Many Cyber Attacks Begin by Breaking Human Trust
Lohrman on Security
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Sophisticated social engineering attacks have led to hundreds of data breaches this year. What can be done? And what new resources can help?
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New Marvin attack revives 25-year-old decryption flaw in RSA
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 1, 2023
A flaw related to the PKCS #1 v1.5 padding in SSL servers discovered in 1998 and believed to have been resolved still impacts several widely-used projects today. [.
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Ransomware attack on Johnson Controls may have exposed sensitive DHS data
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Experts warn that the recent attack on building automation giant Johnson Controls may have exposed data of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of products and services primarily focused on building technologies and solutions. The company provides HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), solutions for building automation, fire and security systems, and components for energy management.
Amazon sends Mastercard, Google Play gift card order emails by mistake
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Amazon mistakenly sent out purchase confirmation emails for Hotels.com, Google Play, and Mastercard gift cards to customers, making many worried their accounts were compromised. [.
The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software
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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.
North Korea-linked Lazarus targeted a Spanish aerospace company
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 1, 2023
North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus impersonated Meta’s recruiters in an attack against a Spanish company in the Aerospace industry. ESET researchers linked the North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group to a cyber attack targeting an unnamed Spanish aerospace firm. The cyberspies impersonated Meta’s recruiters to lure employees with trojanized coding challenges.
BunnyLoader: New Malware-as-a-Service Threat Emerges in the Cybercrime Underground
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Cybersecurity experts have discovered yet another malware-as-a-service (MaaS) threat called BunnyLoader that's being advertised for sale on the cybercrime underground.
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FBI warns of multiple ransomware attacks on same victim
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 1, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a notification that highlights two trends emerging across the ransomware environment. The trends the FBI says it's noticed since July 2023 are: Multiple ransomware attacks on the same victim in close date proximity. New data destruction tactics in ransomware attacks. With multiple, or dual ransomware attacks, the FBI says cybercriminals deployed two different ransomware variants against victim companies, using the following variants: AvosLoc
Security Affairs newsletter Round 439 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 1, 2023
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang hacked the hotel chain Motel One FBI warns of dual ransomware attacks Progress Software fixed two critical severity flaws in WS_FTP Server Child abuse site taken down, organized child exploitation crime suspected – e
Zanubis Android Banking Trojan Poses as Peruvian Government App to Target Users
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 1, 2023
An emerging Android banking trojan called Zanubis is now masquerading as a Peruvian government app to trick unsuspecting users into installing the malware.
Meet LostTrust ransomware — A likely rebrand of the MetaEncryptor gang
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 1, 2023
The LostTrust ransomware operation is believed to be a rebrand of MetaEncryptor, utilizing almost identical data leak sites and encryptors. [.
IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk
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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.
How to Stop Google Bard From Storing Your Data and Location
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Checking out this AI chatbot's new features? Make sure to keep these privacy tips in mind during your interactions.
BounceBack v1.4 releases: Stealth redirector for your red team operation security
Penetration Testing
OCTOBER 1, 2023
BounceBack BounceBack is a powerful, highly customizable, and configurable reverse proxy with WAF functionality for hiding your C2/phishing/etc infrastructure from blue teams, sandboxes, scanners, etc. It uses real-time traffic analysis through various filters and... The post BounceBack v1.4 releases: Stealth redirector for your red team operation security appeared first on Penetration Testing.
How to Tell When Your Phone Will Stop Getting Security Updates
WIRED Threat Level
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Every smartphone has an expiration date. Here’s when yours will probably come.
Ransomware reinfections on the rise from improper remediation
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Attack. Remediate. Repeat? Speak to any organization infiltrated by ransomware—the most dangerous malware in the world—and they’ll be blunt: They’d do anything to avoid getting hit twice. But ransomware attacks have been ramping up in 2023 and reinfections are occurring all over the globe, forcing lean IT teams to prepare. Why are businesses getting hit with ransomware more than once?
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024
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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.
Food delivery robots give captured video footage to police
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 1, 2023
In what sounds like a new step towards Skynet, footage from a food delivery robot has been used as part of a criminal investigation. As 404 Media reports , the food delivery robots that are deployed for Uber Eats in Los Angeles are operated by Serve Robotics , which ultimately wants to deploy up to 2,000 robots. These robots are autonomous, although remotely supervised.
A week in security (September 25 - October 1)
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Dependabot impersonators cause trouble on GitHub Update Chrome now! Google patches another actively exploited vulnerability Google’s Bard conversations turn up in search results Malicious ad served inside Bing's AI chatbot Pegasus spyware and how it exploited a WebP vulnerability Xenomorph hunts cryptocurrency logins on Android Malwarebytes MDR wins G2 awards for "Best ROI," "Easiest to Use," and more Malwarebytes Admin update: New Detection screens to manag
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