Thu.Jun 01, 2023

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On the Catastrophic Risk of AI

Schneier on Security

Earlier this week, I signed on to a short group statement , coordinated by the Center for AI Safety: Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war. The press coverage has been extensive, and surprising to me. The New York Times headline is “A.I. Poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ Industry Leaders Warn.” BBC : “Artificial intelligence could lead to extinction, experts warn.”

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Ask Fitis, the Bear: Real Crooks Sign Their Malware

Krebs on Security

Code-signing certificates are supposed to help authenticate the identity of software publishers, and provide cryptographic assurance that a signed piece of software has not been altered or tampered with. Both of these qualities make stolen or ill-gotten code-signing certificates attractive to cybercriminal groups, who prize their ability to add stealth and longevity to malicious software.

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How to determine exactly what personal information Microsoft Edge knows about you

Tech Republic Security

Users should be aware of what personal data is being collected and stored by Microsoft Edge and be prepared to perform periodic maintenance on that data to keep it secure. The post How to determine exactly what personal information Microsoft Edge knows about you appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Operation Triangulation: iOS devices targeted with previously unknown malware

SecureList

While monitoring the network traffic of our own corporate Wi-Fi network dedicated for mobile devices using the Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA), we noticed suspicious activity that originated from several iOS-based phones. Since it is impossible to inspect modern iOS devices from the inside, we created offline backups of the devices in question, inspected them using the Mobile Verification Toolkit’s mvt-ios and discovered traces of compromise.

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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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Most people are aware of their data trails, but few know how to deal with it: Okta study

Tech Republic Security

A new study by Okta finds that a proliferation of active accounts and web identities is exacerbating security risks both for individuals and enterprises. The post Most people are aware of their data trails, but few know how to deal with it: Okta study appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Embracing Advanced Frameworks for Effective Vulnerability Management

CyberSecurity Insiders

The shifting landscape of cybersecurity poses significant challenges for traditional vulnerability management approaches. The difficulties often arise from a lack of automation and a compartmentalized “silo” approach. Unfortunately, the full potential of modern, sophisticated vulnerability management frameworks is yet to be realized across the industry, leaving some room for cybercriminals to exploit.

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Decade-old critical vulnerability in Jetpack patched on millions of WordPress websites

Graham Cluley

Jetpack. an extremely popular WordPress plugin that provides a variety of functions including security features for around five million websites, has received a critical security update following the discovery of a bug that has lurked unnoticed since 2012. Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog.

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Russia says US hacked thousands of iPhones in iOS zero-click attacks

Bleeping Computer

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says some iPhones on its network were hacked using an iOS vulnerability that installed malware via iMessage zero-click exploits. Russia blames these attacks on US intelligence agencies. [.

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S3 Ep137: 16th century crypto skullduggery

Naked Security

Lots to learn, clearly explained in plain English… listen now! (Full transcript inside.

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New Horabot campaign takes over victim's Gmail, Outlook accounts

Bleeping Computer

A previously unknown campaign involving the Hotabot botnet malware has targeted Spanish-speaking users in Latin America since at least November 2020, infecting them with a banking trojan and spam tool. [.

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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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ISACA pledges to help grow cybersecurity workforce in Europe

CSO Magazine

Global professional association ISACA has announced a pledge to the European Commission to grow and empower the cybersecurity workforce in Europe. The pledge will see ISACA provide 20,000 free memberships to students across Europe to acquire crucial cybersecurity skills and support the identification of qualified cybersecurity candidates for organizations, supporting the European Union’s (EU) cybersecurity agenda, it said.

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All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them

We Live Security

As APIs are a favorite target for threat actors, the challenge of securing the glue that holds various software elements together is taking on increasing urgency The post All eyes on APIs: Top 3 API security risks and how to mitigate them appeared first on WeLiveSecurity

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Ransomware attack on Biotech company exposes info of over 2.5 million patients

CyberSecurity Insiders

A recent ransomware attack on a New York-based biotech company, Enzo Biochem, has resulted in the exposure of sensitive information belonging to more than 2.5 million patients. The cyber incident, which occurred on April 6th, compromised clinical test data and approximately 600,000 social security numbers. Enzo Biochem, renowned for its bacterial disease detection capabilities, has confirmed the breach in its SEC filing, expressing concerns that employee data may have also been accessed by the m

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Cyberinsurance Prices Moderate as Premium Hikes Slow

Security Boulevard

Two reports focused on the cyberinsurance market found prices continued to moderate in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Global Insurance Market Index from Marsh. Average price increases rose by just 11% compared with 28% increases during the fourth quarter of 2022. A Fitch Ratings report found a decline in ransomware incidents helped slow.

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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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Amazon agrees to pay $31 after FTC Privacy and Security charges

CyberSecurity Insiders

Amazon has recently reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and agreed to pay a $31 million penalty in response to two civil complaints. The charges against the retailing giant involved allegations of invading the privacy of its female employees through Ring cameras and failing to delete recordings of children on its Alexa devices.

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Are Internet Providers ‘Aiding and Abetting’ Crimes?

Security Boulevard

The internet was on tenterhooks over the question of whether the U.S. Supreme Court would find that online providers like Google, Facebook and others could continue to enjoy protection under the Communications Decency Act Section 230 for the statements and actions of users of their site. In particular, the Supreme Court was presented with an. The post Are Internet Providers ‘Aiding and Abetting’ Crimes?

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The Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity: Trends and Challenges

CyberSecurity Insiders

In today’s interconnected world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, ensuring robust cybersecurity has become an utmost priority. With the ever-evolving threat landscape, it is crucial to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges in the field of cybersecurity. In this article, we will explore some of the trending topics in cybersecurity, shedding light on the advancements, threats, and the measures we need to take to protect ourselves.

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Novel PyPI Malware Uses Compiled Python Bytecode to Evade Detection

Dark Reading

In an already fraught environment surrounding the popular Python programming language software package manager, hackers are coming up with new ways to sneak malicious goodies past cybersecurity buffers.

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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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New Zero-Click Hack Targets iOS Users with Stealthy Root-Privilege Malware

The Hacker News

A previously unknown advanced persistent threat (APT) is targeting iOS devices as part of a sophisticated and long-running mobile campaign dubbed Operation Triangulation that began in 2019. "The targets are infected using zero-click exploits via the iMessage platform, and the malware runs with root privileges, gaining complete control over the device and user data," Kaspersky said.

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Google Drive Deficiency Allows Attackers to Exfiltrate Workspace Data Without a Trace

Dark Reading

No activity logging in the free subscription for Google's Web-based productivity suite exposes enterprises to insider and other threats, researchers say.

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MOVEit Transfer Under Attack: Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Being Exploited

The Hacker News

A critical flaw in Progress Software's in MOVEit Transfer managed file transfer application has come under widespread exploitation in the wild to take over vulnerable systems. The shortcoming, which is yet to be assigned a CVE identifier, relates to a severe SQL injection vulnerability that could lead to escalated privileges and potential unauthorized access to the environment.

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The role of cybersecurity in financial institutions -protecting against evolving threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access.

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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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Evasive QBot Malware Leverages Short-lived Residential IPs for Dynamic Attacks

The Hacker News

An analysis of the "evasive and tenacious" malware known as QBot has revealed that 25% of its command-and-control (C2) servers are merely active for a single day. What's more, 50% of the servers don't remain active for more than a week, indicating the use of an adaptable and dynamic C2 infrastructure, Lumen Black Lotus Labs said in a report shared with The Hacker News.

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Widespread exploitation by botnet operators of Zyxel firewall flaw

Security Affairs

Threat actors are actively exploiting a command injection flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, in Zyxel firewalls to install malware. Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 , that impacts Zyxel firewalls. Their objective is to leverage this vulnerability to deploy and install malware on the affected systems.

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How Wazuh Improves IT Hygiene for Cyber Security Resilience

The Hacker News

IT hygiene is a security best practice that ensures that digital assets in an organization's environment are secure and running properly. Good IT hygiene includes vulnerability management, security configuration assessments, maintaining asset and system inventories, and comprehensive visibility into the activities occurring in an environment.

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Apps with over 420 Million downloads from Google Play unveil the discovery of SpinOk spyware

Security Affairs

Researchers discovered spyware, dubbed SpinOk, hidden in 101 Android apps with over 400 million downloads in Google Play. The malicious module is distributed as a marketing SDK that developers behind the apps embedded in their applications and games, including those available on Google Play. Upon executing the module, the malware-laced SDK connects to the C2 sending back a large amount of system information about the infected device.

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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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Improved BlackCat Ransomware Strikes with Lightning Speed and Stealthy Tactics

The Hacker News

The threat actors behind BlackCat ransomware have come up with an improved variant that prioritizes speed and stealth in an attempt to bypass security guardrails and achieve their goals. The new version, dubbed Sphynx and announced in February 2023, packs a "number of updated capabilities that strengthen the group's efforts to evade detection," IBM Security X-Force said in a new analysis.

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Windows 11 will let you view phone photos in File Explorer

Bleeping Computer

Microsoft is now rolling out a new Windows 11 dev build allowing Insiders to view their phone's camera roll in the File Explorer Gallery.

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Malicious PyPI Packages Using Compiled Python Code to Bypass Detection

The Hacker News

Researchers have discovered a novel attack on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository that employs compiled Python code to sidestep detection by application security tools. "It may be the first supply chain attack to take advantage of the fact that Python bytecode (PYC) files can be directly executed," ReversingLabs analyst Karlo Zanki said in a report shared with The Hacker News.

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BlackCat claims the hack of the Casepoint legal technology platform used by US agencies

Security Affairs

The BlackCat ransomware gang claims to have hacked the Casepoint legal technology platform used US agencies, including SEC and FBI. The cybersecurity researcher Dominic Alvieri first noticed that the BlackCat ransomware gang added the company Casepoint to the list of victims on its Tor Dark Web site. Casepoint provides a leading legal discovery platform used by several US agencies, including the SEC, FBI, and US Courts.

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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!