Daniel Miessler
JUNE 8, 2022
If you’ve not heard, there are these things called NFTs. I think they’re simultaneously the future of digital signaling and currently mostly hype. But whatever—that’s not what this post is about. Most NFTs rotate around a piece of collectible art in a baseball card-like format. So you look at something like the Bored Ape Yacht Club, and it’s a bunch of personalized apes with stylization.
Schneier on Security
JUNE 8, 2022
People are leaking classified military information on discussion boards for the video game War Thunder to win arguments — repeatedly.
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Tech Republic Security
JUNE 8, 2022
Cybercriminals are bypassing two-factor authentication using fraudulent online bot services automating phone calls, targeting multiple countries. Read more about how to protect from this threat. The post Cybercriminals use automated bot to bypass 2FA authentication at wide scale appeared first on TechRepublic.
Digital Shadows
JUNE 8, 2022
Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, hacktivism has experienced a substantial resurgence, with many hacktivist groups being created in. The post Killnet: The Hactivist Group That Started A Global Cyber War first appeared on Digital Shadows.
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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.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 8, 2022
Security is at the heart of every business transaction carried out over the internet. Consequently, websites and web applications are becoming strict with their password requirements. The post Bitwarden vs 1Password: Password manager comparison appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 8, 2022
Malware that steals your passwords, credit cards, and crypto wallets is being promoted through search results for a pirated copy of the CCleaner Pro Windows optimization program. [.].
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Tech Republic Security
JUNE 8, 2022
Need to be able to work from anywhere without compromising on security or speed? Getflix Smart DNS & VPN has you covered. The post Work smarter and safer from anywhere with Getflix VPN appeared first on TechRepublic.
Security Affairs
JUNE 8, 2022
Black Basta ransomware gang implemented a new feature to encrypt VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. The Black Basta ransomware gang now supports encryption of VMware ESXi virtual machines (VMs) running on Linux servers. Researchers from Uptycs first reported the discovery of the new Black Basta ransomware variant that supports encryption of VMWare ESXi servers.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 8, 2022
Mandiant, a globally renowned Cybersecurity firm was reportedly been targeted by LockBit 2.0 Ransomware attack in May this year. And reports are in that Lockbit is interested in releasing the stolen documents, as the IT staff of Mandiant was not responding positively to its ransom demands. On the other hand, the security firm denied any kind of outside invasion on its servers and added that it lacks evidence about the claimed cyber attack by Lockbit Ransomware spreading group.
Appknox
JUNE 8, 2022
It's been a while; there has been a debate between GDPR and POPIA. Both compliances have made quite a mark since their inception.
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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.
CSO Magazine
JUNE 8, 2022
Looking for your next position as a CISO, preferably one with more pay, better benefits, and more on-the-job responsibilities/respect? Then you need to know what skills and qualities prospective employers are seeking now from their CISO hires to maximize your chances of getting your dream job. Here are the top six attributes recruiters sayorganizations are looking for in a CISO. 1.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 8, 2022
Follina (CVE-2022-30190) or the remote code execution vulnerability discovered that will abuse the Microsoft Windows Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT.exe) in order to exploit and execute remote code was observed in Late May of 2022. The vulnerability itself was first mentioned by a security research group named "Nao Sec" via Twitter on May 27th and acknowledged by Microsoft on May 31st.
CSO Magazine
JUNE 8, 2022
Microsoft will soon change the mandate to multi-factor authentication (MFA) with changes to Microsoft 365 defaults. As Microsoft points out, “When we look at hacked accounts, more than 99.9% don’t have MFA, making them vulnerable to password spray, phishing and password reuse. “Based on usage patterns, we’ll start [mandating MFA] with organizations that are a good fit for security defaults.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 8, 2022
The post Six things to Check before Moving to the Cloud to Avoid Pitfalls in the long run appeared first on PeoplActive. The post Six things to Check before Moving to the Cloud to Avoid Pitfalls in the long run appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 8, 2022
The United States Department of Justice has announced a major takedow n of a criminal marketplace that traded Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Not just any old marketplace; this was a major, years-long operation with several failsafes to prevent permanent takedown. It took quite the assortment of law enforcement worldwide to shut this one down for good.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 8, 2022
ReversingLabs' Jasmine Noel switched it up a bit at RSA Conference with her " Software Supply ChainSecurity Is No Game, Or Is It?" presentation, and made it an interactive experience for those watching. Her game-show for attendees made it fun, but also covered key information on the state of software supply chain security from ReversingLabs’ recent survey of 300 global IT and security professionals.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 8, 2022
A mobile app violated Canada’s privacy laws via some pretty significant overreach with its tracking of device owners. The violation will apparently not bring the app owners, Tim Hortons, any form of punishment. However, the fallout from this incident may hopefully serve as a warning to others with an app soon to launch. That’s one theory, anyway.
Identity IQ
JUNE 8, 2022
4 Ways to Avoid Payment App Scams. IdentityIQ. Peer-to-peer, or P2P, payment platforms like PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp are popular because they’re quick, convenient, and easy ways to send money to other people electronically. When used as intended, payment apps are relatively safe, but they lack some fraud protections and features that traditional payment methods like credit cards and debit cards have.
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The healthcare industry has massively adopted web tracking tools, including pixels and trackers. Tracking tools on user-authenticated and unauthenticated web pages can access personal health information (PHI) such as IP addresses, medical record numbers, home and email addresses, appointment dates, or other info provided by users on pages and thus can violate HIPAA Rules that govern the Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 8, 2022
There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s (generally) free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. The common wisdom goes that Linux malware is rare, and for the most part this is true. Thanks to its built-in security defenses, strict user privilege model, and transparent source code, Linux enjoys far fewer malware infections than other operating systems.
The Hacker News
JUNE 8, 2022
An unofficial security patch has been made available for a new Windows zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT), even as the Follina flaw continues to be exploited in the wild.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 8, 2022
“A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm”. Science fiction readers, and many others, will recognize Asimov’s first law of robotics. After reading about a bot called GPT-4chan I was wondering whether we should include: “A bot may not insult a human being or, through interaction, allow a human being to be discriminated”.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JUNE 8, 2022
United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued an advisory to all telecom and network operators in the United States asking them to be vigilant against state sponsored cyber attacks from China. A joint document released by CISA in conjugation with NSA and FBI states that companies operating in telecommunication and internet sector should be extra vigilant about a series of common vulnerabilities and exposures seen in network devices that can be exploited by thr
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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 8, 2022
The Emotet botnet is now attempting to infect potential victims with a credit card stealer module designed to harvest credit card information stored in Google Chrome user profiles. [.].
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 8, 2022
Using a custom encryption scheme within music notation, Merryl Goldberg and three other US musicians slipped information to Soviet performers and activists known as the Phantom Orchestra.
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 8, 2022
Researchers have uncovered a large-scale phishing operation that abused Facebook and Messenger to lure millions of users to phishing pages, tricking them into entering their account credentials and seeing advertisements. [.].
WIRED Threat Level
JUNE 8, 2022
Using a custom encryption scheme within music notation, Merryl Goldberg and three other US musicians slipped information to Soviet performers and activists known as the Phantom Orchestra.
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Bleeping Computer
JUNE 8, 2022
Several botnets are now using exploits targeting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability to infect Linux servers running unpatched Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center installs. [.].
Security Boulevard
JUNE 8, 2022
Well over half of global organizations — 66% — were hit with ransomware attacks in 2021, according to a new independent study. In a sign that we may be seeing a ramp up to even more widespread damage from these sneak attacks, it’s a 78% increase over the prior year. The post How Vulnerable Is Your Organization to the Growing Ransomware Threat? It May Be Time to Modernize Your Cybersecurity Approach. appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CSO Magazine
JUNE 8, 2022
With rapidly evolving threats and increased business risk, security leaders are constantly pressed by the question: Do we have the right technology, people, and processes in place to protect the organization? CSO’s Derek Hulitsky sat down with DJ Goldsworthy, VP and global practice lead, security operations and threat management at Aflac at the recent Future of InfoSec Summit to discuss just that.
Security Boulevard
JUNE 8, 2022
Whether a desktop application or a web app, every software requires a frontend and a backend to function smoothly and execute user requests.NET is a software development technology available through the Microsoft online repository. It provides a dedicated environment, supporting business solutions' development, deployment, and maintenance. For fabricating business-oriented and data-driven.NET applications, [.].
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
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