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More Work Needed to Secure Data in the Cloud, Survey Finds

Lohrman on Security

New survey results from the Cloud Security Alliance and BigID show gaps in protecting data in the cloud as well as a lack of confidence in controls being used by enterprises.

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Penetration Testing Phases & Steps Explained

eSecurity Planet

Organizations use penetration testing to strengthen their security. During these tests, simulated attacks are executed to identify gaps and vulnerabilities in the IT environment. But before hiring penetration testers or starting a pentesting program, any organization should be aware of the phases and steps involved in the process. These tests are critical for obtaining an integrated view of a system, understanding how possible security breaches can occur, getting into the mindset of cyber crimin

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The RISC Deprogrammer

Errata Security

I should write up a larger technical document on this, but in the meanwhile is this short (-ish) blogpost. Everything you know about RISC is wrong. It's some weird nerd cult. Techies frequently mention RISC in conversation, with other techies nodding their head in agreement, but it's all wrong. Somehow everyone has been mind controlled to believe in wrong concepts.

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Hackers stole sensitive data from Iran’s atomic energy agency

Security Affairs

Iran’s atomic energy agency claims that alleged state-sponsored hackers have compromised its email system. Iran’s atomic energy agency revealed on Sunday that a nation-state actor had access to a subsidiary’s network and free access to its email system, the Associated Press reports. The Iranian government has yet to attribute the attack to a specific.

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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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Why Ransomware in Education on the Rise and What That Means for 2023

The Hacker News

The breach of LA Unified School District (LAUSD) highlights the prevalence of password vulnerabilities, as criminal hackers continue to use breached credentials in increasingly frequent ransomware attacks on education. The Labor Day weekend breach of LAUSD brought significant districtwide disruptions to access to email, computers, and applications.

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Uncovering Security Blind Spots in CNC Machines

Trend Micro

Industry 4.0 has given rise to smart factories that have markedly improved machining processes, but it has also opened the doors for cybercriminals looking to abuse networked industrial equipment such as CNC machines. Our research investigates potential cyberthreats to CNC machines and how manufacturers can mitigate the associated risks.

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Wholesale giant METRO confirmed to have suffered a cyberattack

Security Affairs

International cash and carry giant METRO suffered this week IT infrastructure outages following a cyberattack. International cash and carry giant METRO was hit by a cyberattack that caused IT infrastructure outages. Metro employs more than 95,000 people in 681 stores worldwide, most of them in Germany, its sales reached 24.8 billion euros in 2020. The outages impacted stores worldwide, the company confirmed the cyber attack in an official statement, it is investigating the incident with the help

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CISA Warns of Daixin Team Hackers Targeting Health Organizations With Ransomware

The Hacker News

U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have published a joint advisory warning of attacks perpetrated by a cybercrime gang known as the Daixin Team primarily targeting the healthcare sector in the country. "The Daixin Team is a ransomware and data extortion group that has targeted the HPH Sector with ransomware and data extortion operations since at least June 2022," the agencies said.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 390

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Daixin Team targets health organizations with ransomware, US agencies warn Threat actors exploit critical flaw in VMware Workspace ONE Access to drop ransomware, miners EnergyAustralia Electricity company discloses security breach Experts warn of C

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SideWinder APT Using New WarHawk Backdoor to Target Entities in Pakistan

The Hacker News

SideWinder, a prolific nation-state actor mainly known for targeting Pakistan military entities, compromised the official website of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to deliver a tailored malware called WarHawk.

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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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The Quiet Insurrection the January 6 Committee Missed

WIRED Threat Level

A former congressman who helped the House select committee investigate the Capitol attack says the US is losing sight of the big picture.

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With All Eyes on Russia, China Continues to Strike

Security Boulevard

For the last year or so, the cybersecurity world has prepared itself for Russian strikes intended to cripple its victims. Disruptions to the global food supply, the energy sector, and other critical infrastructures have all been attributed to nation-state-grade attacks stemming from the Russian bear. In the world of cyber threats, Russia is the alpha, […].

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Typosquat campaign mimics 27 brands to push Windows, Android malware

Bleeping Computer

A massive, malicious campaign is underway using over 200 typosquatting domains that impersonate twenty-seven brands to trick visitors into downloading various Windows and Android malware. [.].

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Australia looking to hike penalties on companies experiencing data breaches

CyberSecurity Insiders

After Optus, Medibank and SingTel data breach, the government of Australia seems to have taken information leaks seriously, as it is soon going to introduce a proposal that aims to increase the penalties on companies that experience data breaches from now on. As companies are failing to take security measures to protect their user information, the federal government is planning to hike fines that are being imposed on businesses experiencing data leaks.

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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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Kali Community Themes

Kali Linux

The following blog post was written by a moderator on the Kali Linux & Friends Discord server, Tristram. A massive thank you to Tristram for writing this blog post and to all of the participants! This past summer we held our first community event on the Kali Linux & Friends Discord. With this event, we asked everyone who wanted to participate to share their Kali Linux setup.

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BSidesLV 2022 Lucky13 PasswordsCon – Christiaan J. Brand’s ‘Passkeys: Where We Started And Where We’re Going’

Security Boulevard

Our sincere thanks to BSidesLV for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesLV 2022 Lucky13 PasswordsCon – Christiaan J. Brand’s ‘Passkeys: Where We Started And Where We’re Going’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cyber threat related headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

According to McAfee Cybersecurity Report of this month, a new malware is being circulated on Google Play Store through various apps such as task managers, flashlight, calendar, camera apps, notepad, and games. And has the potential to take control of victim’s device and access websites without the knowledge of victims. Researchers estimate that the infected apps detected by them have been downloaded over 50 million times on a collective note and so the damage is expected to be severe.

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More Work Needed to Secure Data in the Cloud, Survey Finds

Security Boulevard

New survey results from the Cloud Security Alliance and BigID show gaps in protecting data in the cloud as well as a lack of confidence in controls being used by enterprises. The post More Work Needed to Secure Data in the Cloud, Survey Finds appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Facebook Account After Death | Avast

Security Boulevard

Facebook is an important part of a human’s life events. We announce the most important milestones on our timelines by sharing with our Facebook friends the joy of getting married, having babies, or moving abroad. But what will happen with all that data when we pass away? . The post Facebook Account After Death | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.