Sat.Dec 04, 2021

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Weekly Update 272

Troy Hunt

Check out that lighting! The Elgato Key Lights have made a massive difference and they're easily controlled via their Stream Deck or the Home Assistant integration. I'm just super, super happy with these and after posting this video, I've fixed them directly to the wall using their Multi Mount System so it's now clean desk and clean line of sight between that and the screens.

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Cuba ransomware gang hacked 49 US critical infrastructure organizations

Security Affairs

The FBI has revealed that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations. A flash alert published by the FBI has reported that the Cuba ransomware gang breached the networks of at least 49 US critical infrastructure organizations. “The FBI has identified, as of early November 2021 that Cuba ransomware actors have compromised at least 49 entities in five critical infrastructure sectors, including but not limited to the financial, gover

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Malicious KMSPico installers steal your cryptocurrency wallets

Bleeping Computer

Threat actors are distributing altered KMSpico installers to infect Windows devices with malware that steals cryptocurrency wallets. [.].

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Pegasus Spyware Reportedly Hacked iPhones of U.S. State Department and Diplomats

The Hacker News

Apple reportedly notified several U.S. Embassy and State Department employees that their iPhones may have been targeted by an unknown assailant using state-sponsored spyware created by the controversial Israeli company NSO Group, according to multiple reports from Reuters and The Washington Post. At least 11 U.S.

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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 shares fix for broken Outlook search in Windows 11

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft has shared a solution for Outlook users who have been experiencing search issues after upgrading to Windows 11. [.].

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Omicron Variant Phishing Emails in the Wild

SecureWorld News

As we have seen throughout the pandemic, malicious threat actors will never shy away from an opportunity, no matter the morality of the situation. Hospitals, vaccine manufacturers, and even people personally affected by the pandemic have all been targeted with cyberattacks in the last two years. With the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, making its way around the world, threat actors are using this opportunity to try and make a quick buck.

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Joy Of Tech® ‘Coronavirus’ Present’

Security Boulevard

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

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A Planned Parenthood LA Hack Affects 400,000 Patients

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: A Ubiquiti hack revelation, predictive policing, and more of the week's top security news.

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Online Shopping Reminder: If It Looks Too Good To Be True …

Security Boulevard

As we look towards the Christmas holiday, 'tis the season for freaking out and making poor decisions with regards to online shopping. Tonight a friend reached out to get my help in convincing his family that an incredible laptop sale they saw on laptop was not real. That's the ad they saw on Facebook. "Due to special reasons" the company has decided to "sell the last batch of laptops.

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AI in Cybersecurity: How to Cut Through the Overhype and Maximize the Potential

CyberSecurity Insiders

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) are often applied in cybersecurity, but their applications may not always work as intended. ISACA’s new publication, AI Uses in Blue Team Security , looks at AI, ML and DL applications in cybersecurity to determine what is working, what is not, what looks encouraging for the future and what may be more hype than substance.

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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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BSidesKC 2021 – Alex Lauerman’s ‘Passwords are dead? Long live WebAuthn!’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSidesKC for publishing their outstanding BSidesKC 2021 videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesKC 2021 – Alex Lauerman’s ‘Passwords are dead? Long live WebAuthn!’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Convergint Acquires Universal Security Systems, Bolstering Global Growth

CyberSecurity Insiders

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Convergint , a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced the acquisition of Universal Security Systems, a European security systems integrator headquartered in London, with offices in Pohjoisesplanadi, Finland, and Copenhagen, Denmark. This acquisition follows several growth initiatives for Convergint across the European market, bolstering its global footprint, deepening vertical market expertise, and enabling the company

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DDOS Attacks Targeting Payment Services of Global Financial Institutions

Security Boulevard

A threat actor or group is actively targeting the online services of branches of global financial institutions. The post DDOS Attacks Targeting Payment Services of Global Financial Institutions appeared first on Radware Blog. The post DDOS Attacks Targeting Payment Services of Global Financial Institutions appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Be Cybersmart: 4 ERP Best Practices to Prioritize Security

CyberSecurity Insiders

By Jesper Zerlang, CEO, LogPoint. As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, it is the perfect time to reflect on what it means to be “cybersmart.” With the threat landscape evolving and the endless solution offerings to consider for protection, becoming cybersmart means learning to balance strong security with day-to-day business operations.

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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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BSidesKC 2021 – Connor McGarr’s ‘Exploit Development Is Dead, Long Live Exploit Development!’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSidesKC for publishing their outstanding BSidesKC 2021 videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSidesKC 2021 – Connor McGarr’s ‘Exploit Development Is Dead, Long Live Exploit Development!’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.