CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A Cyber Attack that took place on Twitter is now being considered more serious than what was reported in the 3Q of this year. Going by the details, a hacker reported in July this year that he/she has access to data related to 5 million accounts of Twitter users and includes phone numbers and email ids. FYI, both these details are enough to access the twitter ID of a user just by sieving the database.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

On Thursday, November 24, Europol and the United Kingdom’s police announced they stopped a criminal network specialized in mass spoofing attacks. 142 arrests were made in the biggest-ever counter-fraud operation carried out by the two authorities. Details About the Police Operation Law enforcement authorities in Europe, Australia, the United States, Ukraine, and Canada took down […].

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Google on Thursday released software updates to address yet another zero-day flaw in its Chrome web browser. Tracked as CVE-2022-4135, the high-severity vulnerability has been described as a heap buffer overflow in the GPU component. Clement Lecigne of Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has been credited with reporting the flaw on November 22, 2022.

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Dark Reading

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

New users and monetization methods are increasingly profitable for gaming industry, but many companies find they have to stem growth in cheats, hacks, and other fraud to keep customers loyal.

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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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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Researchers discovered that devices from Dell, HP, and Lenovo are still using outdated versions of the OpenSSL cryptographic library. Binarly researchers discovered that devices from Dell, HP, and Lenovo are still using outdated versions of the OpenSSL cryptographic library. The OpenSSL software library allows secure communications over computer networks against eavesdropping or need to identify the party at the other end.

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Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Microsoft is investigating LSASS memory leaks (caused by Windows Server updates released during the November Patch Tuesday) that might lead to freezes and restarts on some domain controllers. [.].

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Insight #1. ". The recent FTX and Twitter debacles should really have people thinking about the security and privacy of their data. It proves that nothing is forever and the more times we enter personal information into a site, the more likely it will be lost or stolen in the future. How often do you scrub your data or delete accounts you are no longer using?".

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Cybernews investigated a data sample available for sale containing up-to-date mobile phone numbers of nearly 500 million WhatsApp users. Original post published by Cybernews: [link]. On November 16, an actor posted an ad on a well-known hacking community forum, claiming they were selling a 2022 database of 487 million WhatsApp user mobile numbers. The dataset allegedly contains WhatsApp user data from 84 countries.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

See examples of custom and variant licenses and how Black Duck Audits flag these licenses to help legal teams evaluate software risk. The post Custom and variant licenses: What’s in the fine print? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

An analysis of firmware images across devices from Dell, HP, and Lenovo has revealed the presence of outdated versions of the OpenSSL cryptographic library, underscoring a supply chain risk.

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Hacking is an interesting and challenging activity that can be both fun and educational. There are many different ways to learn Ethical hacking, but the best way to learn is to get your hands dirty and try it out for yourself. In this article, we will show you some of the best ways to learn […]. The post How to Start Learning Ethical Hacking – Hacking Beginners Guide appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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We Live Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

'Tis the season for shopping and if you too are scouting for bargains, make sure to keep your money safe when snapping up those deals. The post Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Businesses are quickly adopting cloud computing services across all industries from BFSI and IT to the energy and utility sectors. The demand for edge computing and data centers has increased due to the development of smart cities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. As we get closer to the cloud-based world, organizations looking […]. The post Three business trends that will determine how cloud technology develops in the UAE appeared first on PeoplActive.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Google on Thursday released security updates to address a new zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-4135, impacting the Chrome web browser. Google rolled out an emergency security update for the desktop version of the Chrome web browser to address a new zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-4135, that is actively exploited. The CVE-2022-4135 vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow issue in GPU.

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Remote access eliminates the need for users to be present in the office to access a network or file or Read More. The post What Is Remote Access and How Does It Work? appeared first on Kaseya. The post What Is Remote Access and How Does It Work? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally announced it will no longer authorize electronic equipment from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, deeming them an "unacceptable" national security threat. All these Chinese telecom and video surveillance companies were previously included in the Covered List as of March 12, 2021.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

In such a fast-developing world, it becomes more and more important to make sure the source code and its metadata are backed up in case of an emergency. Learn everything you need to know about how to backup a GitHub repository. The post The Ultimate Guide to GitHub Backups appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

New ransomware attacks targeting organizations in Ukraine first detected this Monday have been linked to the notorious Russian military threat group known as Sandworm. [.].

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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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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

With an increasing interest in cyber as a business function, it is vital that non-technical leaders are tuned into the cyber posture of their organization. Non-technical visualizations of data are in demand for these non-technical leaders to understand what’s happening in cyber. Cybersecurity dashboards aggregate and consolidate data into functional, presentable, easy-to-understand images that visualize cybersecurity posture in real-time.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

More than 1,600 publicly available images on Docker Hub were found to hide malicious behavior, including DNS hijackers, cryptocurrency miners, website redirectors, and embedded secrets that can be used as backdoors. Docker images serve as templates for quickly and easily building containers with pre-built code and applications. As a result, those looking to launch new […].

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CSO Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Cybercriminals are increasingly shifting from automated scam-as-a-service to more advanced info stealer malware distributors as the competition for resources increases, and they look for new way to make profits, according to a report by Group-IB. The cybersecurity company has identified 34 Russian-speaking groups distributing info-stealing malware under the stealer-as-a-service model.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

INTERPOL announced the results of a five-month operation codenamed “HAECHI III”: almost 1,000 suspects were arrested and USD 129,975,440 worth of virtual assets were confiscated for various cybercrimes and money laundering schemes. Between June 28 and November 23, fraud investigators from around the world collaborated to intercept the cybercrimes and assist countries to recover and […].

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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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We Live Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The Bahamut APT group distributes at least eight malicious apps that pilfer victims' data and monitor their messages and conversations. The post Spyware posing as VPN apps – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Bleeping Computer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The Vice Society ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, with the threat actors now leaking data allegedly stolen during the attack. [.].

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

An international law enforcement operation has dismantled an online phone number spoofing service called iSpoof. An international law enforcement operation that was conducted by authorities in Europe, Australia, the United States, Ukraine, and Canada, with the support of Europol, has dismantled online phone number spoofing service called iSpoof. The iSpoof service allowed fraudsters to impersonate trusted corporations or contacts in an attempt to gain access to sensitive information from victims

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Naked Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Those numbers or names that pop up when a call comes up? They're OK as a hint of who's calling, but THEY PROVE NOTHING.

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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?

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Ukraine has come under a fresh onslaught of ransomware attacks that mirror previous intrusions attributed to the Russia-based Sandworm nation-state group. Slovak cybersecurity company ESET, which dubbed the new ransomware strain RansomBoggs, said the attacks against several Ukrainian entities were first detected on November 21, 2022. "While the malware written in.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Linux users should be on guard for the new variant of RansomExx ransomware that was recently presented by threat group Hive0091. Just like BlackCat, Hive, or Luna, RansomExx2 was rewritten in Rust, which seems to be the trend right now among cyber criminals. RansomExx2 was developed to run on Linux systems, but will probably soon […]. The post RansomExx2 Released – Linux Users, Watch Out For a New Ransomware Variant!

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WIRED Threat Level

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Popular redaction tools don’t always work as promised, and new attacks can reveal hidden information, researchers say.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Cybersecurity technology goes hand in hand with policy-based governance, but simply developing a password policy to protect company data and information is not enough. One of the first steps to successfully implementing a privileged access management (PAM) solution is defining clear and consistent policies that everyone who uses and manages privileged accounts understands and accepts. […].

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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.