Schneier on Security
MARCH 3, 2023
Nicholas Weaver wrote an excellent paper on the problems of cryptocurrencies and the need to regulate the space—with all existing regulations. His conclusion: Regulators, especially regulators in the United States, often fear accusations of stifling innovation. As such, the cryptocurrency space has grown over the past decade with very little regulatory oversight.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 3, 2023
Many software companies rely on open-source code but lack consistency in how they measure and handle risks and vulnerabilities associated with open-source software, according to a new report. The post Top 10 open-source security and operational risks of 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Security Boulevard
MARCH 3, 2023
The vast majority—92% of companies across all verticals, states and business sizes—are still unprepared for compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), while a similar percentage (91%) are unprepared for GDPR compliance. A report from Cytrio revealed these organizations are still using time-consuming and error-prone manual processes to.
Jane Frankland
MARCH 3, 2023
International Women’s Day is a global day of celebration and recognition for the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is celebrated on March 8th every year and originated in Europe during the early 1900s. The day provides an opportunity to come together to support and honor female contributions around the world. The theme for this year is “Embrace Equity” – which encourages everyone to focus on gender equity and get the world talking about Why equal opp
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.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 3, 2023
Time for the gloves to come off, the U.S. government said on Thursday in a newly aggressive policy on cybersecurity that has — mostly — thrilled cybersecurity experts. The post National Cybersecurity Strategy | Contrast Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 3, 2023
CISA of the United States has issued a warning to all public and private entities to stay away from the Royal Ransomware group. They issued an advisory as a part of StopRansomware Campaign and issued some tips that help raise the defense-line against such cyber threats. Royal Ransomware gang has been active since September 2022 and demands a sum ranging between $1m to $11 million that needs to be paid in Bitcoins.
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Bleeping Computer
MARCH 3, 2023
A carding marketplace known as BidenCash has leaked online a free database of 2,165,700 debit and credit cards in celebration of its first anniversary. [.
Naked Security
MARCH 3, 2023
Wondering which cybercrime tools, techniques and procedures to focus on? How about any and all of them?
Security Boulevard
MARCH 3, 2023
Cowbell this week added a free 24/7 managed security service for organizations that take out a cyberinsurance policy to help reduce the cost of a cybersecurity breach. Manu Singh, vice president of risk engineering at Cowbell, said Cowbell 365 spans everything from working with policyholders to improve their overall cybersecurity posture management to responding to.
CSO Magazine
MARCH 3, 2023
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has agreed to buy cloud security services provider Axis Security, its third acquistion since January, to deliver a unified secure access service edge (SASE) offering. The acquisition is aimed at incorporating the Axis security service edge (SSE) platform into HPE’s edge-to-cloud network security capabilities with to deliver integrated networking and security solutions as-a-service.
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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.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 3, 2023
Insight #1 " June 11 th , 2023 is getting closer. Have you started pulling together information for the government’s requirement of self-attestation as to the security practices you follow in your SDLC for any software used or purchased by the U.S. federal government? What about SBOMs, are you in the process to be able to provide those if requested?
CSO Magazine
MARCH 3, 2023
Undoubtedly, our industry needs to create more initiatives to attract a more diverse group of professionals—including women—to STEM-focused careers like cybersecurity. While we’ve collectively made some progress on this front, a great deal of work still needs to be done to bring women into cybersecurity-focused roles and create meaningful career paths for them to grow and progress within the industry.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 3, 2023
New research revealed an all-too-familiar theme: Known vulnerabilities for which patches have been issued were the main way threat actors executed cyberattacks in 2022. “The data highlights that long-known vulnerabilities frequently cause more destruction than the shiny new ones,” Bob Huber, CSO and head of research, Tenable, said in a release detailing the findings in.
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 3, 2023
This week was highlighted by a massive BlackBasta ransomware attack targeting DISH Network and taking down numerous subsidiaries, including SlingTV and Boost Mobile. [.
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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.
The Hacker News
MARCH 3, 2023
A pair of serious security defects has been disclosed in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 reference library specification that could potentially lead to information disclosure or privilege escalation. One of the vulnerabilities, CVE-2023-1017, concerns an out-of-bounds write, while the other, CVE-2023-1018, is described as an out-of-bounds read.
Security Affairs
MARCH 3, 2023
Thousands of Websites Hijacked Using Compromised FTP Credentials Researchers reported that threat actors compromised thousands of websites using legitimate FTP credentials to hijack traffic. Cybersecurity firm Wiz reported that since early September 2022, threat actors compromised tens of thousands of websites aimed at East Asian audiences to redirect hundreds of thousands of their users to adult-themed content.
The Hacker News
MARCH 3, 2023
The China-aligned Mustang Panda actor has been observed using a hitherto unseen custom backdoor called MQsTTang as part of an ongoing social engineering campaign that commenced in January 2023. "Unlike most of the group's malware, MQsTTang doesn't seem to be based on existing families or publicly available projects," ESET researcher Alexandre Côté Cyr said in a new report.
Security Affairs
MARCH 3, 2023
The phone of an opposition-linked Polish mayor was infected with the powerful Pegasus spyware, local media reported. Reuters reported that the phone of an opposition-linked Polish mayor was infected with the Pegasus spyware. According to rumors, the Polish special services are using surveillance software to spy on government opponents. The news of the hack was reported by the Gazeta Wyborcza daily, and unfortunately, it isn’t the first time that the Pegasus spyware was used in the country.
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.
SecureBlitz
MARCH 3, 2023
In this post, I will show you the advantages and limitations of Object Storage. The majority of today’s communications data on the World Wide Web is unstructured. Nevertheless, only a few industry specialists are familiar with object-based storage technology. So many industry executives are still skeptical of object-based storage’s overall business worth.
Security Affairs
MARCH 3, 2023
Two vulnerabilities affecting the Trusted Platform Module ( TPM ) 2.0 library could potentially lead to information disclosure or privilege escalation. The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) is warning of two vulnerabilities affecting the implementations of the Trusted Platform Module ( TPM ) 2.0 that could potentially lead to information disclosure or privilege escalation.
Heimadal Security
MARCH 3, 2023
Earlier this year, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released an advisory regarding the Royal Ransomware gang. The Royal Ransomware group first appeared in the United States in September 2022—the U.S. Health and Human Services Cybersecurity Coordination Center issued a security alert to all healthcare organizations. Healthcare is one of Royal’s primary ransomware […] The post How Royal Ransomware Could Wreak Havoc on the U.S.
Security Affairs
MARCH 3, 2023
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of the capabilities of the recently emerged Royal ransomware. The human-operated Royal ransomware first appeared on the threat landscape in September 2022, it has demanded ransoms up to millions of dollars. Unlike other ransomware operations, Royal doesn’t offer Ransomware-as-a-Service, it appears to be a private group without a network of affiliates.
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SecureBlitz
MARCH 3, 2023
In this post, I will show you the biggest challenges and opportunities facing tech businesses right now. As a business owner, it can sometimes feel as though you are being pinballed from one incredible challenge to one amazing opportunity with no time to breathe and reflect. It can also feel as though the two things […] The post The Biggest Challenges And Opportunities Facing Tech Businesses Right Now appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Security Affairs
MARCH 3, 2023
China-Linked Mustang Panda APT employed MQsTTang backdoor as part of an ongoing campaign targeting European entities. China-linked Mustang Panda APT group has been observed using a new backdoor, called MQsTTang, in attacks aimed at European entities. The hacking campaign began in January 2023, ESET researchers pointed out that the custom backdoor MQsTTang is not based on existing families or publicly available projects.
Heimadal Security
MARCH 3, 2023
Threat actors breached WH Smith, the 1,700 locations UK retailer, and exposed data belonging to current and former employees. WH Smith has more than 12,500 employees and reported a revenue of $1.67 billion in 2022. What Kind of Data Was Exposed The targeted company launched an investigation and notified the authorities. According to them, the […] The post Cyberattack on British Retailer WH Smith Exposes Employees` Data appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 3, 2023
The Pierce County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (Pierce Transit) has fallen victim to a cyberattack using LockBit ransomware. Pierce Transit is a public transit operator in Washington state. The attack began on February 14, 2023, and required Pierce Transit to implement temporary workarounds, to maintain the service of the transit system which transports around 18,000 people every day.
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
SecureWorld News
MARCH 3, 2023
The City of Oakland recently experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted services and caused the city to declare a state of emergency, displaying the real-world consequences that cyberattacks can have. At the time of the incident, it was unclear who was responsible for the attack, but we now know the culprit, or at least who is claiming to be. Dominic Alvieri, a c ybersecurity analyst and security researcher, shared on Twitter that the Play Ransomware gang was behind the attack: The crippling
Bleeping Computer
MARCH 3, 2023
The Play ransomware gang has taken responsibility for a cyberattack on the City of Oakland that has disrupted IT systems since mid-February. [.
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 3, 2023
Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. And even though it’s been around since 2004, WPA2 remains the Wi-Fi security standard. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES).
Security Boulevard
MARCH 3, 2023
Time must be a flat circle—it seems that every couple of years, someone brings up the topic of software liability. Just stay in one place, and soon enough, the train will come back around with folks screaming that software companies are liable for security breaches. This time, it’s Jen Easterly, the impressive head of CISA, The post Wading Back Into the Software Liability Cesspool appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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