Daniel Miessler
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
This post will talk about my initial thoughts on The OWASP Top 10 release for 2021. Let me start by saying that I have respect for the people working on this project, and that as a project maintainer myself, I know how impossibly hard this is. Right, so with that out of the way, here’s what struck me with this list, along with some comments on building lists like this in general.
Lohrman on Security
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Using software bots has become commonplace in many workplaces around the world, but with worker shortages, will robots start filling more roles soon?
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Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Threat actors are sharing working Windows CVE-2021-40444 MSHTML zero-day exploits on hacking forums, allowing other hackers to start exploiting the new vulnerability in their own attacks. [.].
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
All these days, we have seen email phishing attacks where cyber crooks seen sending malicious links through emails to trap online victims. But now, a North Korea-based hacking group dubbed Kumsong 121 was found using social media to attack smart phone users using Android platform. EST Security related researchers recently uncovered a massive cyber attack campaign that was not only sophisticated but also proving highly successful in targeting victims.
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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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
A new banking trojan dubbed maxtrilha (due to its encryption key) has been discovered in the last few days and targeting customers of European and South American banks. The new maxtrilha trojan is being disseminated and targeting several banks around the world. Criminals are constantly creating variants of popular banking trojans, keeping in mind the same modus operandi but changing the malware internals and its capabilities making it a fully undetectable (FUD) weapon.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Japan -based camera and binocular manufacturer Olympus that is also into the manufacturing of medical devices has revealed in an official statement that its servers were targeted by BlackMatter Ransomware group that could have disrupted the computers systems in network operating in Middle East, Europe and Africa. Good news is that the team of forensic experts of Olympus Camera contained the malware spread by shutting down the infected computers.
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Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
While awareness of DNS security continues to grow, the cost, frequency and number of attacks remain high, while the pandemic and resulting hybrid work environments have resulted in huge disruption for organizations. Research firm IDC’s 2021 DNS Security Survey confirms that nearly all companies (87% of those surveyed) have had their apps and services disrupted.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Recently we observed that part of the REvil ransomware infrastructure was up and running again, now we can confirm that they hit new victims. On September 7, the servers of the REvil ransomware gang were back online after around two months since their shutdown. The circumstance was immediately noted by many researchers, me too. The dark web leak site of the ransomware gang, also known as the Happy Blog, is back online, while the site decoder[.]re is still offline at the time of this writing.
Trend Micro
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
We have continued tracking APT-C-36, also known as Blind Eagle, since our research on this threat actor in 2019. We share new findings of APT-C-36’s ongoing spam campaign targeting South American entities.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Google introduces Private Compute Services, a collection of services aimed at designing to improve privacy in the Android operating system. Good news for Android users, Google has implemented the Private Compute Services, a set of features aimed at improving their privacy. “We introduced Android’s Private Compute Core in Android 12 Beta. Today, we’re excited to announce a new suite of services that provide a privacy-preserving bridge between Private Compute Core and the cloud.”
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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.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Ahead of the beta testing with Insiders, Microsoft has already published the placeholder for the Android subsystem in the Microsoft Store. According to the Microsoft Store listing, Windows 11's Android support will require at least 8GB of RAM. For the best experience, 16GB is RAM is recommended. [.].
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development of South Africa was hit by a ransomware attack that crippled bail services. A ransomware attack hit the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development of South Africa, multiple services, including email and bail services have been impacted. The incident did not affect child maintenance payments for the month because they were already processed.
WIRED Threat Level
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
The cybersecurity world’s favorite catchphrase isn’t any one product or system, but a holistic approach to minimizing damage.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Just a few months ago, the REvil ransomware group seemed to be everywhere—in a frenetic burst of activity the group’s crime spree included attacks on the likes of JBS, Travelex and Kaseya. And then—nothing. After drawing heat from law enforcement after the devastating Kaseya attack, REvil dropped out of sight on July 13, 2021 leaving. The post REvil Returns With Fresh Attacks, New Representative 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.
WIRED Threat Level
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
You shouldn't mess with some of them—but there are others you should be aware of.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Using software bots has become commonplace in many workplaces around the world, but with worker shortages, will robots start filling more roles soon? The post Are Bots and Robots the Answer to Worker Shortages? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Elie
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
We analyze over 1.2 billion email-based phishing and malware attacks against Gmail users to understand which factors place a person at heightened risk of being targeted.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
With the latest series of aggressive hacking on critical infrastructure and massive scale ransomware attacks on United States companies and institutions, it is clear that we are in a cyber war with adversarial countries, including Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. These nation state actors bring resources and dedicated programs with the intention of stealing [.].
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
In today’s technological world, companies have access to more data that creates the basis for critical business decision-making processes. This is why companies need to invest in data management. Data management involves collecting, organizing, protecting, verifying, and processing vital data and availing it to companies whenever they need it.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEFCON Conference Main Stage Videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEF CON 29 Main Stage – Vivek Nair’s ‘Time Turner: Hacking RF Attendance Systems To Be In Two Places At Once’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 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 international press subscribe here. Cisco released security patches for High-Severity flaws in IOS XR software New SOVA Android Banking trojan is rapidly growing Microsoft fixes Azurescape flaw in Azure Container Instances Grayfly APT uses recently discovered Sidewalk backdoor Experts confirmed that the
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a security method that requires more than one method of verification. The goal of MFA is to authenticate a user’s identity to assure the integrity of their digital transactions. Instead of providing just a login ID and password (which can be stolen or forgotten easily), users must provide several types of […]. The post Zero Trust Architecture & Elements of Multi-Factor Authentication first appeared on SecureFLO.
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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Details on the controversy over encrypted email service ProtonMail handing over a user’s IP address to the Swiss police, how a fake bot disinformation campaign went viral on Twitter, and are we ready to welcome our correctional facility robot overlords? ** Links mentioned on the show ** ProtonMail deletes ‘we don’t log your IP’ boast […]. The post ProtonMail IP Address Logging Controversy, Fake Bot Disinformation, Correctional Facility Robot Overlords appeared first on The Shared Security Show.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Talk to cybersecurity experts about cybercrime on their network, and they will mention malicious activity like scans, attacks, events, and incidents. Probably at some point, they will slip into geek-speak with a vast array of confusing acronyms and jargon while explaining tactics and techniques by referencing infamous attacks, Internal protocols, and industry shorthand.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Lab Equipment’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEFCON Conference Main Stage Videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEF CON 29 Main Stage – Dimitry ‘Op Nomad’ Snezhkov’s ‘Racketeer Toolkit: Prototyping Controlled Ransomware Ops’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
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