Lohrman on Security
JANUARY 15, 2023
What were the top government technology and security blogs in 2022? The metrics don’t lie, and they tell us what cybersecurity and technology infrastructure topics were most popular.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 15, 2023
Data of about 2.5 billion users have been put to risk because of a vulnerability in Google Chrome and chromium browsers. A security firm named Imperva Red has issued a warning that the flaw that has been technically dubbed as ‘CVE-2022-365’ allows hackers to steal information such as cloud based credentials and sensitive files from e-wallets. Imperva Red issued a blog update on this note and essayed that hackers could induce a ‘Symlink-Symbolic Link’ into the directory that allows the OS to trea
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Trend Micro
JANUARY 15, 2023
Proof of Concept (POC): We investigate one of the GitHub Codespaces’ real-time code development and collaboration features that attackers can abuse for cloud-based trusted malware delivery. Once exploited, malicious actors can abuse legitimate GitHub accounts to create a malware file server.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 15, 2023
1.7 TB of data stolen from Cellebrite, a digital intelligence company that provides tools for law enforcement, were leaked online. The Israeli mobile forensics firm Cellebrite is one of the leading companies in the world in the field of digital forensics, it works with law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide. One of the most popular services provided by the company is the UFED ( Universal Foresenic Extraction Device ) which is used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies to unlo
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.
Appknox
JANUARY 15, 2023
Nigerian authorities have made great strides in data security, and businesses worldwide are taking notice. If you're planning to launch a mobile app in Nigeria, it's crucial that you understand the importance of app security and take steps to ensure that your app meets Nigerian data privacy requirements.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 15, 2023
The Canadian Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), the largest beverage alcohol retailer in the country, disclosed Magecart attack. Canadian Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), the largest beverage alcohol retailer in the country, disclosed a Magecart attack on January 10, 2023. Please note: our website & mobile app are currently unavailable.
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Security Affairs
JANUARY 15, 2023
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4 Million for violating cookie laws NortonLifeLock: threat actors breached Norton Password Manager accounts Pro-Russia group NoName057(16) targets Ukraine and NATO co
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 15, 2023
In a blog by the Chrome security team we learned that the Chromium project is going to support the use of third-party Rust libraries from C++ in Chromium. This is good news because Rust is a so-called memory-safe programming language. So using it in a widespread program like Chrome and the other members of the Chromium family means that almost everyone can benefit from this step forward.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 15, 2023
An international police operation led by Europol led to the arrest of cryptocurrency scammers targeting users all over the world. An international law enforcement operation conducted by authorities from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany and Serbia, supported by Europol and Eurojust, has dismantled a cybercrime ring involved in online investment fraud. The European police have supported this investigation since June 2022 following an initial request from German authorities. “The suspects used adver
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 15, 2023
Ransomware gangs have shown that they can play a long game, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn of one prepared to wait months to make use of a compromised system. S-RM’s Incident Response team shared details of a campaign attributed to the Lorenz ransomware group that exploited a specific vulnerability to plant a backdoor that wasn't used until months later.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 15, 2023
Microsoft released advanced hunting queries (AHQs) and a PowerShell script to find and recover some of the Windows application shortcuts deleted Friday morning by a buggy Microsoft Defender ASR rule. [.].
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 15, 2023
SweepWizard, an obscure app apparently created by ODIN Intelligence and used by more than 60 law enforcement departments, has a flaw: According to an ethical hacker, a misconfiguration in the app's API (application programming interface) caused it to unintentionally leak to the open internet a trove of very sensitive data on police sweeping operations, including details about the officers involved in them and the suspects, several of whom were juveniles at the time of sweep.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 15, 2023
France's data protection authority (CNIL) has fined TikTok UK and TikTok Ireland €5,000,000 for making it difficult for users of the platform to refuse cookies and for not sufficiently informing them about their purpose. [.].
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 15, 2023
The real world impact of cybercrime rears its head once more, with word that 14 schools in the UK have been caught out by ransomware. The schools, attacked by the group known as Vice Society, have had multiple documents leaked online in the wake of the attack. One of the primary schools highlighted, Pates Grammar School, was affected on or around the September 28, 2022.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 15, 2023
More than 1,600 instances of the Cacti device monitoring tool reachable over the internet are vulnerable to a critical security issue that hackers have already started to exploit. [.].
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 15, 2023
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Slack private code on GitHub stolen. Crypto-inspired Magecart skimmer surfaces via digital crime haven. Security vulnerabilities in major car brands revealed. Microsoft ends extended support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 today. Pokemon NFT card game malware chooses you. Polite WiFi loophole could allow attackers to drain device batteries.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 15, 2023
Numerous apps are available to get your Windows 11 experience customized how you like while removing unwanted bloatware from the operating system. In this article, we outline three applications that can help you customize Windows 11 to how you like it. [.].
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 15, 2023
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program was established in 2011 to provide a cost-effective, risk-based approach for the adoption and use of commercial cloud services by the federal government and contractors supporting agencies. FedRAMP promotes the adoption of secure cloud services by providing a standardized approach to security and risk assessment for cloud technologies […].
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.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 15, 2023
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a government-wide program that streamlines the assessment, authorization and continuous-monitoring (ConMon) requirements for cloud-based IT services. It is how the federal government ensures that its cloud IT services do not put sensitive data or systems at unnecessary risk. Bottom line, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) wanting to serve […].
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 15, 2023
Self-checkout kiosks are automated devices that enable consumers to scan and pay for their products without the help of a cashier. By this point, we’ve all encountered them. They are frequently seen at supermarkets, department shops, and other retail locations where it is possible to skip tedious manual check-out. How is UK using AI Age […]. The post UK’s automated self-check-outs using Age Verification API appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 15, 2023
The FedRAMP Marketplace provides a searchable and sortable database of Cloud Service Providers (CSP) that have FedRAMP compliant services as well as a list of federal agencies using FedRAMP Authorized CSOs, and FedRAMP recognized auditors (3PAOs) that can perform a FedRAMP assessment. The FedRAMP Marketplace is maintained by the FedRAMP Program Management Office (PMO).
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 15, 2023
Facebook has been ordered to pay a fine of $414m by EU regulators who ruled that the company had broken EU law by forcing users to accept personalized ads. The ruling could have a major impact on Facebook’s advertising business in the EU, which is one of the company’s largest markets, if it is required […]. The post Meta’s EU Ad Practices Ruled Illegal, Twitter API Data Breach, Vulnerabilities in Major Car Brands appeared first on The Shared Security Show.
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Security Boulevard
JANUARY 15, 2023
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a government-wide program that streamlines the assessment, authorization and continuous-monitoring (ConMon) requirements for cloud-based IT services. It is how the federal government ensures that its cloud IT services do not put sensitive data or systems at unnecessary risk. Bottom line, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) wanting to serve […].
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 15, 2023
StateRAMP is an organization that has developed a cloud cybersecurity and compliance program that provides a state-level equivalent to the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). It is a state-level certification program that allows cloud service providers to be assessed and authorized to operate in a state’s cloud environment. It is designed to be […].
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