Troy Hunt
JULY 20, 2023
Sad news to wake up to today. Kevin was a friend and as I say in this week's video, probably the most well-known identity in infosec ever, and for good reason. He made a difference, and I have fun memories with him 😊 Felt really sad waking up and seeing “RIP Kevin” in my timeline. I doubt there is a more well known name in our industry but if he’s unfamiliar to you (or you haven’t read this book), go and grab “Ghost in the Wires” which is an
Schneier on Security
JULY 20, 2023
The Atlantic Council released a detailed commentary on the White House’s new “Implementation Plan for the 2023 US National Cybersecurity Strategy.” Lots of interesting bits. So far, at least three trends emerge: First, the plan contains a (somewhat) more concrete list of actions than its parent strategy, with useful delineation of lead and supporting agencies, as well as timelines aplenty.
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Tech Republic Security
JULY 20, 2023
Phishing, misconfigurations and missing patches are top concerns among security leaders, but they also say their organizations are letting observability tools gather rust.
Javvad Malik
JULY 20, 2023
The Internet is a treacherous playground, and wouldn’t you know it, Google, the wise old seer of the digital realm, is suggesting that its employees disconnect from the very beast they helped create. Yes, you heard that right, my friends. CNBC’s Jennifer Elias lays it bare for us: Google is embarking on a pilot program where certain employees will find themselves trapped within the confines of internet-free desktop PCs.
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.
Security Affairs
JULY 20, 2023
The American cosmetics giant company Estée Lauder was hacked by two distinct ransomware groups, the ALPHV/BlackCat and Clop gangs. Yesterday the cybersecurity expert @sonoclaudio first alerted me about a strange circumstance, two ransomware actors, ALPHV/BlackCat and Clop, claim to have hacked the cosmetics giant company Estée Lauder and added the company to their Tor leak sites.
WIRED Threat Level
JULY 20, 2023
A landmark $13 million settlement with the City of New York is the latest in a string of legal wins for protesters who were helped by a video-analysis tool that smashes the “bad apple” myth.
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Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
In 2022, the FBI received 800,944 reported complaints that exceeded $10.3 billion in fraud losses for businesses’ critical infrastructure and data. Not only is technology getting faster and more sophisticated, but so are cybercriminals. Tap in to learn more about emerging fraud trends to be aware of, the types of fraud to prevent, what it. Read more The post 2023 Fraud Trends to Know and Prevent appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
JULY 20, 2023
Mallox ransomware activities in 2023 have witnessed a 174% increase when compared to the previous year, new findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 reveal.
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
The substantial rise in cybercrime in the past few years has generated a tremendous market for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cybersecurity products. The global AI market totaled $428 billion in 2022 and is expected to surge to more than $2 trillion by 2030, according to Fortune Business Insights. The introduction of ChatGPT, the OpenAI tool that.
SecureWorld News
JULY 20, 2023
The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has taken significant action to address the escalating concern surrounding the misuse of surveillance technology by foreign entities. The Commerce Department recently added four spyware vendors to its Entity List for their involvement in trafficking cyber exploits used to gain unauthorized access to information systems.
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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.
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
A new peer-to-peer (P2P) worm, P2PInfect, is spreading across instances of the Redis open source database software in the cloud. The post New P2P Worm Puts Windows and Linux Redis Servers in its Sights appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
JULY 20, 2023
Adobe released an emergency ColdFusion security update meant to fix critical vulnerabilities, including a new zero-day vulnerability. Adobe fixed three vulnerabilities as part of their out-of-band update: CVE-2023-38204: a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability (9.8 rating); CVE-2023-38205: a critical Improper Access Control flaw (7.8 rating); CVE-2023-38206: a moderate Improper Access Control flaw (5.3 rating). […] The post Adobe Releases Patches to Fix Three New ColdFusion Vu
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
Like anything, AI can be used maliciously. But when used for good, AI can be a game changer. In May of this year, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) agreed to adopt a blanket ban on the use of remote biometric identification (facial recognition) in public spaces along with predictive policing tools as part of the EU's AI Act. The ban is a departure from the original proposal and the position backed in Council by EU member countries.
Heimadal Security
JULY 20, 2023
Tampa General Hospital announced on Wednesday evening that cybercriminals breached its network and stole files containing the personal health information (PHI) of about 1.2 million patients. Located on Davis Island in Tampa, Florida, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is a not-for-profit, tertiary, research and academic medical institution serving western Florida and the broader Tampa Bay area […] The post Tampa General Hospital Reports Cybercriminals Stole 1.2M Patient Data appeared first on He
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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.
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
Representatives of member states of the European Union (EU) reached a common agreement yesterday regarding the proposed Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The post Cyber Resilience Act: The Future of Software in the European Union appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
JULY 20, 2023
Cosmetic conglomerate Estée Lauder has been listed on the data leak sites of two of the most active threat groups today, ALPHV/BlackCat and Clop. The BlackCat gang mocked the security of Estée Lauder in a message to the company, saying that they were still present on the network. The MOVEit Campaign Strikes Again The Estée […] The post BlackCat and Clop Claim Cyberattack on Beauty Giant Estée Lauder appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, DevOps practices play a crucial role in achieving faster delivery, increased collaboration, and improved quality. AWS provides powerful services like CodePipeline and CodeDeploy that facilitate automated deployment pipelines and streamlined software releases. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of setting up and leveraging these AWS services […] The post DevOps Automation with AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeDeploy appeare
The Hacker News
JULY 20, 2023
Multiple security flaws have been disclosed in Apache OpenMeetings, a web conferencing solution, that could be potentially exploited by malicious actors to seize control of admin accounts and run malicious code on susceptible servers.
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.
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
If you’ve covered all the basics of improving reliability for your Kubernetes apps and services, you might be wondering what else you can do to make it even better. Based on my experience at Fairwinds and as a site reliability engineer and IT administrator, I have some more advanced strategies you may want to explore for optimizing reliability. (If you’re not there yet, check out my post about building a strong reliability foundation.
Heimadal Security
JULY 20, 2023
P2PInfect is a new cloud-targeting, peer-to-peer (P2P) worm recently discovered by cybersecurity researchers, that targets vulnerable Redis instances for follow-on exploitation. Researchers William Gamazo and Nathaniel Quist said that P2PInfect exploits Redis servers running on both Linux and Windows OS, making it more scalable and potent than other worms.
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
ALERT: Your bank account has been compromised! Please click this link to secure your account! Let’s say you receive this SMS text message on your phone claiming to be from your bank. The message informs you that suspicious activity has been on your account and urges you to take immediate action to secure your funds. […] The post SMS Fraud Detection: Why It Matters appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Veracode Security
JULY 20, 2023
A staggering 96% of organizations utilize open-source libraries, yet fewer than 50% actively manage the security vulnerabilities within these libraries. Vulnerabilities are welcome mats for breaches from bad actors, and once they've entered your system, the impact can be colossal. A software bill of materials (SBOM) is an important tool for managing the security of open-source software.
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Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
The article provides comprehensive information about insider threat programs, covering eight crucial points for their successful implementation. The post What Function Do Insider Threat Programs Serve? appeared first on LeaksID. The post What Function Do Insider Threat Programs Serve? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
JULY 20, 2023
An analysis of the indicators of compromise (IoCs) associated with the JumpCloud hack has uncovered evidence pointing to the involvement of North Korean state-sponsored groups, in a style that's reminiscent of the supply chain attack targeting 3CX. The findings come from SentinelOne, which mapped out the infrastructure pertaining to the intrusion to uncover underlying patterns.
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
Our thanks to BSides Sofia for publishing their presenter’s tremendous BSides Sofia 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Sofia 2023 – Plamen Kalchev – Commit To Memory Making The Best Of Your Notes appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
JULY 20, 2023
Two more security flaws have been disclosed in AMI MegaRAC Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) software that, if successfully exploited, could allow threat actors to remotely commandeer vulnerable servers and deploy malware.
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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
JULY 20, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and data-driven world, organizations rely heavily on efficient data management solutions to streamline operations and ensure data integrity. Incisive Software, a leading provider of innovative data management solutions, is proud to announce the rollout of extensive enhancements to its Incisive Analytics Essentials for Low-Code/No-Code and Microsoft Excel.
The Hacker News
JULY 20, 2023
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory on Thursday warning that the newly disclosed critical security flaw in Citrix NetScaler Application Delivery Controller (ADC) and Gateway devices is being abused to drop web shells on vulnerable systems.
Security Boulevard
JULY 20, 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of The Week in Security , which brings you the newest headlines from both the world and our team across the full stack of security: application security, cybersecurity, and beyond. This week: Google Cloud Build permissions can be abused to poison production environments. Also: A new AI model allows cybercriminals to launch sophisticated phishing attacks.
The Hacker News
JULY 20, 2023
If it seems like Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) has been around forever, it's because it has (at least compared to the many technologies that rise and fall within just a few years.) The initial version, known as "Remote Desktop Protocol 4.0," was released in 1996 as part of the Windows NT 4.
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