Lohrman on Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
The world seems focused on new developments in artificial intelligence to help with a wide range of problems, including staffing shortages. But will AI help or harm security teams?
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
It's been a busy week with lots of little bits and pieces demanding my attention. Coding, IoT'ing, 3D printing and a milestone academic event for Ari: Primary school - done! pic.twitter.com/IvUt6lBJRr — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) November 24, 2021 No major things in this weeks update, but plenty of things on all the above topics and more.
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Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
You'll never get a better deal on self-paced courses that can teach you the skills necessary to become a cybersecurity analyst, so start training now and switch to a new career in 2022.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
RATDispenser is a new stealthy JavaScript loader that is being used to spread multiple remote access trojans (RATs) into the wild. Researchers from the HP Threat Research team have discovered a new stealthy JavaScript loader dubbed RATDispenser that is being used to spread a variety of remote access trojans (RATs) in attacks into the wild. Experts pointed out that the use of JavaScript is uncommon as malware file format and for this reason it is more poorly detected.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Windows 11 is now available with a long list of limitations and missing features. The big feature update is currently available for download as an optional update and if you've already upgraded to the new operating system, you can try the third-party programs highlighted below. [.].
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
0patch released free unofficial patches for Windows local privilege escalation zero-day ( CVE-2021-24084 ) in Windows 10, version 1809 and later. 0patch released free unofficial patches for Windows local privilege escalation zero-day (CVE-2021-24084) in Windows 10, version 1809 and later. The issue doesn’t impact Windows Servers because the vulnerable functionality in not implemented in these OSs.
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Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
North Korea-linked threat actors posed as Samsung recruiters in a spear-phishing campaign aimed at employees at South Korean security firms. North Korea-linked APT group posed as Samsung recruiters is a spear-phishing campaign that targeted South Korean security companies that sell anti-malware solutions, Google TAG researchers reported. According to the Google Threat Horizons report, the state-sponsored hackers sent fake job offers to employees at the security companies.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Somewhere right now, sitting in front of a bank of computer screens in Russia, China, or even in the United States, is a band of cyber-criminals planning a nation-state grade attack. If they haven’t attacked your network yet, it’s just a matter of time. Taking proactive steps to secure your cloud now will give you […]. The post Proactively Securing Your Enterprise Cloud appeared first on HolistiCyber.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Nexa Technologies was indicted for complicity in acts of torture, the French firm is accused of having sold surveillance equipment to the Egypt. Nexa Technologies offers a range of solutions for homeland security, including surveillance solutions. Now the French company was accused of having sold surveillance software to the Egyptian regime. The cybersurveillance equipment was used by the Egyptian government to track down opponents.
WIRED Threat Level
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
It's a technique that can hit thousands of victims—through no fault of their own.
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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.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
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. Italy’s Antitrust Agency fines Apple and Google for aggressive practices of data acquisition HAEICHI-II: Interpol arrested +1,000 suspects linked to various cybercrimes IKEA hit by a cyber attack that uses stolen internal reply-chain emails Marine
WIRED Threat Level
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Google's new mobile operating system is finally rolling out to more phones. Here's what you need to tweak.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 IoT Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEFCON 29 IoT Village – Cheryl Biswas’ ‘Mind The Gap: Managing Insecurity In Enterprise IoT’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 IoT Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEFCON 29 IoT Village – Amit Elazari’s, Anahit Tarkhanyan’s And Rita Cheruvu’s ‘Establishing IoT Trustworthiness’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe , resident at XKCD ! Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Siren’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
All security vulnerabilities are the result of human error. Most web application vulnerabilities and API security issues are introduced by developers. Therefore, the best approach to building secure applications is to do all that is possible to avoid introducing such errors in the first place instead of. Read more. The post Secure coding practices – the three key principles appeared first on Acunetix.
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