Sat.Jul 16, 2022

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Hackers pose as journalists to breach news media org’s networks

Bleeping Computer

Researchers following the activities of advanced persistent (APT) threat groups originating from China, North Korea, Iran, and Turkey say that journalists and media organizations have remained a constant target for state-aligned actors. [.].

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 374 by Pierluigi Paganini

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs for free in your email box. Critical flaw in Netwrix Auditor application allows arbitrary code execution CISA urges to fix multiple critical flaws in Juniper Networks products Threat actors exploit a flaw in Digium Phone Software to target VoIP servers Tainted password-cracking software for industrial systems used to spread P2P Sality bot Experts warn of attacks on sites usi

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Amazon Handed Ring Videos to Cops Without Warrants

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: A wild Indian cricket scam, an elite CIA hacker is found guilty of passing secrets to WikiLeaks, and more of the week's top security news.

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CISA urges to fix multiple critical flaws in Juniper Networks products

Security Affairs

CISA urges admins to apply recently released fixes in Juniper Networks products, including Junos Space, Contrail Networking and NorthStar Controller. CISA urges users and administrators to review the Juniper Networks security advisories page ?and apply security updates available for some products, including Junos Space, Contrail Networking and NorthStar Controller.

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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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Elastix VoIP systems hacked in massive campaign to install PHP web shells

Bleeping Computer

Threat analysts have uncovered a large-scale campaign targeting Elastix VoIP telephony servers with more than 500,000 malware samples over a period of three months. [.].

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Critical flaw in Netwrix Auditor application allows arbitrary code execution

Security Affairs

A vulnerability in the Netwrix Auditor software can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on affected devices. Bishop Fox discovered a vulnerability in the Netwrix Auditor software that can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices. Netwrix Auditor is a an auditing software that allows organizations to monitor their IT infrastructure, it is currently used by more than 11000 organizations worldwide.

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Threat actors exploit a flaw in Digium Phone Software to target VoIP servers

Security Affairs

Threat actors are targeting VoIP servers by exploiting a vulnerability in Digium’s software to install a web shell, Palo Alto Networks warns. Recently, Unit 42 researchers spotted a campaign targeting the Elastix system used in Digium phones since December 2021. Threat actors exploited a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-45461 (CVSS score 9.8), in the Rest Phone Apps (restapps) module to implant a web shell on VoIP servers.

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BSidesSF 2022 – Sharon Goldberg’s ‘Avoiding Insidious Points Of Compromise In Infrastructure Access Systems’

Security Boulevard

Our sincere thanks to Security BSides San Francisco for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesSF 2022 – Sharon Goldberg’s ‘Avoiding Insidious Points Of Compromise In Infrastructure Access Systems’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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APT groups target journalists and media organizations since 2021

Security Affairs

Researchers from Proofpoint warn that various APT groups are targeting journalists and media organizations since 2021. Proofpoint researchers warn that APT groups are regularly targeting and posing as journalists and media organizations since early 2021. The media sector is a privileged target for this category of attackers due to the access its operators have to sensitive information that could be aligned with the interests of state actors.

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BSidesSF 2022 – Jeevan Singh’s ‘Redefining Threat Modeling: Security Team Goes On Vacation’

Security Boulevard

Our sincere thanks to Security BSides San Francisco for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. The post BSidesSF 2022 – Jeevan Singh’s ‘Redefining Threat Modeling: Security Team Goes On Vacation’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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.