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Weekly Update 293

Troy Hunt

Didn't get a lot done this week, unless you count scuba diving, snorkelling, spear fishing and laying around on tropical sand cays 😎 This week is predominantly about the time we just spent up on the Great Barrier Reef which has very little relevance to infosec, IoT, 3D printing and the other usual topics. But as I refer to in the guitar lessons blog post referenced below, I share what I do pretty transparently and organically and this week, that's what I want to talk about.

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Update now! Critical patches for Chrome and Edge

Malwarebytes

Google has released an update for its Chrome browser that includes 30 security fixes. The latest version of the stable channel is now Chrome 101.0.4951.41 for Windows, Mac and Linux. This version addresses vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit to take control of an affected system. Microsoft advises Edge users—which is essentially a Microsoft-badged version of Chrome—to update as well, since it shares many of these vulnerabilities.

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Emotet tests new attack chain in low volume campaigns

Security Affairs

Emotet operators are testing new attack techniques in response to Microsoft’s move to disable Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default. The operators of the infamous Emotet botnet are testing new attack techniques in response to Microsoft’s move to disable Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default. The threat actors are adopting the new techniques on a limited number of targets before adopting them in larger scape malspam campaigns.

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One of the Most Powerful DDoS Attacks Ever Hits a Crypto Platform

WIRED Threat Level

The onslaught was delivered through HTTPS, which puts more strain on a target, and it suggests that attackers are getting more powerful.

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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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Microsoft Azure flaws could allow accessing PostgreSQL DBs of other customers

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered flaws in the Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server that could result in unauthorized cross-account database access in a region. Microsoft addressed a couple of vulnerabilities impacting the Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server that could result in unauthorized cross-account database access in a region. The vulnerabilities were discovered by researchers at cloud cybersecurity firm Wiz that reported them to the IT giant under Coordinated Vulnerability Disclo

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Fake Windows 10 updates infect you with Magniber ransomware

Bleeping Computer

Fake Windows 10 updates on crack sites are being used to distribute the Magniber ransomware in a massive campaign that started earlier this month. [.].

LifeWorks

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What are the DifferentPenetration Testing Methods?

Security Boulevard

Businesses driven by infotech spend thousands of dollars to ensure hackers can’t enter their systems. Yet, they still fail sometimes. This is mainly due to two reasons; First, cybercriminals are ahead of them and second, their security measures have loopholes. Lately, malicious actors are targeting the healthcare industry. That’s why it’s expected to spend $125 […].

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Russia continues digital onslaught against Ukrainian systems

Malwarebytes

According to Microsoft , at least six Kremlin-backed hacking groups have been attacking Ukraine in the digital space in an onslaught that began before the invasion in late February. The company counted more than 237 cyberattack operations against Ukrainian systems and critical infrastructure. These attacks involve destructive malware that “threaten civilian welfare”, accompanied by intelligence gathering and reconnaissance.

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Atlassian doubles the number of orgs affected by two week outage

Bleeping Computer

Atlassian says that this month's two-week-long cloud outage has impacted almost double the number of customers it initially estimated after learning of the incident. [.].

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A View from the other side of the “PO”

Security Boulevard

A View from the other side of the “PO”. What is view from the vendor side, hours before a PO shows up, (or is expected) :). Monday morning- 5 days 120 hours — 47 minutes 6 seconds until the end of quarter for sales people. Marking the end of time? Collapse of the entire western world? Seas boiling… you get the point. After 27 years of technology sales, rarely do clients and partners actually see happens within the walls of the vendor trying to a “CRUSH” their number.

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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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How to Back Up Salesforce – Complete Guide 2023

Spinone

Salesforce is probably the most important tool for the revenue-generating team of your company. It enables your management to monitor the sales pipeline, predict the income, and plan the team’s efforts. Losing this data can hamper or even paralyze sales activities. In this article, we’ll explain in greater detail how to back up Salesforce with […] The post How to Back Up Salesforce – Complete Guide 2023 first appeared on SpinOne.

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Joy Of Tech® ‘A Psycopathic Simulation’

Security Boulevard

via the Comic Noggins of Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech® ! Permalink. The post Joy Of Tech® ‘A Psycopathic Simulation’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How to Back Up Salesforce – Complete Guide 2022

Spinone

Salesforce is probably the most important tool for the revenue-generating team of your company. It enables your management to monitor the sales pipeline, predict the income, and plan the team’s efforts. Losing this data can hamper or even paralyze sales activities. In this article, we’ll explain in greater detail how to back up Salesforce with […] The post How to Back Up Salesforce – Complete Guide 2022 first appeared on SpinOne.

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OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Anna Lezhikova’s ‘How To Build A Security Mindset’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to both the OWASP® Foundation and the OWASP Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual Conference for publishing their well-crafted application security videos on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Anna Lezhikova’s ‘How To Build A Security Mindset’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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FBI Conducted 3.4 Million Warrantless Searches of Americans' Data

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: Trump backers breach election systems, Microsoft tracks Russia's war prep, a new Facebook leak reveals a mess, and Bored Ape Yacht Club gets hacked.

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OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Brian Glas’ ‘The How And Why Of The OWASP Top Ten 2021’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to both the OWASP® Foundation and the OWASP Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual Conference for publishing their well-crafted application security videos on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Brian Glas’ ‘The How And Why Of The OWASP Top Ten 2021’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.