Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Microsoft Corp. is investigating reports that attackers are exploiting two previously unknown vulnerabilities in Exchange Server , a technology many organizations rely on to send and receive email. Microsoft says it is expediting work on software patches to plug the security holes. In the meantime, it is urging a subset of Exchange customers to enable a setting that could help mitigate ongoing attacks.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Number one on Skillsoft's 2022 list of top-paying IT certs is AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, with an annual salary of $168,080. The post 15 highest-paying certifications for 2022 appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
There has been significant growth in organizations deploying private blockchain technology. But despite its reputation, it is essential not to assume blockchain is secure just because it relies on cryptography. An appropriate security design with controls that addresses an organization’s acceptable risk should be applied and reviewed before deploying blockchain to a production environment.
Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The ElephantDrive cloud solution offers two years of 1TB storage for just $38.99. The post This cloud storage with NAS support costs less than you think 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
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Microsoft confirmed that two recently disclosed zero-day flaws in Microsoft Exchange are being actively exploited in the wild. Microsoft confirmed that two zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange recently disclosed by researchers at cybersecurity firm GTSC are being actively exploited in the wild. The IT giant has promptly started the investigation into the two zero-day vulnerabilities that impacts Microsoft Exchange Server 2013, 2016, and 2019.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Hey, hey, DPRK, how many people will you scam today? The post Warning: N. Korean Job Scams Push Trojans via LinkedIn appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Vietnamese security firm GTSC published a blog post this week warning of a new zero-day remote code execution (RCE) flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server, which it said has been actively exploited at least since early August. GTSC submitted the vulnerability to the Zero Day Initiative , which verified two flaws on September 8 and 9: ZDI-CAN-18333 and ZDI-CAN-18802, with CVSS scores of 8.8 and 6.3, respectively.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Software supply chains are vital, especially in the modern economy where businesses must compete against each other to ensure continuous delivery for end users and clients. Without a secure and efficient software supply chain, your company will find it difficult to keep up with competitors, produce software on time and protect itself (and end users).
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The US Department of Defense (DoD) shared the results of the Hack US bug bounty program that took place in July. On July 4, 2022, the US Department of Defense (DoD) and HackerOne started the Hack US, a one-week bug bounty challenge, which is considered part of DoD’s vulnerability disclosure program (VDP). The challenge was launched Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), Directorate for Digital Services (DDS), DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and HackerOne.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Organizations are increasingly at risk of ransomware attacks through their extensive supply chains, a threat that is complicated by visibility challenges as the attack surface expands, according to global Trend Micro survey of 2,958 IT decision makers. While the vast majority (79%) of global IT leaders said they believed their partners and customers are making their own.
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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.
Graham Cluley
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Luxury pre-owned watch website Watchfinder has warned its user base that their personal data has been accessed after an employee's account was broken into and a customer list accessed.
eSecurity Planet
OCTOBER 1, 2022
With two high-profile breaches this year, Okta, a leader in identity and access management (IAM) , made the kind of headlines that security vendors would rather avoid. After seeing headlines like these, some executives and customers lose faith that multifactor authentication (MFA) technology, particularly Okta’s, will protect their organizations, but should they?
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Endpoint devices like desktops, laptops, and mobile phones enable users to connect to enterprise networks and use their resources for their day-to-day work. However, they also expand the attack surface and make the organisation vulnerable to malicious cyberattacks and data breaches.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
As many of you may now know, the Department of Homeland Security is making a significant investment to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of, state, local and territorial governments. The post New DHS Cybersecurity Grant Program – Seceon Offers Expertise in Developing Your Cyber Plan appeared first on Seceon.
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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.
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 1, 2022
An espionage-focused threat actor has been observed using a steganographic trick to conceal a previously undocumented backdoor in a Windows logo in its attacks against Middle Eastern governments.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 1, 2022
When you log into your online accounts (a process known as authentication), you are demonstrating to the service you want to use that you are who you claim to be. Historically, this has been done through the use of username and password. Unfortunately, nowadays, this simple authentication method is just not enough anymore. Usernames are […]. The post What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Weeks after it breached the Los Angeles Unified School District, the Vice Society ransomware group is threatening to leak the stolen data, unless they get paid.
CSO Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Researchers have identified a new malware family that was designed to backdoor and create persistence on VMware ESXi servers by leveraging legitimate functionality the hypervisor software supports. According to researchers from Mandiant who found and analyzed the backdoors, they were packaged and deployed on infected servers as vSphere Installation Bundles (VIBs).
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.
Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Germany's Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), the country's federal criminal police, carried out raids on the homes of three individuals yesterday suspected of orchestrating large-scale phishing campaigns that defrauded internet users of €4,000,000. [.].
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Most organizations today are software development companies. It doesn’t matter much if you are building the latest in cloud computing services or manufacturing paint, you most likely have a team of software engineers building proprietary systems and at the very least you rely heavily on commercial software to. The post Poisoning the source – How and why attackers are targeting developer accounts appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 1, 2022
It's time to dispel notions of deepfakes as an emergent threat. All the pieces for widespread attacks are in place and readily available to cybercriminals, even unsophisticated ones.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The list of companies that have experienced data breaches in 2022 continues to grow, including Meta, Samsung, Twilio, Twitter, Uber and more. If these companies – with their large, dedicated cybersecurity teams – are vulnerable, so is every other company. No wonder the cyber insurance market is expected to grow at a compound average rate of almost 25 percent […].
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Bleeping Computer
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 KB5017389 preview cumulative update with 30 fixes or improvements. This Windows 11 cumulative update is part of Microsoft's September 2022 monthly "C" update, allowing users to test upcoming fixes coming in the October 2022 Patch Tuesday. [.].
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Analyzing opportunities and challenges for the 13 cybersecurity, privacy, and trust startups in Y Combinator's Summer 2022 batch. The post Y Combinator’s Summer 2022 Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Trust Startups appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 1, 2022
While organizations wait for an official patch for the two zero-day flaws in Microsoft Exchange, they should scan their networks for signs of exploitation and apply these mitigations.
CSO Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2022
For enterprise security professionals alarmed about the rising number of supply chain attacks, a report released this week by Google and supply chain security firm Chainguard has good news: Devsecops best practices are becoming more and more common. The recent prevalence of supply chain attacks —most notably the SolarWinds attack , which affected numerous large companies in 2021 —has brought the topic into prominence.
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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.
Heimadal Security
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Previously, we’ve reviewed how SIEM and log management systems work, and how they come together in order to seal off emerging attack surfaces, bridge the detection gap, and increase your overall cybersecurity stance. In this article, we’re going to tackle another data security-related topic – SOAR vs SIEM. So, without further ado, let’s see who […].
The Hacker News
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Threat actors have been found deploying never-before-seen post-compromise implants in VMware's virtualization software to seize control of infected systems and evade detection.
Security Affairs
OCTOBER 1, 2022
A hacker group called Guacamaya stole classified government information from multiple military and government agencies across several Latin American countries. Among the data stolen by a group of hackers called Guacamaya (macaw in Spanish) there was a huge trove of emails from Mexico’s Defense Department, which shed the light on the poor resilience of the country’s infrastructure to cyberattacks due to poor investment and awareness.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 1, 2022
The enemy is at the gates. The enemy is inside our computer networks. The enemy is within our very code, training its sights on the technology that runs the world. . The post Defend from within | Intrusion suppression with runtime protection, continuous monitoring & application security | Contrast SecurityDefend from within appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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