Schneier on Security
JUNE 2, 2023
In February, Meta released its large language model: LLaMA. Unlike OpenAI and its ChatGPT, Meta didn’t just give the world a chat window to play with. Instead, it released the code into the open-source community, and shortly thereafter the model itself was leaked. Researchers and programmers immediately started modifying it, improving it, and getting it to do things no one else anticipated.
Troy Hunt
JUNE 2, 2023
And so ends a long period of back-to-back weeks of conferences and talks. It's funny how these things seem to cluster together at times and whilst the last 6 or 8 weeks (I honestly lose track!) have been chaotic, I've now got a few weeks of much less pressure which will give me time to finally push out some HIBP stuff that's been in the wings for ages.
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Tech Republic Security
JUNE 2, 2023
Identity management company 1Password is spinning up a pair of new features that constitute a major shift away from passwords and toward their low-friction replacement: passkeys. The post 1Password enables passkeys — a new option from passwords appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 2, 2023
After introducing a string of AI-powered assistants for its products, Microsoft has now announced that it will soon end support for the Windows standalone Cortana app. [.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 2, 2023
Not only do you get access to over 90 courses, but also career mentoring, skills evaluation, training on real cyber security projects, and much more. The post Develop valuable cyber security skills over a lifetime for only $70 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 2, 2023
Microsoft says SMB signing (aka security signatures) will be required by default for all connections to defend against NTLM relay attacks, starting with today's Windows build (Enterprise edition) rolling out to Insiders in the Canary Channel. [.
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Bleeping Computer
JUNE 2, 2023
Google has removed from the Chrome Web Store 32 malicious extensions that could alter search results and push spam or unwanted ads. Collectively, they come with a download count of 75 million. [.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 2, 2023
Tit-For-Tat Triangulation Trojan Talk: Backdoor inserted at U.S. behest, alleges FSB. The post Russia Says NSA Hacked iOS With Apple’s Help — we Triangulate Kaspersky’s Research appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 2, 2023
By Matt Morris, Global Managing Director of 1898 & Co. Two years have passed since the notorious Colonial Pipeline hack, an incident that plunged the nation into a state of emergency, causing fuel disruptions in airlines and commercial sectors, and triggering panic-buying among consumers leading to a sharp rise in gas prices. In May 2021, the hack infiltrated critical systems of the pipeline, resulting in its shutdown for several days.
Dark Reading
JUNE 2, 2023
A recent campaign tricks victims into visiting credential harvesting sites by hiding malicious URLs behind photos advertising deals from trusted brands.
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Many cybersecurity awareness platforms offer massive content libraries, yet they fail to enhance employees’ cyber resilience. Without structured, engaging, and personalized training, employees struggle to retain and apply key cybersecurity principles. Phished.io explains why organizations should focus on interactive, scenario-based learning rather than overwhelming employees with excessive content.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 2, 2023
By Jayakumar (Jay) Kurup, Global Sales Engineering Director at Morphisec Securing operational technology (OT) creates unique challenges. Zero tolerance of downtime in factories, ports, banks, treatment plants, and other OT environments means that standard security practices like patch management or deploying protective solutions onto endpoints can be almost impossible to uphold.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 2, 2023
State-sponsored North Korean hacker group Kimsuky (a.ka. APT43) has been impersonating journalists and academics for spear-phishing campaigns to collect intelligence from think tanks, research centers, academic institutions, and various media organizations. [.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 2, 2023
To all those who are concerned about Netflix’s decision to ban password sharing in almost 100 countries, here’s a solution that appears to work for now. A new VPN called Meshnet allows multiple users to connect from the same IP address, using a technique known as ‘Tunneling.’ Moving forward, the popular OTT platform will no longer tolerate password sharing as it significantly impacts its revenue.
SecureList
JUNE 2, 2023
In our initial blogpost about “Operation Triangulation”, we published a comprehensive guide on how to manually check iOS device backups for possible indicators of compromise using MVT. This process takes time and requires manual search for several types of indicators. To automate this process, we developed a dedicated utility to scan the backups and run all the checks.
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The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.
Dark Reading
JUNE 2, 2023
Disgruntled users are pursuing offers for "full Netflix access" at steeply discounted rates.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 2, 2023
In February 2018, Oxford Biomedica, a large biological research company in Oxford, UK, was hit by a ransomware attack. The hackers were demanding more than £300,000 in ransom. Oxford invoked its incident response plan and called in its team. One member of Oxford’s internal incident response team, Ashley Liles, had a brilliant idea—he was going. The post A New Ransomware Scam: Fraud by the Incident Responders appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Anton on Security
JUNE 2, 2023
Using Cloud Securely — The Config Doom Question First, “Use Cloud Securely? What Does This Even Mean?!” and “How to Solve the Mystery of Cloud Defense in Depth?” (and “Where Does Shared Responsibility Model for Security Breaks in the Real World?” too) would make for good “recommended reading” here. Use Cloud Securely? What Does This Even Mean?! At this point, it is clear that most discussions on using cloud securely or secure use of cloud computing include the dreaded configuration question — or
Security Boulevard
JUNE 2, 2023
The rollout of 5G networks has been surprisingly slow. As a concept, it was introduced in 2016, but it only became globally available in 2019. Four years later, the number of people with 5G-enabled devices is still small in most countries. It’s uncertain if the reason behind the sluggish adoption is affordability, the lack of. The post 5G and Cybersecurity Risks in 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Speaker: Sierre Lindgren
Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
Naked Security
JUNE 2, 2023
It’s a backdoor, Jim, but not as we know it… here’s a sober look at this issue.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 2, 2023
The energy industry is increasingly targeted by malicious actors and threat groups through activity on the dark web, according to a report from Searchlight Cyber, which detailed numerous instances of threat actors selling initial access to energy organizations around the world. These include targets in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Indonesia on popular dark.
Dark Reading
JUNE 2, 2023
Russia's FSB intelligence agency says the zero-click attacks range far beyond Kaspersky, and it has blamed them on the United States' NSA. Those allegations are thus far uncorroborated.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 2, 2023
In today’s world of software development, cybersecurity is more than a luxury; it's a necessity. Cyber threats aren’t only growing in frequency, complexity, and sophistication, they’re targeting developer environments and the software supply chain. The need for robust, secure software development frameworks is more critical than ever. However, not all organizations know how to secure their frameworks.
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Heimadal Security
JUNE 2, 2023
A recent QBot malware campaign has been observed leveraging a DLL hijacking vulnerability in the WordPad utility application to evade detection by security measures. Exploiting Windows programs for malicious purposes is an increasingly prevalent trend observed among threat actors. According to ProxyLife, a cybersecurity specialist and member of Cryptolaemus, the recently discovered QBot phishing campaign […] The post New QBot Malware Campaign Exploits WordPad for Infection appeared first o
CSO Magazine
JUNE 2, 2023
The Russian federal security agency, the FSB, has put out a security alert claiming that US intelligence services are behind an attack campaign that exploits vulnerabilities in iOS and compromised thousands of iPhones devices in Russia, including those of foreign diplomats. In a separate report, Russian antivirus vendor Kaspersky Lab said that several dozen of its senior employees and upper management were targeted as part of the operation, although unlike the FSB, the company did not attribute
Security Boulevard
JUNE 2, 2023
Discover why identity security awareness is crucial in today's digital landscape. Learn how to protect yourself and your business from cyber threats. Read more now. The post Why is Identity Security Awareness Becoming the Need of the Hour? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CSO Magazine
JUNE 2, 2023
Progress Software has discovered a vulnerability in its file transfer software MOVEit Transfer that could lead to escalated privileges and potential unauthorized access to the environment, the company said in a security advisory. “A SQL injection vulnerability has been found in the MOVEit Transfer web application that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to MOVEit Transfer’s database,” the company said in the post, adding that depending on the database engine bei
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Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 2, 2023
The second anniversary of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack has come and gone, and while many lessons have been learned and assimilated, there’s still more we can do. Security Boulevard reached out to some experts in the industry to see how far we’ve come and where work still needs to be done. For those in. The post Two Years After Colonial Pipeline, What Have We Learned?
SecureWorld News
JUNE 2, 2023
CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) have been around for over 20 years, and they are still one of the most common security measures used to prevent bots from accessing websites. However, the rise of CAPTCHA-breaking services has made it more difficult for website owners to protect their websites from attack.
The Hacker News
JUNE 2, 2023
The Chinese nation-stage group known as Camaro Dragon has been linked to yet another backdoor that's designed to meet its intelligence-gathering goals. Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point, which dubbed the Go-based malware TinyNote, said it functions as a first-stage payload capable of "basic machine enumeration and command execution via PowerShell or Goroutines.
Dark Reading
JUNE 2, 2023
The Python Package Index will require developers to better secure their accounts as cyberattacks ramp up, but protecting the software supply chain will take more than that.
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