Lohrman on Security
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
As global travel returns, airline rules, checks and tests are hard to track. But get ready for more as travel returns for the holidays and 2022. Here’s the latest.
Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned US investors of scammers impersonating SEC officials in government impersonator schemes via phone calls, voicemails, emails, and letters. [.].
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Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Researchers discovered 11 malicious Python packages in the PyPI repository that can steal Discord access tokens, passwords, and conduct attacks. JFrog researchers have discovered 11 malicious Python packages in the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that can steal Discord access tokens, passwords, and even carry out dependency confusion attacks.
Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Microsoft released Windows 10 21H2, the November 2021 Update, last week and you can now download an ISO image for the new version to put aside for emergencies or clean installs. [.].
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
A malware campaign aimed at Microsoft Exchange servers exploits ProxyShell and ProxyLogon issues and uses stolen internal reply-chain emails. A malware campaign aimed at Microsoft Exchange servers exploits ProxyShell and ProxyLogon issues and uses stolen internal reply-chain emails to avoid detection. The campaign was uncovered by TrendMicro researchers that detailed the technique used to trick victims opening the malicious email used as the attack vector.
McAfee
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
The time to repurpose vulnerabilities into working exploits will be measured in hours and there’s nothing you can do about it… except patch. By Fred House. 2021 is already being touted as one of the worst years on record with respect to the volume of zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Some cite this as evidence of better detection by the industry while others credit improved disclosure by victims.
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The Hacker News
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, disclosed that it doesn't intend to roll out default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) across all its messaging services until 2023, pushing its original plans by at least a year.
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Russian Ransomware spreading gang CLOP has released some sensitive medical documents onto the dark web as its victim failed to pay a ransom of $3 million. The leaked records include phone numbers, house addresses, medical history, names and insurance details of several patients from law firms and local councils who visited GP practices & NHS hospital Trust in the past two years.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
In milestone episode 200: The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s external email system was compromised sending spam emails with a fake warning of a cyber-attack, new research released about ransomware negotiation and some helpful negotiation tips, and details on Mozilla’s naughty list of privacy-crushing gifts. ** Links mentioned on the show ** FBI email system compromised […].
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warns investors of attacks impersonating its officials in government impersonator schemes. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning investors of scammers impersonating SEC officials in fraudulent schemes. According to the alert issued by the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), crooks are contacting investors via phone calls, voicemails, emails, and letters. “We are aware that several individuals recently
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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 Boulevard
NOVEMBER 21, 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 – Ted Harrington’s ‘When Penetration Testing Isn’t Penetration Testing At All’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
The Conti ransomware group has suffered a data breach that exposed its attack infrastructure and allowed researcher to access it. Researchers at security firm Prodaft were able to identify the real IP address of one of the servers used by the Conti ransomware group and access the console for more than a month. The exposed server was hosting the payment portal used by the gang for ransom negotiation with he victims. “The PTI team accessed Conti’s infrastructure and identified the real IP ad
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
I’ve written far too many times on this blog already about the abysmal engineering practices of Tesla. It really is an example of how not to run a company, given its atrocious safety record and sub-par quality compared to other brands. Explanations are very easy to come by… for one thing the CEO is a … Continue reading It’s official: Tesla makes some of the least safe or reliable cars ?.
Acunetix
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Recently, I came across an article that referred to web application security as code security and I hope it was just a slip of the tongue. If you really think web application security is the same as code security, you are leaving a gaping hole. Read more. The post Code security is not enough! appeared first on Acunetix.
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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 21, 2021
As part of Imvision’s mission to help enterprises mature their secure API development culture, we’re pleased to present the first of a 3-part executive series focusing on how organizations can take charge of their API lifecycle. . The post Sharing is caring: A path for security teams to exercise greater influence appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Spinone
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
This Google Workspace Backup and Security Guide cover 9 burning-hot cloud security topics. The following articles will provide insights into practical cybersecurity, each is a simple step-by-step walkthrough to solve common problems using G Suite backup and G Suite security best practices. Enjoy your reading and invest in cyber resilience! 1. Google Workspace Best Practices […] The post Google Workspace Backup and Security Guide 2023 first appeared on SpinOne.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 21, 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 – Sessler and Hendricks’ ‘IoT Devices As Government Witnesses’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Spinone
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
This Google Workspace Backup and Security Guide cover 9 burning-hot cloud security topics. The following articles will provide insights into practical cybersecurity, each is a simple step-by-step walkthrough to solve common problems using G Suite backup and G Suite security best practices. Enjoy your reading and invest in cyber resilience! 1. Google Workspace Best Practices […] The post Google Workspace Backup and Security Guide 2023 first appeared on SpinOne.
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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.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Nmap 101 Tutorial. Two common types of scans, syn scan and full connect scan. -sS - Syn scan send a syn packet, if it receives a sysn-ack marks the packet as open and sends a reset and tears down the session. Must be root to run a Syn scan, as it manipulates the network stack to send the reset out of sequence. (edited) . -sT - Connect scan. Completes the full TCP/IP hand shake.
Spinone
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
This Google Workspace Backup and Security Guide cover 9 burning-hot cloud security topics. The following articles will provide insights into practical cybersecurity, each is a simple step-by-step walkthrough to solve common problems using G Suite backup and G Suite security best practices. Enjoy your reading and invest in cyber resilience! 1. Google Workspace Best Practices […] The post Google Workspace Backup and Security Guide 2022 first appeared on SpinOne.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Here’s a heart-warming (no pun intended) rescue story from the Indian Ocean. …urgent request for aid Saturday on behalf of U.K. mariner Kevin Nixon, who was experiencing symptoms of a heart attack while onboard U.S. cargo ship Liberty Grace. Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa then deployed the five Air Force PJs aboard MV-22B Ospreys … Continue reading Air Force overcomes “Tyranny of distance in Africa” to rescue mariner ?.
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
It is a known fact that some state funded hackers attacked the gas stations operating in Iran a few days back. Now, it appears to be a repeat of the incident with an airlines falling prey to the criminals this time. Tehran based Mahan Air was hit by a cyber attack last week after which hackers dubbed as “Hoosyarane-Vatan or Obedient Servants of Fatherland” claimed to have sent millions of messages to the Mahan Air customers that had malicious links embedded in it.
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
A new report written by Osterman Research notes that most websites use third-party libraries to simplify common functions, but these same libraries often have application security risks. Organizations also typically lack visibility into third party code, making it difficult to determine if websites and web applications have been compromised. The post Shadow Code is a Major Risk for Web Applications appeared first on K2io.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Permalink. The post XKCD ‘Heart Stopping Texts’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Word splitting is a function of BASH that I was unfamiliar with, but it is definitely one that impacted my recent research. From the bash(1) man page: IFS The Internal Field Separator that is used for word splitting after expansion and to split lines into words with the read builtin command. The default value is […]… Read More. The post VERT Research Tips: Understanding Word Splitting appeared first on The State of Security.
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