Fri.Sep 16, 2022

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Relay Attack against Teslas

Schneier on Security

Nice work : Radio relay attacks are technically complicated to execute, but conceptually easy to understand: attackers simply extend the range of your existing key using what is essentially a high-tech walkie-talkie. One thief stands near you while you’re in the grocery store, intercepting your key’s transmitted signal with a radio transceiver.

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How does data governance affect data security and privacy?

Tech Republic Security

While it's important to implement processes and procedures that safeguard data security and privacy, you can also focus on more strategic data governance goals. The post How does data governance affect data security and privacy? appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Massive Data Breach at Uber

Schneier on Security

It’s big : The breach appeared to have compromised many of Uber’s internal systems, and a person claiming responsibility for the hack sent images of email, cloud storage and code repositories to cybersecurity researchers and The New York Times. “They pretty much have full access to Uber,” said Sam Curry, a security engineer at Yuga Labs who corresponded with the person who claimed to be responsible for the breach. “This is a total compromise, from what it looks like

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Report: Digital trust is critical, but many enterprises are not prioritizing it

Tech Republic Security

One breach of digital trust can cause devastating reputational, regulatory and financial repercussions, according to ISACA’s State of Digital Trust 2022 survey findings. The post Report: Digital trust is critical, but many enterprises are not prioritizing it 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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Uber’s hacker *irritated* his way into its network, stole internal documents

Graham Cluley

Uber has suffered a security breach which allowed a hacker to break into its network, and access the company's internal documents and systems. How did they do it? By bombarding an employee with a spate of multi-factor authentication (MFA) push notifications.

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Uber hacked, internal systems and confidential documents were allegedly compromised

Security Affairs

Uber on Thursday disclosed a security breach, threat actors gained access to its network, and stole internal documents. Uber on Thursday suffered a cyberattack, the attackers were able to penetrate its internal network and access internal documents, including vulnerability reports. We are currently responding to a cybersecurity incident. We are in touch with law enforcement and will post additional updates here as they become available. — Uber Comms (@Uber_Comms) September 16, 2022.

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North Korea-linked APT spreads tainted versions of PuTTY via WhatsApp

Security Affairs

North Korea-linked threat actor UNC4034 is spreading tainted versions of the PuTTY SSH and Telnet client. In July 2022, Mandiant identified a novel spear phish methodology that was employed by North Korea-linked threat actor UNC4034. The attackers are spreading tainted versions of the PuTTY SSH and Telnet client. The attack chain starts with a fake job opportunity at Amazon sent to the victims via email.

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What Are the Effects of a Cyberattack in a Recession?

CyberSecurity Insiders

Natural disasters, international conflict and inflation are increasing, and many aspects of the economy are in flux. How does this affect cybercriminal activity? This is essential to consider as humans enter the most technologically advanced age in history while balancing many national and global turning points. Will cybercriminal outfits take this chance to up their game, increasing attacks during a recession?

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UBER HAS BEEN HACKED, boasts hacker – how to stop it happening to you

Naked Security

Uber is all over the news for a widely-publicised data breach. We help you answer the question, "How do I stop this happening to me?".

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Ransomware franchising: How do groups get started?

Digital Shadows

Getting started in any business is a tricky affair. While estimations may vary, it’s widely believed that around 9 in. The post Ransomware franchising: How do groups get started? first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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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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What is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?

Heimadal Security

The term managed detection and response (MDR) refers to a cybersecurity service that employs advanced technologies and human expertise to carry out threat hunting, monitoring, and response, assisting in diagnosing and minimizing the severity of threats without the necessity of additional employees. A cutting-edge 24/7 security control that frequently consists of a variety of core […].

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FBI warns of criminals attacking healthcare payment processors

The State of Security

Millions of dollars have been stolen from healthcare companies after fraudsters gained access to customer accounts and redirected payments. In a newly-published advisory directed at the healthcare payment industry, the FBI warns that cybercriminals are using a cocktail of publicly-available Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and social engineering techniques to impersonate victims and obtain access to […]… Read More.

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Starbucks Singapore Customer Data Accessed Illegally in Data Leak

Heimadal Security

Starbucks Singapore notifies members of its Rewards loyalty programme that personal information, including phone numbers, addresses, and birthdays has been illegally accessed in a data leak. What Data Leaked? According to ZDNET, on September 10th, a group of hackers claimed it has gained access to Starbucks Singapore’s Rewards database, containing more than 553.000 records.

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Deliver Secure Digital Workspaces with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Microsoft Azure

Tech Republic Security

Where, when, and how people work has dramatically changed. Remote work trends are here to stay while fewer employees than ever before are working full-time in traditional offices. This distributed world has forced additional IT demands on your business. It is now essential that IT solutions unite the modern workplace, not hinder it. IT needs. The post Deliver Secure Digital Workspaces with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops on Microsoft Azure appeared first on TechRepublic.

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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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What Is Privileged Identity Management (PIM)?

Heimadal Security

When we talk about Privileged Access Management (PAM), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and other access management terms, we think of technologies for protecting a company’s critical assets. These phrases refer to maintaining the security of both systems and sensitive information by controlling who has access and what they are permitted […].

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Uber hacked, internal systems breached and vulnerability reports stolen

Bleeping Computer

Uber suffered a cyberattack Thursday afternoon with a hacker gaining access to vulnerability reports and sharing screenshots of the company's internal systems, email dashboard, and Slack server. [.].

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Hive Ransomware Group Hits Bell Canada Subsidiary

Heimadal Security

Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group Hive claimed to be behind a cyberattack that hit Bell Technical Solutions (BTS), an independent subsidiary of Bell Canada with 4.500 employees, that specializes in Bell services across Ontario and Québec. Hive claims that the attack took place this year on August 20th, but no official confirmation came from the Canadian telecommunications […].

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Rising to the challenges of secure coding – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

We Live Security

The news seems awash this week with reports of both Microsoft and Apple scrambling to patch security flaws in their products. The post Rising to the challenges of secure coding – Week in security with Tony Anscombe appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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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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Best Fraud Management Systems & Detection Tools in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Fraud is one of the most prevalent vulnerabilities in the modern world. According to the FTC , over 28 million fraud reports were filed by consumers, resulting in more than $5.8 billion in reported fraud in 2021 alone. This is more than a 70% increase over 2020. Businesses are also at risk of fraud attempts. PwC’s 2022 Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey reported that 46% of surveyed organizations experienced corruption, fraud, or other economic crimes in the 24-month survey period. 52% of co

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Hacker sells stolen Starbucks data of 219,000 Singapore customers

Bleeping Computer

The Singapore division of Starbucks, the popular American coffeehouse chain, has admitted that it suffered a data breach incident impacting over 219,000 of its customers. [.].

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Hackers Targeting WebLogic Servers and Docker APIs for Mining Cryptocurrencies

The Hacker News

Malicious actors such as Kinsing are taking advantage of both recently disclosed and older security flaws in Oracle WebLogic Server to deliver cryptocurrency-mining malware.

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New VPN Service Makes Digital Privacy Protection More Convenient

Security Boulevard

In conjunction with Black Hat last month, BlackCloak announced the forthcoming rollout of our new VPN (virtual private network) service. The VPN officially rolled out to all members last week. Our VPN can now be conveniently accessed directly from the BlackCloak mobile and desktop applications. If you’ve used our previous VPN service, you’ll want to […].

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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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Indonesian Government Pressures Private Sector to Implement Better Cybersecurity Measures

Heimadal Security

After the series of cyberattacks that hit Indonesia, the Government makes steps toward a more secure cyberspace. Bjorka, the hacker that is behind multiple security breaches, explained in a Tweet the motives behind his actions: the poor data protection policies in Indonesia. This makes the country an easy target for cybercriminals and puts citizens’ private […].

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Uber responding to “cybersecurity incident” following reports of significant data breach

CSO Magazine

Ride-hailing giant Uber has confirmed that it is responding to a cybersecurity incident as reports emerge that the firm has suffered a significant network data breach forcing it to shut down several internal communications and engineering systems. Attacker announces Uber breach through compromised Slack account. In a statement on Twitter , Uber wrote “We are currently responding to a cybersecurity incident.

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The Heimdal® Threat Prevention Suite Advances Its DNS Security Capabilities with a World-First, Ground-Breaking New Feature

Heimadal Security

Copenhagen, September 15th, 2022 – Heimdal® has just added two new, market-redefining features to its core DNS security with DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and Hybrid DNS. The former has been integrated into the Threat Prevention Endpoint product, while the latter can now be found in the Threat Prevention Network. Through this coveted product update, Heimdal® […].

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Russian Gamaredon Hackers Target Ukrainian Government Using Info-Stealing Malware

The Hacker News

An ongoing espionage campaign operated by the Russia-linked Gamaredon group is targeting employees of Ukrainian government, defense, and law enforcement agencies with a piece of custom-made information stealing malware.

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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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Millions of Dollars Stolen by Hackers from Healthcare Payment Processors

Heimadal Security

A new alert has been issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding hacker-conducted cyberattacks, which target healthcare payment processors. Millions of dollars have been stolen after the threat actors gained access to customer accounts and redirected their payments to bank accounts controlled by them. Stealing Personal Data The hackers used the personal details […].

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Bitdefender releases free decryptor for LockerGoga ransomware

Bleeping Computer

Romanian cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has released a free decryptor to help LockerGoga ransomware victims recover their files without paying a ransom. [.].

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Uber Says It's Investigating a Potential Breach of Its Computer Systems

The Hacker News

Ride hailing giant Uber disclosed Thursday it's responding to a cybersecurity incident involving a breach of its network and that it's in touch with law enforcement authorities. The New York Times first reported the incident. The company pointed to its tweeted statement when asked for comment on the matter.

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Akamai mitigated a new record-breaking DDoS attack against a Europen customer

Security Affairs

Akamai announced to have recently blocked a new record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack. On Monday, September 12, 2022, Akamai mitigated the largest DDoS attack ever that hit one of its European customers. The malicious traffic peaked at 704.8 Mpps and appears to originate from the same threat actor behind the previous record that Akamai blocked in July and that hit the same customer.

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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!