AI Voice Scam
Schneier on Security
MAY 1, 2024
Scammers tricked a company into believing they were dealing with a BBC presenter. They faked her voice, and accepted money intended for her.
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Adobe Adds Firefly and AI Watermarking to Bug Bounty Program
Tech Republic Security
MAY 1, 2024
Researchers can earn up to $10,000 for critical vulnerabilities in the generative AI products.
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Microsoft says April Windows updates break VPN connections
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2024
Microsoft says the April 2024 Windows security updates break VPN connections on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server systems. [.
Are VPNs Legal To Use?
Tech Republic Security
MAY 1, 2024
Are virtual private networks legal to use? Discover if VPNs are legal, restricted or banned in your geolocation and what activities are legal vs. illegal when using a VPN.
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.
Muddling Meerkat, a mysterious DNS Operation involving China’s Great Firewall
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2024
The China-linked threat actors Muddling Meerkat are manipulating DNS to probe networks globally since 2019. Infoblox researchers observed China-linked threat actors Muddling Meerkat using sophisticated DNS activities since 2019 to bypass traditional security measures and probe networks worldwide. The experts noticed a spike in activity observed in September 2023.
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Severe GitLab Password Reset Vulnerability
The Hacker News
MAY 1, 2024
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a critical flaw impacting GitLab to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, owing to active exploitation in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2023-7028 (CVSS score: 10.
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Bitcoin Forensic Analysis Uncovers Money Laundering Clusters and Criminal Proceeds
The Hacker News
MAY 1, 2024
A forensic analysis of a graph dataset containing transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain has revealed clusters associated with illicit activity and money laundering, including detecting criminal proceeds sent to a crypto exchange and previously unknown wallets belonging to a Russian darknet market.
Panda Restaurant Group disclosed a data breach
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2024
Panda Restaurant Group disclosed a data breach that occurred in March, resulting in the theft of associates’ personal information. Panda Restaurant Group disclosed a data breach that occurred in March, resulting in the theft of personal information belonging to its associates. Panda Restaurant Group , Inc. is the parent company of Panda Inn, Panda Express and Hibachi-San.
Android Malware Wpeeper Uses Compromised WordPress Sites to Hide C2 Servers
The Hacker News
MAY 1, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented malware targeting Android devices that uses compromised WordPress sites as relays for its actual command-and-control (C2) servers for detection evasion. The malware, codenamed Wpeeper, is an ELF binary that leverages the HTTPS protocol to secure its C2 communications.
DropBox says hackers stole customer data, auth secrets from eSignature service
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2024
Cloud storage firm DropBox says hackers breached production systems for its DropBox Sign eSignature platform and gained access to authentication tokens, MFA keys, hashed passwords, and customer information. [.
Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience
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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.
New Cuttlefish Malware Hijacks Router Connections, Sniffs for Cloud Credentials
The Hacker News
MAY 1, 2024
A new malware called Cuttlefish is targeting small office and home office (SOHO) routers with the goal of stealthily monitoring all traffic through the devices and gather authentication data from HTTP GET and POST requests.
Ex-NSA employee sentenced to 262 months for attempting to transfer classified documents to Russia
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2024
A former U.S. NSA employee has been sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison for attempting to sell classified documents to Russia. Jareh Sebastian Dalke (32), of Colorado Springs, is a former employee of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) who has been sentenced to nearly 22 years (262 months) in prison for attempting to transmit classified National Defense Information (NDI) to Russia.
ZLoader Malware Evolves with Anti-Analysis Trick from Zeus Banking Trojan
The Hacker News
MAY 1, 2024
The authors behind the resurfaced ZLoader malware have added a feature that was originally present in the Zeus banking trojan that it's based on, indicating that it's being actively developed. "The latest version, 2.4.1.
Cuttlefish malware targets enterprise-grade SOHO routers
Security Affairs
MAY 1, 2024
A new malware named Cuttlefish targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to harvest public cloud authentication data. Researchers at Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs discovered a new malware family, named Cuttlefish, which targets enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to harvest public cloud authentication data from internet traffic.
Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap
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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.
New Cuttlefish malware infects routers to monitor traffic for credentials
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2024
A new malware named 'Cuttlefish' has been spotted infecting enterprise-grade and small office/home office (SOHO) routers to monitor data that passes through them and steal authentication information. [.
RSAC Fireside Chat: APIs are wondrous connectors — and the wellspring of multiplying exposures
The Last Watchdog
MAY 1, 2024
At the close of 2019, API security was a concern, though not necessarily a top priority for many CISOs. Related: GenAI ignites 100x innovation Then Covid 19 hit, and API growth skyrocketed, a trajectory that only steepened when Generative AI ( GenAI ) and Large Language Models ( LLMs ) burst onto the scene. As RSA Conference 2024 gets underway next week at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, dealing with the privacy and security fall out of those back-to-back disruptive developments will command a l
Microsoft: April Windows Server updates cause NTLM auth failures
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2024
Microsoft has confirmed customer reports of NTLM authentication failures and high load after installing last month's Windows Server security updates. [.
Venafi Launches 90-Day TLS Certificate Renewal Initiative
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2024
Venafi today launched an initiative to help organizations prepare to implement and manage certificates based on the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. The post Venafi Launches 90-Day TLS Certificate Renewal Initiative appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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.
Deepfakes and AI-Driven Disinformation Threaten Polls
Trend Micro
MAY 1, 2024
Cheap and easy access to AI makes it harder to detect state-sponsored and homegrown campaigns during this election year
A Vast New Data Set Could Supercharge the AI Hunt for Crypto Money Laundering
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 1, 2024
Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic, MIT, and IBM have released a new AI model—and the 200-million-transaction dataset it's trained on—that aims to spot the “shape” of bitcoin money laundering.
U.S. Treasury, NSF Partner to Bolster Terrorism, Cyber Risk Modeling
SecureWorld News
MAY 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Insurance Office (FIO) announced a major new initiative this week to improve the insurance industry's capabilities around modeling and underwriting terrorism and catastrophic cyber risks. At the 2024 International Forum of Terrorism Risk (Re)Insurance Pools (IFTRIP) Annual Conference, where the FIO began its chairmanship, the office unveiled a partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish an Industry-University Cooperative Resea
RSAC 2024 Innovation Sandbox | P0 Security’s Cloud Access Governance Platform
Security Boulevard
MAY 1, 2024
The RSA Conference 2024 will kick off on May 6. Known as the “Oscars of Cybersecurity,” the RSAC Innovation Sandbox has become a benchmark for innovation in the cybersecurity industry. Today, let’s get to know the company P0 Security. Introduction of P0 Security P0 Security was established in California in 2022. The company provides services […] The post RSAC 2024 Innovation Sandbox | P0 Security’s Cloud Access Governance Platform appeared first on NSFOCUS, Inc., a global network and cyber
Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management
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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.
Inside Ukraine’s Killer-Drone Startup Industry
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 1, 2024
Ukraine needs small drones to combat Russian forces—and is bootstrapping its own industry at home.
New Cuttlefish Malware Evades Detection, Targets SOHO Routers
Penetration Testing
MAY 1, 2024
Security researchers at Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs have uncovered a sophisticated new malware campaign targeting enterprise-grade small office/home office (SOHO) routers. Dubbed “Cuttlefish,” the malware is designed to remain undetected while stealing sensitive... The post New Cuttlefish Malware Evades Detection, Targets SOHO Routers appeared first on Penetration Testing.
HPE Aruba Networking fixes four critical RCE flaws in ArubaOS
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2024
HPE Aruba Networking has issued its April 2024 security advisory detailing critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities impacting multiple versions of ArubaOS, its proprietary network operating system. [.
HPE Aruba Networking Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Mobility Controllers and Gateways
Penetration Testing
MAY 1, 2024
Recently, HPE Aruba Networking announced a comprehensive update to its ArubaOS software, targeting multiple critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely and cause denial-of-service conditions. The advisory details patches... The post HPE Aruba Networking Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Mobility Controllers and Gateways appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder
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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.
Panda Restaurants discloses data breach after corporate systems hack
Bleeping Computer
MAY 1, 2024
Panda Restaurant Group, the parent company of Panda Express, Panda Inn, and Hibachi-San, disclosed a data breach after attackers compromised its corporate systems in March and stole the personal information of an undisclosed number of individuals. [.
Everyone's an Expert: How to Empower Your Employees for Cybersecurity Success
The Hacker News
MAY 1, 2024
There’s a natural human desire to avoid threatening scenarios. The irony, of course, is if you hope to attain any semblance of security, you’ve got to remain prepared to confront those very same threats. As a decision-maker for your organization, you know this well.
Dropbox Sign Data Breach: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself
Penetration Testing
MAY 1, 2024
Dropbox confirmed a security breach on April 24th within its Dropbox Sign (formerly HelloSign) service, exposing customer data including email addresses, usernames, phone numbers, and hashed passwords. API keys, OAuth tokens, and authentication information... The post Dropbox Sign Data Breach: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Take A Tour! NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0: Small Business Quick Start Guide
NSTIC
MAY 1, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration is celebrating National Small Business Week from April 28 - May 4, 2024. This week recognizes and celebrates the small business community’s significant contributions to the nation. Organizations across the country participate by hosting in-person and virtual events, recognizing small business leaders and change-makers, and highlighting resources that help the small business community more easily and efficiently start and scale their businesses.
The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult
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