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NOVEMBER 25, 2021
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NOVEMBER 25, 2021
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Graham Cluley
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Security researchers are warning biomanufacturing facilities around the world that they are being targeted by a sophisticated new strain of malware, known as Tardigrade. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
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We Live Security
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
‘Tis the season to avoid getting played by scammers hijacking Twitter accounts and promoting fake offers for PlayStation 5 consoles and other red-hot products. The post The triangle of holiday shopping: Scams, social media and supply chain woes appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
A new legislation was introduced in the Britain’s parliament last week aiming to better protect IoT devices from sophisticated hackers. Dubbed as “The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure(PSTI) bill, it requests those involved in the manufacturing of Internet of Things such as smart TVs, CCTVs, smart phones and fitness trackers; to follow basic standards while offering service and products to consumers.
Advertiser: Revenera
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 Affairs
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Security researchers discovered a new Linux RAT, tracked as CronRAT, that hides in scheduled cron jobs to avoid detection. Security researchers from Sansec have discovered a new Linux remote access trojan (RAT), tracked as CronRAT, that hides in the Linux task scheduling system (cron) on February 31st. Threat actors hides the malware in the task names, then the malicious code is constructed using several layers of compression and base64 decoding.
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Samsung released a summary of how it protects its smart phones from cyber attacks and the content is as follows-. From backdoors- As the Korean giant creates, validates and manufactures its computing devices all on its own, its every piece of hardware, wiring and firmware is securely drafted at its high secure R&D plants & factories in the world.
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Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Security researchers have discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) for Linux that keeps an almost invisible profile by hiding in tasks scheduled for execution on a non-existent day, February 31st. [.].
The Hacker News
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
VMware has shipped updates to address two security vulnerabilities in vCenter Server and Cloud Foundation that could be abused by a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information. The more severe of the issues concerns an arbitrary file read vulnerability in the vSphere Web Client. Tracked as CVE-2021-21980, the bug has been rated 7.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Security researchers are warning biomanufacturing facilities around the world that they are being targeted by a sophisticated new strain of malware, known as Tardigrade. The warning comes from the non-profit Bioeconomy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (BIO-ISAC) which revealed that at least two large facilities working on manufacturing bio-drugs and vaccines have been hit by […]… Read More.
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of cybercriminals targeting online shoppers during the holiday season. The FBI warns of cyber criminals targeting online shoppers during the holiday season. In this period netizens hope to take advantage of online bargains and are more active online, for this reason they are more exposed to the risk of scams.
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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.
CSO Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
As an onslaught of ransomware attacks accelerates, cybercriminal organizations are demonstrating increasing levels of sophistication and guile. Most recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that some hackers are targeting organizations facing time-sensitive financial events to maximize leverage over their victims. These events include planned earnings report releases as well as mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
CyberSecurity Insiders
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
In the latest report released by Avast, it was revealed that ransomware spreading hackers were constantly targeting elderly people and youngsters were being lured into Instagram or TikTok scams. As most of the aged community, i.e. those above 65 are using desktop or laptops, hackers are seeing them as easy prey to spread ransomware, bank related customer support scams and Trojans and botnets through video calling apps.
Security Boulevard
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
There has never been a more important time to protect your online privacy than now. Data breaches continue to expose millions of users and their passwords, ransomware attacks remain prevalent, and the Covid-19 pandemic has motivated criminals to bombard businesses with phishing lures to try to leverage their malware and compromise more users. These activities can empty your bank accounts, steal your identity to set up credit cards in your name, or buy things online that get shipped to someone yo
The Hacker News
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Attackers are actively making efforts to exploit a new variant of a recently disclosed privilege escalation vulnerability to potentially execute arbitrary code on fully-patched systems, once again demonstrating how adversaries move quickly to weaponize a publicly available exploit.
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
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?
Malwarebytes
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The UK’s top cybercops are urging owners of small online shops to “ protect their customers and profits ” by guarding against card skimmers in the frenetic shopping period that starts with Black Friday, which lands on November 26 this year. The warning comes from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)—which is part of GCHQ, the UK’s equivalent to the NSA—which says it identified 4,151 compromised online shops up to the end of September.
Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Black Friday is approaching, and while shoppers prepare to open their wallets, cybercriminals hone their malware droppers, phishing lures, and fake sites. [.].
Malwarebytes
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released two actionable Capacity Enhancement Guides (CEGs) to help users and organizations improve mobile device cybersecurity. Consumers. One of the guides is intended for consumers. There are an estimated 294 million smart phone users in the US, which makes them an attractive target market for cybercriminals.
The Hacker News
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Threat actors have been found using a previously undocumented JavaScript malware strain that functions as a loader to distribute an array of remote access Trojans (RATs) and information stealers. HP Threat Research dubbed the new, evasive loader "RATDispenser," with the malware responsible for deploying at least eight different malware families in 2021.
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue impacting Windows Server devices preventing the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint security solution from launching on some systems. [.].
The Hacker News
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Stop tempting fate and take a look at our picks for the best antivirus programs on the market today. Every year there are billions of malware attacks worldwide. And these threats are constantly evolving. So if you are not currently using antivirus software, or you still rely on some free software you downloaded back in 2017, you are putting your cybersecurity in serious jeopardy.
Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
A new malware campaign on Discord uses the Babadeda crypter to hide malware that targets the crypto, NFT, and DeFi communities. [.].
The Hacker News
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
A new Iranian threat actor has been discovered exploiting a now-addressed critical flaw in the Microsoft Windows MSHTML platform to target Farsi-speaking victims with a new PowerShell-based information stealer designed to harvest extensive details from infected machines.
Speaker: William Hord, Vice President of ERM Services
A well-defined change management process is critical to minimizing the impact that change has on your organization. Leveraging the data that your ERM program already contains is an effective way to help create and manage the overall change management process within your organization. Your ERM program generally assesses and maintains detailed information related to strategy, operations, and the remediation plans needed to mitigate the impact on the organization.
Heimadal Security
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
RATDispenser, a novel secretive JavaScript loader, is being employed in phishing campaigns to infect devices with a range of Remote Access Trojans (RATs). The new loader quickly formed distribution agreements with at least eight malware families, all of which were developed to steal data and give attackers access over victim machines. As explained by BleepingComputer, […].
Threatpost
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Fake merchandise and crypto jacking are among the new ways cybercriminals will try to defraud people flocking online for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Heimadal Security
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
It seems that a newly found Iranian threat actor is stealing Google and Instagram credentials from Farsi-speaking targets all around the world employing a new PowerShell-based stealer named PowerShortShell. The data stealer is also used for Telegram monitoring and gathering system information from infected machines, which is then delivered to attacker-controlled servers along with the […].
Graham Cluley
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
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Speaker: William Hord, Senior VP of Risk & Professional Services
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is critical for industry growth in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing risk landscape. When building your ERM program foundation, you need to answer questions like: Do we have robust board and management support? Do we understand and articulate our bank’s risk appetite and how that impacts our business units? How are we measuring and rating our risk impact, likelihood, and controls to mitigate our risk?
Heimadal Security
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Researchers have discovered four Mediatek vulnerabilities that, if successfully exploited would have permitted malicious hackers to perform a series of actions like Android phone calls eavesdropping, commands execution and increased rights elevation. Three of the discovered flaws were fixed by the company along with the MediaTek Security Bulletin from last month and the fourth will […].
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
An Iranian threat actor is stealing Google and Instagram credentials of Farsi-speaking targets by exploiting a Microsoft MSHTML bug. Researchers from SafeBreach Labs spotted a new Iranian threat actor that is using an exploit for a Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw in attacks aimed at Farsi-speaking victims. The exploit is used to install a PowerShell stealer, tracked by the researchers as PowerShortShell, that steals Google and Instagram credentials of the victims.
Heimadal Security
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned that internet buyers might lose more than $53 million during the holiday season this year. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received over 17,000 complaints about the non-delivery of goods during the 2020 holiday shopping season, resulting in losses of more than $53 million. Due to speculations […].
Bleeping Computer
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Security researchers have discovered a new remote access trojan (RAT) for Linux that keeps an almost invisible profile by hiding in tasks scheduled for execution on a non-existent day, February 31st. [.].
Speaker: Ronald Eddings, Cybersecurity Expert and Podcaster
So, you’ve accomplished an organization-wide SaaS adoption. It started slow, and now just a few team members might be responsible for running Salesforce, Slack, and a few others applications that boost productivity, but it’s all finished. Or is it? Through all the benefits offered by SaaS applications, it’s still a necessity to onboard providers as quickly as possible.
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