Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Millions of people likely just received an email or snail mail notice saying they’re eligible to claim a class action payment in connection with the 2017 megabreach at consumer credit bureau Equifax. Given the high volume of reader inquiries about this, it seemed worth pointing out that while this particular offer is legit (if paltry), scammers are likely to soon capitalize on public attention to the settlement money.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Mandiant is reporting on a trojaned Windows installer that targets Ukrainian users. The installer was left on various torrent sites, presumably ensnaring people downloading pirated copies of the operating system: Mandiant uncovered a socially engineered supply chain operation focused on Ukrainian government entities that leveraged trojanized ISO files masquerading as legitimate Windows 10 Operating System installers.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A new Comcast study hints at a major risk to businesses, governments and public systems due to poor cybersecurity in the booming Internet of Things industry. The post Study: Consumer security savvy is way behind IoT threat landscape appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The 2020s are already tumultuous. Related: The Holy Grail of ‘digital resiliency’ Individuals are experiencing everything from extraordinary political and social upheaval to war on the European continent to the reemergence of infectious diseases to extreme weather events. Against this unsettling backdrop, citizens, consumers, employees, and partners will look to organizations that they trust for stability and positive long-term relationships.

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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.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Is on-premises or cloud computing operations more secure for your business? Consider the security pros and cons with our guide. The post On-premises vs cloud security: What are the pros and cons? appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

An AI chatbot wrote the following article on AI in cybersecurity. For real. No humans were harmed in the drafting of this article. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are rapidly advancing technologies that have the potential to greatly impact cybersecurity. These technologies can be used to enhance security by analyzing large amounts of.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In a 'confidential' email notification sent by Okta and seen by BleepingComputer, the company states that attackers gained access to its GitHub repositories this month and stole the company's source code. [.].

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Open source software development service has made it easier for developers using its public repositories to keep coding secrets and tokens close to the chest. The post GitHub offers secret scanning for free appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI, is all the rage right now, and is so popular the site continually throws up an overcapacity message. Launched in November of this year, ChatGPT is designed to provide detailed responses and articulate answers across many domains of knowledge. The ability to ask any question on just about any topic and have a very intelligent answer given has cybersecurity experts wondering if the infosec community is using it and, if so, for what; and, if so, how is it wor

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Whether you've been in IT for two, five or 10 years, this e-learning bundle can train you for certifications that will give your resume an edge even for the best cybersecurity jobs. The post Turbocharge your IT career with this cybersecurity skills training for only $50 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Next time when you are hit by a cyber attack, you better be aware that the UK’s Information Commissioner’s office (ICO) will soon make the information public by posting it on its website. Yes, this is what the ICO has decided as it believes that naming and shaming will make company heads take measures to safeguard their IT infrastructure and data of users.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Protect your iOS or Android mobile device with military-grade encryption every time you go online. The post Get a lifetime privacy upgrade with KeepSolid Private Browser for $29 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Companies are generating, ingesting and consuming massive data streams, which are critical for business success. Because of this, Ameesh Divatia, co-founder and CEO of Baffle, believes that digital transformation will accelerate companies’ reliance on data pipelines, allowing multiple sources to feed a data warehouse using streaming mechanisms.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

GitHub recently announced that it will require all users who contribute with code on the platform to enable two-factor authentification over the course of 2023. Two-factor authentication (2FA) makes accounts safer by adding an extra step that requires entering a one-time code during the login process. Takeovers of user accounts on GitHub can result in the […].

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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.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Learn how SAST and Mayhem can work together to identify both known-unknown and unknown-unknown risks. The post How SAST and Mayhem Work Together for Comprehensive Application Security Testing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Technology companies in recent times have asked most of their employees to stay home because of the fast-approaching recession or by other factors. But security analysts say that such kind of knee-jerk reactions could spell trouble for the organizations as employees leaving the firm could turn into insider cyber threat out of frustration or anger. Twitter, Facebook, Amazon, HP, Wipro, Oracle, RingCentral, Intel, Microsoft and Cisco have shown the door to most of their senior level employees in t

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Dark Reading

DECEMBER 20, 2022

When properly designed and trained, artificial intelligence and machine learning can help improve the accuracy of DDoS detection and mitigation.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In the year 2017, Equifax experienced a massive data breach leading to the leak of social security numbers, DOBs, addresses, contact info, and other details of nearly 150 million people. The data leak was investigated and the financial service offering firm stated it was ready to offer a one-year free credit monitoring service to all the victims. Additionally, in February 2022, after facing a dozen of lawsuits, the American credit monitoring company also agreed to pay the victims a stipulated am

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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One of the many perks touted about the Internet of Things (IoT) is a potential smart home revolution. This revolution sees homes potentially being transformed into futuristic communication networks powered by network-connected smart devices, monitors, sensors and appliances. In the smart home, these devices can all speak to each other and optimize your home environment.

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CSO Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Event logs register information about software and hardware events that occur in a system, and they are a key weapon in the arsenal of computer security teams. Windows Server has offered Windows Event Forwarding (WEF) for aggregating system event logs from disparate systems to a central event log server for several versions now. High end security information and event management (SIEM) or security, orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) systems are the ideal in an enterprise environment

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Even the most successful corporations didn’t get to where they are now instantly. It took multiple revisions, feedback, and growth to realize a final full-fledged. Read More. The post MVP App Development: The Secret Essence of 7 Successful Apps that Grew from an MVP appeared first on ISHIR | Software Development India. The post MVP App Development: The Secret Essence of 7 Successful Apps that Grew from an MVP appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Raspberry Robin malware is now trying its hand at some trickery by dropping a fake payload to confuse researchers and evade detection when it detects it's being run within sandboxes and debugging tools. [.].

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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Storing data on the cloud can bring a range of benefits, but is your business securing it? Here’s why visibility is critical to cloud data protection. The post Why Visibility is Crucial to Successful Cloud Data Protection appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band (OOB) Windows Server updates to address a known issue breaking virtual machine (VM) creation on Hyper-V hosts after installing this month's Patch Tuesday updates. [.].

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Millions of people likely just received an email or snail mail notice saying they're eligible to claim a class action payment in connection with the 2017 megabreach at consumer credit bureau Equifax. Given the high volume of reader inquiries about this, it seemed worth pointing out that while this particular offer is legit (if paltry), scammers are likely to soon capitalize on public attention to the settlement money.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Russia-linked Gamaredon group attempted to unsuccessfully break into a large petroleum refining company within a NATO member state earlier this year amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. The attack, which took place on August 30, 2022, is just one of multiple attacks orchestrated by the advanced persistent threat (APT) that's attributed to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).

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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A look at how IAM works and how CIEM enhances IAM security in the cloud. The post Your Guide to IAM – and IAM Security in the Cloud appeared first on Ermetic. The post Your Guide to IAM – and IAM Security in the Cloud appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Ukraine’s CERT-UA revealed the national Delta military intelligence program has been targeted with a malware-based attack. On December 17, 2022, the Center for Innovations and Development of Defense Technologies of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine informed the Government Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) of being targeted by a malware-based attack.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As we wrap 2022 and look to 2023, here are a round up of cloud native and Kubernetes predictions by the Fairwinds team: Bill Ledingham, Andy Suderman, Robert Brennan and Kendall Miller. The post 2023 Cloud Native Predictions appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that gaming giant Epic Games would have to pay $520 million in fines for using “design tricks…to dupe millions of players into making unintentional purchases” in Fortnite. While downloading and playing Fortnite are both free, Epic charges for in-game stuff like dance moves and outfits. The FTC estimates that […].

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Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.

When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.