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Weekly Update 254

Troy Hunt

The plan this week was to do a super simple update whilst having some time out. In the back yard, sun shining, iPad, Air Pods, all good. Mostly all good - the sound quality on those Air Pods is absolute rubbish. I don't if that's a general truism or there's just something amiss with mine, but the constant fading out is extremely frustrating and I apologise for the sound quality not being up to expectations.

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Remote print server gives anyone Windows admin privileges on a PC

Bleeping Computer

A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a device simply by installing a print driver. [.].

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Threat actors leaked data stolen from EA, including FIFA code

Security Affairs

Threat actors that hacked Electronic Arts in June have leaked full data dump stolen from the company after the failure of the negotiation with the victim. In June, hackers have compromised the network of the gaming giant Electronic Arts (EA) and claimed to have stolen approximately 780 GB of data. The stolen data include the source code of the games, the source code of the FrostBite game engine and debug tools, FIFA 21 matchmaking server code, proprietary EA games frameworks, debug tools, SDK,

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BlackMatter ransomware gang rises from the ashes of DarkSide, REvil

Bleeping Computer

?A new ransomware gang named BlackMatter is purchasing access to corporate networks while claiming to include the best features from the notorious and now-defunct REvil and DarkSide operations. [.].

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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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Wiper Malware Threat Looms Over Tokyo Olympics

Security Boulevard

Did you know that according to recent research by a famous Japanese Security Firm, it has been discovered that the computer systems in Japan are being attacked by destructive wiper malware? As a matter of shock, this was discovered 2 days before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics 2021. What is wiper malware? Wiper […]. The post Wiper Malware Threat Looms Over Tokyo Olympics appeared first on Kratikal Blogs.

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DarkSide ransomware gang returns as new BlackMatter operation

Bleeping Computer

Encryption algorithms found in a decryptor show that the notorious DarkSide ransomware gang has rebranded as a new BlackMatter ransomware operation and is actively performing attacks on corporate entities. [.].

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DOJ: SolarWinds hackers breached emails from 27 US Attorneys’ offices

Bleeping Computer

The US Department of Justice says that the Microsoft Office 365 email accounts of employees at 27 US Attorneys' offices were breached by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) during the SolarWinds global hacking spree. [.].

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GDPR: What Cloud Service Providers Should Know

Security Boulevard

The appeal of cloud services makes it all the more important for these providers to understand how GDPR obligations affect their business. The post GDPR: What Cloud Service Providers Should Know appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SolarWinds hackers breached 27 state attorneys’ offices

Security Affairs

Microsoft Office 365 email accounts of employees at 27 US Attorneys’ offices were breached by the Russia-linked SVR group as part of the SolarWinds hack, DoJ warns. The US Department of Justice revealed that the Microsoft Office 365 email accounts of employees at 27 US Attorneys’ offices were hacked by the Russia-linked SVR (aka APT29 , Cozy Bear , and The Dukes ) during the SolarWinds attack.

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FBI warns investors of fraudsters posing as brokers and advisers

Bleeping Computer

The FBI Criminal Investigative Division and Securities and Exchange Commission warn investors of fraudsters impersonating registered investment professionals such as investment advisers and registered brokers. [.].

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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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The Top 30 Vulnerabilities Include Plenty of Usual Suspects

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: A sneaky iOS app, a wiper attack in Iran, and more of the week's top security news.

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Public print server gives anyone Windows admin privileges

Bleeping Computer

A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a computer by installing a print driver. [.].

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BSides Vancouver 2021 – Josh Sokol’s ‘Measuring Cybersecurity Maturity With The NIST CSF’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSides Vancouver for publishing their outstanding BSides Vancouver 2021 Conference videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSides Vancouver 2021 – Josh Sokol’s ‘Measuring Cybersecurity Maturity With The NIST CSF’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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XKCD ‘Universal Seatbelt’

Security Boulevard

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe , resident at XKCD ! The post XKCD ‘Universal Seatbelt’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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BSides Vancouver 2021 – Patience Mpofu’s ‘In-App Protection For Android: Selecting The Right Platform’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSides Vancouver for publishing their outstanding BSides Vancouver 2021 Conference videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSides Vancouver 2021 – Patience Mpofu’s ‘In-App Protection For Android: Selecting The Right Platform’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.