Tue.Jul 26, 2022

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Apple’s Lockdown Mode

Schneier on Security

I haven’t written about Apple’s Lockdown Mode yet, mostly because I haven’t delved into the details. This is how Apple describes it: Lockdown Mode offers an extreme, optional level of security for the very few users who, because of who they are or what they do, may be personally targeted by some of the most sophisticated digital threats, such as those from NSO Group and other private companies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware.

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1Password password manager: How it works with apps

Tech Republic Security

Keeping track of all of your passwords has never been easier. Learn how to fill and save passwords on your mobile device with 1Password. The post 1Password password manager: How it works with apps appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Securing Cloud is Everyone’s Responsibility

Cisco Security

Cisco and AWS demonstrate shared responsibility that identifies Security “of” the Cloud versus Security “in” the Cloud. Shared responsibility remains central to every cloud initiative and defines how cloud providers and customers work together to achieve maximum security across all aspects of the cloud. While shared responsibility is a common term, surprisingly few people understand the model and fewer still have implemented it correctly.

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What is an ISAC or ISAO? How these cyber threat information sharing organizations improve security

CSO Magazine

ISAC and ISAO definition. [Editor's note: This article, originally published on July 3, 2019, has been updated with a directory of ISACs and ISAOs.] An Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) is an industry-specific organization that gathers and shares information on cyber threats to critical infrastructure. ISACs also facilitate the sharing of data between public and private sector groups. [ Learn what you need to know about defending critical infrastructure. | Get the latest from CSO by

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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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Cisco and AWS: Securing your resilience in a hybrid cloud world

Cisco Security

We’ve all seen the headlines like “race to the cloud” and “cloud-first.” These articles and publications are true, more and more customers have adopted cloud strategies, but there is more to the story. In these customer conversations, cloud security and network security are often discussed in unison. Why is that? . Customers desire freedom and choice when establishing resilience across every aspect of their business, and this requires both the ability to remain agile, and maintain control of

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The Beautiful Lies of Machine Learning in Security

Dark Reading

Machine learning should be considered an extension of — not a replacement for — existing security methods, systems, and teams.

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CosmicStrand UEFI malware found in Gigabyte, ASUS motherboards

Bleeping Computer

Chinese-speaking hackers have been using since at least 2016 malware that lies virtually undetected in the firmware images for some motherboards, one of the most persistent threats commonly known as a UEFI rootkit. [.].

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$255 Payday Loans Online – What Is The Easiest Option To Get?

SecureBlitz

Any online payday loan happens to be easy to get. However, many payday loans come with extremely high interest rates. Read more. The post $255 Payday Loans Online – What Is The Easiest Option To Get? appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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7 biggest Kubernetes security mistakes

InfoWorld on Security

Today, if you’re creating or working with cloud-native applications, you’re almost certainly working with Kubernetes. According to a recent CNCF report , 96% of organizations are either using or evaluating Kubernetes. Kubernetes already has 5.6 million users worldwide, representing 31% of all back-end developers, and it’s rapidly becoming the de-facto operating system for cloud applications.

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Hackers scan for vulnerabilities within 15 minutes of disclosure

Bleeping Computer

System administrators have even less time to patch disclosed security vulnerabilities than previously thought, as a new report shows threat actors scanning for vulnerable endpoints within 15 minutes of a new CVE being publicly disclosed. [.].

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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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Testing times for AV-Test as Twitter account hijacked by NFT spammers

Graham Cluley

An unauthorised party has seized control of the @avtestorg Twitter account, nuked its profile picture and banner, replaced its name and description with a full-stop, and set about retweeting numerous messages about NFTs. Anti-virus testing organisation AV-Test appears to have done nothing wrong, so how was its account hacked?

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Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

Policybazaar, the Indian Insurance companies that offer an array of online services to users seeking health and car insurance were targeted by hackers leading to a data breach. According to a press update released by the company on Monday, the incident took place on July 19th,2022 and the owner PB Fintech discovered that the threat actors made the fraudulent access through a server vulnerability, that now has been fixed.

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New Android malware apps installed 10 million times from Google Play

Bleeping Computer

A new batch of malicious Android apps filled with adware and malware was found on the Google Play Store that have been installed close to 10 million times on mobile devices. [.].

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AWS Adds More Tools to Secure Cloud Workloads

Security Boulevard

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today expanded its portfolio of cloud security tools as part of an ongoing effort to make it simpler to secure application environments running on its infrastructure. The additional services, announced at the AWS re:Inforce event, include support for Amazon EBS Volumes within the Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection service and the ability.

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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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Exfiltration Can Be Stopped With Data-in-Use Encryption, Company Says

eSecurity Planet

Even the most advanced and sophisticated security tools are failing to protect against ransomware and data exfiltration, according to a new report from data encryption vendor Titaniam. The State of Data Exfiltration and Extortion report says that despite heavy investments, more than half of organizations that experienced ransomware attacks ended up paying the ransom.

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Discord, Telegram Services Hijacked to Launch Array of Cyberattacks

Dark Reading

Attackers are easily turning popular messaging apps and their associated services — like bots, cloud infrastructure, and CDNs — against users, researchers warn.

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The State of Data Security in 2022: The CISOs Perspective

The State of Security

In the two years proceeding from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the business world has been transformed on a grand scale. Organizations have created more data than ever before, data is now spread across a wider attack surface, putting it at a heightened risk of becoming a compromised risk. The manner and location of […]… Read More.

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Economic Downturn Raises Risk of Insiders Going Rogue

Dark Reading

Insiders could become more vulnerable to cybercrime recruitment efforts, new report says.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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StringJS Typosquat Deploys Discord Infostealer Obfuscated Five Times

Security Boulevard

An npm package called 'stringjs_lib' was identified by Sonatype this week. The package typosquats the popular npm library ' string ' (or StringJS) and ships a Discord info-stealer obfuscated not one, five times. The post StringJS Typosquat Deploys Discord Infostealer Obfuscated Five Times appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Why Enroll Your Kids In 3D Modelling And Animation Courses

SecureBlitz

3D modelling and animation are increasingly relevant skills today. Many jobs now require at least some knowledge of 3D modelling. Read more. The post Why Enroll Your Kids In 3D Modelling And Animation Courses appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Threat actors leverages DLL-SideLoading to spread Qakbot malware

Security Affairs

Qakbot malware operators are using the Windows Calculator to side-load the malicious payload on target systems. Security expert ProxyLife and Cyble researchers recently uncovered a Qakbot campaign that was leveraging the Windows 7 Calculator app for DLL side-loading attacks. Dynamic-link library (DLL) side-loading is an attack method that takes advantage of how Microsoft Windows applications handle DLL files.

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FileWave MDM Vulnerabilities Leave 1000+ Organizations Exposed to Remote Cyberattacks

Heimadal Security

Claroty cyber-researchers have recently published their findings in the case of the FileWave MDM product. According to the outline of their research, the mobile device management (MDM) service developed and curated by MDM was affected by two vulnerabilities that would have exposed more than 1000 customers to remote attacks. The flaws in question have been […].

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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U.S. increased rewards for info on North Korea-linked threat actors to $10 million

Security Affairs

The U.S. State Department increased rewards for information on any North Korea-linked threat actors to $10 million. In April 2020, the U.S. Departments of State, the Treasury, and Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a joint advisory that is warning organizations worldwide about the ‘significant cyber threat’ posed by the North Korean nation-state actors to the global banking and financial institutions.

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Office 2021 For Mac: What’s New?

SecureBlitz

Microsoft has released a preview version of Office 2021 for Mac. Office 2021 for Mac supports both Apple Silicon-based Macs. Read more. The post Office 2021 For Mac: What’s New? appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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How Design Thinking Drives People-Focused Innovation at Duo: Activities You Can Try

Duo's Security Blog

Part three in a three-part series on design thinking at Duo. Previously: Design Thinking in Action. Feeling inspired by design thinking? One of the benefits of this methodology is how simple it can be to get started — you don’t need to invest in expensive technology or other supplies to put the principles into practice. Here are some design thinking tools and exercises that will help you gather and analyze data, and ideate, prioritize, visualize and validate your solutions.

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Day Trading Crypto For Beginners Using Trading Bots 2022

SecureBlitz

Trading cryptocurrencies can be a daunting task for beginners. With a lot of information out there, it’s easy to get. Read more. The post Day Trading Crypto For Beginners Using Trading Bots 2022 appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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No More Ransom helps millions of ransomware victims in 6 years

Bleeping Computer

The No More Ransom project celebrates its sixth anniversary today after helping millions of ransomware victims recover their files for free. [.].

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A Step-by-Step Guide To Website Development

SecureBlitz

This post will show you a step-by-step guide to website development. A nice and responsive website is the most important. Read more. The post A Step-by-Step Guide To Website Development appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Zero Day attacks target online stores using PrestaShop?

Security Affairs

Thera actors are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability to steal payment information from sites using the open source e-commerce platform PrestaShop. Threat actors are targeting websites using open source e-commerce platform PrestaShop by exploiting a zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-36408 , that can allow to execute arbitrary code and potentially steal customers’ payment information.

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Microsoft Tops Brands Phishers Prefer

Dark Reading

Wide use of Microsoft 365 applications by business lets phishers easily launch data theft, BEC, ransomware, and other attacks, new report finds.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!