Schneier on Security

MAY 18, 2022

Researchers have demonstrated iPhone malware that works even when the phone is fully shut down. t turns out that the iPhone’s Bluetooth chip­ — which is key to making features like Find My work­ — has no mechanism for digitally signing or even encrypting the firmware it runs. Academics at Germany’s Technical University of Darmstadt figured out how to exploit this lack of hardening to run malicious firmware that allows the attacker to track the phone’s location or run new features whe

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 18, 2022

The shift to software-defined everything and reliance on IT infrastructure scattered across the Internet has boosted corporate productivity rather spectacularly. Related: Stopping attack surface expansion. And yet, the modern attack surface continues to expand exponentially, largely unchecked. This dichotomy cannot be tolerated over the long run. Encouragingly, an emerging class of network visibility technology is gaining notable traction.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 18, 2022

Kaspersky excels with its easy to use interface and automation features, while Bitdefender gets the edge on overall detection rates and laboratory test results, but with a slightly more difficult learning curve. The post Bitdefender vs Kaspersky: EDR software comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Software 148

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

A foundational approach to cybersecurity empowers CISOs to see abnormalities and block threats before they do damage. by David Ratner, CEO, HYAS ( www.hyas.com ). Constantly playing catch-up seems to have become the unfortunate norm in the cybersecurity industry. In the aftermath of a new emerging threat, CISOs rush to protect their assets from whatever vulnerability is being exploited and hope that they won’t be one of the first targets when a fresh exploit is discovered and the next inevitable

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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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Tech Republic Security

MAY 18, 2022

As cyberattacks get more prevalent and more complex throughout the world, businesses are looking for cybersecurity experts. Learn the skills they need with this online training. The post Help meet the cybersecurity demand by getting CompTIA-certified appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Cybersecurity 148

We Live Security

MAY 18, 2022

In the age of the perpetual news cycle and digital media, the risks that stem from the fake news problem are all too real. The post Fake news – why do people believe it? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 18, 2022

Various national cybersecurity authorities have recently published a joint advisory that discloses what are the top 10 attack vectors most exploited by cybercriminals. Cyber actors routinely exploit poor security configurations (either misconfigured or left unsecured), weak controls, and other poor cyber hygiene practices to gain initial access or as part of other tactics to compromise […].

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 18, 2022

Three colleges have been victims of cyberattacks in the last three months alone. The post Higher education institutions being targeted for ransomware attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 18, 2022

Given the insane security environment we are in, it may seem weird to suggest that a tech company is too good at security. How can you be too good at something that is critical to the safety and operational resilience of companies and nations? Security is weird that way. I grew up in the security business – my family owned one of the largest tech security firms when I was a kid.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 18, 2022

The digital world is changing, and you need cybersecurity solutions that change with it. Forescout Continuum can help. The post Sponsored: Helping organizations automate cybersecurity across their digital terrains appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Advertiser: Revenera

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

Washington Local Schools have disclosed that the communication systems on its premises were down because of a cyber attack that affected phones, the Internet, Wi-Fi network, email service and Google Classroom to a great extent. Reports are in that the IT staff on the school premises are working 24×7 to bring back the communication systems to normalcy.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 18, 2022

Endpoint detection and response software protects against a variety of threats and attacks. Learn about two of the most popular EDR options, CrowdStrike and McAfee, and how to protect your network. The post CrowdStrike vs McAfee: EDR software comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Software 128

Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2022

Metrics or alerts or dashboards? In the Kubernetes observability market, many solution companies are competing fiercely with commercial products and open source-based solutions for dominance. In addition, companies that want to introduce Kubernetes-based services are actively looking for observability solutions, recognizing that it is difficult to develop and operate Kubernetes-based IT services without observability on.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 18, 2022

In this pCloud review, I will answer the question – is pCloud safe to use? Also, we will tell you all you need to know about pCloud. Cloud backup provides a sure way of protecting your data from hardware damage, malware infestation, and other phenomena that can lead to the inability to access previously stored. The post pCloud Review 2022: Is pCloud Safe To Use?

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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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Heimadal Security

MAY 18, 2022

Tatsu Builder is a popular plugin that integrates very effective template modification tools directly into the user’s web browser. What Happened? Hackers are making extensive use of a remote code execution vulnerability known as CVE-2021-25094 that is present in the Tatsu Builder plugin for WordPress. This plugin is used on about 100,000 different websites.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2022

The Conti ransomware gang is threatening to ‘overthrow’ the new government of Costa Rica after last month’s attack. Last month, the Conti ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack on Costa Rica government infrastructure after that the government refused to pay a ransom. “The Costa Rican state will not pay anything to these cybercriminals.” said Costa Rica President Carlos Alvarado.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 18, 2022

In a joint advisory issued today, CISA and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) warned admins of active attacks targeting a critical F5 BIG-IP network security vulnerability (CVE-2022-1388). [.].

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Network Security 100

SecureBlitz

MAY 18, 2022

Here is a Malwarebytes review, read on. Malwarebytes is a popular anti-malware program that has been around for years and years. It protects you from various forms of malware, spyware, rootkits, and other nasties without slowing down your computer. Malwarebytes was established in 2006, and it quickly rose to popularity as a free and easy-to-use. The post Malwarebytes Review 2022: Is It Worth It?

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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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Bleeping Computer

MAY 18, 2022

After suffering a ransomware attack by the Hive operation, the Bank of Zambia made it clear that they were not going to pay by posting a picture of male genitalia and telling the hackers to s… (well, you can use your imagination). [.].

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The Hacker News

MAY 18, 2022

A new research published by academics from KU Leuven, Radboud University, and the University of Lausanne has revealed that users' email addresses are exfiltrated to tracking, marketing, and analytics domains before such is submitted and without prior consent. The study involved crawling 2.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 18, 2022

A previously unknown Chinese hacking group known as 'Space Pirates' targets enterprises in the Russian aerospace industry with phishing emails to install novel malware on their systems. [.].

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CSO Magazine

MAY 18, 2022

While the past two years have seen a decrease in the skills gap, dropping from 3.12 million cybersecurity professionals needed to 2.72 million according to a 2021 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study , there is still a significant number of positions to fill. The same study also found that the workforce needs to grow 65% to effectively defend organizations’ critical assets.

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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.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 18, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity unit ordered Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies today to urgently update or remove VMware products from their networks by Monday due to an increased risk of attacks. [.].

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2022

Building security into our applications is widely considered to be an important priority in mature companies. But even still it is often overlooked at earlier stages of the development making the cost of security exponentially higher the later in the process we start to consider it. In this post, we. The post Securing your SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Software 98

Bleeping Computer

MAY 18, 2022

The Spanish police have announced the arrest of 13 people and the launch of investigations on another 7 for their participation in a phishing ring that defrauded at least 146 people. [.].

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SecureBlitz

MAY 18, 2022

This is an IPVanish review, read on. When you think of Internet security, VPNs probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. But if you love streaming video and audio content online–not to mention geo-restricted streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Pandora–a Virtual Private Network (VPN) might just be your best friend when it.

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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

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?

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 18, 2022

VMware warned customers today to immediately patch a critical authentication bypass vulnerability "affecting local domain users" in multiple products that can be exploited to obtain admin privileges. [.].

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The Hacker News

MAY 18, 2022

Ransomware is not a new attack vector. In fact, the first malware of its kind appeared more than 30 years ago and was distributed via 5.25-inch floppy disks. To pay the ransom, the victim had to mail money to a P.O. Box in Panama.

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Ransomware Malware 101

Bleeping Computer

MAY 18, 2022

Threat actors are luring potential thieves by spamming login credentials for other people account's on fake crypto trading sites, illustrating once again, that there is no honor among thieves. [.].

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Security Boulevard

MAY 18, 2022

What is the true definition of API security? This is an important question for IT security leaders to ponder, because of the explosion in API usage in recent years, but if you ask 10 tech stakeholders, you’ll receive 10 different answers. No matter the size of your organization’s technology footprint or your industry, chances are […]. The post Using an API Security Checklist: What Should You Look For?

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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.