Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This article makes LockBit sound like a legitimate organization: The DDoS attack last weekend that put a temporary stop to leaking Entrust data was seen as an opportunity to explore the triple extortion tactic to apply more pressure on victims to pay a ransom. LockBitSupp said that the ransomware operator is now looking to add DDoS as an extortion tactic on top of encrypting data and leaking it. “I am looking for dudosers [DDoSers] in the team, most likely now we will attack targets and pr

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Finally, Uncle Sam is compelling companies to take cybersecurity seriously. Related: How the Middle East paved the way to CMMC. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification version 2.0 could take effect as early as May 2023 mandating detailed audits of the cybersecurity practices of any company that hopes to do business with the Department of Defense.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Learn more about how edge computing can reduce latency, boost performance and improve data security among other benefits. The post Benefits of edge computing appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

TikTok was hacked, with over two billion records stolen. Or so says notorious leak group BlueHornet (a/k/a AgainstTheWest, @AggressiveCurl). The post TikTok Hack: 2B Records Leak — but ByteDance Denies appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Learn all about the key features, specs, pricing, availability and other details about Apple's 2022 release of iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. The post iPhone 14 cheat sheet: Everything to know about Apple’s 2022 flagship phones appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A new Linux malware dubbed Shikitega leverages a multi-stage infection chain to target endpoints and IoT devices. Researchers from AT&T Alien Labs discovered a new piece of stealthy Linux malware, dubbed Shikitega, that targets endpoints and IoT devices. The malware outstands for its multistage infection chain, threat actors use it to can gain full control of the system and carry out other malicious activities, including cryptocurrency mining.

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IT Security Guru

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In today’s cloud-based enterprise, APIs are a critical part of every business. They’re used extensively to foster more rapid application development, and without proper security measures, sensitive data can easily get into the wrong hands. As modern organizations become more dependent on APIs to achieve their goals, their API security strategy must be up-to-date and in line with recent developments in technology.

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Graham Cluley

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Owners of QNAP NAS drives have been advised to "take immediate action" in the wake of a new wave of DeadBolt ransomware attacks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

One of the US largest School districts, the Los Angeles Unified School District, suffered a ransomware attack during the weekend. The Los Angeles Unified School District is one of the largest school distinct in the US, it was hit by a ransomware attack during the Labor Day weekend. The security breach took place a few days ahead of the scheduled opening that was planned for Tuesday morning which will happen regularly. “Los Angeles Unified detected unusual activity in its Information Techno

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Naked Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

NAS devices make it easy for anyone to add high-capacity file servers to their network. Guess why cybercrooks love NAS devices too.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The internet has drawn comparisons to the Wild West, making ransomware the digital incarnation of a hold-up. Related: It’s all about ‘ attack surface management ‘ However, today’s perpetrator isn’t standing in front of you brandishing a weapon. They could be on the other side of the globe, part of a cybercrime regime that will never be discovered, much less brought to justice.

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We Live Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Misconfigured remote access services continue to give bad actors an easy access path to company networks – here’s how you can minimize your exposure to attacks misusing Remote Desktop Protocol. The post RDP on the radar: An up‑close view of evolving remote access threats appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Google’s bug bounty program will be expanded to include a special open source section called the Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program (OSS VRP), the company announced on its security blog. Through this program, security researchers will thus receive a reward for finding security vulnerabilities in open source projects maintained by Google as well as.

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Trend Micro

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

We analyzed the Distroless technique for reducing the size of container images and explored its capabilities to address security concerns. We provide an alternative approach to Distroless that reduces the attack surface for malicious actors targeting cloud-native applications while optimizing cloud resources.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Finally, Uncle Sam is compelling companies to take cybersecurity seriously. Related: How the Middle East paved the way to CMMC. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification version 2.0 could take effect as early as May 2023 mandating detailed audits of the cybersecurity … (more…). The post SHARED INTEL: The cybersecurity sea change coming with the implementation of ‘CMMC’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Outdoor apparel brand 'The North Face' was targeted in a large-scale credential stuffing attack that has resulted in the hacking of 194,905 accounts on the thenorthface.com website. [.].

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When an enterprise gets hit with ransomware, the fundamental question is whether the cost of downtime is greater than the cost of paying the ransom. Once the ramifications of frozen data—financial and otherwise—lost revenue and productivity and the intangible cost of a damaged reputation are added up, it’s no wonder many organizations decide to just.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Dave Stirling, CISO of Zions Bancorporation, isn’t waiting for a shakeup in the talent pool or some big shift in the job market to solve the cybersecurity skills gap. Instead, he’s making his own luck. How? By changing up his own staffing strategy, “by trying different things and seeing what sticks.” That approach has Stirling recruiting candidates from the bank’s IT and operations staff, working with local colleges, investing more in training and rethinking how he posts open jobs.

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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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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Regulators have roared back from a pandemic-induced stupor that seemingly tamped down some of the most aggressive actions at their disposal—as Sephora recently became painfully aware. The cosmetics retailer is set to pay $1.2 million in penalties for running afoul of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA has been something of a sleeping.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As the cybersecurity skills gap persists, it is imperative to create access to training, career pathways, and opportunities in order to encourage more people to pursue careers in cybersecurity. By providing access to and possibilities for cyber jobs for everyone, including women, students, veterans, and others, Fortinet is working to encourage greater representation within cybersecurity.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Moobot botnet is behind a new wave of attacks that started in early August and that target vulnerable D-Link routers. Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 researchers reported a new wave of attacks launched by the Moobot botnet that target vulnerable D-Link routers. The Mirai -based Moobot botnet was first documented by Palo Alto Unit 42 researchers in February 2021, in November 2021, it started exploiting a critical command injection flaw ( CVE-2021-36260 ) in the webserver of several Hikvision prod

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Someone is flooding Cobalt Strike servers operated by former members of the Conti ransomware gang with anti-Russian messages to disrupt their activity. [.].

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Digital Shadows

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Stealthy, sustained, and frequently state-backed, advanced persistent threats (APTs for short) are often the leading antagonists of the cyber threat. The post APT Spotlight Series: APT41 first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (also known as IHG Hotels & Resorts) announced on September 5, 2022, that its network has been breached. The attack disrupted the hospitality company’s systems like booking and other applications. IHG announced the cyberattack to the authorities and is dealing with it helped by a group of external experts. The aim […].

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Password hygiene is a huge priority for Managed Service Providers Every organization is at risk for cyber attack, but MSPs have emerged as a top target. This is because threat actors can use a vulnerable MSP as an initial access vector to multiple victim networks, with globally cascading effects. In May of 2022, CISA, the FBI, and a group of. Read More.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As the adoption of cloud storage is growing, it is becoming easy to carry documents, passwords, movies, images, music, etc. on one go. Though it is convenient for us, data upload to a third-party platform might fetch some security risks that are as follows. First, we never know what is happening behind the screens in the server farms, as anyone working in or for the data center can easily have access to data.

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Digital Guardian

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

What are trade secrets and what makes them so important? As an organization, when you identify a piece of information as a trade secret you should take steps to protect it and keep it from being disclosed.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the largest public school system in California and the 2nd largest public school district in the United States, revealed that last weekend it had been the victim of a ransomware incident that impacted its Information Technology (IT) systems. More on LAUSD The LAUSD had 664,774 students enrolled for the […].

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Mirai malware botnet variant known as 'MooBot' has re-emerged in a new attack wave that started early last month, targeting vulnerable D-Link routers with a mix of old and new exploits. [.].

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Former members of the Conti cybercrime cartel have been implicated in five different campaigns targeting Ukraine from April to August 2022. The findings, which come from Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), builds upon a prior report published in July 2022, detailing the continued cyber activity aimed at the Eastern European nation amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.

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