Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Interesting interview : Banks don’t take millions of dollars and put them in plastic bags and hang them on the wall so everybody can walk right up to them. But we do basically the same thing in museums and hang the assets right out on the wall. So it’s our job, then, to either use technology or develop technology that protects the art, to hire honest guards that are trainable and able to meet the challenge and alert and so forth.
The Last Watchdog
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Standards. Where would we be without them? Universally accepted protocols give us confidence that our buildings, utilities, vehicles, food and medicines are uniformly safe and trustworthy. At this moment, we’re in dire need of implementing standards designed to make digital services as private and secure as they need to be. Related: How matter addresses vulnerabilities of smart home devices.
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Consumer data compliance and privacy are growing in importance. Learn how to automate compliance efforts here. The post Consumers care about their data: Learn how to automate privacy and compliance efforts appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Microsoft said today that some of its customers' sensitive information was exposed by a misconfigured Microsoft server accessible over the Internet. [.].
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.
Cisco Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
In the first step of your doxxing research, we collected a list of our online footprint, digging out the most important accounts that you want to protect and obsolete or forgotten accounts you no longer use. Because the most recent and relevant data is likely to live in the accounts you use regularly, our next step will be to review the full scope of what’s visible from these accounts and to set more intentional boundaries on what is shared. .
Digital Shadows
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Ransomware activity decreased in the third quarter of 2022 (Q3 2022), as actors regrouped and refocused after a busy start. The post Ransomware In Q3 2022 first appeared on Digital Shadows.
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CSO Magazine
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The number of documented supply chain attacks involving malicious third-party components has increased 633% over the past year, now sitting at over 88,000 known instances, according to a new report from software supply chain management company Sonatype. Meanwhile, instances of transitive vulnerabilities that software components inherit from their own dependencies have also reached unprecedented levels and plague two-thirds of open-source libraries.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Researchers at Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 linked the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation to the REvil ransomware operations. Researchers at Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 have linked the relatively new Ransom Cartel ransomware operation with the notorious REvil cybercrime gang. The REvil group was one of the most active ransomware gangs in the first half of 2021, in October 2021 the gang shut down its operations due to the pressure of law enforcement.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Earlier this week, Kingfisher’s name appeared on the LockBit ransomware group’s leak site alongside claims of 1.4TB of the company`s data having been stolen, including personal details of employees and customers. The company acknowledged the attack on its IT systems but claims threat actors couldn`t have stolen as much data as they claimed. More on the Matter […].
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 19, 2022
A remote code execution flaw in the open-source Apache Commons Text library has some people worried that it could turn into the next Log4Shell. However, most cybersecurity researchers say it is nowhere near as concerning. [.].
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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.
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Amit Shaked, CEO and co-founder, Laminar. One of the best pieces of business advice for any entrepreneur is this: “Look for a problem to solve. Not a product to sell.”. My co-founder Oran Avraham and I met at university at the age of 14 and after becoming best friends, we vowed to one day launch a security company together. Obviously, cybersecurity is a large industry so narrowing down our focus became key to being successful in all of the noise of the market.
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 19, 2022
A previously undocumented, fully undetectable PowerShell backdoor is being actively used by a threat actor who has targeted at least 69 entities. [.].
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Operational technology (OT) is essential to today’s industrial processes and equipment, not least of which in the energy sector. The development and distribution of energy benefits greatly from digital transformation and the addition of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and monitoring systems. However, this increased digital nature opens the industry to potentially devastating cyberattacks.
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 19, 2022
By Gal Helemski, Co-Founder and CTO, PlainID. As the world continues to enter into virtual spaces, the use of identity and access management, or IAM, is ultimately a requirement for participating organizations. In particular, the need for smart technology that manages who can access what and when is at high demand within the healthcare industry. Many healthcare organizations are using their IAM systems to address their ongoing complex compliance requirements, combat persistent cybersecurity thre
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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.
We Live Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
With hot-ticket events firmly back on the agenda, scammers selling fake tickets online have also come out in force. The post Don’t get scammed when buying tickets online appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Pennsylvania-based company Keystone Health discovered a data breach in August that potentially impacted the protected health information (PHI) of over 235,000 individuals. Keystone Health issued an official statement on October 17th notifying its customers about the data breach and instructing them regarding which steps they should follow if their information was accessed.
CyberSecurity Insiders
OCTOBER 19, 2022
By Doriel Abrahams, Head of U.S. Analytics, Forter. Account takeover (ATO) fraud is a rapidly growing and costly challenge for businesses. In fact, it’s expected to surpass malware as the top cybersecurity concern in the not-too-distant future. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly added fuel to the fire, as droves of consumers suddenly came online to create new accounts with stores and apps they had never visited before.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Winnti, a prolific Chinese threat group, focused his attacks on government organizations from Hong Kong and Siri Lanka, this year. The group is active since 2007, and his recent attacks are part of an ongoing campaign dubbed Operation CuckooBees. Operation CuckooBees Winnti, according to The Hacker News, “carries out Chinese state-sponsored espionage activity, predominantly aimed […].
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.
Hacker Combat
OCTOBER 19, 2022
This week, WordPress 6.0.3 began to be distributed. The most recent security update fixes 16 flaws. In addition to addressing open redirect, data exposure, cross-site request forgery (CSRF), and SQL injection vulnerabilities, WordPress 6.0.3 now addresses nine stored and reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Each vulnerability has been described by WordPress security firm Defiant.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers published technical details about a now-patched FabriXss flaw that impacts Azure Fabric Explorer. Orca Security researchers have released technical details about a now-patched FabriXss vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-35829 (CVSS 6.2), that impacts Azure Fabric Explorer. An attacker can exploit the vulnerability to gain administrator privileges on the cluster.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 19, 2022
As vulnerabilities go, the Sandbreak vm2 flaw is as potentially as severe as it gets, snagging a 10.0 CVSS score. The bug, CVE-2022-36067, should be immediately patched if it’s used with applications, according to the Oxeye researchers who discovered the vulnerability. A threat actor who exploited the remote control execution (RCE) vulnerability could “bypass the.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Details have emerged about a previously undocumented and fully undetectable (FUD) PowerShell backdoor that gains its stealth by disguising itself as part of a Windows update process.
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 19, 2022
IBM’s recent Cost of a Data Breach report revealed that data breaches cost companies an average of $4.35 million in 2022, up 12.7% from 2020. This report also noted that 79% of critical infrastructure organizations didn’t deploy a zero-trust architecture. And in Hashicorp’s 2022 State of Cloud Strategy survey, 89% of respondents said security is.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers have shared more details about a now-patched security flaw in Azure Service Fabric Explorer (SFX) that could potentially enable an attacker to gain administrator privileges on the cluster. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-35829, carries a CVSS severity rating of 6.2 and was addressed by Microsoft as part of its Patch Tuesday updates last week.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Standards. Where would we be without them? Universally accepted protocols give us confidence that our buildings, utilities, vehicles, food and medicines are uniformly safe and trustworthy. At this moment, we’re in dire need of implementing standards designed to make digital … (more…). The post MY TAKE: Why the Matter smart home standard portends the coming of the Internet of Everything appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The FBI has issued an alert yesterday, warning of potential fraud schemes that are targeting individuals who want to enroll in the Federal Student Aid program. Fraudsters may contact potential victims through phone, email, mail, text, or other online chat services. Federal Student Aid is a debt relief program that was announced in August 2022 […].
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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.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 19, 2022
ForAllSecure hosted a hackathon at Arizona State University where 181 students, including Bailey Capuano, participated as part of the Mayhem Heroes program. The post Meet Our Mayhem Heroes: Bailey Capuano appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
An advanced persistent threat (APT) group of Chinese origin codenamed DiceyF has been linked to a string of attacks aimed at online casinos in Southeast Asia for years.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Research shows 1 in 7 employees involved in a cyberattack exhibits clinical trauma symptoms months after the incident.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
In the world of insurance providers and policies, cyber insurance is a fairly new field. And many security teams are trying to wrap their heads around it. What is it and do they need it? And with what time will they spend researching how to integrate cyber insurance into their strategy? For small security teams, this is particularly challenging as they contend with limited resources.
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