Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In this episode, host Tom Eston shares the three key lessons he’s learned over his 18-year career in cybersecurity: effective communication, continuous learning, and empathy. He talks about the importance of understanding and reaching both technical and non-technical audiences, the necessity of continuous learning despite your role, and the power of empathy in contributing to […] The post The Three Keys to Success in Cybersecurity appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit, which alleged that the company monitored individuals using the Chrome “incognito” mode. Google agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit over claims that the company monitored online activity of people who used the ‘incognito’ mode in its Chrome web browser. The class action, filed in 2020 by law firm Boies Schiller Flexner, alleges that the IT giant deceived users, leading them to believe their online activiti

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Japanese game developer Ateam has proven that a simple Google Drive configuration mistake can result in the potential but unlikely exposure of sensitive information for nearly one million people over a period of six years and eight months. [.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Tech Security Year in Review 2023As we say goodbye to 2023, let's look back on a year that has become a battleground in cybersecurity. The numbers tell a compelling story, with 953 incidents and a colossal DarkBeam breach of 3.8 billion records. Global data breach costs surged 15% to $4.45 […] The post Tech Security Year in Review appeared first on SafePaaS.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 31, 2023

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 31, 2023

PingRAT PingRAT secretly passes C2 traffic through firewalls using ICMP payloads. Features: Uses ICMP for Command and Control Undetectable by most AV/EDR solutions Written in Go Use Server Client Download Copyright (C) 2023 The post PingRAT: secretly passes C2 traffic through firewalls using ICMP payloads appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In the rapidly evolving world of data orchestration, Apache DolphinScheduler has emerged as a vanguard, revolutionizing the way we handle complex data workflows. Renowned for its agile, low-code high-performance workflow capabilities, and robust user... The post Apache DolphinScheduler Hit by Severe CVE-2023-49299 Flaw appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 31, 2023

A new Go-based malware loader called JinxLoader is being used by threat actors to deliver next-stage payloads such as Formbook and its successor XLoader. The disclosure comes from cybersecurity firms Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and Symantec, both of which highlighted multi-step attack sequences that led to the deployment of JinxLoader through phishing attacks.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In the realm of open-source office software suites, Apache OpenOffice stands as a stalwart, widely acclaimed for its comprehensive array of functionalities ranging from word processing to database management. This versatile suite, available in... The post Patch Up Your OpenOffice: Four Vulnerabilities You Don’t Want to Ignore appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Many thanks to USENIX for publishing their outstanding USENIX Security ’23 Presenter’s content, and the organizations strong commitment to Open Access. Originating from the conference’s events situated at the Anaheim Marriott ; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink The post USENIX Security ’23 – Alexander Bienstock, Sarvar Patel, Joon Young Seo, Kevin Yeo ‘Near-Optimal Oblivious Key-Value Stores For Efficient PSI, PSU And Volume-Hiding Multi-Maps’ appeared first on Security

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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.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 31, 2023

D-Link D-View is a network management software suite designed to help businesses and organizations of all sizes monitor, manage, and troubleshoot their wired and wireless networks. A recent discovery has cast a shadow over... The post CVE-2023-7163: A Maximum Threat to D-Link D-View’s Network Security appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Threat actors with malicious intent have now been exploiting an old MS Excel vulnerability as part of their phishing campaign. The aim of such exploits is to deliver an infostealer malware dubbed Agent Tesla. As per recent reports, a memory corruption vulnerability is being used as an active part of exploits in an attempt to […] The post MS Excel Vulnerability Exploited To Distribute Agent Tesla appeared first on TuxCare.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In a digital landscape where cyber threats are constantly evolving, Microsoft’s latest Threat Intelligence report, covering activity since mid-November 2023, sheds light on the sophisticated strategies employed by cybercriminals. The report reveals a disturbing... The post Microsoft Acts Against Malware: MSIX ms-appinstaller Handler Disabled appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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