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Mint Mobile hit by a data breach after numbers ported, data accessed

Bleeping Computer

Mint Mobile has disclosed a data breach after an unauthorized person gained access to subscribers' account information and ported phone numbers to another carrier. [.].

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Hackers accessed Mint Mobile subscribers’ data and ported some numbers

Security Affairs

Mint Mobile discloses a data breach, an unauthorized attacker gained access to subscribers’ account information and ported phone numbers. Mint Mobile is an American telecommunications company which sells mobile phone services and operates as an MVNO on T-Mobile’s cellular network in the United States. BleepingComputer reported that Mint Mobile has disclosed a data breach that exposed subscribers’ account information and ported phone numbers to another carrier.

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Biden asks Putin to crack down on Russian-based ransomware gangs

Bleeping Computer

President Biden asked Russian President Putin during a phone call today to take action against ransomware groups operating within Russia's borders behind the ongoing wave of attacks impacting the United States and other countries worldwide. [.].

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Iran’s railroad system was hit by a cyberattack, hackers posted fake delay messages

Security Affairs

Iran’s railroad system was hit by a cyberattack, hackers posted fake messages about delays or cancellations of the trains on display boards at stations across the country. Iran’s railroad system was hit by a cyberattack, threat actors published fake messages about delays or cancellations of the trains on display boards at stations across the country, the Fars news agency reported.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

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.

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Microsoft removes Window 11 hack to enable Windows 10 Start Menu

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft removed a registry hack in the latest preview build that allowed Windows 11 users to revert to the "Classic" Windows 10 Start Menu. [.].

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XKCD ‘Free Speech’

Security Boulevard

via the comic delivery system monikered Randall Munroe resident at XKCD ! Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Free Speech’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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BSidesNoVA 2021 – Jayme Hancock’s ‘Hacker Mindset: Troubleshoot Your Way To Root’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSidesNoVA for publishing their outstanding videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesNoVA 2021 – Jayme Hancock’s ‘Hacker Mindset: Troubleshoot Your Way To Root’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Thales’ Leading Position in Connectivity & Cybersecurity to Bring Trust to the Next Wave of Connected Cars

CyberSecurity Insiders

PARIS LA DÉFENSE–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Car manufacturers require reliable connectivity and cybersecurity solutions to bring more convenience and secure services for drivers, passengers and automotive players. To build securely connected solutions and meet the requirements of new regulations such as UNECE WP29 *, carmakers can rely on Thales.

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The Joy of Tech® ‘Career Quiz Results!’

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via the Comic Noggins of Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech® ! Permalink. The post The Joy of Tech® ‘Career Quiz Results!’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Managing certainty

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'Reducing uncertainty' is the prime focus of information risk management today. We do our level best to identify, characterise, quantify, evaluate and where possible reduce the probabilities and/or adverse consequences of various possible events. Uncertainty is an inherent part of the problems we typically face. We don't know exactly what might happen, nor how or when, and we aren't entirely sure about the consequences.

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

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.

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BSidesNoVA 2021 – Andy Piazza’s And James Nixon’s ‘Vendor Hacking: How To Make Your Tools Suck Less’

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Our thanks to BSidesNoVA for publishing their outstanding videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesNoVA 2021 – Andy Piazza’s And James Nixon’s ‘Vendor Hacking: How To Make Your Tools Suck Less’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 322

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs 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 international press subscribe here. Coop supermarket closes hundreds of stores after Kaseya supply chain ransomware attack Hackers spread backdoor after compromising the Mongolian CA MonPass REvil gang exploited a zero-day in the Kaseya supply chain attack REvil ransomware gang demanded $70M for univers

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Cyber Polygon 2021: Towards Secure Development of Digital Ecosystems

Threatpost

Cybersecurity is one of the most important topics on the global agenda, boosted by the pandemic. As the global digitalisation is further accelerating, the world is becoming ever more interconnected. Digital ecosystems are being created all around us: countries, corporations and individuals are taking advantage of the rapid spread of the Internet and smart devices.

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A New System Is Helping Crack Down on Child Sex Abuse Images

WIRED Threat Level

There are 150 child sexual abuse laws around the world. Now, metadata is making it easier for countries to work together.

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

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.

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The Latest Pro-Trump Twitter Clone Leaks User Data on Day 1

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: A failed takedown in Russia, details on an FBI-sting encrypted phone, and more of the week's top security news.