Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
It’s pretty nasty : The malware was dubbed “ Shikitega ” for its extensive use of the popular Shikata Ga Nai polymorphic encoder, which allows the malware to “mutate” its code to avoid detection. Shikitega alters its code each time it runs through one of several decoding loops that AT&T said each deliver multiple attacks, beginning with an ELF file that’s just 370 bytes.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Some ransomware groups are now using a new method to try to bypass those detections. The post Ransomware makes use of intermittent encryption to bypass detection algorithms appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Cisco Security
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The hybrid work environment has been around for years, albeit not common but it existed. I can recall my first job where I was able to split my time working in an office and working from my makeshift home office. This was many moons ago as I will call it… pre-COVID-19. . Job seekers are certainly looking to have the flexibility of working from anywhere at any time – preferably in an environment of their choosing.
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
A new report finds that ransomware attacks are delaying procedures and tests, resulting in poor patient outcomes and increased complications from medical procedures. The post ‘Cyber insecurity’ in healthcare is leading to increased patient mortality rates appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Google completed the acquisition of the threat intelligence firm Mandiant, the IT giant will pay $5.4 billion. Google announced the completion of the $5.4 billion acquisition of threat intelligence firm Mandiant. The acquisition was announced in March 2022 by both companies: “ RESTON, Va., March 8, 2022 – Mandiant, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNDT) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Google LLC for $23.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at appro
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Lampion trojan is again in action, this time launching a large phishing campaign. The unknown threat actors behind this malware abused WeTransfer, a free-of-charge file-sharing service, using it to distribute the emails carrying the infection. How the Phishing Campaign Works In this new campaign, Lampion sends phishing emails to WeTransfer users encouraging them to interact […].
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Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Albania blamed Iran for a new cyberattack that hit computer systems used by the state police on Friday. Albania blamed the government of Teheran for a new cyberattack that hit computer systems used by the state police on Saturday. “The national police’s computer systems were hit Friday by a cyberattack which, according to initial information, was committed by the same actors who in July attacked the country’s public and government service systems,” reads a statement issue
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Eurocell, a UK based firm that is into the manufacturing of UPVC doors, windows and accessories was hit by a cyber attack recently, leaking critical details of employees that includes bank account details, DoBs, nominee names, national insurance number and tax information, health and well-being info, disciplinary records if any, grievances related to employees and on employees and such.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Cisco confirmed the May attack and that the data leaked by the Yanluowang ransomware group was stolen from its systems. In August, Cisco disclosed a security breach, the Yanluowang ransomware gang breached its corporate network in late May and stole internal data. The investigation conducted by Cisco Security Incident Response (CSIRT) and Cisco Talos revealed that threat actors compromised a Cisco employee’s credentials after they gained control of a personal Google account w here credentials sa
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its request for information (RFI) on upcoming reporting requirements that will mandate organizations report significant cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours and ransomware payments 24 hours after payments are made. The RFI follows the March passage of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA), which requires CISA to pursue a regulatory rulemaking path for collecting the incident and r
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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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Six high-severity firmware bugs affecting several HP Enterprise devices are yet to be patched, some of them since July 2021. The Binarly security research team reported several HP Enterprise devices are affected by six high-severity firmware vulnerabilities that are yet to be patched, and some of them have been disclosed more than a year ago. The researchers disclosed technical details of some of the vulnerabilities at the Black Hat 2022 conference.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Darktrace, the London based AI-based Cybersecurity company, has made it official that it’s going to terminate the tentative acquisition deal of equity firm London-based Thoma Bravo for reasons. If the deal would have gone through, Thoma Bravo would have gained £6 billion, thus culminating in a significant merger and acquisition deal in 2022. Since July this year, media speculations were rife that the former is deeply interested in acquiring the latter and the deal would have been completed by Se
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
VMware is warning that ESXi VMs running on Linux kernel 5.19 can have up to a 70% performance drop when Retbleed mitigations are enabled compared to the Linux kernel 5.18 release. [.].
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
China has accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting a string of cyberattacks aimed at aeronautical and military research-oriented Northwestern Polytechnical University in the city of Xi'an in June 2022.
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Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
If it takes a village to raise a child, apparently it takes Facebook a team to tell you what data the company keeps about you and where they keep it. In the recently unsealed transcript of a hearing led by "Discovery Special Master" Daniel Garrie, an expert appointed by the court, two Facebook engineers were grilled regarding what user data the company keeps about its users and where they are.
WIRED Threat Level
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Safety Check and Lockdown Mode give people in vulnerable situations ways to quarantine themselves from acute risks.
Trend Micro
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
One of our honeypots based on exposed Docker REST APIs showed cybercriminal group TeamTNT’s potential attack scenario and leak of container registry credentials for docker-abuse malware. The full version of this research will be presented at the c0c0n XV Hacking and Cyber Security Conference in September 2022.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Buying refurbished devices is not uncommon. Online marketplaces, such as eBay, offer a platform for customers to purchase second-hand gadgets at a lower price than the original, but at a higher quality than a used device sold by a private individual. And with today’s supply chain issues and semiconductor bottlenecks, sometimes new equipment is not. The post Refurbished Security Devices: Mistaken Identity or Deception?
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.
SecureWorld News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) recently made a statement accusing the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of repeatedly hacking the Northwestern Polytechnical University, a key public military research university located in Xi'an, China. The CVERC says that on June 22, 2022, the school suffered an "overseas cyberattack" and confirmed that there was a number of Trojan samples on the university's network.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
TikTok has denied reports that it was breached by a hacking group, after it claimed they have gained access to over 2 billion user records, the Los Angeles school district, the second-largest in the US, suffered a ransomware attack, and details on how one high school in Sydney Australia installed fingerprint scanners at the entrance […]. The post TikTok Denies Data Breach, Los Angeles School District Ransomware Attack, Fingerprint Scanners in School Bathrooms appeared first on The Shared Securit
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Hackers are launching new attacks to steal Steam credentials using a Browser-in-the-Browser phishing technique that is rising in popularity among threat actors. [.].
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
A number of firmware security flaws uncovered in HP's business-oriented high-end notebooks continue to be left unpatched in some devices even months after public disclosure.
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Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
With APIs, details and specifics are vital. Each API usually takes in very specific requests in a very specific format and returns very specific information, Sammy Migues, principal scientist at Synopsys Software Integrity Group explained. You make the request and you get the information. APIs can be constructed in different ways, but one of the. The post OpenAPIs and Third-Party Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Naked Security
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Five updates, one upgrade, plus a zero-day. Patch your Macs, iPhones and iPads as soon as you can (again).
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
You may be familiar with some of the shortest internet domains used by major companies, such as m.me and fb.me from Facebook (Meta) and Twitter's t.co URL shortener. But, it's possible for live domain names to be even shorter than these choices—and contain no dots. [.].
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The North Face clothing brand, which specialises in outdoor and heavy weather outerwear, has experienced a “large-scale” credential stuffing attack. This has resulted in no fewer than 194,905 accounts being compromised. What is credential stuffing, and how did it affect The North Face customers? What is credential stuffing? Credential stuffing is an attack reliant on service users being a little lax with their password practices.
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Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The Lorenz ransomware gang now uses a critical vulnerability in Mitel MiVoice VOIP appliances to breach enterprises using their phone systems for initial access to their corporate networks. [.].
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public statement warning residents about a Ransomware spread being made by a notorious hacking firm named Vice Society. The law enforcement agency has warned the citizens of the United States not to fall prey to the ransomware campaigns launched by the said group of threat actors known to target schools & educational institutes in the country.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Moving and storage giant U-Haul International (U-Haul) disclosed a data breach after a customer contract search tool was hacked to access customers' names and driver's license information. [.].
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The threat-intelligence and cyberdefense company company will join Google Cloud and retain its brand name.
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