Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the FBI has recovered over $30 million in cryptocurrency stolen by North Korean hackers earlier this year. It’s only a fraction of the $540 million stolen, but it’s something. The Axie Infinity recovery represents a shift in law enforcement’s ability to trace funds through a web of so-called crypto addresses, the virtual accounts where cryptocurrencies are stored.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
These five SASE companies are the leaders in their field. The post Secure Access Service Edge: Trends and SASE companies to watch appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Google Security
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Posted by Adrian Taylor, Bartek Nowierski and Kentaro Hara on behalf of the MiraclePtr team Memory safety bugs are the most numerous category of Chrome security issues and we’re continuing to investigate many solutions – both in C++ and in new programming languages. The most common type of memory safety bug is the “use-after-free”. We recently posted about an exciting series of technologies designed to prevent these.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Chief Financial Officers aka CFOs are ignoring billions of dollars loss incurred through cyber risks and threats, says a survey. Interestingly, over 87% of survey respondents are over-confident that their companies can overcome any level of threats, although their current Cybersecurity posture was never tested to the core. The survey conducted financial risks evaluator Kroll states that in the past few months, beginning this year of 2022, over 71% of organizations suffered over 5 million financi
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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Apple has addressed the eighth zero-day vulnerability that is actively exploited in attacks against iPhones and Macs since January. Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-32917, which is actively exploited in attacks against iPhone and Mac devices. This is the eighth zero-day vulnerability fixed by the IT giant since the start of the year. “An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.” reads the advisor
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
A cybersecurity consultant has discovered a new attack chain that leverages GIF images in Microsoft Teams to execute arbitrary commands on the target’s machine. The exploit uncovered by Bobby Rauch is dubbed “GIFShell,” and the main component is a GIF image that contains a hidden Python script. This crafted image is sent to a Microsoft Teams user to create a reverse shell.
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CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
According to a study conducted by security firm SentinelOne, ransomware spreading hackers are adopting a new encryption standard named ‘Intermittent Encryption’ while targeting victims. And as per the update, now available on the company’s blog post, the new data locking technique is being embraced by more buyers and affiliates as they find it innovative and VFM.
Webroot
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Girl Scouts is proven to help girls thrive. A Girl Scout develops a strong sense of self, displays positive values, seeks challenges and learns from setbacks. I had the absolute honor of spending 3 days with the Girl Scouts in Chicago at the annual Camp CEO. Camp CEO is a chance for the Girl Scouts to meet, talk to, and connect with the mentors who attend.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The Linux kernel workaround for the ‘Retbleed’ vulnerability is causing a huge slowdown in tests of slightly old hardware. The post Retbleed Security Fix Makes Linux go 70% Slower appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
On Monday, Apple released a long list of patched vulnerabilities to its software, including a new zero-day flaw affecting Macs and iPhones. The company revealed it's aware that threat actors may have been actively exploiting this vulnerability, which is tracked as CVE-2022-32917. As it's a zero-day, nothing much is said about CVE-2022-32917, only that it may allow malformed applications to execute potentially malicious code with kernel privileges.
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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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Trend Micro addressed multiple vulnerabilities in its Apex One endpoint security product, including actively exploited zero-day flaws. Trend Micro announced this week the release of security patches to address multiple vulnerabilities in its Apex One endpoint security product, including a zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-40139 (CVSS 3.0 SCORE 7.2), which is actively exploited.
We Live Security
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Has your Wi-Fi speed slowed down to a crawl? Here are some of the possible reasons along with a few quick fixes to speed things up. The post Why is my Wi‑Fi slow and how do I make it faster? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
A cyber espionage group targets governments and state-owned organizations in multiple Asian countries since early 2021. Threat actors are targeting government and state-owned organizations in multiple Asian countries as parts of a cyber espionage campaign that remained under the radar since early 2021. “A distinct group of espionage attackers who were formerly associated with the ShadowPad remote access Trojan (RAT) has adopted a new, diverse toolset to mount an ongoing campaign against a
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Security researchers have developed an implementation of the Sysinternals PsExec utility that allows moving laterally in a network using a less monitored port. [.].
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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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Iran-linked threat actors target individuals specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, nuclear security and genome research. In mid-2022, Proofpoint researchers uncovered a cyberespionage campaign conducted by Iran-linked TA453 threat actors. The campaign aimed at individuals specializing in Middle Eastern affairs, nuclear security and genome research.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Apple has released another round of security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in iOS and macOS, including a new zero-day flaw that has been used in attacks in the wild. The issue, assigned the identifier CVE-2022-32917, is rooted in the Kernel component and could enable a malicious app to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
JumpCloud Inc. this week launched a password manager that relies on an alternative approach that stores encrypted credentials locally on user devices and then synchronizes vaults between devices via servers in the cloud. Cate Lochead, chief marketing officer for JumpCloud, said JumpCloud Password Manager employs a decentralized architecture to manage and secure passwords independent of.
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
How identity-centric security can support business objectives.
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.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The "passwordless future" is something many internet users—and a great majority of the cybersecurity industry—have hoped for. Now Apple is about to make those hopes a reality. With the release of iOS 16 yesterday, and macOS Ventura next month, Apple fans will be able to use passkeys , its password replacement, for iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The American technology giant, Cisco, confirmed that the data leaked by Yanluowang ransomware gang on September 11, 2022, is authentic. The data now released on the dark web was stolen in a cyberattack in May, this year. The company’s network has been breached through the VPN account of an employee. Cisco’s Take on the Attac In […]. The post Yanluowang Ransomware Gang Leaked Cisco Stolen Data appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The four primary problems of password managers causing low adoption and other failures to achieve the desired security outcome are discussed below. The post 4 Problems with Password Managers Today appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Steam users are once again under threat from a particularly sneaky tactic used to steal account details. As with so many Steam attacks currently, it accommodates for the possibility of users relying on Steam Guard Mobile Authentication for additional protection. It also makes use of a recent “browser within a browser” technique to harvest Steam credentials.
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Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
On my sixth birthday, my father gifted me a globe of the world. It is the best birthday present I have ever received. You see, I grew up in a cramped apartment in Baku, Azerbaijan. But even in our small corner of this world on the edge of the Soviet Empire behind the Iron Curtain, when my father and I read Stefan Zweig’s book on Magellan together, I could dream of the vast world beyond.
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Password compromise led to unauthorized access to a customer contract search tool over a five-month window, according to the company.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
At the Secured.22 virtual conference, Barracuda Networks announced it has added a range of capabilities that collectively tighten integration across its portfolio of cybersecurity and backup and recovery platforms. Brian Babineau, chief customer officer at Barracuda Networks, said the overall goal is to make it simpler to enforce zero-trust access policies and, in the event.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Today is Microsoft's September 2022 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for an actively exploited Windows vulnerability and a total of 63 flaws. [.].
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Two-thirds of organizations use the cloud to hold sensitive data or workloads, but there is a lingering lack of confidence about the ability to protect that information, according to research from the Cloud Security Alliance. And while more than a quarter of these organizations are using confidential computing to protect this sensitive information, more than.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Google’s Pixel Update Bulletin for September included two security patches that are Pixel specific. Both underlying vulnerabilities are rated critical and could lead to privilege escalation and device takeover. The vulnerabilities. Publicly disclosed computer security flaws are listed in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
In a recent podcast interview with Zack Hack, Host of Cybercrime Magazine, Robert E. Johnson III, Cimcor CEO/President, discusses the latest views on AI and Cybersecurity. The podcast can be listened to in its entirety below. The post Podcast: AI and Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
LinkedIn, a professional social networking website, has become a part of our daily lives as it not only allows us to promote a business but also allows to network, job hunt and recruit new talent. However, not all seems to be well with the said online business, as it has disturbed the lives of many professionals in the year 2021-2022. Cyber crooks are seen creating fake profiles to perform social engineering attacks on individuals and businesses.
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