Fri.Jul 15, 2022

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Weekly Update 304

Troy Hunt

It's very much a last-minute agenda this week as I catch up on the inevitable post-travel backlog and pretty much just pick stuff from my tweet timeline over the week 😊 But hey, there's some good stuff in there and I still managed to knock out almost an hour worth of content! References La Poste Mobile got themselves ransom'd and their data dumped (and they're still offline) Mangatoon are very clearly covering up their breach (which is now hard to do given it's i

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Brave uses Goggle to show only cybersecurity websites

Tech Republic Security

The independent search engine introduced its new feature that filters results. The post Brave uses Goggle to show only cybersecurity websites appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How Hackers Create Fake Personas for Social Engineering

Dark Reading

And some ways to up your game for identifying fabricated online profiles of people who don't exist.

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Holy Ghost ransomware operation is linked to North Korea

Security Affairs

Microsoft researchers linked the Holy Ghost ransomware (H0lyGh0st) operation to North Korea-linked threat actors. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) researchers linked the activity of the Holy Ghost ransomware (H0lyGh0st) operation to a North Korea-linked group they tracked as DEV-0530. The Holy Ghost ransomware gang has been active since June 2021 and it conducted ransomware attacks against small businesses in multiple countries.

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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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Password recovery tool infects industrial systems with Sality malware

Bleeping Computer

A threat actor is infecting industrial control systems (ICS) to create a botnet through password "cracking" software for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). [.].

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7 cybersecurity tips for your summer vacation!

Naked Security

Here you go - seven thoughtful cybersecurity tips to help you travel safely.

LifeWorks

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RedAlert, LILITH, and 0mega, 3 new ransomware in the wild 

Security Affairs

Cyble researchers warn of three new ransomware operations named Lilith, RedAlert and 0mega targeting organizations worldwide. Researchers from threat intelligence firm Cyble warn of new ransomware gangs that surfaced recently, named Lilith, RedAlert, and 0mega. RedAlert (aka N13V) targets both Windows and Linux VMWare ESXi servers of target organizations.

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Hackers targeting journalists across the World

CyberSecurity Insiders

All these days we have seen hackers targeting companies, individuals, politicians and celebrity stalwarts. But now, security research conducted by Proofpoint says that APT groups are now after journalists across the world and are interested in gaining access to classical information, n sources, manipulate their news drafts and postings and use their credentials to get into the networks of media outlets.

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Tainted password-cracking software for industrial systems used to spread P2P Sality bot

Security Affairs

Dragos researchers uncovered a small-scale campaign targeting industrial engineers and operators with Sality malware. During a routine vulnerability assessment, Dragos researchers discovered a campaign targeting industrial engineers and operators with Sality malware. Threat actors behind the campaign used multiple accounts across several social media platforms to advertise password-cracking software for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and project files.

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Johnson & Johnson CISO Marene Allison: ‘You can’t sit on today’s technology’

CSO Magazine

The oath Marene Allison took years ago to defend and protect the United States is the same tenet that now guides her work maintaining cybersecurity at one of the largest pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturers in the world. “It’s like I raise my hand [in an oath] every morning and the mission is to protect and ensure the viability of my company in the cyber world,” says Allison, who has been the CISO at Johnson & Johnson for more than 12 years.

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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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Experts warn of attacks on sites using flawed Kaswara Modern WPBakery Page Builder Addons

Security Affairs

Researchers spotted a massive campaign that scanned close to 1.6 million WordPress sites for vulnerable Kaswara Modern WPBakery Page Builder Addons. The Wordfence Threat Intelligence team observed a sudden increase in attacks targeting the Kaswara Modern WPBakery Page Builder Addons. Threat actors are attempting to exploit an arbitrary file upload vulnerability tracked as CVE-2021-24284.

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Attackers scan 1.6 million WordPress sites for vulnerable plugin

Bleeping Computer

Security researchers have detected a massive campaign that scanned close to 1.6 million WordPress sites for the presence of a vulnerable plugin that allows uploading files without authentication. [.].

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Netwrix Auditor Bug Could Lead to Active Directory Domain Compromise

Dark Reading

IT asset tracker and auditor software has a critical issue with insecure object deserialization that could allow threat actors to execute code, researchers say.

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Tor Browser now bypasses internet censorship automatically

Bleeping Computer

The Tor Project team has announced the release of Tor Browser 11.5, a major release that brings new features to help users fight censorship easier. [.].

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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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Sandworm APT Trolls Researchers on Its Trail as It Targets Ukraine

Dark Reading

Researchers who helped thwart the Russian nation-state group's recent attack on Ukraine's power supply will disclose at Black Hat USA what they found while reverse-engineering the powerful Industroyer2 malware used by the powerful hacking team.

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Email Attack via a Recycled Domain

Security Boulevard

A software engineering friend fell victim to an almost-successful attack on his Facebook account. The attacker seemed to have a database of email addresses and user physical locations (i.e. cities, states, small countries). If the email’s domain name wasn’t registered, the attacker constructed a domain registration and directed its email to a mailbox he controls. […].

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Google Removes "App Permissions" List from Play Store for New "Data Safety" Section

The Hacker News

Following the launch of a new "Data safety" section for the Android app on the Play Store, Google appears to be readying to remove the app permissions list from both the mobile app and the web. The change was highlighted by Esper's Mishaal Rahman earlier this week.

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New PayPal Phishing Kit Hijacks WordPress Sites

Heimadal Security

Researchers have uncovered a new phishing kit that, under the guise of security controls, injects malware into legitimate WordPress sites and uses a fake PayPal-branded social engineering scam to trick targets into handing over their most sensitive data. This data includes government documents, photos, and even financial information. Researchers from Akamai said that the attackers […].

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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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Hackers Targeting VoIP Servers By Exploiting Digium Phone Software

The Hacker News

VoIP phones using Digium's software have been targeted to drop a web shell on their servers as part of an attack campaign designed to exfiltrate data by downloading and executing additional payloads.

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Offensive nation-state cyber threats: Who takes the top spot?

Digital Shadows

It has almost been six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and understandably, the world and its media have focused on. The post Offensive nation-state cyber threats: Who takes the top spot? first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Tips For Keeping Your Server Room Safe And Secure

SecureBlitz

Here are tips for keeping your server room safe and secure. The safety of your server room is important for. Read more. The post Tips For Keeping Your Server Room Safe And Secure appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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TikTok resets the clock on security leadership

CSO Magazine

The best time to do succession planning was last year. But the next best time is right now. The news this morning that Roland Cloutier is stepping away from the TikTok Global CSO role may or may not be surprising. After all, Roland joined TikTok a couple of years ago, around the same time that TikTok was dragged into some US political maneuverings.

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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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Creating A Strong Cybersecurity Assessment Report

SecureBlitz

Cyber threats have increased greatly in recent years, and every organization, private and government, has been targeted. One of the. Read more. The post Creating A Strong Cybersecurity Assessment Report appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Think twice before downloading pirated games – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

We Live Security

Why downloading pirated video games may ultimately cost you dearly and how to stay safe while gaming online. The post Think twice before downloading pirated games – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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How Attackers Could Dupe Developers into Downloading Malicious Code From GitHub

Dark Reading

Developers need to be cautious about whom they trust on GitHub because it's easy to establish fake credibility on the platform, security vendor warns.

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New Cache Side Channel Attack Can De-Anonymize Targeted Online Users

The Hacker News

A group of academics from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has warned of a novel technique that could be used to defeat anonymity protections and identify a unique website visitor. "An attacker who has complete or partial control over a website can learn whether a specific target (i.e., a unique individual) is browsing the website," the researchers said.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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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Microsoft investigates July updates breaking Access applications

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft is investigating user reports that MS Access runtime applications stop opening after installing this month's Patch Tuesday Office/Access security updates. [.].

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North Korean Hackers Targeting Small and Midsize Businesses with H0lyGh0st Ransomware

The Hacker News

An emerging threat cluster originating from North Korea has been linked to developing and using ransomware in cyberattacks targeting small businesses since September 2021.

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Ex-CIA Programmer Found Guilty of Stealing Vault 7 Data, Giving It to Wikileaks

Dark Reading

Joshua Schulte has been convicted for his role in the Vault 7 Wikileaks data dump that exposed invasive US cyber intelligence tactics.

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New Netwrix Auditor Bug Could Let Attackers Compromise Active Directory Domain

The Hacker News

Researchers have disclosed details about a security vulnerability in the Netwrix Auditor application that, if successfully exploited, could lead to arbitrary code execution on affected devices.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!