Schneier on Security
JUNE 22, 2022
Interesting : What makes Symbiote different from other Linux malware that we usually come across, is that it needs to infect other running processes to inflict damage on infected machines. Instead of being a standalone executable file that is run to infect a machine, it is a shared object (SO) library that is loaded into all running processes using LD_PRELOAD (T1574.006), and parasitically infects the machine.
Krebs on Security
JUNE 22, 2022
Authorities in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands and the U.K. last week said they dismantled the “ RSOCKS ” botnet, a collection of millions of hacked devices that were sold as “proxies” to cybercriminals looking for ways to route their malicious traffic through someone else’s computer. While the coordinated action did not name the Russian hackers allegedly behind RSOCKS, KrebsOnSecurity has identified its owner as a 35-year-old Russian man living abroad w
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The Last Watchdog
JUNE 22, 2022
During the first two decades of this century, virtual private networks —VPNs—served as a cornerstone of network security. Related: Deploying human sensors. VPNs encrypt data streams and protect endpoints from unauthorized access, essentially by requiring all network communications to flow over a secured pipe. This worked extremely well for users accessing network resources remotely via their company-issued laptops and immobile home computers.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 22, 2022
The cybersecurity company went into great detail on some of the sweeping cybersecurity changes anticipated over the next four years. The post Gartner reveals 8 cybersecurity predictions for the next 4 years appeared first on TechRepublic.
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.
Security Affairs
JUNE 22, 2022
Cyber Spetsnaz is targeting government resources and critical infrastructure in Lithuania after the ban of Russian railway goods. Cyber Spetsnaz is targeting Lithuanian government resources and critical infrastructure – the recent ban on Russian railway goods has caused a new spike of hacktivist activity on the Dark Web. Today the group has announced multiple targets for coordinated DDoS attacks – the resources to be attacked are distributed between so-called “units” who are based on members and
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 22, 2022
A new wave of targeted voicemail phishing attacks has been hitting US companies in selected verticals since May 2022. The campaign’s goal is to collect Office 365 credentials of legitimate corporate users. The post Targeted voicemail phishing attacks hits specific US industries’ verticals appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Tech Republic Security
JUNE 22, 2022
Most organizations surveyed by Banyan Security consider zero trust a priority, but many see it as difficult and expensive to implement. The post Why organizations are keen on zero trust but are slow to adopt it appeared first on TechRepublic.
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 22, 2022
Next-gen AI systems are now baked into just about every category of software—but Gartner believes we can automate even further. For the last few years, Gartner has predicted that hyperautomation would become a global, if not necessary, business trend. And in cybersecurity, hyperautomation could be the thing that makes the constant onslaught of alerts and cyber incidents manageable.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 22, 2022
The company found that Google-related URLs were the most frequently abused last year. The post Proofpoint dispels commonly held threat actor assumptions in new report appeared first on TechRepublic.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 22, 2022
MEGA, the cloud storage provider and file hosting service, is very proud of its end-to-end encryption. It says it couldn’t decrypt your stored files , even if it wanted to. “All your data on MEGA is encrypted with a key derived from your password; in other words, your password is your main encryption key. MEGA does not have access to your password or your data.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 22, 2022
The National Security Agency (NSA) and cybersecurity partner agencies issued an advisory today recommending system administrators to use PowerShell to prevent and detect malicious activity on Windows machines. [.].
Security Affairs
JUNE 22, 2022
Researchers from Malwarebytes warns that the Magecart skimming campaign is active, but the attacks are more covert. Magecart threat actors have switched most of their operations server-side to avoid detection of security firms. However, Malwarebytes researchers warn that the Client-side Magecart attacks are still targeting organizations, but are more covert.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 22, 2022
There are approximately 250 known ransomware families, and these families are directly related to the rise of ransomware-as-a-service, according to Bitdefender. “Ransomware infection is just the final step; these modern attacks take some time to prepare and threat actors will try to thoroughly prepare before launching an attack,” Martin Zugec, technical solutions director at Bitdefender, The post Machine Learning Tackles Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Jane Frankland
JUNE 22, 2022
At The Source, my new venture for women in cyber and businesses who value them, we have a saying, “Be you in the workplace.” And although that should be easy to do, sometimes it’s not. Unfortunately, it’s an open secret that cyber can be a hostile industry for women, from trolling on social media platforms and forums, to harassment at events, and the inner circles that leaders and influencers move in.
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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.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 22, 2022
One of the most popular zip programs around, 7-Zip, now offers support for “Mark of the Web” (MOTW), which gives users better protection from malicious files. This is good news. But what does that actually mean? In the bad old days, opening up a downloaded document could be a fraught exercise. Malicious files would often have full permission from the system to do whatever they wanted.
Security Affairs
JUNE 22, 2022
Threat actors are using the Rig Exploit Kit to spread the Dridex banking trojan instead of the Raccoon Stealer malware. Since January 2022, the Bitdefender Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab observed operators behind the RIG Exploit Kit pushing the Dridex banking trojan instead of the Raccoon Stealer. The switch occurred in February when Raccoon Stealer temporarily halted its activity as one of its developers was killed in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Identity IQ
JUNE 22, 2022
Home Title Theft: Warning Signs and Prevention Tips. IdentityIQ. Home title theft is a kind of crime that involves stealing the legal right to a property, such as your home. This can happen when someone steals your identity and uses it to fraudulently take over the title on your property. It’s a growing problem that can have devastating effects on homeowners and their financial well-being.
The Hacker News
JUNE 22, 2022
A newly discovered Magecart skimming campaign has its roots in a previous attack activity going all the way back to November 2021. To that end, it has come to light that two malware domains identified as hosting credit card skimmer code — "scanalytic[.]org" and "js.staticounter[.
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.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 22, 2022
A phishing campaign is using voicemail notification messages to go after victims’ Office 365 credentials. According to researchers at ZScaler , the campaign uses spoofed emails with an HTML attachment that contains encoded javascript. The email claims that you have a new voicemail and that you can listen to the message by clicking on the attachment.
The Hacker News
JUNE 22, 2022
A new piece of research from academics at ETH Zurich has identified a number of critical security issues in the MEGA cloud storage service that could be leveraged to break the confidentiality and integrity of user data.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 22, 2022
Brave Search, the browser developer's privacy-centric Internet search engine, is celebrating its first anniversary after surpassing 2.5 billion queries and seeing almost 5,000% growth in a year. [.].
Dark Reading
JUNE 22, 2022
A voicemail-themed phishing campaign is hitting specific industry verticals across the country, bent on scavenging credentials that can be used for a range of nefarious purposes.
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Bleeping Computer
JUNE 22, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new campaign attributed to the Chinese "Tropic Trooper" hacking group, which employs a novel loader called Nimbda and a new variant of the Yahoyah trojan. [.].
CSO Magazine
JUNE 22, 2022
Addressing security concerns associated with the growing momentum for edge computing , Microsoft is making its Edge Secured-core program for Windows-based IoT devices generally available. Added as a new certification under the Azure Certified Device program, Edge Secured-core is for IoT devices running a full operating system, such as Windows 10 IoT or Linux.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 22, 2022
QNAP has warned customers today that many of its Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are vulnerable to attacks that would exploit a three-year-old critical PHP vulnerability allowing remote code execution. [.].
The Hacker News
JUNE 22, 2022
Europol on Tuesday announced the dismantling of an organized crime group that dabbled in phishing, fraud, scams, and money laundering activities. The cross-border operation, which involved law enforcement authorities from Belgium and the Netherlands, saw the arrests of nine individuals in the Dutch nation.
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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 Affairs
JUNE 22, 2022
US Flagstar Bank disclosed a data breach that exposed files containing the personal information of 1.5 million individuals. US-based Flagstar Bank disclosed a data breach that impacted roughly 1.5 million individuals, but the company did not share details about the attack. The security breach took place in early December 2021, and the investigation that was concluded early this month confirmed that actors had access to files containing the personal information of 1.5 million individuals.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 22, 2022
On Sunday last week, many cities in Israel buzzed with false alarms about rocket attacks, creating panic among the populace. The alarms were intensive and were triggering once in every 3 hours, making authorities and citizens in cities like Katamon, Hakerem, and Beit worrisome. The Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) launched a detailed inquiry and confirmed the alarms rose in the cities of Jerusalem and Eilat were completely false and might have been triggered after a group of hackers took
CSO Magazine
JUNE 22, 2022
A new research project has uncovered 56 vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) devices from 10 different vendors, all of which stem from insecurely designed or implemented functionality rather than programming errors. This highlights that despite the increased attention this type of critical devices have received over the past decade from both security researchers and malicious attackers, the industry is still not following fundamental secure-by-design principles.
Security Affairs
JUNE 22, 2022
I’m proud to announce that SecurityAffairs was awarded as the Best European Personal Cybersecurity Blog 2022 at European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022. The winners of the annual European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards have been announced. Security affairs has been voted for the third consecutive year as the Best European Personal Cybersecurity Blog 2022 at European Cybersecurity Blogger Awards 2022.
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