Krebs on Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Google said this week it is expanding the types of data people can ask to have removed from search results, to include personal contact information like your phone number, email address or physical address. The move comes just months after Google rolled out a new policy enabling people under the age of 18 (or a parent/guardian) to request removal of their images from Google search results.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 29, 2022

New research: “ Are You Really Muted?: A Privacy Analysis of Mute Buttons in Video Conferencing Apps “: Abstract: In the post-pandemic era, video conferencing apps (VCAs) have converted previously private spaces — bedrooms, living rooms, and kitchens — into semi-public extensions of the office. And for the most part, users have accepted these apps in their personal space, without much thought about the permission models that govern the use of their personal data during me

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Okta and Microsoft Azure Active Directory are both robust and capable IAM solutions. Okta wins out on ease of use and streamlined implementation; Azure Active Directory is best for existing Azure infrastructures where more complex user access permissions are needed. The post IAM software: Okta vs Azure Active Directory appeared first on TechRepublic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2022

Source . . Have you heard of the Colonial Pipeline incident ? . . The cyberattack on the company caused widespread panic throughout the United States and disrupted operations for days. . . Yes, one lapse on a spam email, one inadequate password, one abandoned account, or a malfunctioning asset can cause havoc. . In fact, in the cybersecurity world, you can’t protect something if you have no idea where the threat exists. . .

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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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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Trick attackers into exposing themselves when they breach your systems using decoys that are easy to deploy and act like tripwires. The post Protect your environment with deception and honeytokens appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The State of Security

APRIL 29, 2022

If you are worried about the financial hit of paying a ransom to cybercriminals, wait until you find out the true cost of a ransomware attack. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2022

This week in malware, Sonatype's automated malware detection systems flagged npm packages laced with embedded backdoors. Additionally, the latest highlights include an interesting pattern of "mystery placeholder" packages seen on npm in the past few days and a dangerous npm flaw that allowed attackers to add anyone as a 'maintainer' to their malicious packages. .

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Cybersecurity providers have improved defenses by adding AI and machine learning tech into endpoint protection apps and strategies. Here's how leading advanced threat protection tools compare. The post Top advanced threat protection tools and solutions 2022 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Account takeover, also known as ATO, is the act of hijacking an existing account and using it for criminal purposes. This can include using someone’s credentials to make purchases, make fraudulent transactions, or steal information. Account Takeover Examples The five most frequently met account takeover examples are malware replay attacks, social engineering, man-in-the-middle attacks, credential […].

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Which identity and access management software should you choose? Compare the features of OneLogin and Okta to see if either is the right IAM tool for your business. The post OneLogin vs Okta: Comparing IAM solutions appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Advertiser: Revenera

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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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 29, 2022

The Romanian national cyber security and incident response team, DNSC, has issued a statement about a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting several public websites managed by the state entities. [.].

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 29, 2022

With Microsoft focusing on hardware-based security, these new servers are safer than ever. The post Why you need secured-core Windows servers appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 29, 2022

The Indian government has issued new directives requiring organizations to report cybersecurity incidents to CERT-IN within six hours, even if those incidents are port or vulnerability scans of computer systems. [.].

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Herjavec Group

APRIL 29, 2022

Contributed By: Chris Thomas, Senior Security Consultant. Ransomware and the OT Environment: Am I Safe? Ransomware is everywhere. It’s all over the news. It’s discussed within the cybersecurity industry at large. Unfortunately, this constant coverage is making us numb to the need to assess what our overall risks may be. This is especially worrying regarding our critical infrastructure.

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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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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2022

How to leverage third-party incident response procedures to detect threats using SIEM Detecting fraudulent authentication and authorized activity is difficult at best. Many businesses face challenges when detecting fraudulent use of their systems by a third-party organization that has federated…. The post The LAPSUS$ Supply Chain Attack: Third-Party Playbooks and Detections appeared first on LogRhythm.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 29, 2022

Category Awareness, Guides, News, Social Engineering. Risk Level. Last week, millions of Americans finalized their tax returns. For many, filling out the forms and sending in their return was an online process. Tax Day, however, isn’t the final day for scammers who are interested in harvesting your personal financial information. Here are some of the scams we see most frequently, and some of the quick tips for avoiding them: Scammers impersonate tax officials to trick you into giving them your m

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, companies around the world are increasingly concerned with the growing threat of potential cyberattacks and retaliation. In recent weeks, Russian actors have launched an unprecedented number of cyberattacks to spread misinformation and disrupt and destroy critical infrastructure. Wiper malware hit a number of Ukrainian banking systems while various.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2022

OpRussia continues, less than a week after my last update Anonymous has hacked other Russian companies and leaked their data via DDoSecrets. The #OpRussia launched by Anonymous on Russia after the criminal invasion of Ukraine continues, the collective claims to have published more than 6 TB of Russian data via DDoSecrets. This is my update on the recent attack and associated data leaks via the DDoSecrets platform: Elektrocentromontazh is the largest the chief power organization of Russia, it des

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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2022

Coca-Cola investigates a possible cyber intrusion, T-Mobile admits to a data breach last month, the Conti ransomware gang strikes the government of Costa Rica and a French hospital and healthcare system is forced to disconnect all incoming and outgoing Internet connections. The post Cybersecurity News Round-Up: Week of April 25, 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 29, 2022

At least six different Russia-aligned actors launched no less than 237 cyberattacks against Ukraine from February 23 to April 8, including 38 discrete destructive attacks that irrevocably destroyed files in hundreds of systems across dozens of organizations in the country.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2022

The news that Tesla’s high-profile billionaire CEO Elon Musk was buying the popular social messaging platform Twitter for $44 billion garnered plenty of media coverage and think pieces since his intentions were announced. Musk claimed part of his mission as Twitter’s new owner will be to “authenticate all humans” and defeat the spambots on the. The post Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Shadowed by Security Challenges appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 29, 2022

Twitter verification is a two-edged sword. According to Twitter , it’s supposed to let people know “that an account of public interest is authentic.” That’s great, so long as the account is authentic, but what if, one day, it suddenly isn’t? An attacker that can wrestle a verified account from its owner can cloak themselves in the real owner’s authenticity.

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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2022

If you’re a car owner, it can be tempting to put off an oil change, tire rotation or other recommended vehicle tune-up. But reality becomes all too clear when you’re sitting on the side of the highway waiting for AAA. And it’s even more painful when you’re hit with a massive repair bill a few. The post 3 Ways to Boost Pentesting ROI appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 29, 2022

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build to the Dev and Beta Channels that introduces multiple group policies that IT administrators can use to tweak the Start menu, the taskbar, and the system tray. [.].

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 29, 2022

Fraudsters like confusing and disorienting people. Successful ones avoid obvious lines of approach and try things you wouldn’t expect. A recent story highlights this, with a particularly devious method of parting someone from their money. The Daily Record reports scammers running off with an $11,000 haul from a lady in Scotland. They did this by subverting expectations and drawing attention to a theft that never happened.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 29, 2022

Google has announced that all security researchers who report Android 13 Beta vulnerabilities through its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) will get a 50% bonus on top of the standard reward until May 26th, 2022. [.].

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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 29, 2022

When it comes to remote desktop software, AnyDesk and TeamViewer are two top contenders. Which one is the best choice for you? The post AnyDesk vs TeamViewer: Remote desktop software comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 29, 2022

This week we have discovered numerous new ransomware operations that have begun operating, with one appearing to be a rebrand of previous operations. [.].

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 29, 2022

The Computer Emergency Response Team in Ukraine (CERT-UA) has announced that Ukraine government web portals and pro-Ukraine sites are subjected to ongoing DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks. They don’t currently know who is behind these attacks. The attack involves injecting a malicious JavaScript (JS)—officially named “BrownFlood”—into compromised WordPress sites, arming them with the ability to DDoS sites.

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We Live Security

APRIL 29, 2022

Here's what you should know about FlowingFrog, LookingFrog and JollyFrog – the three teams making up the TA410 espionage umbrella group. The post TA410 under the microscope – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.