Thu.Dec 19, 2024

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Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm

Krebs on Security

Cybercriminals are selling hundreds of thousands of credential sets stolen with the help of a cracked version of Acunetix , a powerful commercial web app vulnerability scanner, new research finds. The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey.

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Fortinet warns about Critical flaw in Wireless LAN Manager FortiWLM

Security Affairs

Fortinet warns of a patched FortiWLM vulnerability that could allow admin access and sensitive information disclosure. Fortinet warned of a now-patched Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-34990 (CVSS score of 9.6), that could lead to admin access and sensitive information disclosure. “A relative path traversal [CWE-23] in FortiWLM may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to read sensitive files.” reads the advisory published by the vendor.

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How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats 

Security Boulevard

Companies can significantly reduce insider threat risks with a suitable data classification strategy that adequately manages and protects sensitive information. The post How Data Classification Reduces Insider Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Mailbox Insecurity

Schneier on Security

It turns out that all cluster mailboxes in the Denver area have the same master key. So if someone robs a postal carrier , they can open any mailbox. I get that a single master key makes the whole system easier, but it’s very fragile security.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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.

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SASE Market Hits $2.4 Billion, Top Vendors Tighten Market Share Grip 

Security Boulevard

The global Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) market reached $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, with six leading vendors Zscaler, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Broadcom, Fortinet and Netskope capturing a combined 72% market share. The post SASE Market Hits $2.4 Billion, Top Vendors Tighten Market Share Grip appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Your Company’s Executives Are in the Crosshairs of Whaling. Are They Ready?

SecureWorld News

Phishing has been striking dread into the hearts of IT security teams all over the world almost since email came into use, with the term first appearing in 1995. Since then, phishing attacks have increased, become more widespread and frequent, and developed more sophisticated methods. The main reason why phishing is so feared and effective is that it targets the weakest link in any cybersecurity program: employees.

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Mirai botnet targets SSR devices, Juniper Networks warns

Security Affairs

Juniper Networks warns that a Mirai botnet is targeting SSR devices with default passwords after unusual activity was reported on December 11, 2024. Juniper Networks is warning that a Mirai botnet is targeting Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords. Multiple customers reported anomalous activity on their Session Smart Network (SSN) platforms on December 11, 2024.

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Kaspersky Uncovers Active Exploitation of Fortinet Vulnerability CVE-2023-48788

Penetration Testing

In a recent investigation, Kasperskys Global Emergency Response Team (GERT) uncovered active exploitation of a patched vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS. This SQL injection vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-48788, affects FortiClient... The post Kaspersky Uncovers Active Exploitation of Fortinet Vulnerability CVE-2023-48788 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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McAfee vs Norton: Which Antivirus Software Is Best?

Tech Republic Security

Compare McAfee and Norton to find the best antivirus solution for your needs. Discover key features, compare, and make an informed choice today.

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Weaponized Hacktivism: How Countries Use Activists for Cyber Warfare

Penetration Testing

The intersection of hacking and activism, commonly known as hacktivism, has transformed into a formidable force in the digital era. Trellix’s latest report explores how these groups are increasingly intertwined... The post Weaponized Hacktivism: How Countries Use Activists for Cyber Warfare appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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.

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No one wants another chatbot. This is the AI we actually need

Zero Day

Fundamental advancements are still needed to turn today's chatbots into something more -- something that can sense when we're stressed or overwhelmed, not just when we need another PDF summarized.

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CVE-2024-49576 and CVE-2024-47810: Foxit Addresses Remote Code Execution Flaws

Penetration Testing

Foxit has released a crucial security update for its widely used Foxit PDF Reader and Foxit PDF Editor. The update, version 2024.4, resolves multiple vulnerabilities that pose significant risks, including... The post CVE-2024-49576 and CVE-2024-47810: Foxit Addresses Remote Code Execution Flaws appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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CISA Adds Critical Flaw in BeyondTrust Software to Exploited Vulnerabilities List

The Hacker News

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-12356 (CVSS score: 9.

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Windows 11 not running smoothly? 4 things I always check first

Zero Day

If you're having trouble with Windows 11, consult this short list of the four best things you can do to enhance your PC's performance.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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Fortinet Warns of Critical FortiWLM Flaw That Could Lead to Admin Access Exploits

The Hacker News

Fortinet has issued an advisory for a now-patched critical security flaw impacting Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM) that could lead to disclosure of sensitive information. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-34990, carries a CVSS score of 9.6 out of a maximum of 10.0.

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Just installed iOS 18.2? You should try these 4 iPhone settings first

Zero Day

Overshadowed by the shiny AI features, the latest iPhone update brought multiple QOL improvements, such as the new Home Screen controls.

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Dutch DPA Fines Netflix €4.75 Million for GDPR Violations Over Data Transparency

The Hacker News

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) on Wednesday fined video on-demand streaming service Netflix 4.75 million ($4.93 million) for not giving consumers enough information about how it used their data between 2018 and 2020.

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This VPN Lets Anyone Use Your Internet Connection. What Could Go Wrong?

WIRED Threat Level

A free VPN app called Big Mama is selling access to peoples home internet networks. Kids are using it to cheat in a VR game while researchers warn of bigger security risks.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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Thousands Download Malicious npm Libraries Impersonating Legitimate Tools

The Hacker News

Threat actors have been observed uploading malicious typosquats of legitimate npm packages such as typescript-eslint and @types/node that have racked up thousands of downloads on the package registry. The counterfeit versions, named @typescript_eslinter/eslint and types-node, are engineered to download a trojan and retrieve second-stage payloads, respectively.

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You can access the latest DALL-E 3 model for free, just not through ChatGPT

Zero Day

Access OpenAI's most advanced image-generating model on Bing Image Creator for free.

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Hackers Exploiting Critical Fortinet EMS Vulnerability to Deploy Remote Access Tools

The Hacker News

A now-patched critical security flaw impacting Fortinet FortiClient EMS is being exploited by malicious actors as part of a cyber campaign that installed remote desktop software such as AnyDesk and ScreenConnect. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2023-48788 (CVSS score: 9.

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Agents are the 'third wave' of the AI revolution

Zero Day

How agentic AI is similar - and different - from its predecessor, generative AI.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Juniper Warns of Mirai Botnet Targeting SSR Devices with Default Passwords

The Hacker News

Juniper Networks is warning that Session Smart Router (SSR) products with default passwords are being targeted as part of a malicious campaign that deploys the Mirai botnet malware. The company said it's issuing the advisory after "several customers" reported anomalous behavior on their Session Smart Network (SSN) platforms on December 11, 2024.

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IBM's new enterprise AI models are more powerful than anything from OpenAI or Google

Zero Day

Bigger, better, and all open-source AI for enterprises: IBM releases its Granite 3.1 Large Language Models.

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UAC-0125 Abuses Cloudflare Workers to Distribute Malware Disguised as Army+ App

The Hacker News

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has disclosed that a threat actor it tracks as UAC-0125 is leveraging Cloudflare Workers service to trick military personnel in the country into downloading malware disguised as Army+, a mobile app that was introduced by the Ministry of Defence back in August 2024 in an effort to make the armed forces go paperless.

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Malicious App Found on Amazon Appstore Masquerades as Health Tool

Penetration Testing

McAfee Labs uncovered a malicious app on the Amazon Appstore that disguised itself as a simple health tool while secretly stealing sensitive user data. The app, named BMI CalculationVsn, pretended... The post Malicious App Found on Amazon Appstore Masquerades as Health Tool appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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CISA Mandates Cloud Security for Federal Agencies by 2025 Under Binding Directive 25-01

The Hacker News

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 25-01, ordering federal civilian agencies to secure their cloud environments and abide by Secure Cloud Business Applications (SCuBA) secure configuration baselines.

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I switched to a $100 Motorola phone for two weeks, and it impressed me in several ways

Zero Day

Motorola's Moto G Play 2024 has a design that punches above its weight, and the software provides an enjoyable experience for most people's needs.

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Human Risk Management: The “Weakest Link” Emerges as Key to Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

With technology front and center in virtually all business processes, it may seem counterintuitive to suggest that todays greatest cybersecurity risks dont stem from technology, but from people.Its widely recognized that people pose the greatest risk to data and security. This truth stems from the fact that human risks are much more challenging to manage.

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These Beyerdynamic headphones deliver premium and rich sound while undercutting the competition

Zero Day

In the world of headphones, the name Beyerdynamic is synonymous with rich, elegant sound, and the DT 1770 Pro live up to the name and reputation.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!