Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
CISA wants everyone—and government agencies in particular—to remove or upgrade an Ivanti Cloud Service Appliance (CSA) that is no longer being supported. Welcome to the security nightmare that is the Internet of Things.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
DuckDuckGo now has AI chat, emphasizing privacy and anonymity. Discover how this new offering aims to protect user data in conversations.
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Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Security researcher Pwndorei published a detailed analysis alongside a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a patched zero-day vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V, tracked as CVE-2024-38080. This critical flaw, already being actively... The post PoC Exploit Released for Windows Hyper-V Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2024-38080 appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Nord Security fans will be happy to know that NordPass meets expectations as a high-quality password manager in its suite of security apps. Read more below.
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 16, 2024
Microsoft warns that a recently patched Windows flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-43461, was actively exploited as a zero-day before July 2024. Microsoft warns that attackers actively exploited the Windows vulnerability CVE-2024-43461 as a zero-day before July 2024. The vulnerability CVE-2024-43461 is a Windows MSHTML platform spoofing issue. MSHTML is a platform used by Internet Explorer.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity is more than a passing trend — it’s a groundbreaking shift in protecting our digital assets. As cyber-attacks grow increasingly complex, leveraging AI becomes crucial for staying ahead of emerging threats. Let’s dive into how AI and cybersecurity are transforming in today’s highly modern and complex times, explore their benefits and challenges, and see how they shape the fu
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The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers are continuing to warn about North Korean threat actors' attempts to target prospective victims on LinkedIn to deliver malware called RustDoor.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
SolarWinds addressed a critical remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-28991, in Access Rights Manager. SolarWinds released security updates to address a critical-severity remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-28991 (CVSS score of 9.0), in SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) The flaw is a deserialization of untrusted data remote code execution vulnerability that impacts ARM 2024.3 and prior versions. “SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) was found
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in AutoGPT, a powerful AI tool designed to automate tasks through intelligent agents. With over 166k stars on GitHub, AutoGPT has gained popularity... The post 166k+ Projects at Risk: AutoGPT’s Critical Vulnerability Explained – CVE-2024-6091 (CVSS 9.8) appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
The Last Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Boston, MA, Sept. 16, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Entro Security , pioneer of the award-winning Non-Human Identity (NHI) and Secrets Management platform, today released its research report, “ 2025 State of Non-Human Identities and Secrets in Cybersecurity.” The Entro Security Lab found that 97% of NHIs have excessive privileges increasing unauthorized access and broadening the attack surface, and 92% of organizations are exposing NHIs to third parties, also resulting in unauthorized access if th
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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 16, 2024
D-Link fixed multiple critical flaws in its WiFi 6 routers that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or gain hardcoded credentials. D-Link has addressed three critical vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-45694 , CVE-2024-45695 , CVE-2024-45697 , impacting three wireless router models. The flaws can allow attackers to remotely execute arbitrary code or access the devices using hardcoded credentials.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In a concerning development for call centers using VICIdial, a popular open-source contact center solution, two high-severity security vulnerabilities have been discovered that could lead to severe data breaches and... The post Critical Flaws Found in VICIdial Contact Center Suite: CVE-2024-8503 and CVE-2024-8504, PoC Published appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Apple has filed a motion to "voluntarily" dismiss its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, citing a shifting risk landscape that could lead to exposure of critical "threat intelligence" information. The development was first reported by The Washington Post on Friday.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Microsoft is looking to add new security platform features to Windows, including allowing security vendors to operate outside of the OS' kernel to avoid the situation that let a faulty software update by CrowdStrike in July to crash 8.5 million Windows systems around the world. The post After CrowdStrike Crash, Microsoft Mulls New Windows Security Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
SolarWinds has released fixes to address two security flaws in its Access Rights Manager (ARM) software, including a critical vulnerability that could result in remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-28991, is rated 9.0 out of a maximum of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system. It has been described as an instance of deserialization of untrusted data.
We Live Security
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Machine learning and artificial intelligence are just a spoke in the wheel of security – an important spoke but, alas, only one.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A now-patched critical security flaw impacting Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Composer could have been exploited to achieve remote code execution on cloud servers by means of a supply chain attack technique called dependency confusion. The vulnerability has been codenamed CloudImposer by Tenable Research.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Apple drops its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, due to the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. Apple is seeking to drop its lawsuit against Israeli spyware company NSO Group , citing the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. Apple wants to dismiss its lawsuit against NSO Group due to three key developments.
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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
As digital exploitation, fraud and deception move deeper into society, it is incumbent on organizations to educate their employees on digital literacy skills, make them aware of the risks posed by phishing and social engineering threats. The post Five Tools That Can Help Organizations Combat AI-powered Deception appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Imagine this. You arrive at work to a chaotic scene. Systems are down, panic is in the air. The culprit? Not a rogue virus, but a compromised identity. The attacker is inside your walls, masquerading as a trusted user. This isn't a horror movie, it's the new reality of cybercrime. The question is, are you prepared? Traditional incident response plans are like old maps in a new world.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Public sector organizations such as schools, hospitals, manufacturing units, essential services and government offices have become a popular target for cybercriminals. The post Why Are So Many Public Sector Organizations Getting Attacked? appeared first on Security Boulevard.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The PCI DSS landscape is evolving rapidly. With the Q1 2025 deadline looming ever larger, businesses are scrambling to meet the stringent new requirements of PCI DSS v4.0. Two sections in particular, 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, are troublesome as they demand that organizations rigorously monitor and manage payment page scripts and use a robust change detection mechanism.
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Apple wants its three-year-old lawsuit against spyware maker NSO to be dismissed, citing the surveillance software maker's declining dominance of the expanding market and fears that its own threat intelligence could be exposed, which would harm its efforts to protect its users. The post Apple Seeks to Drop Its Lawsuit Against Spyware Maker NSO appeared first on Security Boulevard.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Recent vulnerability news disclosed significant endpoint vulnerabilities, including side-channel attacks, command injection, remote code execution (RCE), SQL injection, and keystroke interference. Notable events last week include the RAMBO attack, command injection problems in Progress Software’s LoadMaster, and several zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft products that may cause privilege escalation and RCE.
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) is a significant piece of legislation passed in 2022, designed to tackle cyber incidents affecting critical infrastructure. While its full impact is still unfolding, CIRCIA presents new requirements for incident reporting that cyber risk professionals need to understand and prepare for.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Genetic testing company 23andMe will pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a 2023 data breach which ended in some customers having information like names, birth years, and ancestry information exposed. In October 2023, we reported on how information belonging to as many as seven million 23andMe customers turned up for sale on criminal forums following a credential stuffing attack against 23andMe. 23andMe said that cybercriminals had stolen profile information that users had share
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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.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Cybersecurity has always been an arms race where the enemy’s arsenal is more sophisticated than ever. These attacks are getting smarter, faster, and costlier, thanks to the advent of generative AI and the lack of an offense-based security culture. Once, it was enough to fend off the occasional virus with a simple antivirus scan.
WIRED Threat Level
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Apple is launching its first stand-alone password manager app in iOS 18. Here’s what you need to know.
Zero Day
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
With this new accessibility innovation from Synchron, the entire Amazon smart home ecosystem can be controlled hands-free and voice-free.
Penetration Testing
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In a recent analysis, security researcher Mikko Kenttälä exposed a critical zero-click vulnerability chain in macOS, potentially affecting millions of users. This exploit, dubbed the “Zero-Click Calendar Invite,” allows attackers... The post Zero-Click Calendar Invite: Critical macOS Vulnerability Chain Uncovered appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
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