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Book Review: Cybersecurity Threats, Malware Trends and Strategies

Lohrman on Security

If you are looking for a deep-dive strategy book that looks into a wide range of cybersecurity topics in an updated fashion, this book is for you.

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Data Encryption Policy

Tech Republic Security

The Data Encryption Policy’s purpose is to define for employees, computer users and IT department staff the encryption requirements to be used on all computer, device, desktop, laptop, server, network storage and storage area network disks, and drives that access or store organization information to prevent unauthorized access to organization communications, email, records, files, databases,

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New flaw in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile actively exploited in the wild

Security Affairs

Software firm Ivanti disclosed another security vulnerability impacting Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), that it said actively exploited. Ivanti disclosed a new security vulnerability impacting Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), tracked as CVE-2023-35081 (CVSS score: 7.8), that was exploited in the wild as part of an exploit chain by threat actors. “A vulnerability has been discovered in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), formerly known as MobileIron Core.” reads the advisory publish

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Server Inventory Checklist

Tech Republic Security

It’s important to maintain accurate infrastructure inventories to assist secure and effective network administration. A checklist, like the accompanying file from TechRepublic Premium, is an easy and efficient way to begin the process of maintaining accurate infrastructure inventories. From the checklist: DON’T FORGET ABOUT FORGOTTEN SYSTEMS It’s common for technical network audits to surface forgotten.

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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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In 2022, more than 40% of zero-day exploits used in the wild were variations of previous issues

Security Affairs

Google’s Threat Analysis Group Google states that more than 40% of zero-day flaws discovered in 2022 were variants of previous issues. The popular Threat Analysis Group (TAG) Maddie Stone wrote Google’s fourth annual year-in-review of zero-day flaws exploited in-the-wild [ 2021 , 2020 , 2019 ], it is built off of the mid-year 2022 review. In 2022, the researchers disclosed 41 actively exploited zero-day flaws, which marks the second-most ever recorded since we began tracking in mid-2014.

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Microsoft Edge is getting a 'darker' dark mode theme

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft has quietly announced an enhancement to the Edge browser's dark mode, making it even darker.

LifeWorks

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Multiple Flaws Found in Ninja Forms Plugin Leave 800,000 Sites Vulnerable

The Hacker News

Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the Ninja Forms plugin for WordPress that could be exploited by threat actors to escalate privileges and steal sensitive data. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2023-37979, CVE-2023-38386, and CVE-2023-38393, impact versions 3.6.25 and below, Patchstack said in a report last week. Ninja Forms is installed on over 800,000 sites.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 430 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Now Abyss Locker also targets VMware ESXi servers Russian APT BlueBravo targets diplomatic entities with GraphicalProton backdoor CoinsPaid blames North Korea-linked APT Lazarus for theft of $37M worth of cryptocurrency Monitor Insider Threats but

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Compromised Barracuda appliances equipped with persistent backdoors by attackers

Malwarebytes

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published three malware analysis reports based on malware variants associated with the exploitation of a known vulnerability in Barracuda ESG appliances. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database lists publicly disclosed computer security flaws. The vulnerability at hand is listed as CVE-2023-2868 , which has a CVSS score 9.4 out of 10.

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Google: Android patch gap makes n-days as dangerous as zero-days

Bleeping Computer

Google has published its annual 0-day vulnerability report, presenting in-the-wild exploitation stats from 2022 and highlighting a long-standing problem in the Android platform that elevates the value and use of disclosed flaws for extended periods. [.

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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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A week in security (July 24 - July 30)

Malwarebytes

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Zimbra issues awaited patch for actively exploited vulnerability Patch now! Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile Authentication vulnerability used in the wild 60,000 Androids have stalkerware-type app Spyhide installed Ransomware groups claim responsibility for double-attack on Yamaha Update now! Apple fixes several serious vulnerabilities How to set up computer security for your parents Tampa General Hospital half thwarts ransomware attack, but still loses patient data

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Israel's largest oil refinery website offline after DDoS attack

Bleeping Computer

Website of Israel's largest oil refinery operator, BAZAN Group is inaccessible from most parts of the world as threat actors claim to have hacked the Group's cyber systems. [.

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BSides Leeds 2023 – Alex Martin – Five Days, One Red Team, A Beach Like No Other: The Bank Job

Security Boulevard

Thanks are in order to BSides Leeds for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Leeds 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Leeds 2023 – Alex Martin – Five Days, One Red Team, A Beach Like No Other: The Bank Job appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Your Digital Immortality is Coming, Apple and Google Are Data Gatekeepers, Satellite Security Risks Revealed

Security Boulevard

In this episode, we explore the implications and ethical dilemmas of immortality in the digital world. Listen to our discussion about this cutting-edge technology and its potential impact on our privacy. Next, we discuss the growing trend of Apple and Google becoming custodians of our digital lives. Have these tech companies gone too far? Join […] The post Your Digital Immortality is Coming, Apple and Google Are Data Gatekeepers, Satellite Security Risks Revealed appeared first on Shared Securit

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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.