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BlackCat ransomware hits Azure Storage with Sphynx encryptor

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The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang now uses stolen Microsoft accounts and the recently spotted Sphynx encryptor to encrypt targets' Azure cloud storage. [.

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TikTok fined €345M by Irish DPC for violating children’s privacy

Security Affairs

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined TikTok €345 million ($368 million) for violating the privacy of children. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined TikTok €345 million for violating children’s privacy. The Irish data regulators discovered that the popular video-sharing app allowed adults to send direct messages to certain teenagers who have no family connection with them.

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Google Chrome tests Microsoft Edge-like Read Aloud feature

Bleeping Computer

Google Chrome is set to enhance its user experience on the desktop by adding a "read aloud" function, currently available for testing in the Canary version. While its initial rollout might seem basic, it gets the job done. [.

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TikTok Faces Massive €345 Million Fine Over Child Data Violations in E.U.

The Hacker News

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) slapped TikTok with a €345 million (about $368 million) fine for violating the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to its handling of children's data.

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The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

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.

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WhatsApp rival Telegram gets Crypto wallet integration

Bleeping Computer

Telegram, the widely used messaging app, has unveiled an integrated crypto wallet feature, allowing users to effortlessly access their cryptocurrency holdings. [.

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North Korea's Lazarus Group Suspected in $31 Million CoinEx Heist

The Hacker News

The North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group has stolen nearly $240 million in cryptocurrency since June 2023, marking a significant escalation of its hacks. According to multiple reports from Certik, Elliptic, and ZachXBT, the infamous hacking group is said to be suspected behind the theft of $31 million in digital assets from the CoinEx exchange on September 12, 2023.

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Microsoft Edge is losing tablet-friendly "Web Select" feature

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Microsoft's Edge browser, known for its innovative features, is now shedding one of its most applauded functions, Web Select.

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You Need to Update Google Chrome or Whatever Browser You Use

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: Spyware-packing ads, TikTok GDPR violations, Elon Musk investigations, and more.

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2023 OWASP Top-10 Series: API8:2023 Security Misconfiguration

Security Boulevard

Welcome to the 9th post in our weekly series on the new 2023 OWASP API Security Top-10 list, with a particular focus on security practitioners. This post will focus on API8:2023 Security Misconfiguration. In this series we are taking an in-depth look at each category – the details, the impact and what you can do [.] The post 2023 OWASP Top-10 Series: API8:2023 Security Misconfiguration appeared first on Wallarm.

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Iranian Peach Sandstorm group behind recent password spray attacks

Security Affairs

Iran-linked Peach Sandstorm APT is behind password spray attacks against thousands of organizations globally between February and July 2023. Microsoft researchers observed a series of password spray attacks conducted by Iran nation-state actors as part of a campaign named Peach Sandstorm (aka Holmium , APT33 , Elfin , and Magic Hound ). The APT33 group has been around since at least 2013, since mid-2016, the group targeted the aviation industry and energy companies with connections to petrochem

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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk

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.

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Cyber Week 2023 & The Israel National Cyber Directorate Presents – CSA Israel Event: Deep Dive Into Cloud Security Operations

Security Boulevard

Many thanks to Israel’s Tel Aviv University for publishing their presenter’s tremendous Cyber Week 2023 security content on the Tel Aviv University’s TAUVOD YouTube channel. Permalink The post Cyber Week 2023 & The Israel National Cyber Directorate Presents – CSA Israel Event: Deep Dive Into Cloud Security Operations appeared first on Security Boulevard.