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As Ransomware Surge Continues, Where Next for Government?

Lohrman on Security

Global leaders want to carve out specific areas of critical infrastructure to be protected under international agreements from cyber attacks. But where does that leave others?

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New Windows print spooler zero day exploitable via remote print servers

Bleeping Computer

Another zero day vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler can give a threat actor administrative privileges on a Windows machine through a remote server under the attacker's control and the 'Queue-Specific Files' feature. [.].

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HelloKitty ransomware gang targets vulnerable SonicWall devices

Security Affairs

BleepingComputer became aware that the recent wave of attacks targeting vulnerable SonicWall devices was carried out by HelloKitty ransomware operators. SonicWall this week has issued an urgent security alert to warn companies of “ an imminent ransomware campaing ” targeting some of its equipment that reached end-of-life (EoL). Threat actors could target unpatched devices belonging to Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series and Secure Remote Access (SRA) families.

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Ransomware hits law firm counseling Fortune 500, Global 500 companies

Bleeping Computer

Campbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. (Campbell), a US law firm counseling dozens of Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies, has disclosed a data breach following a February 2021 ransomware attack. [.].

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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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Cyber scam targeted at owners of expensive Apple laptops

CyberSecurity Insiders

All you shoppers out there in UK using expensive Apple Laptops like MacBooks, you better be aware of the ongoing scams set up by retail outlets doing business in your area. News is out that some companies operating across Britain through a chain of retail outlets are using special Big Brother tactics to target users using expensive laptops with hiked prices.

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S3 Ep41: Crashing iPhones, PrintNightmares, and Code Red memories [Podcast]

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Comparis customers targeted by scammers after ransomware attack

Bleeping Computer

Leading Swiss price comparison platform Comparis has notified customers of a data breach following a ransomware attack that hit and took down its entire network last week. [.].

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BSides Vancouver 2021 – Nivedita Murthy’s ‘DevSecOps: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSides Vancouver for publishing their outstanding BSides Vancouver 2021 Conference videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSides Vancouver 2021 – Nivedita Murthy’s ‘DevSecOps: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Instagram implements ‘Security Checkup’ to help users recover compromised accounts

Security Affairs

Instagram introduced a new security feature dubbed “Security Checkup” to help users to recover their accounts that have been compromised. Good news for the owners of Instagram accounts that may have been compromised, the company launched a new feature named ‘ Security Checkup ‘ feature that aims to keep accounts safe and help users to recover them. “Today, we’re launching Security Checkup, a new feature to help people keep their Instagram accounts secure.

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BSides Vancouver 2021 – Norm Chan’s ‘Understanding The Latest Mitre Att&Ck Evaluation Data’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to BSides Vancouver for publishing their outstanding BSides Vancouver 2021 Conference videos on the groups' YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSides Vancouver 2021 – Norm Chan’s ‘Understanding The Latest Mitre Att&Ck Evaluation Data’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Chinese government issues new vulnerability disclosure regulations

Security Affairs

Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued new vulnerability disclosure regulations that oblige experts to report zero-days to the government. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has issued a new exacerbated vulnerability disclosure regulation that requires white hat hackers uncovering critical zero-day flaws in computer systems to first report them to the government authorities within two days from their discovery. “The relevant vulnerability information should be reported t

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Cyber Games Offer Competitive Challenges

Security Boulevard

With high-profile public and private institutions in the U.S. facing a growing threat from cybercriminals and cyberattacks, there is a growing push to prepare the next generation of potential IT security pros to meet the challenges. Cyber games are one way to help teach the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) of cybercriminals, offering exposure to.

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Windows 11 features, expected release date, and latest news

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft has released the next version of Windows called "Windows 11" and it is coming later this year. Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10 and it's a big update with tons of new features, redesigned Start Menu, and more. [.].

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The Joy of Tech® ‘Facebook Is Panicking!’

Security Boulevard

via the Comic Noggins of Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech® ! Permalink. The post The Joy of Tech® ‘Facebook Is Panicking!’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Mobile Phones of Politicians, Journalists, and members of Royal Families were targeted by Israeli Malware

CyberSecurity Insiders

All the politicians, journalists and members of Royal Family living across the world were put on a high mobile security alert by a post from ‘The Guardian’ last week. And the post says that some hacktivists have somehow planted a spying malware on their phones respectively and are constantly spying on the targeted mobile activists. Pegasus is the spying malware that is in discussion and has reportedly developed by Israel’s NSO Group that usually supplies such kind of software to governments acro

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Password attacks on Microsoft highlight the need for Passwordless Zero Trust Systems

Security Boulevard

Nobelium, the hackers behind the SolarWinds hack, have struck again. The hacking group, linked to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service by U.S. authorities, attacked Microsoft customer support systems. They installed malicious information-stealing software into Microsoft’s systems and then used that stolen data to attack Microsoft customers. While Microsoft reports that most of the attacks on its […].

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 323

Security Affairs

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. If you want to also receive for free the international press subscribe here. Biden discussed Russian ransomware gangs with Putin in a phone call Hackers accessed Mint Mobile subscribers data and ported some numbers Magecart hackers hide stolen credit card data into images and bogus CSS files Kaseya releases patches for flaws exploited in massi

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NASA Honors the 100th Anniversary of John Glenn’s Birth

Security Boulevard

Permalink. The post NASA Honors the 100th Anniversary of John Glenn’s Birth 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.