Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Okay, it’s an obscure threat. But people are researching it : Our models and experimental results in a controlled lab setting show it is possible to reconstruct and recognize with over 75 percent accuracy on-screen texts that have heights as small as 10 mm with a 720p webcam.” That corresponds to 28 pt, a font size commonly used for headings and small headlines. […].
Javvad Malik
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
I love myself a good Security BSides, and I’ve never been to Tallin in Estonia. So when I saw the CFP was open I submitted and was delighted to be selected. View of Riga, Latvia. Unable to find a reliable direct flight to Tallin, and horrendously long connecting flights – I opted for the scenic route which involved flying into Riga in Latvia, and then driving across the border to Tallinn in the fastest car ever made… a rental car.
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Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Losses triggered by account takeovers have averaged $12,000 per incident, according to data cited by SEON. The post Account takeover attacks on the rise, impacting almost 25% of people in the US appeared first on TechRepublic.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Cyderes, a Cybersecurity Risk Management firm from Missouri, has discovered that corrupting files are proving cheaper, is faster and is less likely to be detected by security solutions. For this reason, some hacking groups who were into ransomware attacks have set up a separate sect of threat actors who are being assigned the job of target corporate networks and corrupt files.
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.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Now you can see your institution's fraud and security risks in a new way, with LogicGate Risk Cloud. Read our review here. The post LogicGate Risk Cloud: Product review appeared first on TechRepublic.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Whether it’s package hijacking, dependency confusing, typosquatting, continuous integration and continuous delivery ( CI/CD ) compromises, or basic web exploitation of outdated dependencies , there are many software supply chain attacks adversaries can perform to take down their victims, hold them to ransom , and exfiltrate critical data. It’s often more efficient to attack a weak link in the chain to reach a bigger target, like what happened to Kaseya or SolarWinds in the last couple of years.
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Naked Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Critical data on old disks always seems inaccessible if you really need it. But when you DON''T want it back, guess what happens.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
For years, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. However, after minimal corporate adoption of stronger cybersecurity, the SEC has drafted rules to require more formal cybersecurity reporting and disclosure. This requirement copies the strategies of previous legislation that dramatically improved financial reporting for both public and private companies.
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Australian mobile operator Optus is investigating a security breach after they spotted “unauthorized access” to former and current customers’ personal data. Optus immediately shut down the attack and is currently working with the Australian Cyber Security Center to mitigate any risks to customers. An official statement issued on Optus’ website informed users of the mobile […].
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A new wave of a mobile surveillance campaign has been observed targeting the Uyghur community as part of a long-standing spyware operation active since at least 2015, cybersecurity researchers disclosed Thursday.
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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.
Veracode Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The healthcare industry is transforming patient care through software, from 24/7 digital patient portals, to AI-fueled medical research, and everything in between. As innovation reaches new heights, how does healthcare stack up against other sectors in terms of software security flaws and the ability to remediate them? Our latest State of Software Security Report found that 77 percent of applications in this sector have vulnerabilities – a slight uptick from last year’s 75 percent – with 21 perc
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A massive global multi-million dollar scam, operating since 2019, has been uncovered. The number of victims is in the range of tens of thousands. Thought to be originated from Russia, the gang operates an extensive network of fake dating and customer support websites, using them to charge credit cards bought on the dark web. By […]. The post Multi-Million Dollar Global Credit Card Scam Exposed appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
The State of Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
People have become the primary attack vector for cyber attackers around the world. As the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2022 indicates, it is humans rather than technology that now represent the greatest risk to organizations. According to the SANS 2022 Security Awareness Report, the top three security risks that security professionals are concerned about […]… Read More.
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that Morgan Stanley financial services corporation will be sanctioned with a $35M fine. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, the wealth & asset management division of Morgan Stanley, was accused of “extensive failures” in protecting important data that led to the exposure of 15 million […].
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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.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The National Security Agency (NSA) and CISA have issued guidance on how to secure operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICSs) part of U.S. critical infrastructure. [.].
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Threat-hunting has proven to be the most efficient, field-proven countermeasure against cyber threats. Action items based on intelligence gathered via (automatic) threat-hunting tools can aid your effort in drafting up in-depth defense strategies and battle cards to fit numerous threat scenarios. In this article, we’re going to talk about some of the best SIEM tools […].
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Everybody makes mistakes, especially in cybersecurity. Most jobs in cyber are challenging and require a certain level of detail, so a mistake is bound to come up every now and then. But a $35 million mistake? That doesn't happen everyday. Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $35 million to settle charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) emerging from the financial institution's failure to protect the personal identifying information (PII) of its roughly 15 million customers.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Microsoft says a threat actor gained access to cloud tenants hosting Microsoft Exchange servers in credential stuffing attacks, with the end goal of deploying malicious OAuth applications and sending phishing emails. [.].
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.
We Live Security
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The online world provides children with previously unimagined opportunities to learn and socialize, but it also opens them up to a range of hazards. How can you steer kids toward safe internet habits? The post 5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Microsoft and Canonical have teamed up to add systemd support to the Windows Subsystem for Linux, allowing a larger number of compatible apps to be installed. [.].
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
What on earth were they thinking? That's what we – and other security experts – were wondering when content giant Patreon recently dismissed its entire internal cybersecurity team in exchange for outsourced services. Of course, we don't know the true motivations for this move.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A few months after the LockBit gang released version 3.0 of its ransomware, LockBit 3.0 Black, the builder for it has been leaked by what seems to be a disgruntled developer. LockBit has been by far the most widely used ransomware in 2022 and the appearance of the builder could make things worse. It is likely to be popular, so we could see new gangs appear that aren't affiliated with the LockBit group but use its software, for example.
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Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The popular collective Anonymous claims to have hacked the website of the Russian Ministry of Defense and leaked data of 305,925 people. The #OpRussia ( #OpRussia ) launched by Anonymous on Russia after the criminal invasion of Ukraine continues, the popular collective claims to have hacked the website of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The group of hacktivists has leaked the data of 305,925 people who are likely to be mobilized in the first of three waves of mobilization announced by President
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
It comes as no surprise that most IT security leaders believe that cyberattacks will intensify in the next year. What is surprising (and troubling) is that many keep attacks to themselves while others don’t invest in the cybersecurity tools needed to protect their organizations in the first place. That’s according to Keeper Security’s second annual.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Australian telecoms company Optus disclosed a data breach, threat actors gained access to former and current customers. Optus , one of the largest service providers in Australia, disclosed a data breach. The intruders gained access to the personal information of both former and current customers. The company is a subsidiary of Singtel with 10.5 million subscribers as of 2019. “Following a cyberattack, Optus is investigating the possible unauthorised access of current and former customers’
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The shift to remote work punched holes in government networks. But it also fostered a transformation in public-private cooperation, one NSA official noted at LABScon. . The post The pandemic turned out to be a boon for public-private cybersecurity cooperation appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
A critical vulnerability in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) could be exploited to access the virtual disks of other Oracle customers. Wiz researchers discovered a critical flaw in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) that could be exploited by users to access the virtual disks of other Oracle customers. An attacker can trigger the flaw to exfiltrate sensitive data or conduct more destructive attacks by manipulating executable files.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
GitHub has put out an advisory detailing what may be an ongoing phishing campaign targeting its users to steal credentials and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes by impersonating the CircleCI DevOps platform. The Microsoft-owned code hosting service said it learned of the attack on September 16, 2022, adding the campaign impacted "many victim organizations.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
CISA added a security flaw in Zoho ManageEngine, tracked as CVE-2022-35405, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a recently disclosed security flaw in Zoho ManageEngine, tracked as CVE-2022-35405 (CVSS score 9.8) , to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. According to Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities , FCEB agencies have to address t
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
If your identity was stolen, you’re not alone. Over 1.4 million cases of identity theft were reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2021. And unfortunately, it’s only becoming more common. Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the United States, leaving more people and companies at risk than ever before. If you’ve been a. The post So Your Identity Was Stolen: What To Do and How To Recover appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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