The Last Watchdog

JULY 14, 2022

Phishing itself is not a new or a particularly complicated threat. But the emergence of advanced phishing techniques – “DeepSea Phishing” – poses an entirely new challenge for enterprises. Related: Deploying human sensors. Phishing comes with a simple premise – lure someone to interact with a malicious link, file, or credentials-input, disguised as a legitimate email or website.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 14, 2022

Researchers have a new way to de-anonymize browser users, by correlating their behavior on one account with their behavior on another: The findings, which NJIT researchers will present at the Usenix Security Symposium in Boston next month, show how an attacker who tricks someone into loading a malicious website can determine whether that visitor controls a particular public identifier, like an email address or social media account, thus linking the visitor to a piece of potentially personal data

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 14, 2022

Journalists have information that makes them particularly interesting for state-sponsored cyberespionage threat actors. Learn more about these threats now. The post State-sponsored cyberespionage campaigns continue targeting journalists and media appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 14, 2022

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking as part of a Geneva Centre for Security Policy course on Cyber Security in the Context of International Security , online, on September 22, 2022. I’m speaking at IT-Security INSIDE 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland, on September 22, 2022. The list is maintained on this page.

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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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Tech Republic Security

JULY 14, 2022

Given Chrome's frequent security issues, Jack Wallen strongly believes you shouldn't be saving your passwords to Google's browser. Here, Jack shows you how to delete and prevent them from re-syncing. The post How to remove your saved passwords in Chrome appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Dark Reading

JULY 14, 2022

Vulnerability will remain a "significant" threat for years to come and highlighted the need for more public and private sector support for open source software ecosystem, Cyber Safety Review Board says.

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The State of Security

JULY 14, 2022

Microsoft has shared details of a widespread phishing campaign that not only attempted to steal the passwords of targeted organisations, but was also capable of circumventing multi-factor authentication (MFA) defences. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

Security researcher Maxime Ingrao has found a new variant of Android/Trojan.Spy.Joker which he’s dubbed Autolycos. Malware in this family secretly subscribes users to premium services. The researcher noted that the eight applications that contained this malware had racked up a total of over 3 million downloads. Toll fraud malware. Toll fraud malware is a subcategory of billing fraud in which malicious applications subscribe users to premium services without their knowledge or consent.

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We Live Security

JULY 14, 2022

The heavyweights are now moving into API security, cementing it as “A Thing”. The post API security moves mainstream appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Dark Reading

JULY 14, 2022

Attackers use scam security checks to steal victims' government documents, photos, banking information, and email passwords, researchers warn.

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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.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

If you’re one of the 50% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that use Mac devices today, chances are your IT and security teams have a ton of Mac endpoints to monitor. Securing that many endpoints can get really complex, really fast, especially when you consider that the common wisdom that Macs don’t get malware simply isn’t true: in fact, the number of malware detections on Mac jumped 200% year-on-year in 2021.

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Naked Security

JULY 14, 2022

Latest episode - listen now! Great discussion, technical content, solid advice. all covered in plain English.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

Stuxnet ‘s attack on Iran’s uranium enrichment facilities manifested fears of cyberattacks leaking into the real world. What once was theory is now upon us. Two weeks ago, multiple Iranian steel facilities experienced a cyberattack that might have been pulled off by what many cybersecurity experts in the field believe is “a professional and tightly regulated team of state-sponsored military hackers, who may even be obliged to carry out risk assessments before they launch an ope

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CSO Magazine

JULY 14, 2022

As CISOs look to prepare their 2023 security budgets, some might be asking themselves, “where do I begin?” There are such varied and rapidly changing facets of defending organizations against cyber threats that the task of sorting out which risks need the most attention can seem overwhelming. Nevertheless, security leaders need to begin thinking about how much funding they will need and how they will allocate their budgets.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

It’s not been a great couple of months for gaming giant Bandai Namco. The name behind smash hit titles like Elden Ring and Dark Souls has endured a long run of cheats and hacks. Hacking concerns led to Remote Code Execution issues , and multiplayer features in Souls titles were disabled for months. In March, in-game cheats in Elden Ring meant players had to turn off multiplayer to avoid new attacks.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2022

Researchers warn of a new vulnerability, dubbed Retbleed, that impacts multiple older AMD and Intel microprocessors. ETH Zurich researchers Johannes Wikner and Kaveh Razavi discovered a new vulnerability, dubbed Retbleed, that affects multiple older AMD and Intel microprocessors. An attacker can exploit the flaw to bypass current defenses and perform in Spectre -based attacks.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 14, 2022

As advances in technology continue to improve the efficiency of work environments, biometric technology has emerged as a crucial part of securing the workplace both logically and physically. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, forcing changes in the way organizations approached security. Biometric authentication provides a safe way to accommodate flexible workforces.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

According to analyses of several cybersecurity firms and CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) Ukraine (CERT-UA), the state-sponsored threat actor group Tonto Team , which has been linked to China-backed cyber operations, is ramping up its spying campaign against Russian government agencies. . The campaign, which involves an email, a Word document file in RTF (Rich Text File) format, and a backdoor payload, starts off with socially engineering recipients to convince them to open a malformed at

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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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Graham Cluley

JULY 14, 2022

Turn on a PC running Microsoft Windows 8.1 and you're likely to be greeted with a full-screen message warning that the operating system will no longer be supported after 10 January 2023, and - critically - will no longer be receiving any security updates.

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Javvad Malik

JULY 14, 2022

In a paper titled Unintended consequences of smart thermostats in the transition to electrified heating , researchers discovered that most people don’t bother changing the default heating times on these thermostats. As a result at 6am, the strain on the electricity grid peaks as every thermostat clicks on. Akin to launching an inadvertent DDoS attack.

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2022

Microsoft published the exploit code for a vulnerability in macOS that can allow an attacker to escape the sandbox. Microsoft publicly disclosed technical details for an access issue vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-26706 , that resides in the macOS App Sandbox. “Microsoft uncovered a vulnerability in macOS that could allow specially crafted codes to escape the App Sandbox and run unrestricted on the system.” reads the post published by Microsoft.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has proposed a fine of $220,210 against Kyle Traxler of Ohio for allegedly establishing the bogus internet provider, Cleo Communications, to scam low-income consumers. The victims believed they were receiving government-approved discounts on internet services and devices during pandemic lockdowns in the US.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 14, 2022

In the months since Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO has flexed its muscles and responded swiftly and with solidarity against the country’s show of military aggression. So, it seemed logical that the expanding alliance would aim to meet cyberattacks with a virtual rapid response cybersecurity capability, announced during its recent summit in Madrid. Underscoring its promise.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 14, 2022

The Lilith virus is the name of a ransomware threat. The primary objective of this kind of malware is to get access to your computer so that it may begin encrypting your information. This is done so that the virus may blackmail you with a ransom letter in order to get money from you. If […]. The post Lilith, A New Ransomware, Has Claimed Its First Victim appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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WIRED Threat Level

JULY 14, 2022

Researchers have found a way to use the web's basic functions to identify who visits a site—without the user detecting the hack.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 14, 2022

The protection of sensitive data is an extremely vital part of the field of information technology. DAC requires users to have authorization to access resources and mandates that these users must have the necessary privileges for their assigned tasks. However, DAC does not require that users be able to make changes or create new resources. […].

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Appknox

JULY 14, 2022

“Static Application security testing(SAST), or static analysis is a methodology testing that examines source code to identify vulnerabilities that make the applications of your organization vulnerable to attack. SAST, also known as white-box testing, scans an application before code compilation takes place. It helps developers build efficient code without slowing them down.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 14, 2022

Despite the rise and increasing popularity of instant messaging and collaboration tools, email still plays a significant and necessary role in the majority of organizations. It offers a quick way to get in touch with employees, clients, partners, and suppliers. It is undeniably the most effective and economical method for usual inter-/intra-organizational communication worldwide.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 14, 2022

For the first time in history, China has openly criticized India for launching cyber attacks on Pakistan’s critical infrastructure using a Chinese code name. It also accused the Indian Subcontinent of terrorizing cyberspace by weaponizing IT for some objectives. India has counter-attacked its neighbor, saying it was falsely attempting to malign the image of the country, just to divert the attention of the world from its own malicious activities in cyberspace.

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The Hacker News

JULY 14, 2022

The botnet behind the largest HTTPS distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in June 2022 has been linked to a spate of attacks aimed at nearly 1,000 Cloudflare customers. Calling the powerful botnet Mantis, the web performance and security company attributed it to more than 3,000 HTTP DDoS attacks against its users.

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