The Last Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
Paris, France, July 27, 2023 – CrowdSec , the pioneering open source and collaborative cybersecurity company, today released its Q2 2023 Majority Report , a comprehensive community-driven data report fueled by the collective efforts of its thousands of users. Key takeaways from the report include the rise of IPv6 as well as the role of VPN in cybercriminal activities.
Schneier on Security
JULY 27, 2023
World of Warcraft players wrote about a fictional game element, “Glorbo,” on a subreddit for the game, trying to entice an AI bot to write an article about it. It worked : And it…worked. Zleague auto-published a post titled “World of Warcraft Players Excited For Glorbo’s Introduction.” […] That is…all essentially nonsense.
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The Last Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
New York, NY, July 27, 2023 – QBE North America today announced the launch of a cyber insurance program with new MGA, Converge, acting as program administrator. The program will be broken down into two separate distribution structures, each with a distinct revenue focus and cyber security data access formation. •ConvergeElements™ offers primary and excess cyber coverage through select agents and brokers for companies with up to $100 million in revenue.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 27, 2023
What is the best CSPM tool for your business? Use our guide to review our picks for the best cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools for 2023.
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.
The Last Watchdog
JULY 27, 2023
Tel Aviv, Israel, July 27, 2023 — Perception Point , a leading provider of advanced threat prevention across digital communication channels, today published a new report analyzing global cyberattack trends in H1 2023 amidst the paradigm shift brought about by advances in generative AI (GenAI) capabilities. In its H1 2023 Report: Cybersecurity Trends & Insights , Perception Point reported an overall increase in social engineering attacks, including a 20% growth in the prevalence of
The Hacker News
JULY 27, 2023
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed two high-severity security flaws in the Ubuntu kernel that could pave the way for local privilege escalation attacks. Cloud security firm Wiz, in a report shared with The Hacker News, said the easy-to-exploit shortcomings have the potential to impact 40% of Ubuntu users.
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SecureList
JULY 27, 2023
For more than six years, the Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky has been publishing quarterly summaries of advanced persistent threat (APT) activity. These summaries are based on our threat intelligence research; and they provide a representative snapshot of what we have published and discussed in greater detail in our private APT reports.
Security Affairs
JULY 27, 2023
Zimbra addressed a zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks aimed at Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) email servers. Two weeks ago Zimbra urged customers to manually install updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability , now tracked as CVE-2023-38750 , that is actively exploited in attacks against Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) email servers. Zimbra Collaboration Suite is a comprehensive open-source messaging and collaboration platform that provides email, calendaring, file sharing, and other co
Graham Cluley
JULY 27, 2023
New rules requiring publicly-listed firms to disclose serious cybersecurity incidents within four days have been adopted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The tough new rules, although undoubtedly well-intentioned, are likely to leave some firms angry that they being "micromanaged" and - it is argued - could even assist attackers. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.
Security Boulevard
JULY 27, 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of The Week in Security , which brings you the newest headlines from both the world and our team across the full stack of security: application security, cybersecurity, and beyond. This week: a North Korean APT group targets developers via GitHub. Also: This Barbie is a cybercriminal. The post The Week in Security: North Korean APT targets developers, this Barbie is a cybercriminal appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 27, 2023
Cybersecurity startups had been pretty resilient despite the downturn in venture capital funding, but that run has ended in recent months. Venture investments in cybersecurity startups in the second quarter plunged 63% to $1.6 billion , according to data from Crunchbase. Funding was down 40% sequentially from the first quarter, and was the lowest since the fourth quarter of 2019.
GlobalSign
JULY 27, 2023
Let’s explore the mechanisms of BEC and how to protect your business and the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance security.
Security Boulevard
JULY 27, 2023
Fraud is a pervasive threat to any organization’s viability and sustainability, with fraudsters continually seeking innovative ways to deceive and steal from businesses. To protect themselves and their customers, it’s critical for businesses today to have a comprehensive fraud risk management plan that identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with nefarious cyber activities.
Heimadal Security
JULY 27, 2023
A cyber attack on health software company Ortivus has led to the shutdown of the ambulance patient records system, affecting several UK NHS ambulance organizations. The attack occurred on July 18 and impacted UK customer systems within Ortivus’s hosted data center environment. The South Western Ambulance Service Trust and South Central Ambulance Service Trust, with […] The post Cyberattack Investigation Shuts Down Ambulance Patient Records System appeared first on Heimdal Security Bl
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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.
SecureWorld News
JULY 27, 2023
According to a press release yesterday from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency has "adopted rules requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance. The Commission also adopted rules requiring foreign private issuers to make comparable disclosures.
The Hacker News
JULY 27, 2023
Users of Metabase, a popular business intelligence and data visualization software package, are being advised to update to the latest version following the discovery of an "extremely severe" flaw that could result in pre-authenticated remote code execution on affected installations. Tracked as CVE-2023-38646, the issue impacts open-source editions prior to 0.46.6.
Security Boulevard
JULY 27, 2023
Every year, Congress passes the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which sets the budget and defines key policy priorities for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This legislation plays a crucial role in shaping the defense priorities and resources of the country, ensuring the readiness and capabilities of the military, and providing oversight for defense-related […] The post Supply Chain and Firmware Security Take Center Stage in 2024 NDAA appeared first on Eclypsium | Supply Cha
Trend Micro
JULY 27, 2023
Trend Micro’s Mobile Application Reputation Service (MARS) team discovered two new related Android malware families involved in cryptocurrency-mining and financially-motivated scam campaigns targeting Android users.
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.
Malwarebytes
JULY 27, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile, based on evidence of active exploitation. All Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies must remediate this vulnerability by August 15, 2023 to protect their networks against active threats.
Security Boulevard
JULY 27, 2023
Thanks are in order to BSides Leeds for publishing their presenter’s outstanding BSides Leeds 2023 security content on the organizations’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post BSides Leeds 2023 – Peter Jones – Practical Blue Teaming appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Duo's Security Blog
JULY 27, 2023
In our never-ending quest to help customers safeguard their environments and streamline security operations, Cisco Duo maintains constant lookout for rich vulnerability and threat intelligence so that we can provide the strongest protection. One piece of that effort is dedicated to understanding the types of tactics and attacks targeted at today’s organizations.
Security Boulevard
JULY 27, 2023
Two weeks after the IT management firm JumpCloud announced that it was the victim of a supply chain attack aimed at a small population of customers in the cryptocurrency industry, an investigation by ReversingLabs researchers has uncovered evidence of more malicious npm packages, with links to the same infrastructure that also appear to target cryptocurrency providers.
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Mitnick Security
JULY 27, 2023
Whether your organization has been the victim of a recent data breach or has never had expert penetration testing done before, it’s probably time to call in cybersecurity experts. The right cybersecurity company can help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your networks and systems so you can improve your security posture and stay ahead of threat actors.
Security Boulevard
JULY 27, 2023
Organizations often confuse the concept of being compliant with being secure. They assume that they must be appropriately protected once they have invested the necessary resources to achieve compliance. Considering that meeting compliance mandates are not cheap, averaging $3.5 million annually. Still, the cost of not meeting compliance mandates is even higher, averaging $9.5 million, The post Redefining Security: Going Beyond Compliance in Financial Organizations (Plus Memes!
SecureBlitz
JULY 27, 2023
Here, I will talk about having a career in cybersecurity as a path to future-proof job security. In today's digital age, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the need for cybersecurity has become paramount. Cyber threats and attacks are increasing, targeting individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As an outcome, the demand for skilled […] The post A Career in Cybersecurity: A Path to Future-Proof Job Security appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Security Boulevard
JULY 27, 2023
Summer is at its height, and it’s a good time to go sit by the pool with a glass of iced tea, go out and see that hugely promoted film in a nice cool theater, or maybe relax at home in your favorite chair…in front of the air conditioner. The post How scammers used SEO to disguise themselves as an electric utility appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
WIRED Threat Level
JULY 27, 2023
The National Security Agency has urged top lawmakers to resist demands that it obtain warrants for sensitive data sold by data brokers.
Google Security
JULY 27, 2023
Maddie Stone, Security Researcher, Threat Analysis Group (TAG) This is Google’s fourth annual year-in-review of 0-days exploited in-the-wild [ 2021 , 2020 , 2019 ] and builds off of the mid-year 2022 review. The goal of this report is not to detail each individual exploit , but instead to analyze the exploits from the year as a whole, looking for trends, gaps, lessons learned, and successes.
The Hacker News
JULY 27, 2023
A new malvertising campaign has been observed leveraging ads on Google Search and Bing to target users seeking IT tools like AnyDesk, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, and WinSCP, and trick them into downloading trojanized installers with an aim to breach enterprise networks and likely carry out future ransomware attacks.
SecureWorld News
JULY 27, 2023
A new study from Uptycs has uncovered an increase in the distribution of information stealing malware. Incidents have more than doubled in Q1 2023, indicating a disturbing trend that threatens global organizations. According to the new Uptycs whitepaper, Detecting the Silent Threat: 'Stealers are Organization Killers' (gated link), a variety of new info stealers have emerged this year, preying on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems.
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