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Hacktivism and DDOS Attacks Rise Dramatically in 2022

Lohrman on Security

2022 has brought a surge in distributed denial-of-service attacks as well as a dramatic rise in patriotic hacktivism. What’s ahead for these trends as the year continues?

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Proven Ways to Slash Mobile App Security Costs

Appknox

Mobile app security testing is expensive, and that’s a fact. For instance, a single quality penetration test costs around $20,000-$30,000. But do you essentially have to pay this high for the service?

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Google blocks worlds largest DDoS Cyber Attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

Google has released a formal statement that it has one of the largest Distributed Denial of Service attack (DDoS) for one its customers, thus avoiding large scale disruption and downtime that could have lasted for days. “It was a Layer 7 DDoS attack and was observed to have been 76% larger than the previous one that was recorded last year”, said Google.

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Grandoreiro banking malware targets Mexico and Spain

Security Affairs

A new Grandoreiro banking malware campaign is targeting organizations in Mexico and Spain, Zscaler reported. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers observed a Grandoreiro banking malware campaign targeting organizations in the Spanish-speaking nations of Mexico and Spain. Grandoreiro is a modular backdoor that supports the following capabilities: Keylogging Auto-Updation for newer versions and modules Web-Injects and restricting access to specific websites Command execution Manipulating windows Guiding

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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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An encrypted ZIP file can have two correct passwords — here's why

Bleeping Computer

Password-protected ZIP archives are common means of compressing and sharing sets of files—from sensitive documents to malware samples to even malware (phishing "invoices" in emails). But, did you know it is possible for an encrypted ZIP file to have two correct passwords, with both producing the same outcome on extraction? [.].

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Donot Team cyberespionage group updates its Windows malware framework

Security Affairs

The Donot Team threat actor, aka APT-C-35 , has added new capabilities to its Jaca Windows malware framework. The Donot Team has been active since 2016, it focuses on government and military organizations, ministries of foreign affairs, and embassies in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and other South Asian countries. In October 2021, a report released by the Amnesty International revealed that the Donot Team group employed Android applications posing as secure chat application and mali

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Fake DDoS protection pages on compromised WordPress sites lead to malware infections

Security Affairs

Threat actors compromise WordPress sites to display fake Cloudflare DDoS protection pages to distribute malware. DDoS Protection pages are associated with browser checks performed by WAF/CDN services which verify if the site visitor is a human or a bot. Recently security experts from Sucuri, spotted JavaScript injections targeting WordPress sites to display fake DDoS Protection pages which lead victims to download remote access trojan malware. “Unfortunately, attackers have begun leveragin

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Email and cybersecurity: Fraudsters are knocking

Security Boulevard

Can you remember your first email? Either sending one, or receiving it? I certainly remember explaining to people what email was, and I also remember someone telling me they could live without their email server for “about a month before it becomes a problem”. Can you imagine that now? A month without email? Emails are […]… Read More. The post Email and cybersecurity: Fraudsters are knocking appeared first on The State of Security.

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White hat hackers broadcasted talks and hacker movies through a decommissioned satellite

Security Affairs

Hackers took control of a decommissioned satellite and broadcasted hacking conference talks and hacker movies. . During the latest edition of the DEF CON hacking conference held in Las Vegas, the group of white hat hackers Shadytel demonstrated how to take control of a satellite in geostationary orbit. The group used a satellite called Anik F1R , which was dismissed in 2020.

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Multi-Factor Authentication Fatigue Attack, Signal Account Twilio Hack, Facebook and Instagram In-App Browser

Security Boulevard

A Cisco employee was compromised by a ransomware gang using a technique called multi-factor authentication fatigue, an attack on the Signal messenger app’s SMS service Twilio potentially disclosed the phone numbers of 1,900 users, and details on how Facebook and Instagram track what you click on including your web browsing history by using their in-app […].

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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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Threat actors are stealing funds from General Bytes Bitcoin ATM

Security Affairs

Threat actors have exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the General Bytes Bitcoin ATM servers to steal BTC from multiple customers. Threat actors have exploited a zero-day flaw in General Bytes Bitcoin ATM servers that allowed them to hijack transactions associated with deposits and withdrawal of funds. GENERAL BYTES is the world’s largest Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency ATM manufacturer.

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The Low Threshold for Face Recognition in New Delhi

WIRED Threat Level

Police in India's capital say they only require an 80 percent accuracy rate for matches, raising new alarm bells for civil liberty advocates.

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Janet Jackson Music video crash hard drives in laptops

CyberSecurity Insiders

Can you ever imagine a music video released by Janet Jackson in 1989 is now posing as a security threat to some laptops as it could crash them as soon as they expose themselves to the song frequencies? Yes, security researchers have now found that Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Music Video can impose denial of service attacks in some laptops, prompting their hard drives to crash or malfunction.

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Email and cybersecurity: Fraudsters are knocking

The State of Security

Can you remember your first email? Either sending one, or receiving it? I certainly remember explaining to people what email was, and I also remember someone telling me they could live without their email server for “about a month before it becomes a problem” Can you imagine that now? A month without email? Emails are […]… Read More.

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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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Hackers target hotel and travel companies with fake reservations

Bleeping Computer

A hacker tracked as TA558 has upped their activity this year, running phishing campaigns that target multiple hotels and firms in the hospitality and travel space. [.].

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Mimecast: Mitigating Risk Across a Complex Threat Landscape

Dark Reading

Garret O’Hara of Mimecast discusses how companies can bolster security of their Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments, since cloud services often add complexity.

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More Password Cracking Tips: A Defcon 2022 Crack Me If You Can Roundup

Security Boulevard

“We do not learn from experience. we learn from reflecting on experience.” . -- John Dewey. Introduction: KoreLogic's Crack Me if You Can (CMIYC) is one of the oldest as most established password cracking competitions. Held every year at Defcon, it serves as a great way to pull together password enthusiasts from all over the world and provides a shared use-case that drives password cracking tool development throughout the rest of the year.

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Banyan Recommends Phased Approach When Introducing Zero Trust

Dark Reading

Banyan Security’s Jayanth Gummaraju makes the case for why zero trust is superior to VPN technology.

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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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Vulnerability management – we’re doing it wrong

Security Boulevard

Security professionals (and the people who measure our performance like auditors and regulators) have traditionally taken a stance that “all serious vulnerabilities should be patched”. The post Vulnerability management – we’re doing it wrong appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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BSidesTLV 2022 – Amichai’s And Stav Shulman’s ‘Now You C(&C), Now You Don’t’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSidesTLV for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesTLV 2022 – Amichai’s And Stav Shulman’s ‘Now You C(&C), Now You Don’t’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Robert M. Lee’s & Jeff Haas’ Little Bobby Comic – ‘WEEK 235’ (2019 Repost)

Security Boulevard

via the respected security expertise of Robert M. Lee and the superlative illustration talents of Jeff Haas at Little Bobby Comic (Reprinted from July 28th, 2019). Permalink. The post Robert M. Lee’s & Jeff Haas’ Little Bobby Comic – ‘WEEK 235’ (2019 Repost) appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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BSidesTLV 2022 – Rotem Reiss’ ‘Code C.A.I.N – Keeping Your Source Code Under Control’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSidesTLV for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesTLV 2022 – Rotem Reiss’ ‘Code C.A.I.N – Keeping Your Source Code Under Control’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Hacktivism and DDOS Attacks Rise Dramatically in 2022

Security Boulevard

2022 has brought a surge in distributed denial-of-service attacks as well as a dramatic rise in patriotic hacktivism. What’s ahead for these trends as the year continues? The post Hacktivism and DDOS Attacks Rise Dramatically in 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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