Lohrman on Security
MAY 21, 2023
What is happening regarding cybersecurity operations, new developments and the future vision in the state of North Dakota? State CISO Michael Gregg shares his perspectives.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 21, 2023
Researchers at Tencent Labs and Zhejiang University have presented a new attack called 'BrutePrint,' which brute-forces fingerprints on modern smartphones to bypass user authentication and take control of the device. [.
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CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 21, 2023
Several ethical hackers recently accepted a challenge posed by the European Space Agency (ESA) to assess the resilience of satellite infrastructure by attempting to infiltrate servers and compromise satellite imaging sensors and data. Fortunately, this hacking exercise was conducted solely for the purpose of evaluating the satellites’ operational security, and we can assume that no sensitive data fell into the wrong hands, thus averting potential risks to millions of lives.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 21, 2023
Google has updated its policy for personal accounts across its services to allow a maximum period of inactivity of two years. [.
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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.
The Hacker News
MAY 21, 2023
A proof-of-concept (PoC) has been made available for a security flaw impacting the KeePass password manager that could be exploited to recover a victim's master password in cleartext under specific circumstances. The issue, tracked as CVE-2023-32784, impacts KeePass versions 2.x for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and is expected to be patched in version 2.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 21, 2023
Microsoft is doubling its efforts to court the gaming community with a new feature, "Edge for Gamers" mode, which promises to elevate the user experience inside and outside gaming sessions. [.
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Security Affairs
MAY 21, 2023
Researchers identified an ongoing BatLoader campaign relying on Google Search Ads to deliver rogue web pages for ChatGPT and Midjourney. In early May, researchers at eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) spotted an ongoing BatLoader campaign using Google Search Ads to redirect victims to imposter web pages for AI-based services like ChatGPT and Midjourney.
Malwarebytes
MAY 21, 2023
Vulnerabilities have been found and fixed in the web-based user interface of various Cisco products in the Small Business Series. These nine issues are tied to the web-based user interface of the products, and in a worst case scenario could lead to denial of service (DoS) conditions or arbitrary code execution. Affected products The vulnerabilities affect all of the below if running vulnerable firmware: 250 Series Smart Switches 350 Series Managed Switches 350X Series Stackable Managed Switches
Security Affairs
MAY 21, 2023
The Python Package Index (PyPI) maintainers have temporarily disabled the sign up and package upload processes due to an ongoing attack. The maintainers of Python Package Index (PyPI), the Python software repository, have temporarily disabled the sign up and package upload processes due to an ongoing attack. The maintainers opted to disable the above functionalities because they have observed a spike in the creation of malicious users and projects on the index in the past week. “New user a
Trend Micro
MAY 21, 2023
In this blog post, we will provide details on a BlackCat ransomware incident that occurred in February 2023, where we observed a new capability, mainly used for the defense evasion phase.
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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.
Security Affairs
MAY 21, 2023
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CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 21, 2023
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Malwarebytes
MAY 21, 2023
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Why we should be more open about ransomware attacks Windows 11 is showing its first signs of Rust Update now! Ruckus vulnerability added to CISA’s list of actively exploited bugs 3 reasons to use a VPN PharMerica breach impacts almost 6 million people Leaked Babuk ransomware builder code lives on as RA Group KeePass vulnerability allows attackers to access the master password Child safety app riddled with vulnerabilities: Update now!
SecureBlitz
MAY 21, 2023
Today, we will show you what the dark web is all about. Also, we will reveal how you can access the dark web and the precautions to apply. The term “dark web” often evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue. It represents a hidden realm within the vast expanse of the internet, shrouded in anonymity […] The post Dark Web 101: How To Access The Dark Web appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
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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.
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 21, 2023
While the company’s new top-level domains could be used in phishing attacks, security researchers are divided on how big of a problem they really pose.
Malwarebytes
MAY 21, 2023
Did you miss our recent webinar on EDR vs. MDR? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll be recapping the highlights and key takeaways from the webinar hosted by Marcin Kleczynski, CEO and co-founder of Malwarebytes, and featuring guest speaker Joseph Blankenship, Vice President and research director at Forrester. Introducing EDR and MDR : The webinar began with an overview of EDR and MDR.
Security Boulevard
MAY 21, 2023
Our thanks to BSidesSF for publishing their presenter’s superlative BSidesSF 2023 content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSidesSF 2023 – Abhinav SP – Making of the BSides SF Astronaut Badge appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Quick Heal Antivirus
MAY 21, 2023
We’re Midway into 2023, and the threat landscape is evolving with new variants of viruses and malware that. The post The Threat Landscape: Emerging Viruses and Malware to Watch Out For in 2023 appeared first on Quick Heal Blog.
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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.
Security Boulevard
MAY 21, 2023
In this episode, we explore the arrival of passwordless Google accounts that use “passkeys,” which offer enhanced usability and security. We discuss the benefits of passkeys over traditional passwords, but also why passkeys are not quite ready for prime time use. Next, we discuss Google Domains’ introduction of new top-level domains (TLDs) like.zip and […] The post Google Now Supports Passkeys, Risky New Top Level Domains, Twitter’s Encryption Dilemma appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.
Penetration Testing
MAY 21, 2023
Crawlector Crawlector (the name Crawlector is a combination of Crawler & Detector) is a threat hunting framework designed for scanning websites for malicious objects. Note-1: The framework was first presented at the No Hat conference in Bergamo, Italy on... The post Crawlector v2.2 releases: threat hunting framework appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Security Boulevard
MAY 21, 2023
GuardRails customers on Azure DevOps can now benefit from the platform's secure code review and automated remediation actions. The post Azure DevOps integration appeared first on GuardRails. The post Azure DevOps integration appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Troy Hunt
MAY 21, 2023
I feel like the.zip TLD debate is one of those cases where it's very easy for the purest security view to overwhelm the practical human reality. I'm yet to see a single good argument that is likely to have real world consequences as far as phishing goes and whilst I understand the sentiment surrounding the confusion new TLDs with common file types, all "the sky is falling" commentary I've seen is speculative at best.
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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.
Security Boulevard
MAY 21, 2023
SINGAPORE – May 22, 2023 – LogRhythm, the company empowering security teams to navigate the ever-changing threat landscape with confidence, today announced their partnership with ABPSecurite, a leading cyber security and network performance Value-Added Distributor (VAD). With this partnership, ABPSecurite… The post LogRhythm Announces New Distributor Partnership with ABPSecurite to Serve More Customers in Singapore appeared first on LogRhythm.
Malwarebytes
MAY 21, 2023
If you haven’t heard about ChatGPT yet, perhaps you’ve just been thawed from cryogenic slumber or returned from six months off the grid. ChatGPT—the much-hyped, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that provides human-like responses from an enormous knowledge base—has been embraced practically everywhere, from private sector businesses to K–12 classrooms.
Security Boulevard
MAY 21, 2023
I’ve been seeing a certain amount of panic about Google’s inclusion of.zip and.mov in its recent launch of eight new Top Level domains (TLDs). While I don’t think adding to the list of TLDs that can be confused with filename extensions, I think the risks may have been overstated by some companies with […] The post Google TLDs: some security controversy appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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