Krebs on Security
AUGUST 10, 2022
One way to tame your email inbox is to get in the habit of using unique email aliases when signing up for new accounts online. Adding a “+” character after the username portion of your email address — followed by a notation specific to the site you’re signing up at — lets you create an infinite number of unique email addresses tied to the same account.
Jane Frankland
AUGUST 10, 2022
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Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2022
A new command and control as a service allows cybercriminals to easily control victims' computers and run cryptocurrency mining, DDoS attacks and provide full access to the systems. The post Dark Utilities C2 as a service tool leverages IPFS, targets several operating systems appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 10, 2022
Cisco confirmed today that the Yanluowang ransomware group breached its corporate network in late May and that the actor tried to extort them under the threat of leaking stolen files online. [.].
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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.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2022
Give yourself peace of mind by implementing a new backup strategy with our tips. The post Top 5 best backup practices appeared first on TechRepublic.
Digital Shadows
AUGUST 10, 2022
While the Russian invasion of Ukraine has typically been met with a response of horror and condemnation across the globe, The post Meet DUMPS Forum: A pro-Ukraine, anti-Russia cybercriminal forum first appeared on Digital Shadows.
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Security Affairs
AUGUST 10, 2022
Cisco discloses a security breach, the Yanluowang ransomware group breached its corporate network in late May and stole internal data. Cisco disclosed a security breach, the Yanluowang ransomware group 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 where credential
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 10, 2022
Zero-trust policy isn’t as easy as all those vendor emails in your spam folder would claim. This is due to organizational silos, the difficulty in identifying exactly what to protect, the fact that zero-trust must compete with other (sometimes higher) priorities, a lack of budget and the persistence of legacy technologies. In a recent Optiv. The post Where to Start Your Zero-Trust Journey appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 10, 2022
Cisco addressed a high severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-20866, affecting Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software. Cisco addressed a high severity vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-20866 , impacts the handling of RSA keys on devices running Cisco ASA Software and FTD Software, an unauthenticated, remote attacker can trigger it to retrieve an RSA private key.
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 10, 2022
From mass production of cheap malware to ransomware as a service (RaaS) , cyber criminals have industrialized cybercrime, and a new HP Wolf Security report warns that cybercriminals are adapting advanced persistent threat (APT) tactics too. That means hackers will increasingly mimic nation-state threat groups by establishing a long-term presence inside networks to mine highly sensitive data.
Advertiser: Revenera
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.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 10, 2022
A former Twitter employee was found guilty of spying on certain Twitter users for Saudi Arabia. A former Twitter employee, Ahmad Abouammo (44), was found guilty of gathering private information of certain Twitter users and passing them to Saudi Arabia. “Ahmad Abouammo, a US resident born in Egypt, was found guilty by a jury Tuesday of charges including acting as an agent for Saudi Arabia, money laundering, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and falsifying records, following a two-week trial i
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
Microsoft has confirmed that a high-severity, zero-day security vulnerability is actively being exploited by threat actors and is advising all Windows and Windows Server users to apply its latest monthly Patch Tuesday update as soon as possible. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2022-34713 or DogWalk, allows attackers to exploit a weakness in the Windows Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT).
Identity IQ
AUGUST 10, 2022
Do You Still Need to Buy Antivirus Software? IdentityIQ. Computer viruses are malicious programs that can disrupt computer systems, hijack or steal sensitive data, spy on users and spread to other computers on the same network. Technology improvements may mean the “Wild West” days of rampant computer viruses are over, but you still need to take steps to protect your devices.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 10, 2022
At least three groups split from the Conti ransomware operation have adopted BazarCall phishing tactics as the primary method to gain initial access to a victim's network. [.].
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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.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 10, 2022
Cybersecurity is a common term for every business but how seriously is it taken? Small businesses often have no budget set aside for cybersecurity which means no security team or vendors. It’s a misconception that small businesses go unnoticed by […]. The post Why is Cybersecurity Essential for Small Businesses? appeared first on WeSecureApp :: Simplifying Enterprise Security!
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2022
Expert best practice in building a strong security culture. A security culture occurs when both the values and behaviors of leaders and employees align to support the wider cyber risk management strategy. When incidents occur, employees take the necessary precautions. Security must become a constant feature on the leadership agenda and in corporate communications.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 10, 2022
VMware warns of the availability of a proof-of-concept exploit code for a critical authentication bypass flaw in multiple products. VMware warns its customers of the availability of a proof-of-concept exploit code for a critical authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-31656 , in multiple products. The flaw was discovered by security researcher Petrus Viet from VNG Security, who today released the proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for the flaws and provided technical details about the
Dark Reading
AUGUST 10, 2022
Many of the technologies and services that organizations are using to isolate Internet traffic from the internal network lack session validation mechanisms, security startup says.
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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.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 10, 2022
Part three of the five-part series, Building a modern API security strategy. The post Building a modern API security strategy — API components appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 10, 2022
A new large-scale phishing campaign targeting Coinbase, MetaMask, Kraken, and Gemini users is abusing Google Sites and Microsoft Azure Web App to create fraudulent sites. [.].
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 10, 2022
In May this year, noted networking technology provider Cisco was targeted by a ransomware group that demanded millions to free up data from encryption. On August 10th 2022, Cisco released a press statement that the cyber-attack it experienced a few months ago was targeted by Yanluowang Ransomware Group, that has a history of stealing critical information and disrupt computer operations for its victim for many weeks.
SecureBlitz
AUGUST 10, 2022
Here, I will show you tips for keeping your children safe online… As social media allows for sharing information and. Read more. The post Tips For Keeping Children Safe Online [Detailed Guide For Parents] appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 10, 2022
An ongoing outage affects multiple Microsoft 365 services, blocking users from connecting to Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, Outlook desktop clients, and OneDrive for Business. [.].
Approachable Cyber Threats
AUGUST 10, 2022
Category Awareness, Case Study, Vulnerability. Risk Level. In the modern age, nation states are expanding the battlefield with targeted cyber attacks on their adversaries. Are you at risk? And why? “Why cyber attacks?” Nation states have always sought advantages to increase their geopolitical power and secure their interests both domestically and abroad.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 10, 2022
Twilio published an incident report on August 4, 2022 about an attack that led to employee and customer account compromise. Grip can help protect against malicious use of any credentials that may have been stolen. The post Twilio Breach: Three Steps to Protect Your Company appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 10, 2022
An automotive supplier had its systems breached and files encrypted by three different ransomware gangs over a two-week span in May, two of the attacks happening within just two hours. [.].
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 10, 2022
A third of organizations experience a ransomware attack at least once a week, indicating businesses are struggling to keep up with a steady stream of attacks, according to a report from Menlo Security. The survey of more than 500 IT security decision makers at organizations with more than 1,000 employees found 61% of U.S. organizations. The post Weekly Ransomware Attacks Taking a Toll on Security Pros appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2022
Critical steps for a successful cyber security awareness campaign. Staff working remotely are at greater risk of compromising organizational security. Home connections are less secure. Employees are distracted. Cyber criminals have an easier entry into the company network. Doubling down and ensuring 100% effectiveness of your human firewall has never been more important.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 10, 2022
You need an AppSec program. Software supports your business, and you need to know that attackers can’t kick that ground out from under you. But which is the right path to take for your application security program: Minimal, adversarial or developer-centric? Regardless of what bells and whistles you opt for, your AppSec program must secure. The post Is Your AppSec Program Developer-Centric?
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 10, 2022
Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) now comes with stronger protections for risky account actions, automatically blocking hijacking attempts with identity verification prompts and logging them for further investigation. [.].
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
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