Krebs on Security

JUNE 18, 2021

In May 2019, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that the website of mortgage settlement giant First American Financial Corp. [ NYSE:FAF ] was leaking more than 800 million documents — many containing sensitive financial data — related to real estate transactions dating back 16 years. This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled its investigation into the matter after the Fortune 500 company agreed to pay a paltry penalty of less than $500,000.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 18, 2021

Devices have multiple OSs and firmware running, and most organisations don't know what they have or if it's secure. Microsoft will use ReFirm to make it easier to find out without being an expert.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 18, 2021

According to a report by Catalin Cimpanu at The Record , authorities in South Korea have filed charges against employees at a computer repair store. What are the nine charged employees of the unnamed company based in Seoul alleged to have done? Created and installed ransomware onto the computers of their customers, netting more than 360 million won (approximately US $320,000.).

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We Live Security

JUNE 18, 2021

By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail – here’s what you can do today to minimize the impact of a potential ransomware attack in the future. The post 5 essential things to do before ransomware strikes appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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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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Google Security

JUNE 18, 2021

Posted by Kristoffer Janke, Information Security Engineer Are you ready for no sleep, no chill and a lot of hacking? Our annual Google CTF is back! The competition kicks off on Saturday July 17 00:00:01 AM UTC and runs through Sunday July 18 23:59:59 UTC. Teams can register at [link]. Just like last year, the top 16 teams will qualify for our Hackceler8 speed run and the chance to take home a total of $30,301.70 in prize money.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2021

This strange malware stops you from visiting pirate websites. Sophos researchers uncovered a malware campaign that aims at blocking infected users’ from being able to visit a large number of piracy websites. . Sophos researchers uncovered a malware campaign that aims at blocking infected users’ from visiting a large number of websites dedicated to software piracy by modifying the HOSTS file on the infected system.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 18, 2021

There’s a never ending cycle between the measures cybersecurity providers introduce to prevent or remediate cyber threats and the tactics cyber criminals use to get around these security measures. As soon as a security company develops a way to mitigate the latest threat, attackers develop a new threat to take its place. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a critical tool cybersecurity companies leverage to stay ahead of the curve.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2021

Recorded Future that offers Enterprise Security Intelligence to American companies has revealed that there has been a persistent cyber threat to Indian Defense and Telecom sector from Chinese Military Intelligence since 2014. This news was disclosed to the world in a media update released by Insikt Group, the business unit of Recorded Future. And the update states that China has been spying on the developments taking place in the Defense and Telecom sector of India through compromised equipment.

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TrustArc

JUNE 18, 2021

The EU Data Protection Code of Conduct for Cloud Service Providers (known by its abbreviated name EU Cloud Code of Conduct) sets out clear requirements and recommends procedures to raise the level of data protection in cloud services, based on GDPR. The current Cloud Code of Conduct helps cloud service providers demonstrate compliance with all […].

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

The National Police of Ukraine is crowing about arresting eight alleged ransomware scrotes from the Clop gang. The post Cops Cop Cl0p Ransomware Gang (or Maybe Not?) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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We Live Security

JUNE 18, 2021

5 steps to take to minimize damage from a ransomware attack – The double-edged sword of OSINT – Watch out for vishing scams. The post Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 18, 2021

Extending the alignment to include more Cisco products. Why should you care? With so many security frameworks, it can be difficult to know where to start from. While many organizations are challenged with managing and improving their cybersecurity programs against the dynamic threat landscape, it’s not easy to pick one framework over another. So where do they start from – ISACA COBIT 5?

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Dark Reading

JUNE 18, 2021

The more you know, the more you grow. The Edge takes a fresh look at leading security certifications that can help advance your career.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2021

Carnival Corp. said that the data breach it has suffered in March might have impacted its customers and employees. Carnival Corp. this week confirmed that the data breach that took place in March might have exposed personal information about customers and employees of Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises. Carnival Corporation & plc is a British-American cruise operator, currently the world’s largest travel leisure company, with a combined fleet of over 100 vessels

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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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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 18, 2021

Compared to the last few weeks, it has been a relatively quiet week with no ransomware attacks causing widespread disruption. [.].

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

Prime Day is a two-day online shopping event in the US that enables consumers to score great deals and save money. Yet, fraudsters use this opportunity to execute many types of attacks. As we near Prime Day, let’s take a look at fraud trends that eCommerce businesses must be aware of so they can take […]. The post Be Vigilant Against eCommerce Fraud this Prime Day appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 18, 2021

Threat actors impersonate the now-defunct DarkSide Ransomware operation in fake extortion emails sent to companies in the energy and food sectors. [.].

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

Our thanks to BSides Tampa for publishing their outstanding videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Enjoy the Education! Permalink. The post BSides Tampa 2021 – Scott Stanton’s ‘Cyber Security Careers Security Specialties & Skills Development’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 18, 2021

Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications watchdog, has banned the use of Opera VPN and VyprVPN after classifying them as threats according to current Russian law. [.].

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

La gestión de proyectos no es una tarea fácil, especialmente si se gestionan proyectos paralelos con dependencias entre equipos. La falta de visibilidad , junto con la dificultad para obtener las métricas correctas a tiempo, puede hacer casi imposible que …. The post Agilice la gestión de proyectos con los análisis avanzados para el software Jira appeared first on ManageEngine Blog.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 18, 2021

Wegmans Food Markets notified customers that some of their information was exposed after the company became aware that two of its databases were publicly accessible on the Internet because of a configuration issue. [.].

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Threatpost

JUNE 18, 2021

This is the fourth time in a bit over a year that Carnival’s admitted to breaches, with two of them being ransomware attacks.

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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 Affairs

JUNE 18, 2021

A n outage suffered by CDN, cybersecurity and cloud services provider Akamai was caused by an issue with its Prolexic DDoS attack protection service. CDN, cybersecurity and cloud services provider Akamai revealed that the recent outage suffered by the company was caused by a problem with its Prolexic DDoS attack protection service. The Prolexic Routed DDoS protection is a fully managed DDoS scrubbing service.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

Carnival Corporation – which has been plagued by cyberattacks over the past few years – issued a breach disclosure on Thursday. (Photo by Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images). Carnival Corporation – which has been plagued by cyberattacks over the past few years – issued a breach disclosure on Thursday confirming hackers attacked email accounts and gained access to data about its customers and employees.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2021

The supermarket chain Wegmans US Wegmans discloses a data breach, customers information was exposed on the Internet due to a misconfiguration issue. Wegmans Food Markets disclosed a data breach, the supermarket chain notified customers that some of their information was exposed as a result of the accidental availability online of two of its databases due to a configuration issue.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

A Wegmans store at the Hilltop Village Center in Alexandria, Virginia. (Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0 [link] , via Wikimedia Commons). Another company was caught in a cloud misconfiguration issue as Wegmans Food Markets on Thursday notified its customers that two of its cloud databases were left open to potential outside access. In a notice released to its customers, Wegmans said the type of customer information included names, addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, Shoppers Club numbers,

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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 18, 2021

In what seems to be the first time in web history, malware is reportedly blocking access to software-based piracy for the past few weeks. Security firm Sophos was the first to report this incident and branded it one of the strangest cases it has ever discovered to date. . Technically, the malicious software is seen hidden in pirated copies of various software such as security products, games, songs, and some movies.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

The footprint of ransomware has been growing globally in terms of both impact and payouts for attackers. However, it has also evolved into many dangerous forms nowadays as threat actors are stealing sensitive info through ransomware attacks and threatening to sell it on the dark web. This means that the avenues of extorting big money […]. The post Ransomware Cost to Grow Exponentially to Reach $265 Billion by 2031 appeared first on Kratikal Blogs.

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Hot for Security

JUNE 18, 2021

A recent phishing campaign targeting Windows machines is attempting to infect users with one of the most recent versions of the Agent Tesla remote access Trojan (RAT). The malicious campaign, spotted by the Bitdefender Antispam Lab, tries to deliver the malicious payload under the guise of a COVID-19 vaccination schedule that comes as an attachment.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 18, 2021

Welcome to the Ask Chloé column on Security Boulevard! Each week, Chloé provides advice to readers’ questions to help guide them as they navigate the technology industry. This week, Chloé addresses a reader’s lack of focus and provides tips for getting back on track. Dear Chloe, I’m struggling to stay focused on projects. I. The post Ask Chloé: How to Improve Focus appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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.