Mon.Apr 04, 2022

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Wyze Camera Vulnerability

Schneier on Security

Wyze ignored a vulnerability in its home security cameras for three years. Bitdefender, who discovered the vulnerability, let the company get away with it. In case you’re wondering, no, that is not normal in the security community. While experts tell me that the concept of a “responsible disclosure timeline” is a little outdated and heavily depends on the situation, we’re generally measuring in days , not years. “The majority of researchers have policies where if th

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GUEST ESSAY : Advanced tech to defend API hacking is now readily available to SMBs

The Last Watchdog

APIs have become a security nightmare for SMBs and enterprises alike. Hackers don’t discriminate based on the number of employees or the size of the IT budget. The same types of security risks impact businesses, whatever their size. Related: Using employees as human sensors. Day in and day out, small-to-medium businesses are targeted by cyberattacks.

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Easily manage your Google activity with this handy tool

Tech Republic Security

Try this very useful tool to manage all your activity on Google and increase your privacy. Jack Wallen shows you how. The post Easily manage your Google activity with this handy tool appeared first on TechRepublic.

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What is a botnet? When infected devices attack

CSO Magazine

Botnet definition. A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices that an attacker has compromised to carry out DDoS attacks and other tasks as a swarm. The idea is that each computer becomes a mindless robot in a larger network of identical robots, which gives the word botnet its meaning. "Malware infects an unsuspecting, legitimate computer, which communicates back to the botnet operator that the infected computer is now ready to follow orders blindly," explains Nasser Fattah, North Am

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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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Intelligent alert management

Cisco Security

The challenge. In cyber security, we all know what alert fatigue is, and we know there is no silver bullet to get out of it. In our previous incarnation, our product was guilty as well. Who wants to go through 20,000 alerts one by one? And this was just from one product. Building a detection engine. This article is part of a series in which we will explore several features, principles, and the background behind what we consider to be the building blocks of a security detection engine within an e

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Fortinet tightens integration of enterprise security, networking controls

CSO Magazine

Fortinet adds new security, SD-WAN, branch, and zero-trust capabilities to FortiOS software.

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Hackers breach MailChimp's internal tools to target crypto customers

Bleeping Computer

Email marketing firm MailChimp disclosed on Sunday that they had been hit by hackers who gained access to internal customer support and account management tools to steal audience data and conduct phishing attacks. [.].

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Beware of These 5 Tax Scams

Dark Reading

Fraudsters are out in full force as Tax Day approaches. Use this list to keep your company’s employees informed on what to watch out for this year.

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Get lifetime access to this VPN for $59

Tech Republic Security

Everyone should use a VPN to keep their devices safe while browsing. Here's a good one you can get for a great price. The post Get lifetime access to this VPN for $59 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The Russian cyberattack threat might force a new IT stance

CSO Magazine

There’s a lot of fear of possible Russian cyberattacks stemming from Russia’s attempted takeover of Ukraine. Perhaps the biggest worry —and quite possibly the most likely to materialize — is that these cyberattacks will likely be finely tuned as retaliation for US financial moves against the Russian economy. The cyberattacks would be designed not to steal money or data per se, but to harm the US economy by strategically hitting major players in key verticals.

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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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Podcast: Child of the Internet

Doctor Chaos

Two UK teenagers were charged with hacking and being members of Lapsus$ the Dr. Chaos podcast discusses motivations around why teenagers and young adults may be motivated by cybercrime and how they might have gotten involved. Listen on SoundCloud by clicking here. Also available on your favorite podcast app.

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Spring4Shell (CVE-2022-22965): details and mitigations

SecureList

Last week researchers found the critical vulnerability CVE-2022-22965 in Spring – the open source Java framework. Using the vulnerability, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on a remote web server, which makes CVE-2022-22965 a critical threat, given the Spring framework’s popularity. By analogy with the infamous Log4Shell threat , the vulnerability was named Spring4Shell.

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State Department Announces Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy

Dark Reading

The newly created bureau will help shape norms of responsible government behavior in cyberspace and help US allies bolster their own cybersecurity programs.

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A Fake Data Breach Used Emails to Steal Cryptocurrency Wallets

Heimadal Security

Trezor is a hardware cryptocurrency wallet that offers advanced security for storing and managing private keys for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Trezor allows users to conduct safe payments without exposing their private keys to a possibly hacked computer. What Happened? In order to steal cryptocurrency wallets and the assets kept inside them, a stolen Trezor hardware […].

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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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Borat RAT malware: a 'unique' triple threat that is far from funny

Zero Day

The malware combines remote access, spyware, and ransomware into one nasty package.

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Record High Ransomware Payouts in 2021 as Extortion Evolves 

Security Boulevard

Flush with cash from successful ransomware campaigns, cybercriminals are investing in more sophisticated technology and using new tactics to drive up ransomware payments even further, with the Conti ransomware group responsible for the most activity in 2021. These were among the findings of a report released from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, which revealed the.

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Soaring ransomware payments, consistent infections, deceptive URLs and more in this year’s 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report

Webroot

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly difficult to detect. Cybercriminals are also becoming experts in deception. What does this mean for your business? How can you keep your family members safe online and reassure your customers you are protecting their data? Our threat research analysts have complied the latest threat intelligence data to bring you the most cutting-edge and insightful information about the most recent cyber threats and what they mean for you.

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New RAT Dubbed Borat Emerging on the Cyberthreat Landscape

Heimadal Security

Borat, a new remote access trojan (RAT) with easy-to-use capabilities has emerged on the darknet markets. The malware focuses on DDoS (Distributed-Denial-of-Service) cyberattacks, ransomware distribution, and UAC bypass. How Does Borat Work? Borat is a RAT that allows remote hackers to be in full control over their targets’ mouse and keyboard, and access files, and […].

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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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Am I Really Vulnerable? Gut-Checking Bug Risk

Security Boulevard

Whenever a new software vulnerability hits the headlines, the tendency among cybersecurity pros, security analysts and teams is to think the worst; that the bug could have a big impact on organizations and even lead to a breach or ransomware attack that impacts the company. These days, who could blame them for thinking that way? The post Am I Really Vulnerable?

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GitHub can now auto-block commits containing API keys, auth tokens

Bleeping Computer

GitHub announced on Monday that it expanded its code hosting platform's secrets scanning capabilities for GitHub Advanced Security customers to automatically block secret leaks. [.].

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LAPSUS$ hacks continue despite two hacker suspects in court

Naked Security

Do you know where in your company to report security anomalies? If you receive such reports, do you have an efficient way to process them?

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8 Upcoming Facebook Updates You Must Know About In 2022

SecureBlitz

This post will show you all the upcoming Facebook updates you must know about in 2022. Facebook is constantly updating its platform, making changes that can affect how you use the site – and what appears on it. Here are the top Facebook updates you need to know in 2022. Upcoming Facebook Updates Changes to. The post 8 Upcoming Facebook Updates You Must Know About In 2022 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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VMware released updates to fix the Spring4Shell vulnerability in multiple products

Security Affairs

VMware released security updates to address the critical remote code execution vulnerability known as Spring4Shell. VMware has published security updates to address the critical remote code execution vulnerability known as Spring4Shell (CVE-2022-22965). According to the virtualization giant, the flaw impacts many of its cloud computing and virtualization products.

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How Does Cybersecurity Impact Environmental Services and Infrastructure?

The State of Security

Environmental sustainability has become a significant concern for businesses today. Yet, many are not seeing the connection between sustainability efforts and cybersecurity. Despite how different they may seem, these two topics are intertwined. If environmental services and infrastructure don’t embrace better security, the consequences could be severe.

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North Korea hackers sending Corona Vaccine related phishing emails

CyberSecurity Insiders

The relationship between North Korea and South Korea is not on good terms for the past few years and that’s probably because of the notorious mind and actions of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Fresh reports are in that a hacking group possibly funded by North Korea Intelligence has been strategically targeting South Korean citizens through phishing emails urging recipients to book appointments for a newly developed corona vaccine that is countering a novel strain of Coronavirus that has sent a

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5 ways to spring clean your security

Malwarebytes

It is now officailly spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and with spring and the longer days comes the inescapable urge to shake off the lethargy of Winter and embrace the need to go through your stuff, throw a bunch of it out, and give the rest of it a shiny new lustre. And in our increasingly digital lives, more and more of our stuff exists as bits and bytes on our phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

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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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Thwarting Loaders: From SocGholish to BLISTER’s LockBit Payload

Trend Micro

Both BLISTER and SocGholish are loaders known for their evasion tactics. Our report details what these loaders are capable of and our investigation into a campaign that uses both to deliver the LockBit ransomware.

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Hardening Your Print Security Strategy

Security Boulevard

Today’s Wi-Fi printers possess an array of features that make printing easy and which are especially useful in a world where remote work is the norm and employees use a range of different devices for producing documents. Despite their advantages, there remain some serious security gaps that attackers can easily exploit if an organization doesn’t. The post Hardening Your Print Security Strategy appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Just Because You’re Small, Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe – Why SMBs are lucrative targets for cyber adversaries

CyberSecurity Insiders

By: Lisa Plaggemier, interim director, NCA , National Cybersecurity Alliance. There is a common misconception that small businesses aren’t targeted by cybercriminals. They surmise, “I don’t have anything of value compared to a big business.” While cyberthreats are often associated with billion-dollar organizations, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at equal risk, and usually, at an even greater disadvantage.

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Brokenwire attack, how hackers can disrupt charging for electric vehicles

Security Affairs

Boffins devised a new attack technique, dubbed Brokenwire, against the Combined Charging System (CCS) that could potentially disrupt charging for electric vehicles. A group of researchers from the University of Oxford and Armasuisse S+T has devised a new attack technique, dubbed Brokenwire, against the popular Combined Charging System ( CCS ) that could be exploited by remote attackers to disrupt charging for electric vehicles.

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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!