Krebs on Security

JUNE 27, 2023

Joseph James “PlugwalkJoe” O’Connor , a 24-year-old from the United Kingdom who earned his 15 minutes of fame by participating in the July 2020 hack of Twitter , has been sentenced to five years in a U.S. prison. That may seem like harsh punishment for a brief and very public cyber joy ride. But O’Connor also pleaded guilty in a separate investigation involving a years-long spree of cyberstalking and cryptocurrency theft enabled by “ SIM swapping ,” a crime wh

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 27, 2023

Don’t do it : Recently, the manager of the Harvard Med School morgue was accused of stealing and selling human body parts. Cedric Lodge and his wife Denise were among a half-dozen people arrested for some pretty grotesque crimes. This part is also at least a little bit funny though: Over a three-year period, Taylor appeared to pay Denise Lodge more than $37,000 for human remains.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 27, 2023

The FIDO Alliance’s Andrew Shikiar explains how passkeys are quickly replacing passwords as the next-generation login, a low friction, high security protocol for any device. The post How FIDO2 Powers Up Passkeys Across Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2023

Westford, Mass., June 27, 2023 – The industry is vying for ever-increasing gigabyte capacities. And yet there are countless applications that only require a fraction of this storage space. Typical applications include green IIoT technologies like charging stations, smart meters, and PV inverters, for which only a small amount of memory is required to run boot software or to communicate with cloud applications.

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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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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 27, 2023

DLP helps organizations protect their sensitive data. Learn about the best practices and tools available to prepare for and prevent data loss. The post What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 27, 2023

A new process injection technique named 'Mockingjay' could allow threat actors to bypass EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and other security products to stealthily execute malicious code on compromised systems. [.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2023

The EU has proposed legislation that would govern the use of AI and could be used for a blueprint by other countries looking to put guardrails around the technology. The post As Goes GDPR, So Goes AI: EU Leads With Proposed AI Law appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Dark Reading

JUNE 27, 2023

By investing in a strong future cybersecurity workforce, we can prevent future attacks on US critical infrastructure before they occur.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 27, 2023

Siemens Energy has confirmed that data was stolen during the recent Clop ransomware data-theft attacks using a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer platform. [.

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Dark Reading

JUNE 27, 2023

Organizations are largely deluded about their own security postures, according to an analysis, with the average SIEM failing to detect a whopping 76% of attacker TTPs.

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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.

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InfoWorld on Security

JUNE 27, 2023

The studies are coming fast these days. Thales Global Cloud Security Study for 2022 found that during the past 12 months, 45% of businesses have experienced a cloud data breach or failed to perform audits. (It would have been nice for this number to be broken out.) If you’ve been watching this space, it was only 5% off from the previous year. What gives?

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

Show me the money! The number-one reported motive for a cyber breach is financial gain, and ransomware 3.0 is the newest preferred tool to get there. Tightening cybersecurity has become an increasingly important issue for organisations and individuals around the world. In Australia, the threat of ransomware attacks has been growing, with the Australian economy reportedly losing up to $2.59 billion annually from these incidents.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2023

Cybersecurity and compliance are two of the most daunting aspects of modern enterprises. There are a number of reasons for this. First, both compliance and cybersecurity risk can be difficult to keep up with. On one hand, there is an endless stream of evolving cybersecurity threats hammering businesses from all sides; on the other, regulation. The post 6 Attributes to Look for in a GRC Platform appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 27, 2023

Security information and event management (SIEM) systems only have detections for 24 percent of the 196 techniques in MITRE ATT&CK v13, according to a new report. “This implies that adversaries can execute around 150 different techniques that will be undetected by the SIEM,” says the CardinalOps report. “Or stated another way, SIEMs are only covering around 50 techniques out of all the techniques that can potentially be used by adversaries.” The Third Annual Report on

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

With the increasing prevalence of smartphones in our daily lives, they have become an integral part of our communication, productivity, and personal data storage. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the threats that target our devices. One such threat is smartphone ransomware, a malicious software that can wreak havoc on our digital lives.

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Dark Reading

JUNE 27, 2023

In a move to embarrass the city, hacking group known as SiegedSec accessed thousands of files with administrator logins, but it's making no ransom demands.

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We Live Security

JUNE 27, 2023

The beginning of the summer break is the perfect time for parents to remind their children about the importance of safe online habits The post School’s out for summer, but it’s not time to let your cyber guard down appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 27, 2023

Censys researchers have discovered hundreds of Internet-exposed devices on the networks of U.S. federal agencies that have to be secured according to a recently issued CISA Binding Operational Directive. [.

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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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IT Security Guru

JUNE 27, 2023

Six years have passed since the infamous NotPetya cyber attack sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity landscape. Initially disguised as ransomware, NotPetya quickly revealed its true destructive nature, spreading damage to businesses and governments around the world, resulting in billions of dollars in losses. Six years later, the impact of the NotPetya attack is still being felt, and the lessons learned from this incident continue to shape the way we approach cybersecurity.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 27, 2023

Microsoft has released the optional KB5027293 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 with three new features and 11 additional fixes or changes. [.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 27, 2023

A new process injection technique dubbed Mockingjay could be exploited by threat actors to bypass security solutions to execute malicious code on compromised systems. "The injection is executed without space allocation, setting permissions or even starting a thread," Security Joes researchers Thiago Peixoto, Felipe Duarte, and Ido Naor said in a report shared with The Hacker News.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2023

Porto, Portugal, June 27 th 2023– Jscrambler , a leading solution for JavaScript protection and real-time webpage monitoring, today announces the launch and immediate availability of its free PCI DSS JavaScript Compliance Tool to ensure granular and flexible capacity to meet the stringent new requirements introduced by version 4.0 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS v4.0).

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WIRED Threat Level

JUNE 27, 2023

Fifty years ago, a fire ripped through the National Personnel Records Center. It set off a massive project to save crucial pieces of American history—including, I hoped, my grandfather’s.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2023

New York and Reston, Virg., June 27, 2023 — Quantexa , a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors, and Carahsoft Technology Corp , The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider ® , today announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as Quantexa’s Master Government Aggregator ® , making the company’s Decision Intelligence platform available to U.S.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2023

Mockingjay is a new process injection technique that can be exploited to bypass security solutions to execute malware on compromised systems. A new process injection technique dubbed Mockingjay can be exploited by attackers to bypass security controls and gain unauthorized access to compromised systems. The term process injection is used to refer to a method used to inject malicious code into the memory space of a process.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2023

Online content is largely powered and paid for by advertising. Almost every site you visit, every forum you browse, and even the online stores you buy things from is an advert extravaganza, and they don’t just stop at showing cool offers for shirts at 50% off. The scaffolding the adverts sit on goes out of its way to track you, tie you to clicks, associations, and more.

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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.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2023

Clop ransomware group added five new victims of MOVEit attacks to its dark web leak site, including Schneider Electric and Siemens Energy. The Clop ransomware group added five new victims of MOVEit attacks to its dark web leak site, including the industrial giants Schneider Electric and Siemens Energy. Both Schneider Electric and Siemens Energy provide Industrial Control Systems (ICS) that are used in critical national infrastructure worldwide.

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GlobalSign

JUNE 27, 2023

In this blog we’re breaking down the myths to answer your questions surrounding electronic and digital signatures.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 27, 2023

An unnamed Japanese cryptocurrency exchange was the victim of a cyber attack aimed at deploying an Apple macOS backdoor named JokerSpy. Elastic Security Labs researchers provided details about a recently discovered intrusion at an unnamed cryptocurrency exchange, aimed at deploying an Apple macOS backdoor named JokerSpy. The researchers tracked the intrusion as REF9134, the threat actors used the sh.py backdoor to deploy the macOS Swiftbelt enumeration tool.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2023

The process of attaining Essential 8 (E8) compliance and what it could mean for your business. The post Essential 8 Maturity Model: Achieving Cyber Security Excellence appeared first on Scytale. The post Essential 8 Maturity Model: Achieving Cyber Security Excellence appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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