Sat.May 28, 2022

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Weekly Update 297

Troy Hunt

So I basically spent my whole day yesterday playing with Ubiquiti gear and live-tweeting the experience 😊 This was an unapologetically geeky pleasure and it pretty much dominates this week's video but hey, it's a fun topic. Still, there's a bunch of data breach stuff up front and as I write this, 25M more records courtesy of the MGM breach are making their way up into HIBP.

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GitHub: Nearly 100,000 NPM Users’ credentials stolen in the April OAuth token attack

Security Affairs

GitHub provided additional details into the theft of its integration OAuth tokens that occurred in April, with nearly 100,000 NPM users’ credentials. GitHub provided additional details about the incident that suffered in April, the attackers were able to steal nearly 100K NPM users’ credentials. In April, GitHub uncovered threat actors using stolen OAuth user tokens to gain access to their repositories and download private data from several organizations.

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New Windows Subsystem for Linux malware steals browser auth cookies

Bleeping Computer

Hackers are showing an increased interest in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as an attack surface as they build new malware, the more advanced samples being suitable for espionage and downloading additional malicious modules. [.].

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Experts believe that Russian Gamaredon APT could fuel a new round of DDoS attacks

Security Affairs

360 Qihoo reported DDoS attacks launched by APT-C-53 (aka Gamaredon) conducted through the open-source DDoS Trojan program LOIC. Researchers at 360 Qihoo observed a wave of DDoS attacks launched by Russia-linked APT-C-53 (aka Gamaredon) and reported that the threat actors also released as open-source the code of a DDoS Trojan called LOIC. The instances of the malware spotted by the experts were compiled in early March, a few days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. “We found that

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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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New York Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Transnational Cybercrime Scheme

The Hacker News

A 37-year-old man from New York has been sentenced to four years in prison for buying stolen credit card information and working in cahoots with a cybercrime cartel known as the Infraud Organization. John Telusma, who went by the alias "Peterelliot," pleaded guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy on October 13, 2021.

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The strange link between Industrial Spy and the Cuba ransomware operation

Security Affairs

The recently launched Industrial Spy data extortion marketplace has now started its ransomware operation. In April, Malware HunterTeam and Bleeping Computer reported the launch of a new dark web marketplace called Industrial Spy that sells stolen data and offers free stolen data to its members. MalwareHunterTeam researchers spotted malware samples [ 1 , 2 ] that drop the following wallpaper that promotes the site.

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Reuters: Russia-linked APT behind Brexit leak website

Security Affairs

Russia-linked threat actors are behind a new website that published leaked emails from leading proponents of Britain’s exit from the EU, the Reuters reported. According to a Google cybersecurity official and the former head of UK foreign intelligence, the “Very English Coop d’Etat” website was set up to publish private emails from Brexit supporters, including former British MI6 chief Richard Dearlove, leading Brexit campaigner Gisela Stuart, and historian Robert Tombs.

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Critical OAS Bugs Open Industrial Systems to Takeover

Dark Reading

The most serious flaw gives attackers a way to remotely execute code on systems that many organizations use to move data in critical ICS environments, security vendor says.

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Microsoft Finds Critical Bugs in Pre-Installed Apps on Millions of Android Devices

The Hacker News

Four high severity vulnerabilities have been disclosed in a framework used by pre-installed Android System apps with millions of downloads. The issues, now fixed by its Israeli developer MCE Systems, could have potentially allowed threat actors to stage remote and local attacks or be abused as vectors to obtain sensitive information by taking advantage of their extensive system privileges.

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Microsoft: The new Windows 11 features from Build 2022

Bleeping Computer

During the Build 2022 developer conference, Microsoft announced a number of new features for Windows 11, including an improved Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) and more. [.].

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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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DuckDuckGo Isn’t as Private as You Think

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: A $150 million Twitter fine, a massive leak from a Chinese prison in Xinjiang, and an ISIS plot to assassinate George W. Bush.

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Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022 – ‘Drawing for Order’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to Zero Day Initiative for publishing their outstanding Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022 videos on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own Vancouver 2022 – ‘Drawing for Order’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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DuckDuckGo Isn’t as Private as You Think

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: A $150 million Twitter fine, a massive leak from a Chinese prison in Xinjiang, and an ISIS plot to assassinate George W. Bush.

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Joy Of Tech® ‘Duck Duck Ducked’

Security Boulevard

via the Comic Noggins of Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech® ! Permalink. The post Joy Of Tech® ‘Duck Duck Ducked’ 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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Algo-rhythmic infosec

Notice Bored

An article by the 50-year-old University of York Department of Computer Science outlines algorithmic approaches in A rtificial I ntelligence. Here are the highlights: Linear sequence : progresses directly through a series of tasks/statements, one after the other. Conditional: decides between courses of action according to the conditions set (e.g. if X is 10 then do Y, otherwise do Z).

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Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own Miami 2022 – Steven Seeley’s And Chris Anastasio’s ‘Team Incite Vs. Iconics Genesis64’

Security Boulevard

Our thanks to Zero Day Initiative for publishing their Pwn2Own Miami 2022 videos on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink. The post Zero Day Initiative’s Pwn2Own Miami 2022 – Steven Seeley’s And Chris Anastasio’s ‘Team Incite Vs. Iconics Genesis64’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Beautiful Basics: Lesson 3

Security Boulevard

Lessons Learned. Slides. Lesson 1. Lesson 2. Lesson 3. Lesson 4. Lesson 5. Lesson 6. Lesson 7. Lesson 8. Lesson 9. Lesson 10. Lesson 11. Lesson 3 - Detection Reality. People and Honey tokens are THE BEST detective tool you have. Go buy a Thinkst Canary , they detect me more than any multi-million dollar EDR. Period. Let me clarify something quickly before I get roasted.