CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2022

Source. Keeping information secure from any theft activities in the digital world is necessary. But unfortunately, with everything going online, the digital world seems to be just as dangerous as the real world, especially when storing your personal information. . These issues will often arise when a company fails to ensure proper security measures and when companies don’t process sensitive data properly.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

Enemybot is a DDoS botnet that targeted several routers and web servers by exploiting known vulnerabilities. Researchers from Fortinet discovered a new DDoS botnet, tracked as Enemybot, that has targeted several routers and web servers by exploiting known vulnerabilities. The botnet targets multiple architectures, including arm, bsd, x64, and x86. The researchers attribute the botnet to the cybercrime group Keksec which focuses on DDoS-based extortion.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2022

A warning has been issued to all those who are using Google Chrome browser version prior to that of 100.0.4896.88 and installed across Windows, Mac and Linux desktop platforms. As per the alert, all the 3.2 billion users are at risk of being hacked by cyber criminals located remotely by executing arbitrary code to access sensitive info. Security experts suggest that the vulnerability was created because of the use of free in Storage, BFCache, and regular expressions, chrome OS, insufficient poli

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

GitHub reported that threat actors used stolen OAuth user tokens to exfiltrate private data from several organizations. GitHub uncovered threat actors using stolen OAuth user tokens to gain access to their repositories and download private data from several organizations. Threat actors abused stolen OAuth user tokens issued to two third-party OAuth integrators, Heroku and Travis-CI, to download data from dozens of organizations, including npm.

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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.

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SecureBlitz

APRIL 17, 2022

If you are looking for the best BullGuard Antivirus alternatives, this post is for you! As an internet security company, BullGuard provides solutions to keep individuals and small businesses safe online. The antivirus solution is one of their most popular products. BullGuard Antivirus uses AI and machine learning to keep user devices free from viruses, The post 15 Best BullGuard Antivirus Alternatives (Free & Paid) 2022 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 17, 2022

Lazarus Group, a group of cyber criminals apparently funded by the North Korea government, hacked into a crypto wallet of a video game maker from the United States to steal $620m worth Ethereum. US Treasury has endorsed the news and tagged it as one of the biggest cryptocurrency heists of all time. Highly placed sources say that the steal of funds was made to find the nuclear ambitions of Kim Jong UN.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 17, 2022

Microsoft has reminded customers this week that Microsoft Office 2013 is approaching its end of support next year, advising to switch to a newer version to reduce their exposure to security risks. [.].

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2022

Nowadays, we see everyone swiping their phones, utilizing some application to complete their work, educational, and other day-to-day tasks. For developing these mobile applications, various technologies are used and React Native is a robust frontend tech appraised for crafting such solutions. Before creating a React Native App, most people are confused about how to [.].

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Acunetix

APRIL 17, 2022

A cybersecurity framework is a set of guidelines for business environments to manage security effectively. Cybersecurity frameworks are adaptive and usually cover multiple aspects of cybersecurity programs, including security controls, appropriate safeguards and mitigation, appropriate activities, risk management programs, protective technology, continuous monitoring, as well.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2022

When you read your favorite cybersecurity blog, do you often wonder what it would be like to sit down with the authors and get their real thoughts about some of the topics they write about? Most blogs and articles are so carefully curated, edited, fact-checked, and linked to supporting evidence that they can seem somewhat […]… Read More. The post Pub Talk: IT/OT convergence, Frameworks and prevailing cybersecurity threats appeared first on The State of 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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The Hacker News

APRIL 17, 2022

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new wave of social engineering campaigns delivering IcedID malware and leveraging Zimbra exploits with the goal of stealing sensitive information.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2022

A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. U.S. Gov believes North Korea-linked Lazarus APT is behind Ronin Validator cyber heist The unceasing action of Anonymous against Russia Threat actors target the Ukrainian gov with IcedID malware Threat actors use Zimbra exploits to target organizat

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The State of Security

APRIL 17, 2022

When you read your favorite cybersecurity blog, do you often wonder what it would be like to sit down with the authors and get their real thoughts about some of the topics they write about? Most blogs and articles are so carefully curated, edited, fact-checked, and linked to supporting evidence that they can seem somewhat […]… Read More.

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Trend Micro

APRIL 17, 2022

We recently investigated a case related to the BlackCat ransomware group using the Trend Micro Vision One™ platform, which comes with extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities. BlackCat (aka AlphaVM or AlphaV) is a ransomware family created in the Rust programming language and operated under a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) model.

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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.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It can certainly be said that advances in technology have had a huge impact on cybersecurity in recent years. It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. Today, we see a changed landscape of managed services, constant monitoring, and instant analysis. Given the rate of change in technology, you may consider human input in cybersecurity to be something that perhaps isn't as necessary as it once was.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 17, 2022

Windows 11 is now available with a long list of limitations and missing features. The big feature update is currently available for download as an optional update and if you've already upgraded to the new operating system, you can try the third-party programs highlighted below. [.].

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Trend Micro

APRIL 17, 2022

We take a look at our latest Cyber Risk Index (CRI) findings across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin/South America, to help security leaders better understand, communicate, and address their enterprise’s cyber risk.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2022

More young people seem to be choosing dumbphones over smartphones, but is it because of privacy concerns or because its trendy? John Oliver, host of the ‘Last Week Tonight’ show, used data brokers to obtain lawmakers’ digital footprints and promised to not release the data as long as Congress passes privacy legislation. Plus details about […]. The post Dumbphone Sales are Soaring, John Oliver Blackmails Congress, Cicada Chinese APT Group appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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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.

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WIRED Threat Level

APRIL 17, 2022

It’s your account—you decide who’s allowed to see your vacation photos or slide into your DMs.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2022

via the respected security expertise of Robert M. Lee and the superlative illustration talents of Jeff Haas at Little Bobby Comic. The post Robert M. Lee’s & Jeff Haas’ Little Bobby Comic – ‘WEEK 377’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2022

Our thanks to both the OWASP® Foundation and the OWASP Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual Conference for publishing their well-crafted application security videos on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Jim Manico’s ‘Keynote: Request Forgery On The Web – SSRF, CSRF And Clickjacking’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 17, 2022

Our sincere thanks to both the OWASP® Foundation and the OWASP Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual Conference for publishing their well-crafted application security videos on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post OWASP® Global AppSec US 2021 Virtual – Adam Shostack’s ‘Keynote: 25 Years in AppSec: Looking Back, Looking Forward’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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.

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