Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Commercially-available malware, with minimal modification, is behind attacks against the Indian government, says Cisco's Talos security research group.
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Good article about the current state of cryptocurrency forensics.
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Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Dubbed TangleBot, the malware can overlay financial apps with its own screens in an attempt to steal your account credentials, says Cloudmark.
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Assessing the risks involved in using the latest technology is something our culture had to adopt in the early days of the computer. New technologies come with risks — there’s no denying that. Related: How Russia uses mobile apps to radicalize U.S. youth. Miller. To minimize their impact, implementing preventive security measures into these advanced systems is crucial.
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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.
We Live Security
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The emergency release comes a mere three days after Google’s previous update that plugged another 19 security loopholes. The post Google releases emergency fix to plug zero‑day hole in Chrome appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Brennan P. Baybeck lists building a successful team as one of his top responsibilities as a CISO. “If you surround yourself with great people, make sure they’re successful and have what they need—the training, the budget, the right headcount—then great security comes along,” he says. “But if you don’t put that focus on your team, it’s not going to happen.” [ Learn the 5 key qualities of successful CISOs, and how to develop them and 7 security incidents that cost CISOs their jobs. | Sign up for C
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Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Microsoft has discovered new malware used by the Nobelium hacking group to deploy additional payloads and steal sensitive info from Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) servers. [.].
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
We know that many of us couldn't wait to reconnect in person. However, the health and safety of our guests will always be our top priority. Given the continued uncertainties around the pandemic, the AT&T Business Summit will be exclusively virtual this year. And it’s jam-packed with cybersecurity talks! Given how critical security is to digital transformation and our ability to innovate, we’ve got a robust line-up of cybersecurity topics – from SASE to zero trust and t
Digital Guardian
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Two attacks on farming co-ops in the midwest have corroborated a warning from the FBI that when it comes to ransomware attacks, the agricultural industry is on watch.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Telegram is becoming an essential platform for cybercriminal activities, crooks use it but and sell any kind of stolen data and hacking tools. Many experts believe that the popular Telegram app is an efficient alternative to dark web marketplaces, its channels are used by hacking communities and cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data, accesses to compromised infrastructure, and hacking tools.
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Software programs today frequently have a long list of third-party components. To maintain security and performance, companies must carefully track and manage each one. The post What is a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Incident responders work much like police detectives or journalists, in search of the who, what, when, why and how of incidents before they can take steps to address problems. One tool that helps responders address incidents after they occur and position organizations for better defense in the future is the widely used Mitre ATT&CK framework (with ATT&CK standing for Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge). [ Learn how to implement and use the Mitre ATT&CK framework. |
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The Cybereason Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) issues Cybereason Threat Analysis reports to inform on impacting threats. The Threat Analysis reports investigate these threats and provide practical recommendations for protecting against them. The post Threat Analysis Report: Inside the Destructive PYSA Ransomware appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
A malicious Firefox add-on named "Safepal Wallet" lived on the Mozilla add-ons site for seven months and scammed users by emptying out their wallets. Safepal is a cryptocurrency wallet application capable of securely storing a variety of crypto assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. [.].
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Cybersecurity is all about protecting data, but it’s clear organizations need to make a greater effort to protect that data where it is, not where they’d like it to be or think it could end up. As more organizations are making the transition to edge computing, that’s where security needs to focus. However, moving security. The post Challenges Securing the Edge appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Do you remember the first time you made an online purchase? Me neither. I’ve made so many online purchases over the years, and I’ve probably made more in the past 18 months than in the past 5 years combined. I love the convenience of it all, particularly having my mascara from Sephora and my dog’s food and treats from Chewy delivered to my door every month, without fail.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
When organizations began moving operations to the cloud, it quickly became clear that the practices used to secure on-premises networks would be inadequate. Networks once defined by physical locations were now geo-agnostic; users needed to access data from anywhere, anytime from geographically distributed cloud applications using both personal and company-issued devices.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
UC San Diego Health, a California based healthcare service provider, reportedly suffered a data breach early this year, and it notified the 450,000 victims from September 7th, 2021. Going further, the details of the security incident was made public by the health services provider in July this year in which it stated that it became a victim of a phishing attack as one of its employees fell prey to email bait that led to the leak of sensitive information of millions of patients, students and empl
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
During the final week of National Insider Threat Awareness month, we’ll talk about best practices. The post Best Practices for Implementing an Insider Threat Program appeared first on Gurucul. The post Best Practices for Implementing an Insider Threat Program appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
To all those who would like to seek a brilliant career in cloud security, here’s a knowledge-share on what they need to pursue to keep their salary bells ringing with glory. Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge- Shortly known as CCSK, this certification acts as a stepping stone for a great career in cloud security as it covers topics such as basic security knowledge in the cloud architecture and data security, management identification and access management and such.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Identity theft is one of the largest and most common forms of cybercrime. When it comes to sensitive personal information, a child’s Social Security number, date of birth, name, and address is some of the most desired information by criminals. . Child identity theft is when someone uses a child’s sensitive personal information to get services, benefits, or to commit fraud.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Bandwidth.com has become the latest victim of distributed denial of service attacks targeting VoIP providers this month, leading to nationwide voice outages over the past few days. [.].
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Last week, the three-year saga of Huawei’s CFO, Meng Wanzhou, accused of trade secret theft, obstruction of justice and sanctions-busting reached its conclusion. Meng and the U.S. Attorney’s office reached a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA). Meng pleaded not guilty to the various fraud charges as part of the proceedings. The agreement defers time for four.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
In cybersecurity, threat actors are relentless. To keep systems safe, we need a process of controls to oversee the entire chronology of a potential attack scenario – protection before an attack happens, effective mitigation and correction during an attack, and recovery afterwards. The tools of defense are vital, but not enough. Organizations need to decide how to deploy these tools, how much to spend, how to train people, and how to ensure they maintain compliance with industry standards and gov
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Anyone who works in business is likely familiar with the phrase, “Building the plane as you’re flying it.” And after the craziness of these past 18 months, I’m sure most of us are now intimately familiar with that expression. From disrupting traditional working norms to accelerating two years of digital transformation in two months , it's not beyond reason to say that no person or industry was left untouched by the pandemic.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Single sign-on solutions can get extremely pricey, so it’s no wonder that IT organizations are searching for open-source single sign-on alternatives. The post Open-Source Single Sign-On (SSO) appeared first on JumpCloud. The post Open-Source Single Sign-On (SSO) appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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?
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
A new malware sold on dark web forums is being used by threat actors to steal accounts for multiple gaming platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and EA Origin. [.].
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The operators behind the BlackRock mobile malware have surfaced back with a new Android banking trojan called ERMAC that targets Poland and has its roots in the infamous Cerberus malware, according to the latest research.
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The year 2020 disrupted just about every industry, including retail banking. Locked down at home, consumers were abruptly forced to do all their banking over the internet. The sudden transition profoundly impacted banks and created unprecedented demands on online infrastructure. Some banking sites were overwhelmed by traffic and slowed to a crawl. Some sites crashed altogether.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Here’s a sage warning from U.S. Vice President Henry Wallace, as recorded by the Senate on April 17th, 1944: Wallace wrote this for the New York Times, which had sent him a request to “write a piece answering the following questions”: What is a Fascist? How many Fascists have we? How dangerous are they? His … Continue reading 1944: “The American fascist method is poison channels of public information” ?.
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.
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