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An impressive array of hacks were demonstrated at the first day of the Pwn2Own conference in Vancouver: On the first day of Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023, security researchers successfully demoed Tesla Model 3, Windows 11, and macOS zero-day exploits and exploit chains to win $375,000 and a Tesla Model 3. The first to fall was Adobe Reader in the enterprise applications category after Haboob SA’s Abdul Aziz Hariri ( @abdhariri ) used an exploit chain targeting a 6-bug logic chain abusing multiple
Organizations with strong cybersecurity cultures experience fewer cyberattacks and recover faster than others. Related: Deploying human sensors This results from emulating the culture building approaches of high-risk industries like construction that devote sustained attention to embedding safety throughout the organization. For most organizations, building a cybersecurity culture is a necessary evil rather than a cherished goal.
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GitHub wants you to protect your account with the right type of authentication. The post How to secure your GitHub account with two-factor authentication appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft is introducing a new Exchange Online security feature that will automatically start throttling and eventually block all emails sent from "persistently vulnerable Exchange servers" 90 days after the admins are pinged to secure them. [.
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Microsoft is introducing a new Exchange Online security feature that will automatically start throttling and eventually block all emails sent from "persistently vulnerable Exchange servers" 90 days after the admins are pinged to secure them. [.
Twitter issued a public statement stating that parts of its source code were leaked on GitHub and that its officials were trying their best to file a DMCA to take down the leaked content from the web and identify the user who submitted the content to the web-based software development platform. The leaked information includes proprietary source code of the social media platform’s internal tools, and the staff are busy tracing out the culprit.
A new info-stealing malware named MacStealer is targeting Mac users, stealing their credentials stored in the iCloud KeyChain and web browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, and potentially sensitive files. [.
The French government has banned TikTok and all other “recreational apps” from phones issued to its employees. The Minister of Transformation and the Public Service Stanislas Guerini, said in a statement that recreational applications do not have sufficient levels of cybersecurity and data protection to be deployed on government equipment. This prohibition applies immediately and uniformly, although exemptions may be granted on an exceptional basis for professional needs such as the institutiona
Twitter has taken down internal source code for its platform and tools that was leaked on GitHub for months. Now it's using a subpoena to search for those who leaked and downloaded its code. [.
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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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.
On Friday, March 24th, Twitter sent GitHub a copyright infringement notice, claiming some of the platform`s users leaked parts of their source code. GitHub, the Microsoft-owned service for software developers, reacted promptly and took down the code the same day. According to researchers, the leaked code had been public for at least several months. Twitter […] The post Parts of Twitter`s Source Code Were Leaked on GitHub, According to Elon Musk appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Okta and Zoom today announced an integration through which cybersecurity administrators will be able to centrally manage end-to-end encryption across the Zoom videoconferencing platform. The Okta Authentication for End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) makes use of the Okta identity and access management platform to authenticate an attendee’s identity via email to enable organizations to ensure zero-trust policies.
Security researchers have seen attack campaigns using two new variants of IcedID, a banking Trojan program that has been used to deliver ransomware in recent years. The two new variants, one of which appears to be connected to the Emotet botnet, are lighter compared to the standard one because certain functionality has been stripped. "It is likely a cluster of threat actors is using modified variants to pivot the malware away from typical banking Trojan and banking fraud activity to focus on pay
The popularity of streaming platforms and apps have exploded in recent years. Streaming services have now become the norm, rather than the exception, as more households “cut the cord” with their cable providers. Streaming services provide almost an endless array of content that cater to the preferences of their viewers. The rapid growth of streaming […] The post Streaming Services and Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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.
Part of Twitter’s source code has been leaked and posted on GitHub by an unknown user. GitHub took down the post after the social media platform requested it to do so on Friday. Twitter has also filed a case in the US District Court for the Northern District of California seeking to order GitHub to identify the person who shared the code and any other individuals who downloaded it, according to The New York Times.
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The risk of business email compromise (BEC) is increasing annually and is estimated to be twice as severe as the overall threat of phishing, according to an Osterman Research/IronScales survey of 249 U.S.-based IT and security professionals. In the past 12 months, more than 93% of organizations encountered one or multiple forms of BEC attacks, The post Business Email Compromise Threats Soar Past Phishing Risks appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Enterprise IT, network and security product vulnerabilities were among those actively exploited in zero-day attacks last year, according to a recent Mandiant report. Mandiant tracked 55 zero-day vulnerabilities that were actively exploited in 2022. That’s fewer than the 81 zero-days exploited in 2021, but far more than those exploited in any previous year.
Apple has released security updates to backport patches released last month, addressing an actively exploited zero-day bug for older iPhones and iPads. [.
Organizations with strong cybersecurity cultures experience fewer cyberattacks and recover faster than others. Related: Deploying human sensors This results from emulating the culture building approaches of high-risk industries like construction that devote sustained attention to embedding safety throughout the organization.… (more…) The post GUEST ESSAY — The rationale for pursuing a culture of cybersecurity– and a roadmap to get there appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to address a privacy-defeating flaw in its screenshot editing tool for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The issue, dubbed aCropalypse, could enable malicious actors to recover edited portions of screenshots, potentially revealing sensitive information that may have been cropped out. Tracked as CVE-2023-28303, the vulnerability is rated 3.
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