Schneier on Security
JUNE 17, 2024
Interesting research: “ Teams of LLM Agents can Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities.” Abstract: LLM agents have become increasingly sophisticated, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. Researchers have shown that LLM agents can exploit real-world vulnerabilities when given a description of the vulnerability and toy capture-the-flag problems.
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 17, 2024
CCTV cameras and AI are being combined to monitor crowds, detect bike thefts, and spot trespassers.
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Bleeping Computer
JUNE 17, 2024
A new malware distribution campaign uses fake Google Chrome, Word, and OneDrive errors to trick users into running malicious PowerShell "fixes" that install malware. [.
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 17, 2024
A ShinyHunters hacker tells WIRED that they gained access to Ticketmaster’s Snowflake cloud account—and others—by first breaching a third-party contractor.
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.
IT Security Guru
JUNE 17, 2024
Ransomware may be an old technique, however, due to increasing levels of digital connectivity, are witnessing a proliferation of ransomware attacks in recent years, which pose significant threats to individuals, businesses, and entire industry sectors industries. Ransomware, in its current form, has evolved into a lucrative criminal enterprise, exploiting vulnerabilities in cybersecurity defences worldwide.
Security Affairs
JUNE 17, 2024
Chinese cyberespionage group Velvet Ant was spotted using custom malware to target F5 BIG-IP appliances to breach target networks. In late 2023, Sygnia researchers responded to an incident suffered by a large organization that they attributed to a China-linked threat actor tracked as ‘Velvet Ant.’ The cyberspies deployed custom malware on F5 BIG-IP appliances to gain persistent access to the internal network of the target organization and steal sensitive data.
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Penetration Testing
JUNE 17, 2024
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-37902) has been discovered in the Deep Java Library (DJL), a widely-used open-source framework for deep learning projects. The flaw allows attackers to overwrite critical system files, potentially granting them full... The post CVE-2024-37902 (CVSS 10): Critical Flaw in Deep Java Library Opens Door to System Takeover appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
The Hacker News
JUNE 17, 2024
A suspected China-nexus cyber espionage actor has been attributed as behind a prolonged attack against an unnamed organization located in East Asia for a period of about three years, with the adversary establishing persistence using legacy F5 BIG-IP appliances and using it as an internal command-and-control (C&C) for defense evasion purposes.
Security Affairs
JUNE 17, 2024
Offers that promise easy earnings can also bring with them a host of scams that deceive those who are genuinely seeking income opportunities. Often, behind these enticing offers are pyramid schemes in which profits are generated through the recruitment of new participants, rather than through actual service, sometimes even causing significant financial losses.
Appknox
JUNE 17, 2024
You might already know a fair bit about r2frida by now - its definition, usage, features, installation, and examples - something we discussed in the previous blog of this series. In case you missed out on it, you can find it here. In this blog, we will explore how r2frida can be instrumental in manipulating an iOS app's runtime.
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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 Affairs
JUNE 17, 2024
Federal authorities charged two individuals with operating the dark web marketplace Empire Market that facilitated over $430 million in illegal transactions. Two men, Thomas Pavey (aka “Dopenugget”) and Raheim Hamilton (aka “Sydney” and “Zero Angel”), have been charged in federal court in Chicago for operating the dark web marketplace “ Empire Market ” from 2018 to 2020.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 17, 2024
A group of suspected Chinese cyberespionage actors named 'Velvet Ant' are deploying custom malware on F5 BIG-IP appliances to gain a persistent connection to the internal network and steal data. [.
Security Affairs
JUNE 17, 2024
A joint law enforcement operation led to the arrest of a key member of the cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider. Spanish police arrested a 22-year-old British national who is suspected of being a key member of the cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider (also known as UNC3944 , 0ktapus ). The man was arrested in Palma de Mallorca while attempting to fly to Italy, during the arrest, police confiscated a laptop and a mobile phone.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 17, 2024
Microsoft has announced it will postpone the broadly available preview of the heavily discussed Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs. Copilot+ PCs are personal computers that come equipped with several artificial intelligence (AI) features. The Recall feature tracks anything from web browsing to voice chats. The idea is that Recall can assist users to reconstruct past activity by taking regular screenshots of a user’s activity and storing them locally.
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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.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 17, 2024
In a significant move aimed at aiding victims of cyberattacks, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced the distribution of more than 7,000 FBI decryption keys associated with the notorious LockBit ransomware decryption. This initiative comes as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate the devastating impact of ransomware attacks on businesses worldwide. […] The post 7000 LockBit Ransomware Decryption Keys Distributed By FBI appeared first on TuxCare.
The Hacker News
JUNE 17, 2024
Traditional application security practices are not effective in the modern DevOps world. When security scans are run only at the end of the software delivery lifecycle (either right before or after a service is deployed), the ensuing process of compiling and fixing vulnerabilities creates massive overhead for developers. The overhead that degrades velocity and puts production deadlines at risk.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 17, 2024
Runtime enforcement is the future of software security, if we can only make it accessible to the developers that understand their applications the best. The post Runtime Enforcement: Software Security After the Supply Chain Ends appeared first on Security Boulevard.
We Live Security
JUNE 17, 2024
Don’t get hacked in the first place – it’s much less expensive than dealing with the aftermath of a successful attack.
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.
SecureWorld News
JUNE 17, 2024
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an alert regarding an ongoing phone-based impersonation fraud campaign where scammers are masquerading as CISA staff. In a brief notification, the agency stated it is "aware of recent impersonation scammers claiming to represent the agency." The CISA warning explicitly states that its employees "will never contact you with a request to wire money, cash, cryptocurrency, or use gift cards and will never instruct you to kee
Cisco Security
JUNE 17, 2024
Traditional workload security tools often fail to provide metrics tailored to the distinct needs of SecOps, Network Administrators, or CxOs. Traditional workload security tools often fail to provide metrics tailored to the distinct needs of SecOps, Network Administrators, or CxOs.
Trend Micro
JUNE 17, 2024
The latest MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations pitted leading managed detection and response (MDR) services against threats modeled on the menuPass and BlackCat/AlphV adversary groups. Trend Micro achieved 100% detection across all 15 major attack steps with an 86% actionable rate for those steps— balancing detections and business priorities including operational continuity and minimized disruption.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 17, 2024
Cloud adoption is not slowing down, and neither is the cloud threat landscape. Among many other benefits, the cloud offers increased productivity and flexibility, as well as reduced infrastructural costs. However, despite delivering many goodies, API endpoints hosted in the cloud can be susceptible to at least 12 security issues. These issues can come in.
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Security Affairs
JUNE 17, 2024
The County of Los Angeles’ Department of Public Health (DPH) disclosed a data breach that impacted more than 200,000 individuals. The LA County’s Department of Public Health announced that the personal information of more than 200,000 was compromised after a data breach that occurred between February 19 and February 20, 2024. Threat actors obtained the log-in credentials of 53 Public Health employees through a phishing campaign. “Between February 19, 2024, and February 20, 2024, the Los An
SecureBlitz
JUNE 17, 2024
This post will show you 4 important implementations for new restaurants. Launching a new restaurant is an exciting venture, but it requires careful planning and implementation to ensure success. Every element of your restaurant has the potential to captivate and retain customers, from crafting a menu that entices palates to establishing an inviting environment that […] The post 4 Important Implementations for New Restaurants appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Zero Day
JUNE 17, 2024
Forget all the fake Flipper Zero nonsense you see on TikTok. Here are a bunch of very real and impressive things I've used it for.
SecureBlitz
JUNE 17, 2024
Capturing great photos requires more than just a good eye and creative vision—it also relies on having the right photography supplies at your disposal. Possessing the right tools—from cameras and lenses to lighting fixtures and accessories—can make all the difference in producing amazing outcomes. This comprehensive guide will explore essential photography supplies that every photographer […] The post Photography Supplies: What You Need to Take Great Photos appeared first on SecureBlitz Cy
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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.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 17, 2024
Panera Bread, an American chain of fast food restaurants, most likely paid a ransom after being hit by a ransomware attack, suggests language used an internal email sent to employees. [.
IT Security Guru
JUNE 17, 2024
The very elements crucial for a business’s functionality and prosperity are also its greatest vulnerabilities from a cybersecurity standpoint. Emails, files, remote/hybrid work setups, and various devices and tools streamline business operations but also pose significant cybersecurity risks. These areas, where external factors come into play, are the least secure, representing vulnerabilities in your organisation’s attack surface.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 17, 2024
A 22-year-old British national allegedly linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group and responsible for attacks on 45 U.S. companies has been arrested in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. [.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 17, 2024
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Truist bank confirms data breach Update now! Google Pixel vulnerability is under active exploitation Adobe clarifies Terms of Service change, says it doesn’t train AI on customer content 23andMe data breach under joint investigation in two countries When things go wrong: A digital sharing warning for couples Google’s Chrome changes make life harder for ad blockers Last week on ThreatDown: 20,000 Fortinet VPN appliances compromised, investigation reveals Patch now!
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