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7 Benefits of Using AI for Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

The cyberattack space is massive and has continued to evolve rapidly. For that reason, cybersecurity has become an integral part of every business plan. With the increase in cybercrime, there’s no denying that organizations need more than just human intervention to mitigate risks. Due to these challenges, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are becoming the main […].

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New Android banking malware remotely takes control of your device

Bleeping Computer

A new Android banking malware named Octo has appeared in the wild, featuring remote access capabilities that allow malicious operators to perform on-device fraud. [.].

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SharkBot Banking Trojan spreads through fake AV apps on Google Play

Security Affairs

Experts discovered malicious Android apps on the Google Play Store masqueraded as antivirus solutions spreading the SharkBot Trojan. Researchers from the Check Point Research (CPR) team discovered several malicious Android apps on the official Google Play Store masqueraded as antivirus solutions that were used to deliver the SharkBot banking Trojan.

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Microsoft: Windows Autopatch steals the 'fun' from Patch Tuesdays

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft announced that Windows Autopatch, a service designed to automatically keep Windows and Office software up to date, will be released in July 2022. [.].

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

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.

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A DDoS attack took down Finnish govt sites as Ukraine’s President addresses MPs

Security Affairs

A massive DDoS attack took down Finnish government websites while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed Finland’s members of parliament (MPs). On April 8, a denial-of-service attack took down the websites of the Finnish ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs. The attack started at about noon, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed Finland’s members of parliament (MPs).

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Hackers use Conti's leaked ransomware to attack Russian companies

Bleeping Computer

A hacking group used the Conti's leaked ransomware source code to create their own ransomware to use in cyberattacks against Russian organizations. [.].

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TSA’s Terrorist Watch List Comes for Amtrak Passengers

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: Microsoft seizes Russian GRU domains, Cash App’s data breach, and Obama’s disinfo admission.

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A Mirai-based botnet is exploiting the Spring4Shell vulnerability?

Security Affairs

Experts warn of a Mirai-based botnet exploiting the recently discovered Spring4Shell vulnerability in attacks in the wild. Trend Micro Threat Research reported that the recently discovered Spring4Shell vulnerability ( CVE-2022-22965 ) is actively exploited by a Mirai-based botnet. Researchers from Chinese cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360 first reported the exploitation of the Spring4Shell by a Mirai-based botnet in early April. “After March 30, we started to see more attempts such as various w

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Purdue University’s CERIAS 2022 Security Seminars – United States Naval War College’s Dr. Chris C. Demchak’s ‘Robust Collective Cyber Power Across Consolidated Democracies’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to Purdue University’s The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) for publishing their outstanding security seminars, symposiums, talks, and presentations on the Schools’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post Purdue University’s CERIAS 2022 Security Seminars – United States Naval War College’s Dr.

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Purdue University’s CERIAS 2022 Security Seminars – Alyssa Miller’s ‘Threat Modeling In The World of DevOps’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to Purdue University’s The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) for publishing their outstanding security seminars, symposiums, talks, and presentations on the Schools’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post Purdue University’s CERIAS 2022 Security Seminars – Alyssa Miller’s ‘Threat Modeling In The World of DevOps’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

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.

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Joy Of Tech® ‘Musk Mounts Twitter’

Security Boulevard

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

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