Schneier on Security
AUGUST 14, 2021
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking (via Internet) at SHIFT Business Festival in Finland, August 25-26, 2021. I’ll be speaking at an Informa event on September 14, 2021. Details to come. I’m keynoting CIISec Live —an all-online event—September 15-16, 2021. I’m speaking at the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Law Conference in Plano, Texas, USA, September 22-23, 2021.
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 14, 2021
Recently, many users choose Mac computers because they are fast, reliable, and cool. Some people still think that Apple computers have some “magic” inside to be protected from any viruses, and their speed will always be on the highest level. Well, in some ways, Macs are more reliable and high-performance compared to other devices but they still need attention from you to keep them on a good level of performance as well as improve their security when you are working online.
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Security Affairs
AUGUST 14, 2021
The Glowworm attack leverages optical emanations from a device’s power indicator LED to recover sounds from connected peripherals and spy on electronic conversations. Boffins from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev devised a new attack technique, dubbed the “ Glowworm attack ,” that leverages optical emanations from a device’s power indicator LED to recover sounds from connected peripherals and spy on electronic conversations.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 14, 2021
Facebook on Friday said it's extending end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for voice and video calls in Messenger, along with testing a new opt-in setting that will turn on end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs.
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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.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 14, 2021
The popular black marketplace AlphaBay is back, four years after law enforcement agencies took down the popular hidden service. The darknet marketplace AlphaBay resurfaced four years after an international operation conducted by law enforcement agencies took down it. AlphaBay was active between 2014 and June 2017, law enforcement seized the marketplace and arrested the administrator Alexandre Cazes (aka “Alpha02/Admin”), who died by suicide in prison in Thailand. “At the time of its downfa
The Hacker News
AUGUST 14, 2021
If you’re reading this post, there is a pretty good chance you’re interested in hacking. Ever thought about turning it into a career? The cybersecurity industry is booming right now, and ethical hacking is one of the most lucrative and challenging niches. It’s open to anyone with the right skills.
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The Hacker News
AUGUST 14, 2021
A novel technique leverages optical emanations from a device's power indicator LED to recover sounds from connected peripherals and spy on electronic conversations from a distance of as much as 35 meters.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 14, 2021
Plus: An Apple lawsuit, a VPN audit, and more of the week's top security news.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 14, 2021
via the Comic Noggins of Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech® ! Permalink. The post The Joy of Tech® ‘A New Way To Get Apple’s Attention!’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 14, 2021
1Password and LastPass are probably at the top of your list for password managers , but which one is the best for you? They both do a great job of protecting your employees’ passwords and preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your business systems. However, each of these password management solutions offers its own unique benefits. 1Password and LastPass comparison.
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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.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 14, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEFCON Conference Main Stage Videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEF CON 29 Main Stage – Richard Thieme’s (AKA neuralcowboy) ‘UFOs: Misinformation, Disinfo, And The Basic Truth’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 14, 2021
RESTON, Va.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–CACI International Inc ( NYSE:CACI ), a leading provider of expertise and technology to government enterprise and mission customers, announced results today for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended June 30, 2021. CEO Commentary and Outlook. John Mengucci, CACI’s President and CEO, said, “Our fourth quarter results capped another strong year for CACI.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 14, 2021
We need to work with system designers and developers to make them understand that using a secure credential vault with programmatic access is not an optional luxury - it is a basic security requirement. Credentials do not belong in code, even if that code is stored in a safe inside a vault inside a volcano. The post Hunting for secrets on GitHub appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 14, 2021
Emails allegedly stolen from the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are available for sale in a cybercrime forum, some emails include high-sensitive info. An archive containing 1.6 million emails containing highly sensitive messages allegedly stolen from the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is available for sale on the RaidForums hacking forum.
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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.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 14, 2021
Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEFCON Conference Main Stage Videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post DEF CON 29 Main Stage – Rotem Bar’s ‘Abusing SAST Tools When Scanners Do More Than Just Scanning’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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