE 26, 2023
An unknown cryptocurrency exchange located in Japan was the target of a new attack earlier this month to deploy an Apple macOS backdoor called JokerSpy. Elastic Security Labs, which is monitoring the intrusion set under the name REF9134, said the attack led to the installation of Swiftbelt, a Swift-based enumeration tool inspired by an open-source utility called SeatBelt.
The Last Watchdog
JUNE 26, 2023
Haifa, Israel, June 26, 2023 — DerSecur , which has developed DerScanner a comprehensive application security platform, has become one of the vendors whose products “In order to work more effectively to improve software security, it is necessary to ensure continuous processes of code analysis and error correction throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
Security Affairs
JUNE 26, 2023
The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) addressed three denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in the DNS software suite BIND. The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) released security updates to address three denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in the DNS software suite BIND. The three issues, tracked as CVE-2023-2828, CVE-2023-2829 and CVE-2023-2911, are remotely exploitable.
The Last Watchdog
JUNE 26, 2023
Singapore, June 26, 2023 – Hardware cybersecurity solutions pioneer Flexxon today announced the appointment of Erik Nilsen, PhD, as its Chief Technology Strategist. An industry veteran with almost three decades of experience, Nilsen will work closely with the Company’s executive management and Research and Development (R&D) team to design and deploy technological roadmaps for its value-driven cybersecurity innovations, with a focus on the US market.
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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.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 26, 2023
Major software company SAP is putting the pieces of a story involving missing SSD disks back together. Four SSD disks are alleged to have gone on an adventure last November, making their way out of a Walldorf, Germany, datacenter with one of them ending up on eBay. An investigation revealed that despite the disks being located in a building referred to as a “secure location”, it was anything but for the disks in question.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 26, 2023
NYOB accuses TeleSign, Proximus and BICS of misusing phone users’ private data. Reputation scoring = privacy violation? The post GDPR FAIL: US Firm ‘Profiles Half the World’ — it’s Max Schrems Again appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
JUNE 26, 2023
Milomir Desnica, a citizen of Croatia and Serbia, has been charged with running the Monopoly Market drug darknet marketplace. Milomir Desnica (33), a citizen of Croatia and Serbia, has been extradited from Austria to the United States to face charges of running the darknet drug marketplace Monopoly Market. According to the indictment, in late 2019, the man launched and operated a darknet marketplace to sell illicit narcotics, including opioids, stimulants, psychedelics, and prescription medicati
SecureWorld News
JUNE 26, 2023
Cybersecurity is more important than ever. Every year, it seems that the number and variety of potential digital threats get bigger and bigger. Even as your organization hires more security experts and invests in ever-better cybersecurity technology, malware, phishing, and other attacks remain a persistent threat to your organization and the data of your customers.
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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.
Security Affairs
JUNE 26, 2023
The cyber attack suffered by Suncor Energy impacted payment operations at Petro-Canada gas stations in Canada. Suncor Energy is Canada’s leading integrated energy company that provides oil sands development, production and upgrading, offshore oil and gas, and petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S. It owns the Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks.
Heimadal Security
JUNE 26, 2023
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines disclosed a data breach affecting pilots’ data on Friday, June 23. The incident was caused by an attack targeting Pilot Credentials, a third-party vendor that handles several airlines’ pilot selection and application platforms. Details About the Data Breach On April 30, the threat actor breached the Pilot Credentials’ systems and […] The post American Airlines & Southwest Airlines Affected by a Data Breach appeared first on Heimdal
Security Affairs
JUNE 26, 2023
China-linked APT group VANGUARD PANDA, aka Volt Typhoon, was spotted observing a novel tradecraft to gain initial access to target networks. CrowdStrike researchers observed the China-linked APT group VANGUARD PANDA, aka Volt Typhoon , using a novel tradecraft to gain initial access to target networks. The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 26, 2023
Tines added a case management tool to its no-code automation platform that makes it simpler for cybersecurity teams to track individual incidents, investigate security breaches and manage response activities. The post Tines Adds Tool to Customize Automated Cybersecurity Workflows appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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