Krebs on Security
MAY 2, 2022
Image: Proxima Studios, via Shutterstock. Faced with a brain drain of smart people fleeing the country following its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Federation is floating a new strategy to address a worsening shortage of qualified information technology experts: Forcing tech-savvy people within the nation’s prison population to perform low-cost IT work for domestic companies.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2022
Be a Certified CompTIA Professional w/ 15 Expert-Led Prep Courses on CompTIA-Focused Topics. The post Complete 2022 CompTIA Certification Course appeared first on TechRepublic.
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CSO Magazine
MAY 2, 2022
Cybersecurity pros interested in metrics and measures frequently ponder and pontificate on what measures would be best to show the board of directors. That can be a tricky proposition because “we have to speak like the business” is also a mantra. Coming up with cybersecurity metrics from a business perspective can be a challenge. So how can we solve this problem and provide useful insight?
Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2022
You can prepare for an exciting and in-demand new career in information security without quitting your day job. Get details about these security training courses. The post Work toward an InfoSec certification with this online training bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.
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 Boulevard
MAY 2, 2022
Twenty years ago, Bill Gates foresaw the security threats looming as new technologies were introduced and threat actors were ramping up their efforts. He urged for including security development at every stage of the software life cycle in his company’s products. It’s a lesson developers haven’t taken to heart, as AppSec lags far behind in. The post AppSec Champions Bring Security Front and Center appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 2, 2022
It's time to upgrade your IAM software, but which security tool should you choose? See how the features of CyberArk and BeyondTrust compare. The post CyberArk vs BeyondTrust: Compare IAM solutions appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Security Affairs
MAY 2, 2022
The REvil ransomware gang has resumed its operations, experts found a new encryptor and a new attack infrastructure. The REvil ransomware operation shut down in October 2021, in January the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced to have shut down the REvil ransomware gang, the group that is behind a long string of attacks against large organizations, such as Kaseya and JBS USA.
The Hacker News
MAY 2, 2022
A Chinese-aligned cyberespionage group has been observed striking the telecommunication sector in Central Asia with versions of malware such as ShadowPad and PlugX. Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne tied the intrusions to an actor it tracks under the name "Moshen Dragon," with tactical overlaps between the collective and another threat group referred to as Nomad Panda (aka RedFoxtrot).
Security Affairs
MAY 2, 2022
The car rental company Sixt announced it was hit by a cyberattack that is causing temporary business disruptions at customer care centers and selective branches. The car rental company Sixt detected IT anomalies on April 29th, 2022 and immediately activated the incident response procedures. Later, the company confirmed that it was hit by a cyber-attack that was quickly contained, but that caused temporary business disruptions at customer care centers and selective branches. “As a standard
Security Boulevard
MAY 2, 2022
Dell Technologies today unveiled a set of Dell APEX Cyber Recovery Services through which it promises to simplify organizations’ recovery from cyberattacks. Announced at the Dell Technologies World conference, the service is an extension of Dell’s portfolio of managed services for managing on-premises and cloud computing environments. Through this service, Dell manages the day-to-day cyber.
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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
MAY 2, 2022
Microsoft’s Digital Security Unit has confirmed that Russian cyber attacks on Ukraine were timed in such a way that they coincided with the timing of military strikes. The American technology giant stated the attacks were timed just before military attacks to either weaken the target digitally or to double strike it in such a way that it never recovers from the assault.
The State of Security
MAY 2, 2022
It is often stated that security is hard. Whether it is the people, processes, and technology, or any combination of the three, security is a never ending challenge. Conversely, compliance is the opposite. Compliance is relatively straightforward. For too long, and for too many organisations, meeting a compliance standard was seen as a satisfactory way […]… Read More.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 2, 2022
Microsoft says that its enterprise-grade endpoint security for small to medium-sized businesses is now generally available. [.].
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 2, 2022
Spanish Government has released a press statement confirming Pegasus malware on the smart phones of Spanish Prime Minister (PM), Pedro Sanchez and the region’s Defense Minister, Margarita Robles. Pegasus is spying software when installed on a device sends information about the calls, messages, phones, videos and all other device related info to remote servers or those who installed the surveillance tool on the victims’ mobile.
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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.
Dark Reading
MAY 2, 2022
Breaches can happen to anyone, but a well-oiled machine can internally manage and externally remediate in a way that won't lead to extensive damage to a company's bottom line. (Part 1 of a series.
Heimadal Security
MAY 2, 2022
REvil ransomware (also known as Sodin) was discovered in April 2019 and has since been improved to be more difficult to detect. Once infected, it encrypts data and deletes the ransom request message. Upon receiving the message, the victim is informed that a bitcoin ransom must be paid and that, if the ransom is not paid […]. The post REvil Ransomware Makes a Comeback appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Security Boulevard
MAY 2, 2022
Spring4Shell illustrates why back-to-back attacks are a call to action for organizations to revise and prioritize security best practices. The post Spring4Shell Marks the end of ‘Snooze Button’ Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
SecureBlitz
MAY 2, 2022
Cloud-Based Data Integration Can Transform Your Business For The Better In this article, I will show you how cloud-based data integration can transform your business. Fully integrated data is a mandatory component of any sustainable business. If you clicked on this article, there’s a chance that your business has grown enough to find itself staring.
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.
Heimadal Security
MAY 2, 2022
An investigation conducted by Mozilla researchers regarding mental health and prayer applications showed that the security and privacy of their users are not very important or, in some cases, do not matter at all. Mozilla has recently published the results of a new analysis into these types of apps, which frequently handle, among others, delicate […].
Security Affairs
MAY 2, 2022
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is working on a tool to conduct a dynamic analysis of packages uploaded to popular open-source repositories. The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) announced the release of the first version of a new tool, dubbed Package Analysis , to perform dynamic analysis of the packages uploaded to popular open-source repositories. “Today we’re pleased to announce the initial prototype version of the Package Analysis project , an OpenSSF project add
SecureBlitz
MAY 2, 2022
Microsoft Playwright is a new, open-source, JavaScript-based, cross-browser automation library for end-to-end testing. Learn more in this article. As a web developer, it can be tough to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of web development. You always have to ensure all website functions are working across all devices. That is where Microsoft Playwright comes in.
Malwarebytes
MAY 2, 2022
May 2 marks the start of National Small Business Week , a week that recognizes “the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners”, and promises to “celebrate the resiliency and tenacity of America’s entrepreneurs.” That sounds good to us: Small business are a vital economic engine, accounting for more than 99% of all businesses in the USA, and employing about half the US workforce.
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CompTIA on Cybersecurity
MAY 2, 2022
Find out how 19-year-old Angel Sayani earned 8 CompTIA certifications, what she’s doing with them and her advice to you.
Threatpost
MAY 2, 2022
A deep dive into securing containerized environments and understanding how they present unique security challenges.
The Hacker News
MAY 2, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed an unpatched security vulnerability that could pose a serious risk to IoT products. The issue, which was originally reported in September 2021, affects the Domain Name System (DNS) implementation of two popular C libraries called uClibc and uClibc-ng that are used for developing embedded Linux systems.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 2, 2022
Onleihe, a German online library that offers e-books, electronic newspapers, magazines, audiobooks, music files, and more has admitted that its IT systems were targeted by a ransomware attack that has locked digital files from access. EKZ which offers information technology services to the Germany-based library service provider was hit by the Lockbit ransomware group last month.
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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.
Dark Reading
MAY 2, 2022
The security vulnerability payout set bug hunters rejoicing, but claiming the reward is much, much easier said than done.
The Hacker News
MAY 2, 2022
A newly discovered suspected espionage threat actor has been targeting employees focusing on mergers and acquisitions as well as large corporate transactions to facilitate bulk email collection from victim environments. Mandiant is tracking the activity cluster under the uncategorized moniker UNC3524, citing a lack of evidence linking it to an existing group.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 2, 2022
Phishing actors abuse Google's SMTP relay service to bypass email security products and successfully deliver malicious emails to targeted users. [.].
The Hacker News
MAY 2, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new variant of the AvosLocker ransomware that disables antivirus solutions to evade detection after breaching target networks by taking advantage of unpatched security flaws. "This is the first sample we observed from the U.S. with the capability to disable a defense solution using a legitimate Avast Anti-Rootkit Driver file (asWarPot.
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