Scam Alert: Impersonating Law Enforcement, Doxxing and Swatting
Lohrman on Security
MAY 1, 2022
Criminals are using stolen information to imitate the police and scam both companies and individuals. Here’s what you need to know.
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AvosLocker Ransomware Variant Abuses Driver File to Disable Anti-Virus, Scans for Log4shell
Trend Micro
MAY 1, 2022
We found an AvosLocker ransomware variant using a legitimate anti-virus component to disable detection and blocking solutions.
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OSINT: The privacy risks of sharing too much information
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
In the past, I’ve written about digital privacy and how much data we leak through our day to day interactions. I think this is an important topic to consider and really focus on and it is an element of cybersecurity at both the enterprise and personal level that isn’t discussed enough. One of the reasons […]… Read More. The post OSINT: The privacy risks of sharing too much information appeared first on The State of Security.
Insider Threat alert as school district employee mines cryptocurrency without permission
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 1, 2022
A Texas school district has hit Google headlines as one of its employees was caught mining cryptocurrency without permission of the school management or the government officials. Galveston Independent School District (Galveston ISD) is the educational institution in discussion and the name of the employee found guilty is withheld. According a source reporting from the IT department of Galveston Independent School District (GISD), an employee has installed cryptocurrency mining hardware and softw
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.
Synology and QNAP warn of critical Netatalk flaws in some of their products
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2022
Synology warns customers that some of its NAS devices are affected by multiple critical Netatalk vulnerabilities. Synology has warned customers that multiple critical Netatalk vulnerabilities affect some of its network-attached storage (NAS) devices. Netatalk is a free, open-source implementation of the Apple Filing Protocol that allows Unix-like operating systems to serve as a file server for macOS computers.
Know more about YO-YO DDoS Attacks
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 1, 2022
All these days we have been discussing Distributed Denial of Service attacks aka Ddos attacks and the massive amounts of fake traffic they create to network disruptions in corporate and government networks. But Yo-Yo DDoS Attack is different and seems to be an innovative way to attack public cloud infrastructures. Technically, they target cloud architecture’s auto-scaling capabilities to hurt those allocated with a portion of blobs on a financial note.
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Russia-linked APT29 targets diplomatic and government organizations
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2022
Russia-linked APT29 (Cozy Bear or Nobelium) launched a spear-phishing campaign targeting diplomats and government entities. In mid-January 2022, security researchers from Mandiant have spotted a spear-phishing campaign, launched by the Russia-linked APT29 group, on targeting diplomats and government entities. The Russia-linked APT29 group (aka SVR , Cozy Bear , and The Dukes ) has been active since at least 2014, along with APT28 cyber espionage group was involved in the Democratic National Comm
REvil ransomware returns: New malware sample confirms gang is back
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2022
The notorious REvil ransomware operation has returned amidst rising tensions between Russia and the USA, with new infrastructure and a modified encryptor allowing for more targeted attacks. [.].
Here's a New Tool That Scans Open-Source Repositories for Malicious Packages
The Hacker News
MAY 1, 2022
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) has announced the initial prototype release of a new tool that's capable of carrying out dynamic analysis of all packages uploaded to popular open source repositories.
How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google's Search Results
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 1, 2022
Maybe you don't want your phone number, email, home address, and other details out there for all the web to see. Here's how to make them vanish.
Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience
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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.
Hackers stole +80M from DeFi platforms Rari Capital and Fei Protocol
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2022
Threat actors exploited a bug in the Fuse protocol used by DeFi platforms Rari Capital and Fei Protocol and stole more than $80 million. Threat actors stole more than $80 million from the decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms Rari Capital and Fei Protocol on Saturday. Researchers from smart contract analysis firm Block Sec reported that attackers exploited a reentrancy bug in Rari’s Fuse lending protocol.
6 Best Data Loss Prevention Strategies
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
Data loss has a worldwide cost of $3.92 million. Any organization lacking the diligence to protect its data is at risk of losing it to cyberattackers. Data loss is more than a mere inconvenience; it’s an event that can make or break your company’s future. The only meaningful way to fight such an event is […]. The post 6 Best Data Loss Prevention Strategies appeared first on EasyDMARC.
Open source 'Package Analysis' tool finds malicious npm, PyPI packages
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2022
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), a Linux Foundation-backed initiative has released its first prototype version of the 'Package Analysis' tool that aims to catch and counter malicious attacks on open source registries. the open source tool released on GitHub was able to identify over 200 malicious npm and PyPI packages. [.].
Scam Alert: Impersonating Law Enforcement, Doxxing and Swatting
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
Criminals are using stolen information to imitate the police and scam both companies and individuals. Here’s what you need to know. The post Scam Alert: Impersonating Law Enforcement, Doxxing and Swatting appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap
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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.
Apr 24 – Apr 30 Ukraine – Russia the silent cyber conflict
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2022
This post provides a timeline of the events related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine from the cyber security perspective. Below is the timeline of the events related to the ongoing invasion that occurred in the previous weeks: April 30 – Pro-Russian group Killnet launched DDoS attacks on Romanian govt sites. A series of DDoS attacks launched by Russian hacktivists are targeting several Romanian government websites.
Google fights doxxing with updated personal info removal policy
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2022
Google has expanded its policies to allow doxxing victims to remove more of their personally identifiable information (PII) from search engine results starting earlier this week. [.].
Security Affairs newsletter Round 363 by Pierluigi Paganini
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2022
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs 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. Microsoft Azure flaws could allow accessing PostgreSQL DBs of other customers Emotet tests new attack chain in low volume campaigns Pro-Russian group Killnet launched DDoS attacks on Romanian govt sites Anonymous hacked Russian PSCB Commercial Ba
Data Protection as the Foundation of Trust: Celebrating Privacy Awareness Week in APAC
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
As part of our mission to help organisations protect their data and all paths to it, Imperva is supporting Privacy Awareness Week in Australia and Singapore, with the aim of educating individuals and organisations about the importance of data privacy and protection. In today’s digital economy, data is the new oil. The problem is: when […]. The post Data Protection as the Foundation of Trust: Celebrating Privacy Awareness Week in APAC appeared first on Blog.
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.
What to Know About Enterprise Travel Security
SecureWorld News
MAY 1, 2022
Travel can involve significant security risks. Employees may be exposed to new safety threats, whether they're moving within the country or abroad—including physical threats and cybersecurity dangers. Organizations of all kinds have a responsibility to keep their employees safe while they're traveling. These are the threats workers may face and what enterprises can do to protect them.
How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 1, 2022
Your Microsoft computer comes with built-in safety software that shields you from the worst threats. Here's how to navigate your toolkit.
Russian hackers compromise embassy emails to target governments
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2022
Security analysts have uncovered a recent phishing campaign from Russian hackers known as APT29 (Cozy Bear or Nobelium) targeting diplomats and government entities. [.].
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for April 2022
The State of Security
MAY 1, 2022
Tripwire’s April 2022 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft, Google Chrome, Oracle, and Adobe. First on the patch priority list this month is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows User Profile Service. This vulnerability has been added to the Metasploit Exploit Framework and any vulnerable systems should be […]… Read More.
Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management
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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.
A YouTuber is encouraging you to DDoS Russia—how risky is this?
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2022
A YouTube influencer with hundreds of thousands of subscribers is encouraging everyone to conduct cyber warfare against Russia. How risky is it and can you get in trouble? [.].
Tripwire Patch Priority Index for April 2022
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
Tripwire’s April 2022 Patch Priority Index (PPI) brings together important vulnerabilities for Microsoft, Google Chrome, Oracle, and Adobe. First on the patch priority list this month is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows User Profile Service. This vulnerability has been added to the Metasploit Exploit Framework and any vulnerable systems should be […]… Read More.
Elon Musk Buys Twitter, Forgotten BIOS Updates, T-Shirt Outwits Facial Recognition
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion so what does this mean for the privacy and cybersecurity of the platform? More than 100 different Lenovo laptop computers contain firmware-level vulnerabilities which is a great reminder about making sure you update the BIOS on your computer. Plus, details about researchers who have created a t-shirt that […]. The post Elon Musk Buys Twitter, Forgotten BIOS Updates, T-Shirt Outwits Facial Recognition appeared first on The Shared Security Show.
OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Rob Dickinson’s OWASP Cautions Against “Insufficient Logging & Monitoring” What Does Sufficient Look Like?’
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
Our thanks to both the OWASP® Foundation and the OWASP Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual Conference for publishing their well-crafted application security videos on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Rob Dickinson’s OWASP Cautions Against “Insufficient Logging & Monitoring” What Does Sufficient Look Like?
Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Michele Chubirka’s ‘Container Security: It’s All About The Supply Chain’
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
Our thanks to both the OWASP® Foundation and the OWASP Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual Conference for publishing their well-crafted application security videos on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Michele Chubirka’s ‘Container Security: It’s All About The Supply Chain’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
XKCD ‘Bad Map Projection: Madagascator’
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2022
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe , resident at XKCD ! Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Bad Map Projection: Madagascator’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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