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CISO Vincent Hoang on Cybersecurity in Hawaiian Government

Lohrman on Security

Vincent Hoang became the CISO in Hawaii in 2016. In this interview, Vince shares his journey and cyber priorities in protecting the Aloha State, particularly among the challenges presented by COVID-19.

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For Hackers, APIs are Low-Hanging Fruit

Security Boulevard

By 2022, API abuses will become the most frequent attack vector, predicts Gartner. We’re already witnessing new API exploits reach the headlines on a near-daily basis. Most infamous was the Equifax breach, an attack that exposed 147 million accounts in 2017. Since then, many more API breaches and major vulnerabilities have been detected at Experian, The post For Hackers, APIs are Low-Hanging Fruit appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Microsoft 365 drops support for Internet Explorer 11 in August

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft has reminded customers that Microsoft 365 apps and services will drop support for the legacy Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) web browser next month, on August 17, 2021. [.].

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Crooks target Kubernetes installs via Argo Workflows to deploy miners

Security Affairs

Threat actors target Kubernetes installs via Argo Workflows to cryptocurrency miners, security researchers from Intezer warn. Researchers from Intezer uncovered new attacks on Kubernetes (K8s) installs via misconfigured Argo Workflows aimed at deploying cryptocurrency miners. Argo Workflows is an open-source, container-native workflow engine designed to run on K8s clusters.

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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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Remember these things before buying a SmartPhone

CyberSecurity Insiders

Smart Phones have become a necessity, rather than a luxury these days. As it not only helps connect with our near and dear ones but also helps in doing our day-to-day chores. But do you know that 77% of malware and espionage-related cyber-attacks are targeted on Smart Phones than other computing devices such as smartwatches. . Therefore, one needs to be cautious while buying a smartphone, and following the below said tips might help. .

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Threat actor offers Clubhouse secret database containing 3.8B phone numbers

Security Affairs

A threat actor is offering for sale on hacking forums the secret database Clubhouse containing 3.8B phone numbers. Clubhouse is a social audio app for iOS and Android where users can communicate in voice chat rooms that accommodate groups of thousands of people. The audio-only app hosts live discussions, with opportunities to participate through speaking and listening.

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Microsoft acquires CloudKnox

CyberSecurity Insiders

CloudKnox Security that was earlier speculated to be acquired by IT giant Wipro has made a recent announcement that it is now a part of the American Technology giant Microsoft. Thus, with the latest purchase of the identity and access management startup, the Satya Nadella led company has added a fourth company to its acquisition list this year. . After acquiring CyberX, Refirm, and RiskIQ last month, the Windows Operating System maker seems to have bought the said threat intelligence startup fo

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 324

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. HelloKitty ransomware gang targets vulnerable SonicWall devices Instagram implements ‘Security Checkup to help users recover compromised accounts Chinese government issues new vulnerability disclosure regulations Experts show how to bypass Windows Hello feature to log

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Pegasus Spyware is Back, Twitter Hacker Arrested, 16 Year Old Printer Bug

Security Boulevard

Pegasus spyware and NSO Group are back in the news because of a data leak of 50,000 phone numbers, another “hacker” was arrested for the great Twitter hack of 2020, and how a 16 year old printer vulnerability is affecting millions of HP, Samsung, and Xerox printers. ** Links mentioned on the show ** New […]. The post Pegasus Spyware is Back, Twitter Hacker Arrested, 16 Year Old Printer Bug appeared first on The Shared Security Show.

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A Cloud Migration Strategy with Security Embedded

Trend Micro

Learn how to build a cloud migration strategy that keeps security in mind.

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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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HIPAA Penetration Testing – A Primer for Healthcare Security

Security Boulevard

Curious about what HIPAA requirements mean for your pentest? Let's review some technical examples of why pentesting in healthcare is so unique. The post HIPAA Penetration Testing – A Primer for Healthcare Security appeared first on Virtue Security. The post HIPAA Penetration Testing – A Primer for Healthcare Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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#LetsTalkSecurity: The New Digital Normal

Trend Micro

Let's Talk Security: Season 02 // Episode 03: Host, Rik Ferguson, interviews Founder & CEO of MyConnectedHealth, Tyler Cohen Wood. Together they discuss the new digital normal.

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Robert M. Lee’s & Jeff Haas’ Little Bobby Comic – ‘WEEK 339’

Security Boulevard

via the respected security expertise of Robert M. Lee and the superlative illustration talents of Jeff Haas at Little Bobby Comic. Permalink. The post Robert M. Lee’s & Jeff Haas’ Little Bobby Comic – ‘WEEK 339’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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XCSSET MacOS malware targets Telegram, Google Chrome data and more

Security Affairs

XCSSET macOS malware continues to evolve, now it is able to steal login information from multiple apps, including Telegram and Google Chrome. Security researchers from Trend Micro continues to monitor the evolution of the XCSSET macOS malware, new variants are able to steal login information from multiple apps, including Telegram and Google Chrome, and send them to C2.

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Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024

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.

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BSides Vancouver 2021 – Christian Miles’ ‘Attack Of The Graph: Visual Tools For Cyber Analysis’

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 – Christian Miles’ ‘Attack Of The Graph: Visual Tools For Cyber Analysis’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Like a Spy Movie: How Russia Hacked Its Olympic Enemies

SecureWorld News

It's the kind of thing Hollywood would put on the big screen or Netflix would put onto every screen with the label "based on a true story.". And they would certainly release it during the Tokyo Olympics because it has an Olympics theme. The page-turning details come straight from a U.S. government indictment of seven Russian military officers. They are accused of hacking sports and anti-doping organizations on three continents.

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Acoustic: Solving a CyberDefenders PCAP SIP/RTP Challenge with R, Zeek, tshark (& friends)

Security Boulevard

Hot on the heels of the previous CyberDefenders Challenge Solution comes this noisy installment which solves their Acoustic challenge. You can find the source Rmd on GitHub, but I’m also testing the limits of WP’s markdown rendering and putting it in-stream as well. No longer book expository this time since much of the setup/explanatory bits. Continue reading ?.

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BSides Vancouver 2021 – Vigneshwar Sethuraman’s ‘A Study On Intrusion Detection Systems With A Practical Experiment On Snort’

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 – Vigneshwar Sethuraman’s ‘A Study On Intrusion Detection Systems With A Practical Experiment On Snort’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Beware of Pixels & Trackers on U.S. Healthcare Websites

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.