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Where Next With Hacking Back Against Cyber Crime?

Lohrman on Security

After the recent ransomware attacks against Colonial Pipeline, JBS and others, there are new calls for the U.S. to hack back against cybercrimminals and hold nation-states responsible. So what now?

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NVIDIA is dropping support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 drivers

Bleeping Computer

NVIDIA is dropping support for Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 drivers starting in October. 2021, as they focus on supporting Windows 10 and later versions of Windows. [.].

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Google issues a warning on evolving ransomware threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

Google has issued a warning on the evolving ransomware threats and said that tech companies should step up forward and control them with the latest technology. Essaying the same in his latest blog post, Phil Veneables, the VP and CIO of Google Cloud made it a point to reveal to the world the benefits of using Google Cloud, Software, and services to safeguard organizations from ever-evolving ransomware threats.

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Interpol shuts down thousands of fake online pharmacies

Bleeping Computer

The Interpol (International Criminal Police Organisation) has taken down thousands of online marketplaces that posed as pharmacies and pushed dangerous fake and illicit drugs and medicine. [.].

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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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CISOs Say Application Security is Broken

Security Boulevard

Nearly three-quarters of CISOs aren’t confident that code in cloud-native architectures is free of vulnerabilities before it goes into production, according to research from Dynatrace. The report, based on a global survey of 700 CISOs in large enterprises with over 1,000 employees, was conducted by Coleman Parkes and revealed 89% of CISOs think microservices, containers.

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Microsoft's next generation of Windows — What we know so far

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft will soon reveal their next generation of Windows at an upcoming press event later this month. Here is what we know so far about Microsoft's new version of Windows. [.].

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The Joy of Tech® ‘Jeff Bezos In Space’

Security Boulevard

via the Comic Noggins of Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech® ! Permalink. The post The Joy of Tech® ‘Jeff Bezos In Space’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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BackdoorDiplomacy APT targets diplomats from Africa and the Middle East

Security Affairs

ESET researchers discovered an advanced persistent threat (APT) group, tracked as BackdoorDiplomacy, that is targeting diplomats across Africa and the Middle East. ESET researchers spotted a new state-sponsored group, dubbed BackdoorDiplomacy, that was behind a series of cyberattacks against Ministries of Foreign Affairs aimed at numerous African countries, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

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Windows 10’s optional update feature is broken - Here’s why

Bleeping Computer

Windows 10 has a frustrating and annoying problem where Windows Update will only offer one optional update at a time. [.].

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ANOM FBI Global Crime Sting, Colonial Pipeline Updates, Password Leak Research

Security Boulevard

Details about the “ANOM” global crime sting where the FBI created a fake encrypted mobile phone for criminals that promised secure communications, new details about how the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack started, and some really bad security research about stolen user credentials. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Only the following devices have Amazon […].

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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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Windows 10 has an optional update problem, and it's annoying

Bleeping Computer

Windows 10 has a frustrating and annoying problem where Windows Update will only offer one optional update at a time. [.].

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Security BSides Dublin 2021 – Jayme Hancock’s ‘Weaponizing Systems Administration: Leveraging IT Skills In Penetration Testing’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to Security BSides Dublin for publishing their outstanding videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Enjoy! Permalink. The post Security BSides Dublin 2021 – Jayme Hancock’s ‘Weaponizing Systems Administration: Leveraging IT Skills In Penetration Testing’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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APWG: Phishing maintained near-record levels in the first quarter of 2021

Security Affairs

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) revealed that the number of phishing websites peaked at record levels in the first quarter of 2021. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) has published its new Phishing Activity Trends Report related to the first quarter of 2021. The document revealed that phishing maintained record levels in the first quarter of 2021, the number of phishing websites peaked in January 2021 with an all-time high of 245,771.

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All the New Privacy Features Coming to iOS and macOS

WIRED Threat Level

Improvements designed to keep your email private, crack down on data stealing apps, and help you find lost devices are on their way.

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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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Security BSides Dublin 2021 – Rob Slade’s ‘Homomorphic Encryption’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to Security BSides Dublin for publishing their outstanding videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Enjoy! Permalink. The post Security BSides Dublin 2021 – Rob Slade’s ‘Homomorphic Encryption’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 318

Security Affairs

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 international press subscribe here. REvil Ransomware spokesman releases an interview on recent attacks Chinese SharpPanda APT developed a new backdoor in the last 3 years Russian cybercrime forums launch contests for cryptocurrency hacks Experts found an RCE vulnerability in QNAP Q’center Russia behind

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Enhanced Privacy and Confidentiality using Thales and Google Workspace Client side-encryption

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Enhanced Privacy and Confidentiality using Thales and Google Workspace Client side-encryption. madhav. Mon, 06/14/2021 - 06:59. Thales is expanding its partnership with Google Workspace to enhance secure access to cloud environments and are excited to announce that its CipherTrust Cloud Key Manager and SafeNet Trusted Access have been integrated with Google Workspace Client-side encryption (beta coming soon), a new privacy and confidentiality offering for Google Workspace users.

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Russia to send Ransomware spreading criminals to the USA

CyberSecurity Insiders

Russia is ready to extradite ransomware spreading criminals to the United States of America, but only if the same reaction is assured by Biden-led Nation. Speaking to a reporter of State TV ahead of the Geneva Summit to be held on June 14th,2021, Vladimir Putin hinted that his nation plans to restore personal contacts under the Biden administration that were last seen by Czarist Russia in 1893. .

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Beware of Pixels & Trackers on U.S. Healthcare Websites

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.