The Last Watchdog

JULY 25, 2022

Cyber-attacks continue to make headlines, and wreak havoc for organizations, with no sign of abating. Having spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, threats such as malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks continue to accelerate. Related: Apple tools abuse widespread. A10’s security research team recorded a significant spike in the number of potential DDoS weapons available for exploitation in 2021 and early 2022.

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Javvad Malik

JULY 25, 2022

I saw this post on linkedin and was part disgusted, but also slightly admired the professionalism and thought that went into this scam. An unsuspecting victim was sent a USB drive that for all intents and purposes looked like it came from Microsoft. The packaging and logo all looks legit. This is where people’s biases will come into play. If they plug it in and there’s a popup asking “Are you sure” then unless they’re a bit savvy or paranoid, most people will click

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SecureList

JULY 25, 2022

Introduction. Rootkits are malware implants which burrow themselves in the deepest corners of the operating system. Although on paper they may seem attractive to attackers, creating them poses significant technical challenges and the slightest programming error has the potential to completely crash the victim machine. In our APT predictions for 2022 , we noted that despite these risks, we expected more attackers to reach the sophistication level required to develop such tools.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2022

The domain name system (DNS) is basically a directory of addresses for the internet. Your browser uses DNS to find the IP for a specific service. For example, when you enter esecurityplanet.com, the browser queries a DNS service to reach the matching servers, but it’s also used when you send an email. It is handy for users, as they don’t have to remember the IP address for each service, but it does not come without security risks and vulnerabilities.

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Speaker: Erroll Amacker

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Risk

Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

The RSA Conference 2022 – one of the world’s premier IT security conferences – was held June 6th-9th in San Francisco. The first in-person event for RSA since the global pandemic had a slightly lower turnout than in years past (26,000 compared to 36,000 attendees). But attendees and presenters alike made up for it with their eagerness to explore emerging IT security trends that have developed over the past year – a venue like RSA Conference 2022 delivered on tenfold.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 25, 2022

Phishing , in which an attacker sends a deceptive email tricks the recipient into giving up information or downloading a file, is a decades-old practice that still is responsible for innumerable IT headaches. Phishing is the first step for all kinds of attacks, from stealing passwords to downloading malware that can provide a backdoor into a corporate network.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 25, 2022

To really secure software, you need to know what's inside its code. That's why a software bill of materials is essential today. It used to be that we didn't worry that much about our code's security. Bad binaries, sure. The code itself? Not so much. We were so foolish. Then came one security slap in the face after another: The SolarWinds software supply chain attack, the ongoing Log4j vulnerability , and the npm maintainer protest code gone wrong have made it clear that we must clean up our soft

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Cisco Security

JULY 25, 2022

We have entered a world where uncertainty has become the normal operating mode for everyone. Within this new frontier, cybersecurity has become even more challenging. However, some cybersecurity professionals have stood out, using their unique skills and resourcefulness to protect the integrity of their businesses, and to withstand unpredictable and dynamically changing threats.

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We Live Security

JULY 25, 2022

I’ve created an NFT so you don’t have to – here's the good, the bad and the intangible of the hot-ticket tokens. The post NFT: A new‑fangled trend or also a new‑found treasure? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2022

Drupal development team released security updates to fix multiple issues, including a critical code execution flaw. Drupal developers have released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in the popular CMS: Drupal core – Moderately critical – Multiple vulnerabilities – SA-CORE-2022-015 Drupal core – Critical – Arbitrary PHP code execution – SA-CORE-2022-014 Drupal core – Moderately critical – Access Bypass – SA-CORE-2022-013 Dru

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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.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2022

Brute-force guessing of Windows credentials is a common entry point for hackers. After 27 years, Microsoft is finally fixing the dumb default that allows it. The post Finally! Windows to Block Password Guessing — by Default appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Passwords Mobile Risk Government 124

Appknox

JULY 25, 2022

A developer goes through different development and deployment rules for creating applications. Testing is an essential step in the development cycle.

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Hacker Combat

JULY 25, 2022

Following the disclosure of information required to exploit a newly patched vulnerability, Atlassian has informed users that a flaw in Questions for Confluence would probably be utilised in attacks. Questions for Confluence is a knowledge-sharing tool that enables users of Confluence to rapidly obtain information, share it with others, and interact with experts as needed.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2022

Recent high-profile cybersecurity incidents such as the SolarWinds attack and the Apache Log4j vulnerability have exposed the threats associated with the software supply chain. These can range from fairly simple exploits of known vulnerabilities to very sophisticated attacks, sponsored by nation-state actors. The post Log4j and the Role of SBOMs in Reducing Software Security Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

JULY 25, 2022

After a four-year Sabbatical, the infamous Amadey Bot malware has returned with even more crafty tricks up its sleeve. The malware was recently detected in the wild by a team of Korean security researchers. The new and improved version of the malware flaunts even more features compared to its predecessor such as scheduled tasks for […]. The post Amadey Bot Makes Roaring Comeback with Aid from SmokeLoader Malware appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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The Hacker News

JULY 25, 2022

The mobile threat campaign tracked as Roaming Mantis has been linked to a new wave of compromises directed against French mobile phone users, months after it expanded its targeting to include European countries. No fewer than 70,000 Android devices are said to have been infected as part of the active malware operation, Sekoia said in a report published last week.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 25, 2022

Cyber-attacks continue to make headlines, and wreak havoc for organizations, with no sign of abating. Having spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, threats such as malware, ransomware, and DDoS attacks continue to accelerate. Related: Apple tools abuse widespread. A10’s security research … (more…). The post GUEST ESSAY: How amplified DDoS attacks on Ukraine leverage Apple’s Remote Desktop protocol appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2022

The ransomware group Lockbit claims to have stolen 78 GB of files from the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate). The ransomware gang Lockbit claims to have hacked the Italian Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate) and added the government agency to the list of victims reported on its dark web leak site. “The Revenue Agency, operational since 1 January 2001, was born from the reorganization of the Financial Administration following the Legislative Decree No. 300 of 1999.

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Ransomware Government Hacking Scams 108

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.

Scams

SecureBlitz

JULY 25, 2022

This post will talk about building a theoretical basis for cyber security. When it comes to hardware, software, and data that. Read more. The post Building A Theoretical Basis For Cyber Security appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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The State of Security

JULY 25, 2022

When most people speak of any city government, they often mention words like “Bureaucratic”,“Behind the times”, and “Slow.” This is especially true when considering cybersecurity initiatives. However, a small town in Texas is changing that view. Seguin, Texas, which was once the smallest Texas city to have a full-time cybersecurity employee, was the only government […]… Read More.

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Naked Security

JULY 25, 2022

Technically, it's not a fine, and the lawyers will get a big chunk of it. But it still adds up to a half-billion-dollar data breach.

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The Hacker News

JULY 25, 2022

Three restaurant ordering platforms MenuDrive, Harbortouch, and InTouchPOS were the target of two Magecart skimming campaigns that resulted in the compromise of at least 311 restaurants. The trio of breaches has led to the theft of more than 50,000 payment card records from these infected restaurants and posted for sale on the dark web.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 25, 2022

The latest Google Chrome update includes 11 security fixes, some of which could be exploited by an attacker to take control of an affected system. Google Chrome’s Stable channel has been updated to 103.0.5060.134 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and the new version will roll out over the coming days/weeks. Vulnerabilities. Of the 11 security fixes five are use-after-free issues, including four that are marked with a severity of “high.

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Digital Guardian

JULY 25, 2022

Attackers continue to find clever new ways to disguise phishing emails. Here are 10 different ways you can identify a phishing email.

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Trend Micro

JULY 25, 2022

In June 2022, LockBit revealed version 3.0 of its ransomware. In this blog entry, we discuss the findings from our own technical analysis of this variant and its behaviors, many of which are similar to those of the BlackMatter ransomware.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 25, 2022

Aadhaar is a unique identification number given to each citizen of India and is a replica of the social security number applicable to the American populace. The Indian government has assigned the duty to protect the Aadhaar data of its citizens to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) which handles the implementation, association, and application of the number to every person among the Indian populace.

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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.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 25, 2022

Researchers at Intezer have published a technical analysis of Lightning Framework , a previously undocumented and undetected Linux threat. Lightning is a modular framework that is very versatile and something we don’t see very often in the Linux space. The old argument that Linux systems (or Macs for that matter) don’t get malware has never been true.

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Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2022

Kaspersky uncovered a new UEFI firmware rootkit, tracked as CosmicStrand, which it attributes to an unknown Chinese-speaking threat actor. Researchers from Kaspersky have spotted a UEFI firmware rootkit, named CosmicStrand, which has been attributed to an unknown Chinese-speaking threat actor. This malware was first spotted by Chinese firm Qihoo360 in 2017.

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Dark Reading

JULY 25, 2022

Attackers are willing to replicate entire networks, purchase domains, and persist for months, not to mention spend significantly to make these campaigns successful.

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WIRED Threat Level

JULY 25, 2022

Since Vladimir Putin blocked Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in March, Russia has been pushing away from the global internet at a rapid pace.

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