Thu.Dec 01, 2022

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ConnectWise Quietly Patches Flaw That Helps Phishers

Krebs on Security

ConnectWise , which offers a self-hosted, remote desktop software application that is widely used by Managed Service Providers (MSPs), is warning about an unusually sophisticated phishing attack that can let attackers take remote control over user systems when recipients click the included link. The warning comes just weeks after the company quietly patched a vulnerability that makes it easier for phishers to launch these attacks.

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Sirius XM Software Vulnerability

Schneier on Security

This is new : Newly revealed research shows that a number of major car brands, including Honda, Nissan, Infiniti, and Acura, were affected by a previously undisclosed security bug that would have allowed a savvy hacker to hijack vehicles and steal user data. According to researchers, the bug was in the car’s Sirius XM telematics infrastructure and would have allowed a hacker to remotely locate a vehicle, unlock and start it, flash the lights, honk the horn, pop the trunk, and access sensit

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How to run better meetings with new Microsoft Teams tools

Tech Republic Security

Microsoft thinks new digital meeting tools — which include Mesh avatars that reduce the pressure of being on camera for video calls and AI that summarizes meetings — are worth the extra cost. The post How to run better meetings with new Microsoft Teams tools appeared first on TechRepublic.

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New Go-based Redigo malware targets Redis servers

Security Affairs

Redigo is a new Go-based malware employed in attacks against Redis servers affected by the CVE-2022-0543 vulnerability. Researchers from security firm AquaSec discovered a new Go-based malware that is used in a campaign targeting Redis servers. Threat actors are exploiting a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-0543 , in Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) servers.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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.

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Meet the most comprehensive portable cybersecurity device

Tech Republic Security

This deal is your last chance to get the Deeper Connect Pico Decentralized VPN at $50 off plus free shipping. The post Meet the most comprehensive portable cybersecurity device appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Memory Safe Languages in Android 13

Google Security

Posted by Jeffrey Vander Stoep For more than a decade, memory safety vulnerabilities have consistently represented more than 65% of vulnerabilities across products, and across the industry. On Android, we’re now seeing something different - a significant drop in memory safety vulnerabilities and an associated drop in the severity of our vulnerabilities.

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Researchers Find Supply Chain Vulnerability in IBM Cloud

eSecurity Planet

The Wiz Research Team recently discovered a supply chain vulnerability in IBM Cloud that they say is the first to impact a cloud provider’s infrastructure. In a dramatic flair, they named the flaw Hell’s Keychain. The security issues were reported to IBM Cloud in late August, and were patched in early September. Before it was patched, an attacker with knowledge of the vulnerability could run malicious code and modify data being stored by any IBM Cloud customer using PostgreSQL.

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North Korea ScarCruft APT used previously undetected Dolphin Backdoor against South Korea

Security Affairs

North Korea-linked ScarCruft group used a previously undocumented backdoor called Dolphin against targets in South Korea. ESET researchers discovered a previously undocumented backdoor called Dolphin that was employed by North Korea-linked ScarCruft group (aka APT37 , Reaper, and Group123) in attacks aimed at targets in South Korea. ScarCruft has been active since at least 2012, it made the headlines in early February 2018 when researchers revealed that the APT group leveraged a zero-day vulnera

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Customer Information leaks in LastPass Data Breach

CyberSecurity Insiders

LastPass, a password management service offering company, has disclosed that it has suffered a data breach in an attack that might be linked to the August data leak where hackers stole vital information from the servers of the said company. Karim Toubba, the CEO of LastPass, acknowledged the news as true and added a detailed investigation was being held by the security firm Mandiant on this note and the results are yet awaited!

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What Developers Need to Fight the Battle Against Common Vulnerabilities

The Hacker News

Today's threat landscape is constantly evolving, and now more than ever, organizations and businesses in every sector have a critical need to consistently produce and maintain secure software.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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.

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Holy See Vatican website hit by Cyber Attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

After Vatican Pope Francis condemned Russia for launching a war on Ukraine, a digital attack disrupted various websites of the Holy See. Earlier, it was thought that the website was unavailable for access due to a technical glitch. But Matteo Bruni, the spokesperson of the Holy See Vatican website Vatican.vu has issued a statement that various web portals related to the holy city were hit by abnormal attempts of access and that showed the attack was of a DDoS variant.

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How Virtual CISOs Are Reshaping SMB Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

Cybersecurity has become a central business pillar these days. Unfortunately for small and medium businesses, hiring a full-time head of cybersecurity is expensive and time-consuming. Typically, these positions attract highly-qualified candidates, and a small company might struggle to entice such talent. The rise of virtual CISOs or vCISOs is changing this picture quickly.

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Cybersecurity awareness: Train your employees and reduce cyber threats

IT Security Guru

As our digital world evolves, cybersecurity has never been more important and critical. During the last few years, we have all become witnesses to intense cybercrime and sophisticated cyberattacks. This upward trend is further fuelled by a shift in working conditions like working remotely. The impact of cyberattacks is profound, resulting in security breaches, enterprises’ revenue and reputation losses, and in some cases, organizations, and entire states being destabilized.

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Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2022. Statistics

SecureList

All statistics in this report are from the global cloud service Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which receives information from components in our security solutions. The data was obtained from users who had given their consent to it being sent to KSN. Millions of Kaspersky users around the globe assist us in collecting information about malicious activity.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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8 things to consider amid cybersecurity vendor layoffs

CSO Magazine

2022 has been a heavy year for layoffs in the technology sector. Whether due to budget restraints, mergers and acquisitions, streamlining, or economic reasons, TrueUp’s tech layoff tracker has recorded over 1000 rounds of layoffs at tech companies globally so far, affecting more than 182,000 people. Some of the biggest tech companies in the world have announced significant staff cuts, including Amazon, Twitter, Meta, and Salesforce.

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Top tips to save energy used by your electronic devices

We Live Security

With the rapidly rising energy prices putting a strain on many households, what are some quick wins to help reduce the power consumption of your gadgets? The post Top tips to save energy used by your electronic devices appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Samsung, LG, Mediatek certificates compromised to sign Android malware

Bleeping Computer

Multiple platform certificates used by Android OEM device vendors to digitally sign core system applications have also been used to sign Android apps containing malware. [.].

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Why Analyst Reports Are Not Created Equal

Security Boulevard

A look into the evaluation process for the Forrester Wave ™ for CIAM 2022. When considering a technology investment, many organizations seek the expertise of industry analysts, often turning to the most respected firms and popular industry reports as a way to shortlist their vendor selections. From my perspective, as a vendor undergoing the evaluation process, it's been interesting to observe the different approaches researchers take as they analyze companies and their product offerings.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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LastPass Discloses Second Breach in Three Months

Dark Reading

The threat actor behind an August intrusion used data from that incident to access customer data stored with a third-party cloud service provider, and affiliate GoTo reports breach of development environment.

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W4SP continues to nest in PyPI: Same supply chain attack, different distribution method

Security Boulevard

Days after researchers for Phylum and Checkmarx revealed an ongoing software supply chain attack spreading the W4SP Stealer malware through malicious packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI), ReversingLabs researchers discovered 10 additional PyPI packages pushing modified versions of W4SP that were overlooked. The post W4SP continues to nest in PyPI: Same supply chain attack, different distribution method appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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3 of the Worst Data Breaches in the World That Could Have Been Prevented

Security Affairs

Data breaches can be devastating for organizations, these are 3 of the worst incidents that could have been prevented. Data breaches can be devastating for organizations and even entire countries. Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly. Here are three of the worst data breaches that could have been avoided: Yahoo.

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The CHRISTMA EXEC network worm – 35 years and counting!

Naked Security

"Uh-oh, this viruses-and-worms scene could turn out quite troublesome." If only we'd been wrong.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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Data Security Concerns Are Driving Changes in US Consumer Behavior and Demands

Dark Reading

As consumers catch on to the dangers, protection could become a major topic for legislative bodies.

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HP Wolf Warns of Surge in Malware Hidden in ZIP, RAR Files

eSecurity Planet

Archive files are now the most common file type used to deliver malware – eclipsing Microsoft Office files for the first time – according to HP Wolf Security’s Q3 2022 Quarterly Threat Insights Report. Forty-four percent of malware was delivered via archive files in the third quarter of 2022, 11 percent more than the previous quarter and far more than the 32 percent delivered through Office files.

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CUBA Ransomware gained $60 million ransom from 100 victims

CyberSecurity Insiders

FBI, in association with CISA, issued a joint statement claiming Cuba Ransomware gang has raked in $60 million in ransom from over 100 victims worldwide. And they attained the monetary benefits in just one month, i.e., August 2022. The advisory was issued as a follow up to a similar statement issued at the same time last year and has warned that organizations which are into the management of US Critical Infrastructure should be extra vigilant about the ongoing threat.

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Hyundai app bugs allowed hackers to remotely unlock, start cars

Bleeping Computer

Vulnerabilities in mobile apps exposed Hyundai and Genesis car models after 2012 to remote attacks that allowed unlocking and even starting the vehicles. [.].

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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Google Accuses Spanish Spyware Vendor of Exploiting Chrome, Firefox, and Windows Zero-Days

The Hacker News

A Barcelona-based surveillanceware vendor named Variston IT is said to have surreptitiously planted spyware on targeted devices by exploiting several zero-day flaws in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Windows, some of which date back to December 2018.

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Microsoft: KB5020044 makes Task Manager partially unreadable

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft says that parts of the Task Manager might become unreadable for some customers after installing this month's KB5020044 preview update for Windows 11 22H2 systems. [.].

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Google sues "harassing and deceptive" impersonator

Malwarebytes

After receiving many complaints, Google has announced it has filed a lawsuit against a company that has made it its business to impersonate Google. The company going by the name of “G Verifier” deployed telemarketing and website tactics that were intended to persuade people they were doing business with Google itself. “Since approximately December 2021, hundreds and hundreds of Business Profile merchants have contacted Google to complain about G Verifier’s harassing and d

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Android malware infected 300,000 devices to steal Facebook accounts

Bleeping Computer

An Android malware campaign masquerading as reading and education apps has been underway since 2018, attempting to steal Facebook account credentials from infected devices. [.].

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!