The Last Watchdog
MARCH 6, 2021
Technology advancements have made it relatively easy for many employees to carry out their regular job duties from the comfort of their home. Related: Poll confirms rise of Covid 19-related hacks. This is something companies are under pressure to allow to help minimize the spread of Covid 19. The main problem for remote workers is the threat to online security.
Security Affairs
MARCH 6, 2021
A suspicious wave of attacks resulted in the hack of four cybercrime forums Verified, Crdclub, Exploit, and Maza since January. Since January, a series of mysterious cyberattacks that resulted in the hack of popular Russian-language cybercrime forums. Unknown threat actors hacked the Verified forum in January, Crdclub in February, and Exploit and Maza in March, the attackers also leaked stolen data and in some cases they offered it for sale. “Since the beginning of the year, Intel 471 has
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Bleeping Computer
MARCH 6, 2021
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script that admins can use to check whether the recently disclosed ProxyLogon vulnerabilities have hacked a Microsoft Exchange server. [.].
Security Affairs
MARCH 6, 2021
After the disclosure of Microsoft Exchange zero-days, MS Exchange Server team has released a script to determine if an install is vulnerable. This week Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band security updates that address four zero-day issues (CVE-2021-26855, CVE-2021-26857, CVE-2021-26858, and CVE-2021-27065) in all supported MS Exchange versions that are actively exploited in the wild.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 6, 2021
The REvil ransomware operation announced this week that they are using DDoS attacks and voice calls to journalists and victim's business partners to generate ransom payments. [.].
Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2021
In this week’s edition of our roundup of the cybersecurity news, you’ll find reporting on a new trend of ransomware gangs turning to virtual machines, several high-severity vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel being resolved, and some new capabilities in the Ryuk ransomware. . The post Security News in Review: Ryuk Ransomware Develops Self-Replication Capabilities appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2021
Hundreds of thousands of worldwide organizations are newly hacked via holes in Microsoft’s email software per a Krebs on Security article posted March 5, 2021. “At least 30,000 organizations across the United States — including a significant number of small businesses, towns, cities and local governments — have over the past few days been hacked by an unusually aggressive Chinese cyber espionage unit that’s focused on stealing email from victim organizations, multiple sources tell KrebsOnSecurit
Security Affairs
MARCH 6, 2021
Cisco announced that a vulnerability in the Snort detection engine exposes several of its products to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Cisco announced this week that several of its products are exposed to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks due to a vulnerability in the Snort detection engine. The vulnerability resides in the Ethernet Frame Decoder of the Snort detection engine.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2021
Technology advancements have made it relatively easy for many employees to carry out their regular job duties from the comfort of their home. Related: Poll confirms rise of Covid 19-related hacks. This is something companies are under pressure to allow … (more…). The post BEST PRACTICES – 9 must-do security protocols companies must embrace to stem remote work risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 6, 2021
Third-party cookies have been the lynchpin of online advertising for many years. Plans to phase cookies out forever continue to run at a steady pace , with Google in the driving seat. In 2019, it announced its vision for a “ Privacy Sandbox ”. The building blocks for this were essentially: Most aspects of the web need money to survive, and advertising that relies on cookies is the dominant revenue stream.
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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.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2021
Earlier this year, SlashNext debuted “Phish Stories,” a?videocast?and podcast series during which cybersecurity experts discuss new zero-hour phishing attacks before a live audience of CISOs, CSOs and cybersecurity professionals. In Episode Two, Zero-Hour Attacks Hacking Humans Today, Patrick is joined by Chris Hadnagy, the Founder and CEO of The Social Engineer and host of the […].
SC Magazine
MARCH 6, 2021
Cybersecurity experts briefed government investigators that at least 30,000 Microsoft Exchange Servers have been breached using a chain of vulnerabilities Microsoft patched on Tuesday. The reports, published by independent reporter Brian Krebs and later by Wired’s Andy Greenberg , would confirm a trend SC Media reported earlier in the week, that security investigators were finding substantially more instances of Microsoft Exchange servers that had been breached than Microsoft’s origi
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 6, 2021
With Windows, you've got an almost limitless number of free, open-source and paid apps to customize the appearance of desktop. In this article, we're going to share a list of open-source and free tools to change the desktop wallpaper animation when you move your cursor, add support for widgets, and more. [.].
Zero Day
MARCH 6, 2021
A CISA alert has been issued to urge admins to check their systems as quickly as possible.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 6, 2021
This week Samsung has started rolling out Android's March 2021 security updates to mobile devices to patch critical security vulnerabilities in the runtime, operating system, and related components. Users are advised to update their Android devices immediately to safeguard against these bugs. [.].
Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2021
Our thanks to BSides Calgary and Conference Speakers for publishing their outstanding presentations; which originally appeared at the group's BSides Calgary 2020 Conference , and on the Organization's YouTube Channel. Enjoy! Permalink. The post BSides Calgary 2020 – Richard Rowlandson’s ‘Developing A Holistic Approach To Threat Hunting: Welcome To The Jungle’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 6, 2021
Microsoft is gearing up to release Windows 10 version 21H1, aka the Spring Update, as they broadly release the feature update to all Windows Insiders in the Beta channel. [.].
Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2021
Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems). The post AC.1.001 Basic Security Requirements (CMMC Level 1) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
SecureBlitz
MARCH 6, 2021
The latest Untangle’s router incorporates WireGuard VPN protocol. Untangle incorporated is a top comprehensive network security company for SMBs (small to medium businesses) and distributed enterprises. They made an announcement today of the launch of Untangle SD-WAN Router. Version 3.0 of the award-winning router of Untangle comes with the integration of WireGuard VPN protocol, so.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2021
via the textual amusements of Thomas Gx , along with the Illustration talents of Etienne Issartia and superb translation skillset of Mark Nightingale - the creators of CommitStrip ! Permalink. The post Commit Strips’ ‘Call The Police’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
WIRED Threat Level
MARCH 6, 2021
Plus: An iOS 14 jailbreak is out, Solarwinds details emerge, and more of the week's top security news.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2021
Our thanks to BSides Calgary and Conference Speakers for publishing their outstanding presentations; which originally appeared at the group's BSides Calgary 2020 Conference , and on the Organization's YouTube Channel. Enjoy! Permalink. The post BSides Calgary 2020 – Rahul Raghavan’s ‘The Clutter That’s Choking AppSec’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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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