Fri.Jun 09, 2023

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Operation Triangulation: Zero-Click iPhone Malware

Schneier on Security

Kaspersky is reporting a zero-click iOS exploit in the wild: Mobile device backups contain a partial copy of the filesystem, including some of the user data and service databases. The timestamps of the files, folders and the database records allow to roughly reconstruct the events happening to the device. The mvt-ios utility produces a sorted timeline of events into a file called “timeline.csv,” similar to a super-timeline used by conventional digital forensic tools.

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Firm study predicts big spends on generative AI

Tech Republic Security

A new study polling software buyers at businesses worldwide finds strong intention to increase budget, with special interest in AI. It also looks at how vendors can engage buyers. The post Firm study predicts big spends on generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Ukrainian hackers take down service provider for Russian banks

Bleeping Computer

A group of Ukrainian hackers known as the Cyber.Anarchy.Squad claimed an attack that took down Russian telecom provider Infotel JSC on Thursday evening. [.

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BBC, British Airways, Boots hit with hackers’ ultimatum after suffering MOVEit supply-chain attack

Tech Republic Security

Get the details about the ransomware group Clop's ultimatum to companies they recently hit with a supply-chain attack. Also, learn cybersecurity mitigation best practices for any organization. The post BBC, British Airways, Boots hit with hackers’ ultimatum after suffering MOVEit supply-chain attack appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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.

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Barracuda: Immediately rip out and replace our security hardware

Graham Cluley

Barracuda Networks is taking the unusual step of telling its customers to physically remove and decommission its hardware.

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More MOVEit mitigations: new patches published for further protection

Naked Security

Good news… more patches, this time available proactively

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US Senate concerned about Twitter Data Privacy and Security

CyberSecurity Insiders

A group of lawmakers and privacy experts have raised concerns about the security of user data on Twitter following the departure of key senior officials and the company’s recent acquisition by Elon Musk. In an effort to address these concerns, they have sent a letter to Twitter’s management, urging them to provide a comprehensive report ensuring that recent developments do not violate the 2022 consent decree issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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Identity Security a Top Priority as Threats Evolve

Security Boulevard

The need to secure digital identities is one of the biggest privacy and data issues facing organizations today, and with less than half of organizations (49%) proactively investing in securing identities, there is still a long way to go. These were among the results of a survey by the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), which. The post Identity Security a Top Priority as Threats Evolve appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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5 Reasons Why Access Management is the Key to Securing the Modern Workplace

The Hacker News

The way we work has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. We now operate within digital ecosystems, where remote work and the reliance on a multitude of digital tools is the norm rather than the exception. This shift – as you likely know from your own life – has led to superhuman levels of productivity that we wouldn't ever want to give up.

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'Asylum Ambuscade' Cyberattackers Blend Financial Heists & Cyber Espionage

Dark Reading

In a rare mix of motivations, the cyberattack group has been linked to both financial cybercrime and political spying efforts on governments.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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.

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Clop Ransomware Is Likely Behind the MOVEit Zero-Day Vulnerability Attacks

Heimadal Security

The notorious Clop Ransomware gang has been looking for ways to exploit a now-patched zero-day in the MOVEit Transfer managed file transfer (MFT) solution since 2021, as reported by security researchers. During the examination of recent Clop data theft attacks targeting weak MOVEit Transfer instances, they uncovered malicious behavior matching the technique used by the […] The post Clop Ransomware Is Likely Behind the MOVEit Zero-Day Vulnerability Attacks appeared first on Heimdal Security

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5 Best Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms in 2023

eSecurity Planet

Cloud native application protection platforms (CNAPP) give enterprises the tools and functionality they need to protect their cloud applications and workloads from security threats. Securing cloud-native apps requires an extensive approach that goes well beyond basic security solutions. Cloud native application protection platforms (CNAPP) accomplish that by combining a range of cloud security tools and functions such as cloud workload protection platforms (CWPP) , cloud security posture managem

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Thoughts on scheduled password changes (don’t call them rotations!)

Naked Security

Does swapping your password regularly make it a better password?

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Coverage Advisory for CVE-2023-34362 MOVEit Vulnerability

Security Boulevard

Background: MOVEit is a managed file transfer software produced by Progress(formerly Ipswitch). The MOVEit encrypts files and uses secure File Transfer Protocols to transfer data with automation, analytics and failover options. The software has been heavily used in the healthcare industry as well as thousands of IT departments in financial services and government sectors.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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Mixing cybercrime and cyberespionage – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

We Live Security

A crimeware group that usually targets individuals and SMBs in North America and Europe adds cyberespionage to its activities The post Mixing cybercrime and cyberespionage – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

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What is Self-Sovereign Identity and How Does it Benefit You?

Security Boulevard

Organizations predominately use centralized identity management systems to regulate how individuals access apps and websites. However, as we have witnessed recently, these centralized systems often make organizations vulnerable to large-scale attacks and data breaches. Even if an organization uses a federated identity management system (e.g., signing in with a Google or Facebook account), identity providers.

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Microsoft Uncovers Banking AitM Phishing and BEC Attacks Targeting Financial Giants

The Hacker News

Banking and financial services organizations are the targets of a new multi-stage adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attack, Microsoft has revealed.

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Microsoft’s Azure portal down following new claims of DDoS attacks

Bleeping Computer

The Microsoft Azure Portal is down on the web as a threat actor known as Anonymous Suda claims to be targeting the site with a DDoS attack. [.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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Former TikTok exec: Chinese Communist Party had "God mode" entry to US data

Malwarebytes

A former executive at TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has claimed in court documents that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had access to TikTok data, despite the data being stored in the US. The allegations were made in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit which was filed in May in the San Francisco Superior Court. The former executive is Yintao “Roger” Yu, who worked as head of engineering for ByteDance.

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‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams

Identity IQ

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. “This is, without hesitation, the scariest thing I have ever seen,” said Hermann, the founder and CEO of IdentityIQ , a top-rated financial and identity theft protection company.

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Russians charged with hacking Mt. Gox exchange and operating BTC-e

Security Affairs

Two Russian nationals have been charged with the hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox in 2011 and money laundering. Russian nationals Alexey Bilyuchenko (43) and Aleksandr Verner (29) have been charged with the hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox in 2011 and the operation of the illicit cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e. The duo has been charged with conspiring to launder approximately 647,000 bitcoins stolen from Mt.

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Best VPNs To Watch F1 World Championship 2023

SecureBlitz

Looking for the best VPNs to watch F1 World Championship 2023? Look no further! Another F1 World Championship is here. The 2023 version kicked off on the 5th of March and will run until the 26th of November. It’s a global event spanning six countries: Azerbaijan, Austrian, Belgian, Qatar, United States, and Brazil. If you’re […] The post Best VPNs To Watch F1 World Championship 2023 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

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.

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Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya

Security Affairs

Researchers detected a cyberespionage campaign in Libya that employs a new custom, modular backdoor dubbed Stealth Soldier. Experts at the Check Point Research team uncovered a series of highly-targeted espionage attacks in Libya that employ a new custom modular backdoor dubbed Stealth Soldier. Stealth Soldier is surveillance software that allows operators to spy on the victims and exfiltrate collected data.

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Control Third party Access Risk

Security Boulevard

Control Third-party Access RiskYou're not alone if your organization frequently provides vendors, suppliers, contractors, and non-staff members access to internal networks and systems. Organizations are increasingly dependent on third-party vendors to deliver business-critical products and services. However, your organization takes on enormous risks every time you provide access to a […] The post Control Third party Access Risk appeared first on SafePaaS.

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Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack

Security Affairs

This week, the Japanese pharmaceutical giant Eisai has taken its systems offline in response to a ransomware attack. Eisai is a Japanese pharmaceutical company with about 10,000 employees and more than $5 billion in revenue. The company this week was forced to take certain systems offline in response to a cyber attack In response to the ransomware attack, the company immediately established an internal task force and launched an investigation into the security incident.

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Update your Cisco System Secure Client now to fix this AnyConnect bug

Malwarebytes

Cisco Secure Client is the fresh recipient of a fix to address a high-severity vulnerability related to improper permissions. The flaw allows attackers to potentially escalate privileges to the SYSTEM account. From the vulnerability advisory : A vulnerability in the client update feature of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows and Cisco Secure Client Software for Windows could allow a low-privileged, authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to those of SYSTEM.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit Transfer since 2021. Kroll security experts discovered that the Clop ransomware gang was looking for a zero-day exploit in the MOVEit Transfer since 2021. Kroll investigated the exploitation attempts for the MOVEit Transfer vulnerability and discovered that Clop threat actors were likely experimenting with how to exploit this issue as far back as 2021.

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Doing more with less: fitting DevSecOps into a limited IT budget

Security Boulevard

Learn how to make the most of your limited IT budget by implementing DevSecOps practices and utilizing cloud cost control strategies. The post Doing more with less: fitting DevSecOps into a limited IT budget appeared first on GuardRails. The post Doing more with less: fitting DevSecOps into a limited IT budget appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Asylum Ambuscade: A Cybercrime Group with Espionage Ambitions

The Hacker News

The threat actor known as Asylum Ambuscade has been observed straddling cybercrime and cyber espionage operations since at least early 2020. "It is a crimeware group that targets bank customers and cryptocurrency traders in various regions, including North America and Europe," ESET said in an analysis published Thursday.

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The Scent of Stealth: Cyber-espionage Intrusion Analysis

Digital Shadows

The ReliaQuest Threat Research Team analyzes a recent Chinese APT intrusion into a manufacturing company. Inside, the full story plus mitigations.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!