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Weekly Update 354

Troy Hunt

I'm in Thailand! It's spectacular here, and even more so since recording this video and getting out of Bangkok and into the sorts of natural beauty you see in all the videos. Speaking of which, rather than writing more here (whilst metres away from the most amazing scenery), I'm going to push the publish button on this week's video and go enjoy it.

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CL0P Ransomware Gang Attacks Top June Cyber Headlines

Lohrman on Security

The CL0P ransomware gang, reportedly based in Russia, has breached at least 122 organizations using MOVEit zero day exploits. Here’s what you need to know.

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Snappy: A tool to detect rogue WiFi access points on open networks

Bleeping Computer

Cybersecurity researchers have released a new tool called 'Snappy' that can help detect fake or rogue WiFi access points that attempts to steal data from unsuspecting people. [.

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IT Physical Security Policy

Tech Republic Security

This policy will help your organization safeguard its hardware, software and data from exposure to persons (internal or external) who could intentionally or inadvertently harm your business and/or damage physical assets. From the policy: PHYSICAL SECURITY GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS The following guidelines should be followed in designing and enforcing access to IT assets.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

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Brave browser will prevent websites from port scanning visitors

Malwarebytes

If you use Brave browser, then you’re shortly going to find you have a new string added to your security bow. Websites performing port scanning will now be automatically blocked beginning with version 1.54 of the browsing tool. Port scanning, I hear you cry? Yes indeed. You may well not have even been aware that sites do such a thing. You may expect some antics related to cookies and perhaps the occasional tracking beacon, but port scanning?

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BlackCat Operators Distributing Ransomware Disguised as WinSCP via Malvertising

The Hacker News

Threat actors associated with the BlackCat ransomware have been observed employing malvertising tricks to distribute rogue installers of the WinSCP file transfer application. "Malicious actors used malvertising to distribute a piece of malware via cloned webpages of legitimate organizations," Trend Micro researchers said in an analysis published last week.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 426 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. WordPress sites using the Ultimate Member plugin are under attack LockBit gang demands a $70 million ransom to the semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC Avast released a free decryptor for the Windows version of the Akira ransomware Iran-linked C

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Incident Management Chronicles: Striking The Right Balance

CyberSecurity Insiders

By Jeff Chan, Vice President of Technology, MOXFIVE If you haven’t experienced a ransomware attack, it’s likely only a matter of time. Adding insult to injury, you will receive no warning. One minute the team is working hard to end the day, the next, your SaaS apps stop working, network access disappears, and the phones of each member of the security team start ringing.

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A week in security (June 26 - July 2)

Malwarebytes

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: A proxyjacking campaign is looking for vulnerable SSH servers New technique can defeat voice authentication "after only six tries" "Free" Evil Dead Rise movie scam lurks in Amazon listings Spyware app LetMeSpy hacked, tracked user data posted online Online safety tips for LGBTQIA+ communities Top contenders in Endpoint Security revealed: G2 Summer 2023 results Why blocking ads is good for your digital health Criminal secure messaging system takedown: 6500+ arrests

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Architecting XDR to Save Money and Your SOC's Sanity

Dark Reading

XDR can lower platform costs and improve detection, but it requires committing to a few principles that go against the established way of thinking about SOC.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

In a recent study, IDC found that 64% of organizations said they were already using open source in software development with a further 25% planning to in the next year. Most organizations are unaware of just how much open-source code is used and underestimate their dependency on it. As enterprises grow the use of open-source software, they face a new challenge: understanding the scope of open-source software that's being used throughout the organization and the corresponding exposure.

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5 Best AI Coding Tools You Should Use Right Now

Hacker's King

Generative AI has opened the floodgates to so many new innovations and AI tools. From AI image generation to AI coding assistants, there is so much to unpack, and we are still learning about new applications day after day. In this article, we’re going to specifically talk about AI coding tools that can help you with software development. You can use the AI coding tools listed below to generate code, fix bugs, explain code snippets, write unit tests, and much more.

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MOVEit Cyberattack, The Problem with Password Rotations, Military Alert on Free Smartwatches

Security Boulevard

Several major organizations, including British Airways and the BBC, fell victim to the recent MOVEit cyberattack. We discuss the alarming trend of hackers targeting trusted suppliers to gain access to customer data, potentially holding companies and individuals for ransom. Is it better to change passwords regularly or focus on creating complex ones?

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Twitter's bot spam keeps getting worse — it's about porn this time

Bleeping Computer

Forget crypto spam accounts, Twitter's got another problem which involves bots and accounts promoting adult content and infiltrating Direct Messages and interactions on the platform. And there doesn't seem to be an easy solution in sight. [.

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BSidesSF 2023 – Armen Tashjian – Using An mTLS Identity Provider To Achieve Password-Less Auth, Device Health Attestation, And Low Earth Orbit

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSidesSF for publishing their presenter’s superlative BSidesSF 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesSF 2023 – Armen Tashjian – Using An mTLS Identity Provider To Achieve Password-Less Auth, Device Health Attestation, And Low Earth Orbit appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

Within the past few years, ransomware attacks have turned to critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government entities. Attackers have taken advantage of the rapid shift to remote work and new technologies. Add to that hacktivism due to global conflicts and U.S. elections, and an increased focus on AI, and you have the perfect recipe for a knotty and turbulent 2024.

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Choosing Between Self-Managed and Service-Based SSO Solutions: A Comprehensive Comparison

Security Boulevard

Here’s a comprehensive comparison between self-managed and service-based SSO solutions, exploring factors such as control, customization, maintenance, scalability, security, and cost. This blog will help you make an informed decision that aligns with your organization's needs and goals. The post Choosing Between Self-Managed and Service-Based SSO Solutions: A Comprehensive Comparison appeared first on Security Boulevard.