The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

There is no shortage of innovative cybersecurity tools and services that can help companies do a much better job of defending their networks. Related: Welcome to the CyberXchange Marketplace In the U.S. alone, in fact, there are more than 5,000 cybersecurity vendors. For organizations looking to improve their security posture, this is causing confusion and vendor fatigue, especially for companies that don’t have a full time Chief Information Security Officer.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Ransomware has evolved into a significant threat for all types of organizations. How and why is it such a pervasive issue, and how can organizations better defend themselves against it?

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Ransomware 218

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev demonstrated how to fool self-driving cars by displaying virtual objects. A group of researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev demonstrated that it is possible to fool self-driving cars by displaying virtual objects (phantoms). The experts define as phantom a depthless visual object used to deceive ADASs and cause these systems to perceive it as real.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Almost 20% of phishing campaigns last quarter spoofed Microsoft as many people continue to work remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic, says Check Point Research.

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Phishing 215

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A hacker collective claims to have hacked over 50,000 home security cameras and published their footage online, some of them on adult sites. A group of hackers claims to have compromised over 50,000 home security cameras and published their private footage online. Some footages were published on adult sites, experts reported that crooks are offering lifetime access to the entire collection for US$150.

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The groups have been using off-the-shelf tooling and open source penetration testing tools at unprecedented scale, according to Accenture's 2020 Cyber Threatscape Report.

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WIRED Threat Level

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The Department of Justice has named and charged six men for allegedly carrying out many of the most costly cyberattacks in history.

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Hacking 140

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik goes on trial in Paris for having defrauded nearly 200 victims across the world of 135 million euros using ransomware. The Russian man Alexander Vinnik goes on trial in Paris for having defrauded nearly 200 victims across the world of 135M euros using ransomware. Alexander Vinnik allegedly headed the Bitcoin exchange BTC-e, he is charged with different hacking crimes in Russia, France, and the United States.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Experts weigh in on picking metrics that demonstrate how the security team is handling operational efficiency and reducing risk.

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Risk 124

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Researchers spotted new variants of the Windows GravityRAT spyware that now can also infect Android and macOS devices. Researchers from Kaspersky Lab have spotted new variants of the GravityRAT malware that now can be also used to infect Android and macOS devices. GravityRAT is a malware strain known for checking the CPU temperature of Windows computers to avoid being executed in sandboxes and virtual machines.

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Advertiser: Revenera

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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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Responses among IT and security pros reflect concern over vulnerabilities incurred by workers accessing the enterprise network from poorly protected home networks.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Albion Online game maker discloses a data breach, hackers gained access to the company forum database by exploiting a known vulnerability. Albion Online (AO) is a free medieval fantasy MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive, a studio based in Berlin, Germany. A threat actor has breached the forum of Albion Online and stole usernames and password hashes from its database.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The shift to remote working spurred Microsoft and Amazon to the top of the heap for cybercriminals to use as lures in the third quarter.

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Trend Micro

OCTOBER 19, 2020

I get asked why we can’t stop cybercrime with all the new technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning that can detect in real-time new cyber threats. As I think about this, I always go back to the human factor and the fact that physical crime still hasn’t been wiped out. Physical crime has been around for a very long time, and we still need law enforcement to keep us safe from criminals who prey upon their victims.

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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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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As we embark on the final months of 2020, ransomware has been the main topic of conversation once again. Throughout. The post Quarterly Update: Ransomware Trends in Q3 first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

"Nuke Bizzle" faces 22 years in prison after brazenly bragging about an identity-theft campaign in his music video, "EDD.".

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The botnet has taken some hits lately, but that doesn't mean the threat is over. Here are some steps you can take to keep it from your door.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Researchers said the group was able to move from initial phish to full domain-wide encryption in just five hours.

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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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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The testing firm's website says it has 'ceased operations' as of Oct. 15.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Every cereal box comes with a nutrition label, containing important information that lets you know exactly what you are eating. So why would something else important, such as your IoT devices, not provide the same relative information? Many consumers do not even consider the privacy and security of their IoT (Internet of Things) devices when making a purchase.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A new threat report shows that APTs are switching up their tactics when exploiting Microsoft services like Exchange and OWA, in order to avoid detection.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

US Department of Justice charges members of Sandworm/APT28 for BlackEnergy, NotPetya, Olympic Destroyer, and other major attacks.

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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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Threatpost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The espionage tool masquerades as legitimate applications and robs victims blind of their data.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Billions of devices -- including security cameras, smart TVs, and manufacturing equipment -- are largely unmanaged and increase an organization's risk.

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Threatpost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

DOJ charges six Russian nationals for their alleged part in the NotPetya, Ukraine power grid and Olympics cyberattacks.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The technology sector was also the most likely targeted industry for brand phishing attacks, according to Check Point's latest report on brand phishing.

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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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Threatpost

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Brazilians are warned of a new Vizom malware masquerading as video conferencing and browser software.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

VulnerableThings.com is intended to help vendors meet the terms of a host of new international IoT security laws and regulations.

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IoT 94

CompTIA on Cybersecurity

OCTOBER 19, 2020

If you like to make sure everything is secure and want to monitor and prevent security breaches, then network security analyst could be for you.

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Network Security 69

Dark Reading

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The Trojan once used in attacks against Windows systems has been transformed into a multiplatform tool targeting macOS and Android.

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Spyware 92

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.