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RSAC 2023: Generative AI Takes the Cybersecurity Industry by Storm

Lohrman on Security

Yes, generative AI stole the show at RSA Conference 2023 in San Francisco last week. Here’s a roundup of the top news from the biggest cybersecurity conference in the world.

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MY TAKE: A few reasons to believe RSAC 2023’s ‘stronger together’ theme is gaining traction

The Last Watchdog

The theme of RSA Conference 2023 — ‘stronger together’ — was certainly well chosen. Related: Demystifying ‘DSPM’ This was my nineteenth RSAC. I attended my first one in 2004, while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY. It certainly was terrific to see the cybersecurity industry’s premier trade event fully restored to its pre-Covid grandeur at San Francisco’s Moscone Center last week.

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Hackers use fake ‘Windows Update’ guides to target Ukrainian govt

Bleeping Computer

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) says Russian hackers are targeting various government bodies in the country with malicious emails supposedly containing instructions on how to update Windows as a defense against cyber attacks. [.

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RSAC 2023: Generative AI Takes the Cybersecurity Industry by Storm

Security Boulevard

Yes, generative AI stole the show at RSA Conference 2023 in San Francisco last week. Here’s a roundup of the top news from the biggest cybersecurity conference in the world. The post RSAC 2023: Generative AI Takes the Cybersecurity Industry by Storm appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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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Google Blocks 1.43 Million Malicious Apps, Bans 73,000 Bad Accounts in 2022

The Hacker News

Google disclosed that its improved security features and app review processes helped it block 1.43 million bad apps from being published to the Play Store in 2022.

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Russia-linked APT28 uses fake Windows Update instructions to target Ukraine govt bodies

Security Affairs

CERT-UA warns of a spear-phishing campaign conducted by APT28 group targeting Ukrainian government bodies with fake ‘Windows Update’ guides. Russia-linked APT28 group is targeting Ukrainian government bodies with fake ‘Windows Update’ guides, Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warns. The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations w

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White hat hackers showed how to take over a European Space Agency satellite

Security Affairs

Thales cybersecurity researchers have shown this week how they seized control of a European Space Agency (ESA) satellite. This week, during the third edition of CYSAT, the European event dedicated to cybersecurity for the space industry, the European Space Agency (ESA) set up a satellite test bench, inviting white hat hackers to attempt seizing control of OPS-SAT , a nanosatellite operated by the agency for demonstration purposes.

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A week in security (April 24 -30)

Malwarebytes

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: LockBit and Cl0p ransomware gangs actively exploiting Papercut vulnerabilities Update now: Critical flaw in VMWare Fusion and VMWare Workstation Magecart threat actor rolls out convincing modal forms Fileless attacks: How attackers evade traditional AV and how to stop them ChatGPT writes insecure code Update your PaperCut application servers now: Exploits in the wild APC warns about critical vulnerabilities in online UPS monitoring software Decoy dog toolkit plays

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 417 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. ViperSoftX uses more sophisticated encryption and anti-analysis techniques Atomic macOS Stealer is advertised on Telegram for $1,000 per month CISA warns of a critical flaw affecting Illumina medical devices OpenAI reinstates ChatGPT service in It

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Apple, Google, and Microsoft Just Fixed Zero-Day Security Flaws

WIRED Threat Level

Firefox gets a needed tune-up, SolarWinds squashes two high-severity bugs, Oracle patches 433 vulnerabilities, and more updates you should make now.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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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Crooks broke into AT&T email accounts to empty their cryptocurrency wallets

Security Affairs

Threat actors are gaining access to AT&T email accounts in an attempt to hack into the victim’s cryptocurrency exchange accounts. Hackers are breaking into the AT&T email accounts and then using the access they are logging into the victim’s cryptocurrency exchange accounts to drain their crypto funds, TechCrunch reported. Crooks are targeting people who have att.net, sbcglobal.net, bellsouth.net and other AT&T email addresses.

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USENIX Enigma 2023 – Ian Haken – ‘Adventures in Authentication and Authorization’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to USENIX for publishing their Presenter’s outstanding USENIX Enigma ’23 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post USENIX Enigma 2023 – Ian Haken – ‘Adventures in Authentication and Authorization’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Top Trending CVEs of April 2023

NopSec

April was a busy month for Microsoft. Patch Tuesday introduced critical Windows fixes to address a pair of remote command execution (RCE) vulnerabilities, one of which features exploit code in the wild. We also cover RCE vulnerabilities in Sophos Web Appliance and Apache Superset. Finally, would you believe that ProxyNotShell is still alive and kicking?

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MY TAKE: A few reasons to believe RSAC 2023’s ‘stronger together’ theme is gaining traction

Security Boulevard

The theme of RSA Conference 2023 — ‘stronger together’ — was certainly well chosen. Related: Demystifying ‘DSPM’ This was my nineteenth RSAC. I attended my first one in 2004, while covering Microsoft for USA TODAY. It certainly was terrific to … (more…) The post MY TAKE: A few reasons to believe RSAC 2023’s ‘stronger together’ theme is gaining traction appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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What is Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)

Spinone

In the past few years, the RaaS model has become not only extremely popular among cybercriminals but also exceptionally successful. What is ransomware as a service, how is it different from previous models, and why is it so efficient? What is ransomware as a service, and how is it different Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) is a new […] The post What is Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) first appeared on SpinOne.

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A Step by Step Guide to SS7 Attacks

Security Boulevard

Global mobile use has been on a major upswing for quite some time. From toddlers who learn to operate a mobile phone before they can even The post A Step by Step Guide to SS7 Attacks appeared first on FirstPoint. The post A Step by Step Guide to SS7 Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How to Back Up Salesforce – Complete Guide 2023

Spinone

Salesforce is probably the most important tool for the revenue-generating team of your company. It enables your management to monitor the sales pipeline, predict income, and plan the team’s efforts. Losing this data or file systems can hamper or even paralyze sales activities and make it necessary to recover lost data. In this article, we’ll […] The post How to Back Up Salesforce – Complete Guide 2023 first appeared on SpinOne.

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How Dynamics 365 Business Central is Revolutionizing the Food Industry?

Security Boulevard

New trends appear every year as the food sector continues to develop. From plant-based diets to sustainable sourcing, consumers are increasingly aware of the impact of their food choices on the environment and their health. As we move into 2023, the food industry is expected to continue its rapid evolution, driven by changing consumer preferences, […] The post How Dynamics 365 Business Central is Revolutionizing the Food Industry?

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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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Building a Healthy Security Culture: Insights from Kai Roer

Security Boulevard

In this episode we speak with Kai Roer, a renowned author, security culture coach, and CEO of Praxis Security Labs. Kai shares his career journey in cybersecurity and emphasizes the importance of building a strong security culture within organizations. He identifies the biggest impediments to a good security culture and offers actionable steps that organizations […] The post Building a Healthy Security Culture: Insights from Kai Roer appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.