The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Digital resiliency has arisen as something of a Holy Grail in the current environment. Related: The big lesson of Log4j. Enterprises are racing to push their digital services out to the far edge of a highly interconnected, cloud-centric operating environment. This has triggered a seismic transition of company networks, one that has put IT teams and security teams under enormous pressure.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Our OneTrust data governance services review showcases how their solutions can increase your data governance results. The post Data governance review for OneTrust appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Hackers believed to work for Russia have started using a new code execution technique that relies on mouse movement in Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to trigger a malicious PowerShell script. [.].

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Trend Micro

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The growing appearance of deepfake attacks is significantly reshaping the threat landscape. These fakes brings attacks such as business email compromise (BEC) and identity verification bypassing to new levels.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Microsoft (MS) security teams have recently discovered that threat actors are using OAuth applications to compromise email servers and then use them to spread spam. Already, three of the big companies were targeted by threat actors who use phishing attacks to spread the malicious OAuth application. OAuth is a kind of open standard password-based access to get access to sensitive data from an application.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The new 'Erbium' information-stealing malware is being distributed as fake cracks and cheats for popular video games to steal victims' credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. [.].

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Fitbit has released a press statement saying that all its users need to login into their Google accounts from next year and this will apply to those using Fitbit devices and those intended to be activated after 2023. It is already a fact that wearable company Fitbit was acquired by the web search giant in the year 2021 and now it plans to incorporate all the products of its subsidiary into its wings in a wholesome way.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Reading Time: 7 minutes Optus, the Australian telecommunications company, is facing a $1 million ransom from a cybercriminal claiming access to over 11 million records from Optus customers. The customer information includes names, birthdates, addresses, passports, and more. So far, the data breach appears to be sophisticated and legitimate. The criminal user shared sample data to back up their […].

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

A remote code execution vulnerability in Zoho's ManageEngine, a popular IT management solution for enterprises, is being exploited in the wild. The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the flaw to its catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities last week, highlighting an immediate threat for organizations that haven't yet patched their vulnerable deployments.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The supposed owner of RSOCKS—a huge illegal botnet—wants to be extradited to the U.S. He claims to have info authorities here will want to hear. The post Alleged Russian RSOCKS Hacker: ‘Send Me to US’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Ukraine military intelligence says Russia is planning cyberattacks on the country's energy sector, as well as against allies including Poland and the Baltic states.

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Monday disclosed it's working to gather "crucial evidence" and that it's collaborating with overseas law enforcement authorities following the hack of telecom provider Optus. "Operation Hurricane has been launched to identify the criminals behind the alleged breach and to help shield Australians from identity fraud," the AFP said in a statement.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Researchers are tracking multiple self-proclaimed hacktivist groups working in support of Russia, and identified 3 groups linked to the GRU. Mandiant researchers are tracking multiple self-proclaimed hacktivist groups working in support of Russia, and identified 3 groups linked to the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU). The experts assess with moderate confidence that moderators of the purported hacktivist Telegram channels “XakNet Team,” “Infoccentr,” and “CyberArmyofRussia_Reborn” are

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The Hacker News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The infamous Lazarus Group has continued its pattern of leveraging unsolicited job opportunities to deploy malware targeting Apple's macOS operating system. In the latest variant of the campaign observed by cybersecurity company SentinelOne last week, decoy documents advertising positions for the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange firm Crypto.com.

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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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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In a recent investigation, security researchers have discovered 75 applications on Google Play and other ten on Apple’s App Store that are engaged in ad fraud. The apps would do more than flood the users with advertisements, they also generated revenue through impersonating other legitimate apps. It is reported that collectively, these apps were downloaded […].

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Ransomware recovery is the process of restoring critical systems and resuming business functions to an operational state after an attack. Learn more. The post Ransomware Recovery: How to Respond to Ransomware Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Windows 11 2022 (22H2 release) is now out, and Microsoft has once again placed a heavy emphasis on security. The good news for this release is that even Windows Home versions can receive some of the key security features with no additional Windows or Microsoft 365 licensing. Review the Windows 11 22H2 security baseline documents and begin to test these features.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The recently discovered Erbium information-stealer is being distributed as fake cracks and cheats for popular video games. Threat actors behind the new ‘Erbium’ information-stealing malware are distributing it as fake cracks and cheats for popular video games to steal victims’ credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. The Erbium info-stealing malware was first spotted by researchers at threat intelligence firm Cluster25 on July 21, 2022.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Dynamic changes in the cyberworld lead to countless and continuous hacking incidents, data breaches, and phishing attacks. Stay on top of the latest email security breach and cybersecurity news or you could become the victim of cybercrime. This week’s news recap covers the American Airlines’ data breach and cryptocurrency platform Wintermute’s DeFi hack.

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Bleeping Computer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

NVIDIA has acknowledged performance issues affecting systems with NVIDIA GPUs after installing the Windows 11 22H2 Update. [.].

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Ask A Stupid Question Day: The Cybersecurity Edition. divya. Tue, 09/27/2022 - 05:25. Ask a Stupid Question Day is celebrated on September 28, dating back to the 1980s (Oh, now it makes sense - lol). On this day, celebrate and be encouraged not to hold back and to ask more questions. There is no such thing as a stupid questions, they say. So, lighten up!

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Reading Time: 5 minutes Recently, one of Sonrai Security’s Principal Solutions Architects, Mindy Schlueter, presented a webinar titled, ‘Continuously Changing Clouds Need Dynamic Security.’ The webinar took a four-prong approach in addressing the following agenda: Acknowledging the nonstop growing complexity of the cloud. Detailing how vulnerability management has changed from on-prem to cloud.

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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.

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Digital Shadows

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

You’ve probably read that our favorite mischievous friends at the Lapsus$ group have been up to their old tricks. This. The post Who’s next in Lapsus$’ crosshairs? first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

v i a the respected security expertise of Robert M. Lee and the superlative illustration talents of Jeff Haas at Little Bobby Comic. Permalink. The post Robert M. Lee’s & Jeff Haas’ Little Bobby Comic – ‘WEEK 400’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Funding has been somewhat lower than last year, but investment remains healthy, analysts say, amid thirst for cloud security in particular.

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GlobalSign

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The reality is that companies of any size can fall victim to cybercrime, but what challenges do photographers face? Here are ten of the most common cybersecurity challenges that photographers face, as well as what they can do about them.

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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?

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In this month’s edition of trending CVEs, we feature a blast from the past that provides an excellent example of how a forgotten unpatched flaw can lead to supply chain poisoning with our September 2022 Patch Now * recipient. Not to be left out, Microsoft and Apple released security patches to address critical remote command execution and privilege escalation vulnerabilities — some of which have public exploit code released in the wild.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Digital resiliency has arisen as something of a Holy Grail in the current environment. Related: The big lesson of Log4j. Enterprises are racing to push their digital services out to the far edge of a highly interconnected, cloud-centric operating environment. … (more…). The post FIRESIDE CHAT: Why ‘digital resiliency’ has arisen as the Holy Grail of IT infrastructure appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Did you know that over 80% of ransomware attacks can be traced to common configuration errors in software and devices? This ease of access is one of many reasons why cybercriminals have become emboldened by the underground ransomware economy. And yet, many threat actors are working within a limited pool of ransomware groups. Although ransomware is a headline-grabbing topic, it’s ultimately being driven forward by a relatively small and interconnected ecosystem of players.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The latest joint advisory from NSA and CISA adds to the previous joint guidance released by the two agencies in order to stop malicious ICS activity and reduce OT exposure. Also Read: Complete guide to SCADA security The latest advisory describes the various TTPs that bad actors could use to compromise critical OT assets. It […]. The post 10 takeaways from the latest OT/ICS advisory from NSA and CISA appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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.