Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Cisco confirms that data published by IntelBroker on a cybercrime forum was taken from the company DevHub environment. Cisco confirms that the data posted by IntelBroker on a cybercrime forum was stolen from its DevHub environment. IntelBroker claimed to have gained access to Github projects, Gitlab Projects, SonarQube projects, Source code, hard coded credentials, Certificates, Customer SRCs, Cisco Confidential Documents, Jira tickets, API tokens, AWS Private buckets, Cisco Technology SRCs, Doc

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Despite 80% of IT leaders expressing confidence that their organization won’t fall for phishing attacks, nearly two-thirds admitted they’ve clicked on phishing links themselves. This overconfidence is coupled with concerning behaviors, as 36% of IT leaders have disabled security measures on their systems, undermining organizational defenses. These were among the chief results of an Arctic.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Internet Archive was breached again, attackers hacked its Zendesk email support platform through stolen GitLab authentication tokens. The Internet Archive was breached via Zendesk, with users receiving warnings about stolen GitLab tokens due to improper token rotation after repeated alerts. BleepingComputer first reported the news of the incident, after it received several messages from people who received replies to their old Internet Archive removal requests, warning that the organization

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Tax farming is the practice of licensing tax collection to private contractors. Used heavily in ancient Rome, it’s largely fallen out of practice because of the obvious conflict of interest between the state and the contractor. Because tax farmers are primarily interested in short-term revenue, they have no problem abusing taxpayers and making things worse for them in the long term.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A survey of 510 IT security and risk practitioners finds 93% have access to a comprehensive inventory of human and non-human identities across their IT environments, with 85% having a clear line of visibility and monitoring into who is doing what. However, just under half (45%) also noted there has been some type of unauthorized. The post Survey Surfaces Depth and Scope of Identity Management Challenge appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Penetration Testing

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Rackspace, a leading provider of managed cloud services, announced a security incident related to a zero-day vulnerability discovered in a third-party utility bundled with the ScienceLogic EM7 (SL1) monitoring platform.... The post CVE-2024-9537 (CVSS 9.8): Critical Zero-Day in ScienceLogic EM7 Leads to Rackspace Security Incident appeared first on Cybersecurity News.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It is good to see US government leaders realize that ransomware is a growing existential threat to our country, at the hands of our adversaries. A top US national cybersecurity advisor stated in a recent op-ed , “This is a troubling practice that must end.” The government is looking at ways to disrupt ransomware attacks. One tactic is to get cyber insurance companies to stop reimbursements for ransoms.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australia's Scam Prevention Framework aims to protect consumers by holding tech, banking, and telecom sectors accountable, with fines up to $50 million.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One theme that our recent vulnerability recaps have revealed is that threat actors are consistently exploiting flaws with already-active patches. Sometimes, the flaws have been fixed for months during an exploit. It’s challenging for security teams to patch all the software solutions your business uses rapidly, but let this be your weekly reminder to prioritize patching schedules.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Macs may need additional antivirus protection in a business environment or high-risk use case. Bitdefender is the best overall Mac antivirus provider when it comes to protection, usability, and performance.

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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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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The prolific Chinese nation-state actor known as APT41 (aka Brass Typhoon, Earth Baku, Wicked Panda, or Winnti) has been attributed to a sophisticated cyber attack targeting the gambling and gaming industry.

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We Live Security

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Watch out for schemes where fraudsters trick people into sharing verification codes so they can gain access to their phone numbers

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In this blog entry, we discuss how malicious actors are exploiting Docker remote API servers via gRPC/h2c to deploy the cryptominer SRBMiner to facilitate their mining of XRP on Docker hosts.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a critical security flaw impacting ScienceLogic SL1 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following reports of active exploitation as a zero-day. The vulnerability in question, tracked as CVE-2024-9537 (CVSS v4 score: 9.

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IT Security Guru

OCTOBER 21, 2024

October is widely regarded as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While awareness is crucial in our increasingly perilous cyber landscape – where threats to both organisations and individuals are growing in scale and sophistication – action is now paramount. Recent research indicates that 95% of IT leaders believe cyber attacks are more advanced than ever, largely due to the accessibility of AI technologies.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Hi there! Here’s your quick update on the latest in cybersecurity. Hackers are using new tricks to break into systems we thought were secure—like finding hidden doors in locked houses. But the good news? Security experts are fighting back with smarter tools to keep data safe. Some big companies were hit with attacks, while others fixed their vulnerabilities just in time.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Identity Revolution: Welcome to the Dynamic World of IAM 360 madhav Tue, 10/22/2024 - 05:02 It’s been quite the journey, but here it is—the first issue of IAM 360! For too long, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has played a background role—a fundamental but ‘invisible’ part of digital transformation. That’s why I’m so excited to present IAM 360—the magazine where IAM shifts from a behind-the-scenes function into a dynamic, forward-thinking conversation.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Pentest Checklists Are More Important Than Ever Given the expanding attack surface coupled with the increasing sophistication of attacker tactics and techniques, penetration testing checklists have become essential for ensuring thorough assessments across an organization’s attack surface, both internal and external.

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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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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Security software can be the first line of defense or the last, and the cost of failure is catastrophic. That's why quality is priority zero for Cisco. Security software can be the first line of defense or the last, and the cost of failure is catastrophic. That's why quality is priority zero for Cisco.

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WIRED Threat Level

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

On October 15, 2024, Cisco issued a public statement acknowledging reports of an alleged security incident involving the unauthorized access of specific Cisco data and data belonging to its customers. While Cisco has maintained that no breach of its core systems occurred, the evolving situation highlights companies' persistent challenges in balancing transparency and security.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 21, 2024

There has been plenty of hype around secure access service edge. Some even say it is replacing legacy network and security architectures. Drew Robb, writing for TechRepublic Premium, lays out what it is, how it fits within the security and networking landscape, whether it is replacing SD-WAN, its benefits, its challenges, and how to implement.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Acquiring a security solution can be a complex process. Most organizations undergo a justification process to secure funding for the purchase. Some focus on the solution's problem-solving capabilities, suitability, and efficacy. In contrast, more mature organizations quantify risk, comparing the original risk against the cost of the solution and the residual risk after deployment to decide whether to proceed with the purchase.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Authors/Presenters: Peiyu Wang Our sincere appreciation to DEF CON , and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their timely []DEF CON 32] 2 erudite content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Las Vegas Convention Center ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post DEF CON 32 – AppSec Village – Web2 Meets Web3 Hacking Decentralized Applications appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Digital Guardian

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Zero Trust is a cybersecurity model requiring verification of all internal and external access attempts, eliminating trust to prevent breaches. Learn more about what goes into a zero trust security model and zero trust network access (ZTNA) in this blog.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In today’s data-driven world, data breaches are one of the most significant threats facing organizations, with the financial impact varying widely across industries. The cost of a data breach is often determined by the nature of the data involved and the regulatory landscape governing the industry. Sectors like healthcare and financial services, which handle highly […] The post Data Breach Statistics [2024] : Penalties and Fines for Major regulations first appeared on Accutive Security.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 21, 2024

ESR's new Qi2 car mount can wirelessly charge your iPhone at 15W while staying cool, thanks to its CryoBoost feature.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 21, 2024

This week on the Lock and Code podcast … On the internet, you can be shown an online ad because of your age, your address, your purchase history, your politics, your religion, and even your likelihood of having cancer. This is because of the largely unchecked “data broker” industry. Data brokers are analytics and marketing companies that collect every conceivable data point that exists about you, packaging it all into profiles that other companies use when deciding who should see their adv

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Only weeks after Red Hat released Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI, the company rolled out the next version: RHEL AI 1.2.

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CompTIA on Cybersecurity

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Data breaches should stay in the past. Explore paths to a cybersecurity career by diving into CompTIA's State of Cybersecurity 2025 report.

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