Tech Republic Security
JULY 19, 2022
CSRB has released a report saying that the Log4j exploit is here to stay long-term, meaning businesses should be ready in case of a cyber attack. The post Cyber Safety Review Board classifies Log4j as ‘endemic vulnerability’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 19, 2022
An Israeli security researcher has demonstrated a novel attack against air-gapped systems by leveraging the SATA cables inside computers as a wireless antenna to emanate data via radio signals. [.].
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Tech Republic Security
JULY 19, 2022
The goal is to help alleviate the estimated 700,000 vacancies in cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. The post Tech companies pledge free cybersecurity training at White House summit Tuesday appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Security
JULY 19, 2022
Posted by Matthew Maurer and Mike Yu, Android team To help keep Android users’ DNS queries private, Android supports encrypted DNS. In addition to existing support for DNS-over-TLS, Android now supports DNS-over-HTTP/3 which has a number of improvements over DNS-over-TLS. Most network connections begin with a DNS lookup. While transport security may be applied to the connection itself, that DNS lookup has traditionally not been private by default: the base DNS protocol is raw UDP with no encrypt
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Tech Republic Security
JULY 19, 2022
LinkedIn was exploited in almost half of the phishing attempts seen by Check Point Research during the second quarter of 2022. The post LinkedIn and Microsoft are the most impersonated brands in phishing attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.
Security Affairs
JULY 19, 2022
Google blocked dozens of malicious apps from the official Play Store that were spreading Joker, Facestealer, and Coper malware families. Google has removed dozens of malicious apps from the official Play Store that were distributing Joker, Facestealer, and Coper malware families. Researchers from security firms Pradeo discovered multiple apps spreading the Joker Android malware.
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CyberSecurity Insiders
JULY 19, 2022
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scientists have devised a new tool that can detect respiratory illnesses like TB and COVID-19 by just analyzing the sound of the patient’s cough. It can sound over-exaggerated, but is true! A Government Hospital for Chest and Communicable Disease attached to the Andhra Medical College (AMC) has found the technique to detect Corona and Tuberculosis to aid doctors and patients termed in medication to cure it as early as possible.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 19, 2022
Cyber fusion centers provide advanced security capabilities. Learn how your organization can strengthen its cyberdefense mechanism through a cyber fusion center. The post How to leverage the power of cyber fusion centers for organizational security appeared first on TechRepublic.
Security Boulevard
JULY 19, 2022
Typosquatting is a form of cybersquatting or domain squatting in which the typo-squatter will register malicious website domain names that are typos or misspellings of popular websites. The post What is Typosquatting? Learn how to defend against it. appeared first on Cyphere | Securing Your Cyber Sphere. The post What is Typosquatting? Learn how to defend against it. appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CSO Magazine
JULY 19, 2022
The last decade has seen its fair share of watershed moments that have had major implications on the cybersecurity landscape. Severe vulnerabilities, mass exploitations, and widespread cyberattacks have reshaped many aspects of modern security. To take stock of the past 10 years, cybersecurity vendor Trustwave has published the Decade Retrospective: The State of Vulnerabilitie s blog post featuring a list of what it considers to be the 10 most prominent and notable network security issues and br
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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.
Cisco Security
JULY 19, 2022
As the world continues to face formidable challenges, one of the many things impacted is cybersecurity. While recent challenges have been varied, they have all contributed to great uncertainty. How can organizations stay strong and protect their environments amidst so much volatility? Lately we’ve been talking a lot about security resilience , and how companies can embrace it to stay the course no matter what happens.
Security Affairs
JULY 19, 2022
The U.S. FBI has warned of crooks developing malicious cryptocurrency-themed apps to steal crypto assets from the users. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of crooks creating malicious cryptocurrency-themed apps to steal crypto assets from investors. Crooks contact US investors claiming to offer legitimate cryptocurrency investment services, and attempt to trick them into downloading fraudulent mobile apps that they have created.
Dark Reading
JULY 19, 2022
A GPS device from MiCODUS has six security bugs that could allow attackers to monitor 1.5 million vehicles that use the tracker, or even remotely disable vehicles.
Security Boulevard
JULY 19, 2022
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has established a post-quantum cryptography initiative that aims to unify agency efforts regarding the threats posed by quantum computing. The initiative builds on existing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) efforts and those that are underway to support critical infrastructure and government network owners and operators during the transition.
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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.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JULY 19, 2022
Cybereason, the XDR company, has issued a global threat alert advisory, warning global organisations about a rise in ransomware attacks from the Black Basta gang. The Black Basta gang emerged in April 2022 and has victimised nearly 50 companies in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Organisations in English speaking countries appear to be targets.
Heimadal Security
JULY 19, 2022
Following attacks on users of Android and iOS in the US, Taiwan, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and the UK, the Roaming Mantis campaign turned its attention to French users, possibly impacting tens of thousands of devices. Security experts think that Roaming Mantis is a financially-motivated Chinese cybercrime group that began attacking individuals living in Europe […].
CSO Magazine
JULY 19, 2022
Darktrace has announced a new set of AI products designed to deliver proactive security to help organizations pre-empt cyberthreats. The PREVENT products are the latest additions to the firm’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven portfolio, which it claimed works together autonomously to optimize an organization’s state of security through a continuous feedback loop.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 19, 2022
Vulnerability researchers have found security issues in a GPS tracker that is advertised as being present in about 1.5 million vehicles in 169 countries. [.].
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.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 19, 2022
Discovered by malware hunter JAMESWT on Twitter, Lilith is ransomware designed to lock Windows machines. The malware exfiltrates data before encrypting the targeted devices to provide additional means of extortion. The ransom note contains the following ultimatum and instructions: Victims have three days to contact the threat actors on a hidden Onion website to pay the ransom.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 19, 2022
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered three Android malware families infiltrating the Google Play Store, hiding their malicious payloads inside many seemingly innocuous applications. [.].
Security Boulevard
JULY 19, 2022
A survey of the post-Log4j landscape found few successful hacks linked to it. The bad news? Log4Shell will linger for years — so you need to prepare. The post CISA: Log4j threat will linger for years—so be prepared appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malwarebytes
JULY 19, 2022
A new phishing campaign targeting PayPal users aims to get extensive data from potential victims. The data it’s after includes government documents like passport, as well as selfie photos. In a nutshell, it’s an extensive form of information theft, the likes of which could result in someone’s identity being fully stolen and their financial and other online accounts being taken over.
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InfoWorld on Security
JULY 19, 2022
Who owns software supply chain security? Developers? Or the platform and security engineering teams supporting them? In the past, the CIO, CISO, or CTO and their security team would decide which Linux distribution, operating system, and infrastructure platform the company would be getting its support contracts and security SLAs from. Today, developers do this all in Docker Files and GitHub Actions, and there isn’t the same kind of organizational oversight that existed before things shifted left
Javvad Malik
JULY 19, 2022
Some interesting research from Malwarebytes Labs. The first was around verified Twitter accounts receiving direct messages apparently from Twitter which claimed their accounts had been flagged for hate speech. They would then be redirected to a fake Twitter help centre to input their login credentials. The second was a Discord phishing campaign where people would recieve messages being accsed of sending explicit photos.
PCI perspectives
JULY 19, 2022
Despite a lack of women in technology professions, Lizzie Noblecilla Piscoya believes that women have a promising future in cybersecurity. Lizzie believes that women, by their very nature, have an enormous capacity to adapt and to face new challenges, making them a perfect fit for a dynamic industry that is constantly evolving. In this edition of our blog, Lizzie describes the path that led to her own success, and how other women can develop a passion for this industry as she did.
Heimadal Security
JULY 19, 2022
Today I’m sharing insights on how Heimdal stays ahead of the curve in the cyberthreat landscape. We’ll also discuss what I believe is coming to the market, the threats and trends that I expect to see in 2023 and beyond, so keep reading and feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments […]. The post How Heimdal’s Cybersecurity Strategy Stays Ahead of the Curve in the Cyberthreat Landscape appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
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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.
Approachable Cyber Threats
JULY 19, 2022
Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Physical Security. Risk Level. “What is RFID and what is it used for?” Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) is not a new technology. In fact, it’s been around since the 1940s. You’ve probably been using it for years and didn’t even realize it. So what is RFID? RFID uses electromagnetic fields in the form of radio waves to establish communication links between an RFID tag or transmitter and an RFID reader or receiver.
TrustArc
JULY 19, 2022
Is navigating PIPL ambiguity making you feel uneasy? Are you wondering if your organization has done enough to comply with the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China? Here's new guidance to help you get your organization PIPL compliant.
Security Boulevard
JULY 19, 2022
A survey of 107 IT professionals suggested existing investments in data protection are doing little to minimize the impact of a ransomware scourge that has reached epidemic proportions. Approximately three-quarters of survey respondents (75%) reported their organizations had data security, prevention and detection and backup and recovery tools in place, yet 59% of those respondents.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 19, 2022
Payment card details from customers of more than 300 restaurants have been stolen in two web-skimming campaigns targeting three online ordering platforms. [.].
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