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GUEST ESSAY: A roadmap for the finance teams at small businesses to improve cybersecurity

The Last Watchdog

If you’re a small business looking for the secret sauce to cybersecurity, the secret is out: start with a cybersecurity policy and make the commitment to security a business-wide priority. Related: SMBs too often pay ransom Small businesses, including nonprofit organizations, are not immune to cyberattacks. The average cost of a cybersecurity breach was $4.45 million in 2023, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, and over 700,000 small businesses were targeted in cybersecurity attacks

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How to Compare the Contents of Local & Remote Files With the Help of SSH

Tech Republic Security

This is a step-by-step guide on how to compare the contents of local and remote files with the help of SSH. Watch the companion video tutorial by Jack Wallen.

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Ransomware group claims it's "compromised all of Sony systems"

Malwarebytes

Newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claims to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. As ransomware gangs do, it made the announcement on its dark web website, where it sells data that it's stolen from victims' computer networks. The announcement says Sony's data is for sale: Sony Group Corporation, formerly Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation, and Sony Corporation, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato,

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How to Create and Copy SSH Keys with 2 Simple Commands (+Video Tutorial)

Tech Republic Security

SSH keys provide a secure and convenient way to authenticate remote servers. In this step-by-step tutorial, Jack Wallen explains how to easily create and copy SSH keys.

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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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Critical JetBrains TeamCity Flaw Could Expose Source Code and Build Pipelines to Attackers

The Hacker News

A critical security vulnerability in the JetBrains TeamCity continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) software could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution on affected systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-42793, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 and has been addressed in TeamCity version 2023.05.

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How to Create and Copy SSH Keys with 2 Simple Commands

Tech Republic Security

Learn how to create and copy SSH keys using just two simple commands. SSH keys provide a secure and convenient way to authenticate remote servers.

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How to Compare the Contents of Local & Remote Files with the Help of SSH

Tech Republic Security

This is a step-by-step guide on how to compare the contents of local and remote files with the help of SSH. Watch our video tutorial to help you learn.

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From Watering Hole to Spyware: EvilBamboo Targets Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Taiwanese

The Hacker News

Tibetan, Uyghur, and Taiwanese individuals and organizations are the targets of a persistent campaign orchestrated by a threat actor codenamed EvilBamboo to gather sensitive information.

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Credit card thieves target Booking.com customers

Malwarebytes

Staff in the hospitality industry are trained to accommodate their guests, and when they have a few years of experience under their belt you can be sure they'll have received some extraordinary requests. Which is something that clever cybercriminals are taking advantage of. Researchers at Perception Point recently documented a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting hotels and travel agencies.

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Are You Willing to Pay the High Cost of Compromised Credentials?

The Hacker News

Weak password policies leave organizations vulnerable to attacks. But are the standard password complexity requirements enough to secure them? 83% of compromised passwords would satisfy the password complexity and length requirements of compliance standards.

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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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Alert! Patch your TeamCity instance to avoid server hack

Security Affairs

Experts warn of a critical vulnerability in the TeamCity CI/CD server that can be exploited to take over a vulnerable server. JetBrains TeamCity is a popular and highly extensible Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) server developed by JetBrains, a software development company known for its developer tools. TeamCity is designed to automate various aspects of the software development process, including building, testing, and deploying applications, while providing a wide rang

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iOS 17 update secretly changed your privacy settings; here’s how to set them back

Graham Cluley

Many iPhone users who upgraded their iPhones to the recently-released iOS 17 will be alarmed to hear that they may have actually downgraded their security and privacy. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Is Gelsemium APT behind a targeted attack in Southeast Asian Government?

Security Affairs

A stealthy APT group tracked as Gelsemium was observed targeting a Southeast Asian government between 2022 and 2023. Palo Alto Unit42 researchers an APT group tracked as Gelsemium targeting a Southeast Asian government. The experts tracked the cluster as CL-STA-0046, the malicious activity spanned over six months between 2022-2023. The activity was characterized by the use of a combination of rare tools and techniques to gain access to the target network and collect intelligence from sensitive I

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Your Boss’s Spyware Could Train AI to Replace You

WIRED Threat Level

Corporations are using software to monitor employees on a large scale. Some experts fear the data these tools collect could be used to automate people out of their jobs.

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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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A phishing campaign targets Ukrainian military entities with drone manual lures

Security Affairs

A phishing campaign targets Ukrainian military entities using drone manuals as lures to deliver the post-exploitation toolkit Merlin. Securonix researchers recently uncovered a phishing campaign using a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Drone manual document as a lure to deliver a toolkit dubbed Merlin. The campaign, codenamed STARK#VORTEX by Securonix, targets Ukrainian military entities and CERT-UA attributed it to a threat actor tracked as UAC-0154.

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Nurturing Our Cyber Talent

IT Security Guru

The IT Security Guru caught up with Tarnveer Singh a CISO and finalist in the Security Serious Unsung Heroes Awards 2023 for his thoughts on how to get more professionals involved in the cybersecurity industry: There are many ways we can inspire new cybersecurity professionals to join our industry. One way is to increase awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and its increasing demand.

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Crooks stole $200 million worth of assets from Mixin Network

Security Affairs

Crooks stole $200 million from Mixin Network, a free, lightning fast and decentralized network for transferring digital assets. Mixin Network, the Hong Kong-based crypto firm behind a free, lightning fast and decentralized network for transferring digital assets announced it has suffered a $200 million cyber heist. The company suspended deposits and withdrawals immediately after the discovery of the security breach that took place early in the morning of September 23, 2023.

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More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator

Security Boulevard

Apple Scrambled to Fix 3 More CVEs: Egyptian opposition presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy targeted “by the government. The post More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Webinar — AI vs. AI: Harnessing AI Defenses Against AI-Powered Risks

The Hacker News

Generative AI is a double-edged sword, if there ever was one. There is broad agreement that tools like ChatGPT are unleashing waves of productivity across the business, from IT, to customer experience, to engineering. That's on the one hand. On the other end of this fencing match: risk.

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TikTok flooded with fake celebrity nude photo Temu referrals

Malwarebytes

Sites and apps frequently gamify their products and experiences to grow their user base. It’s a relatively easy way to have their customers become more involved thanks to whatever incentives may be on offer. A game here, a rewards program there, and everyone is happy. Well, almost everyone. If scammers insert themselves into the process then it may not all be plain sailing.

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Shifting Over to GitLab DevSecOps World Tour

GlobalSign

Jaya Mehmie shares her key takeaways from the GitLab DevSecOps World Tour.

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Child health data stolen in registry breach

Malwarebytes

Canadian healthcare organization Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) has disclosed a data breach affecting client data. BORN—an Ontario perinatal and child registry that collects, interprets, shares, and protects critical data about pregnancy, birth, and childhood—says it was attacked on May 31, 2023. A subsequent investigation has shown that during the breach, unauthorized copies of files containing personal health information were taken from BORN’s systems.

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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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UAE-Linked 'Stealth Falcon' APT Mimics Microsoft in Homoglyph Attack

Dark Reading

The cyberattackers are using the "Deadglyph" custom spyware, whose full capabilities have not yet been uncovered.

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A Tricky New Way to Sneak Past Repressive Internet Censorship

WIRED Threat Level

With the number of internet blackouts on the rise, cybersecurity firm eQualitie figured out how to hide censored online news in satellite TV signals.

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MOVEit Flaw Leads to 900 University Data Breaches

Dark Reading

National Student Clearinghouse, a nonprofit serving thousands of universities with enrollment services, exposes more than 900 schools within its MOVEit environment.

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Google is retiring its Gmail Basic HTML view in January 2024

Bleeping Computer

Google is notifying Gmail users that the webmail's Basic HTML view will be deprecated in January 2024, and users will require modern browsers to continue using the service. [.

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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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Xenomorph Android Malware Targets Customers of 30 US Banks

Dark Reading

The Trojan had mainly been infecting banks in Europe since it first surfaced more than one year ago.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 25, 2023 – Flaws in Apple Devices, DevOps Tools and More

eSecurity Planet

This past week in cybersecurity saw a wide range of vulnerabilities, from Apple product patches to several flaws that hit DevSecOps teams. The Akira ransomware group made news too, expanding its attacks to include Linux-based systems, and Trend Micro issued a fix for a zero-day vulnerability in its Apex One endpoint security tools. Read about the following vulnerabilities and bugs to know what your business and security team should address, as these flaws and attacks can apply to startups and la

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Cyber Hygiene: A First Line of Defense Against Evolving Cyberattacks

Dark Reading

Back to basics is a good start, but too often security teams don't handle their deployment correctly. Here's how to avoid the common pitfalls.

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Xenomorph Android malware now targets U.S. banks and crypto wallets

Bleeping Computer

Security researchers discovered a new campaign that distributes a new version of the Xenomorph malware to Android users in the United States, Canada, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Belgium. [.

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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!