Schneier on Security

MAY 4, 2022

Mandiant is reporting on a new botnet. The group, which security firm Mandiant is calling UNC3524, has spent the past 18 months burrowing into victims’ networks with unusual stealth. In cases where the group is ejected, it wastes no time reinfecting the victim environment and picking up where things left off. There are many keys to its stealth, including: The use of a unique backdoor Mandiant calls Quietexit, which runs on load balancers, wireless access point controllers, and other types

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2022

If you're looking to employ a solid VPN service for remote workers, NordLayer VPN is an outstanding option. Find out how to install and use the client on both Ubuntu Desktop and Fedora 36. The post How to install the NordLayer VPN client on Linux and connect it to a virtual network appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SecureList

MAY 4, 2022

In February 2022 we observed the technique of putting the shellcode into Windows event logs for the first time “in the wild” during the malicious campaign. It allows the “fileless” last stage Trojan to be hidden from plain sight in the file system. Such attention to the event logs in the campaign isn’t limited to storing shellcodes.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2022

Auth0 and Okta are identity and access management software solutions, but which one should you choose? Dive into the specifics with this IAM tools feature comparison guide. The post Auth0 vs Okta: Compare IAM software appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 4, 2022

F5 has issued a security advisory warning about a flaw that may allow unauthenticated attackers with network access to execute arbitrary system commands, perform file actions, and disable services on BIG-IP. [.].

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2022

Since April 2022 phishing emails have been sent to Gmail users from legitimate addresses, making it hard to tell spam from legitimate sources. The post Phishers taking advantage of Gmail’s SMTP relay service to impersonate brands appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2022

Cloud-native applications are growing in popularity but can present issues related to security, compliance and observability, says Tigera. The post Security and compliance rank as the top challenges for deploying cloud-native apps appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2022

The wacky world of ape jpegs are at the heart of yet another increasingly bizarre internet scam, which contains malware, stolen accounts, a faint possibility of phishing, and zips full of ape pictures. The Ape Executives have a job offer you can, and must, refuse. Lots of people with art profiles on social media in Japan and elsewhere have reported messages from people claiming to be from the “Cyberpunk Ape Executives”.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2022

Auth0 and JumpCloud are two popular identity and access management software solutions. How do these IAM solutions compare, and which one is right for your business? The post Auth0 vs JumpCloud: Compare identity and access management software appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2022

Back on May 25, 2018, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect, meaning all organizations that offer goods or services to European Union residents, or collect consumer data within the region, are now required to comply with the regulation. The post Unstructured Data and What it Means for GDPR Compliance appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2022

Better Stop Suicide, Pray.com and Talkspace are the worst offenders among the 32 mental health apps researchers reviewed. The post Mozilla privacy survey finds mental health and prayer apps fail privacy test pretty spectacularly appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2022

Researchers have found a vulnerability in a popular C standard library in IoT products that could allow attackers to perform DNS poisoning attacks against a target device. The library is known to be used by major vendors such as Linksys, Netgear, and Axis, but also by Linux distributions such as Embedded Gentoo. Because the library maintainer was unable to develop a fix, this vulnerability remains unpatched.

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Naked Security

MAY 4, 2022

Android May 2022 updates are out - with some critical fixes in some critical places. Learn more.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2022

Researchers from Trellix linked multiple ransomware strains to the North Korea-backed APT38 group. The ransomware was employed in attacks on financial institutions, experts estimated that APT38 (Unit 180 of North Korea’s cyber-army Bureau 121) has stolen at hundreds of million dollars from banks worldwide. APT38 appears to be a North Korea-linked group separate from the infamous Lazarus group, it has been active since at least 2014 and it has been observed targeting over 16 organizations

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We Live Security

MAY 4, 2022

Here's what you should know about some of the nastiest mobile malware – from malicious software that takes phones and data hostage to RATs that allow hackers to control devices remotely. The post 3 most dangerous types of Android malware appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2022

Pro-Ukraine hackers are using Docker images to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against a dozen Russian and Belarusian websites. Pro-Ukraine hackers, likely linked to Ukraine IT Army , are using Docker images to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against a dozen websites belonging to government, military, and media.

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Hacker Combat

MAY 4, 2022

Prevention is always recommended when it comes to ransomware infections. Nevertheless, there are numerous ways to recover lost data whenever a device is compromised. Learn how to remove ransomware in four key steps. Ransom virus, often known as ransomware, blocks users from gaining access to their computer or personal documents and requests payment in exchange for access.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2022

A sophisticated cyberespionage campaign, dubbed Operation CuckooBees, conducted by the China-linked Winnti group remained undetected since at least 2019. Researchers from Cybereason uncovered a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign, dubbed Operation CuckooBees, aimed at stealing intellectual property from the victims. The campaign flew under the radar since at least 2019, it was attributed by the experts to the China-linked Winnti group and targeted technology and manufacturing companies primari

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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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Heimadal Security

MAY 4, 2022

In southeastern Australia, the state of New South Wales, sometimes known as New South Wales, recently suffered a cyberattack. What Happened? It has been confirmed by Transport for NSW that a cyber intrusion that occurred in early April had an impact on its Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS) online application. As ZDNet explained, the AIS authorizes […].

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2022

A security researcher discovered that samples of Conti, REvil, LockBit ransomware were vulnerable to DLL hijacking. The security researcher John Page aka ( hyp3rlinx ) discovered that malware from multiple ransomware operations, including Conti , REvil , LockBit , AvosLocker , and Black Basta, are affected by flaws that could be exploited block file encryption.

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Threatpost

MAY 4, 2022

A sophisticated campaign utilizes a novel anti-detection method.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

Software-defined wide area networking, or SD-WAN , is the next frontier for the network edge. Multiple analysts report that the SD-WAN market is in the billions of dollars, with an annual growth rate in the 25% to 35% range. Managed service providers and carriers globally are increasingly deploying managed SD-WAN services to reach new markets. Almost all networking and security vendors have SD-WAN offerings, complicating the decision when choosing an SD-WAN solution.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 4, 2022

GitHub announced today that all users who contribute code on its platform (an estimated 83 million developers in total) will be required to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their accounts by the end of 2023. [.].

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Heimadal Security

MAY 4, 2022

As evidenced by multiple ongoing operations carried out by cybercriminals, phishing emails are increasingly targeting verified Twitter accounts with emails intended to collect their login information. On Twitter, a blue tick next to a user’s name indicates that the account has been verified. A verified account is one that has had its authenticity confirmed by […].

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Dark Reading

MAY 4, 2022

Companies see AI-powered cybersecurity tools and systems as the future, but at present nearly 90% of them say they face significant hurdles in making use of them.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

Whether a company utilizes a private, hybrid or public cloud infrastructure or offers cloud services to others, it is critical that each cloud instance and service be isolated to help minimize the risk of data compromise. In a traditional network, networking equipment and firewalls segment and isolate physical servers and other devices. However, to effectively isolate cloud instances, technologies like micro-segmentation are needed.

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The State of Security

MAY 4, 2022

When I joined nCircle as a security researcher in 2006, ASPL 117 had just been released. I missed the ASPL-100 release celebration, which included custom sweatshirts, but there was still one unclaimed shirt in the office and I brought it home, my first piece of company swag. That shirt still hangs in my closet all […]… Read More. The post A Tripwire Milestone: ASPL – 1000 is here appeared first on The State of Security.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

Digital transformation , or DX, is driving enterprises worldwide to adapt their network and security strategies. Two key trends in particular have accelerated due to the pandemic: the adoption of cloud infrastructures, and the growth of a distributed workforce. Together, these trends have forced a restructuring of both networking and security. Now, enterprises need to deploy security services anytime, anywhere, across a diverse set of architectures and endpoints.

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Identity IQ

MAY 4, 2022

Are College Students Targeted by Identity Thieves? IdentityIQ. When it comes to identity theft , young adults are a primary target. Students are four times more likely to be targets of fraud that can go undetected for years compared to other consumers. In fact, 15% of students deal with severe or moderate impacts from fraud, according to a report from Tulane University.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 4, 2022

The transition into CWPP. Agility and flexibility were key directives in the development of new technology, which is why on-premise assets soon transitioned into virtual machines, which further transformed into compact and swift containers. Modern enterprise network environments are increasingly transforming to be cloud-based, where both applications and data storage are hosted in a cloud — and often multi-cloud — environment.

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