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Winamp 5.9 Final released and it still whips the Llama's ass

Bleeping Computer

Winamp 5.9 Final has been released after four years of development and includes numerous improvements, including Windows 11 support, playback of HTTPS:// streams, and various bug fixes. [.].

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US Treasury sanctioned Iran ’s Ministry of Intelligence over Albania cyberattack

Security Affairs

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iran ‘s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence over the Albania cyberattack. The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against Iran ‘s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence over the cyber attack that hit Albania in July.

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Ransomware gangs switching to new intermittent encryption tactic

Bleeping Computer

A growing number of ransomware groups are adopting a new tactic that helps them encrypt their victims' systems faster while reducing the chances of being detected and stopped. [.].

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Scammers live-streamed on YouTube a fake Apple crypto event

Security Affairs

Scammers live-streamed on YouTube an old interview with Tim Cook as part of a fake Apple crypto event, and tens of thousands of users viewed it. Cybercriminals were live-streaming on YouTube an old interview with Tim Cook as part of a fake Apple crypto event, and tens of thousands of users viewed it. The interview was transmitted by CNN conducted in 2018.

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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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New Information Supplement: Guidance for Containers and Container Orchestration Tools

PCI perspectives

PCI Security Standards Council has published a new Information Supplement: Guidance for Containers and Container Orchestration Tools. This document was produced by the 2021 Special Interest Group (SIG), the members of which provided their expertise and shared experience for applying best practices to containers and container orchestration tools for payment systems.?.

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IHG suffered a cyberattack that severely impacted its booking process

Security Affairs

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) discloses a security breach, parts of its IT infrastructure has been subject to unauthorised activity. The hospitality conglomerate, InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) manages 17 hotel chains, including the Regent, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Candlewood Suites. IHG operates 6,028 hotels in more than 100 different countries.

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China-Linked BRONZE PRESIDENT APT targets Government officials worldwide

Security Affairs

China-linked BRONZE PRESIDENT group is targeting government officials in Europe, the Middle East, and South America with PlugX malware. Secureworks researchers reported that China-linked APT group BRONZE PRESIDENT conducted a new campaign aimed at government officials in Europe, the Middle East, and South America with the PlugX malware. Attacks part of this campaign were spotted in June and July 2022.

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Do People Go Through Trash to Steal Your Identity?

Identity IQ

Do People Go Through Trash to Steal Your Identity? IdentityIQ. When people mention identity theft , it’s only natural that your mind goes to the internet, dark web and digital identity theft. However, you’d be surprised to learn about the number of people actively digging through your trash to find information on your identity. Statistics from the Green Team indicate that Americans receive more than 4 million tons of junk mail every year.

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North Korean APT Lazarus Targets Energy Sector in US, Canada, Japan

SecureWorld News

The North Korean hacking group known as Lazarus has turned its attention to a new sector, targeting energy providers in the United States, Canada, and Japan in a campaign that lasted between February and July 2022. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) previously warned of the cyber gang targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain companies in April of this year.

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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 9/9

Security Boulevard

Insight #1. ". What is holding you back from evaluating a better way to do application security at your organization? I talk to many who are just flat-out unhappy with their current tools, but they continue to pay for the services every year because of the expense of changing. If you are unhappy, use it to your benefit to either get better support from your current provider or as leverage to move to a new provider, knowing that your overall total cost of ownership should remain the same or go do

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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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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iran Over Cyberattack on Albania

The Hacker News

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced sanctions against Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and its Minister of Intelligence, Esmaeil Khatib, for engaging in cyber-enabled activities against the nation and its allies.

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Hackers Target Los Angeles School District With Ransomware

WIRED Threat Level

Plus: Albania cuts ties with Iran, claims of a TikTok data breach that didn’t happen, and much more.

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The Week in Ransomware - September 9th 2022 - Schools under fire

Bleeping Computer

Ransomware gangs have been busy this week, launching attacks against NAS devices, one of the largest hotel groups, IHG, and LAUSD, the second largest school district in the USA. [.].

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BSides Vancouver 2022 – Chris Timmons’ ‘Cracking Passwords For Fun And Profit’

Security Boulevard

Our sincere thanks to BSides Vancouver for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSides Vancouver 2022 – Chris Timmons’ ‘Cracking Passwords For Fun And Profit’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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Coinbase funds lawsuit against Tornado Cash cryptomixer sanctions

Bleeping Computer

Coinbase announced on Tuesday that it is funding a lawsuit brought by six people in the U.S. against the Department of Treasury's for the sanctions on the Tornado Cash open-source cryptocurrency mixer platform. [.].

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Fall Foliage: JavaScript/OJS Edition

Security Boulevard

I’ve been (mostly) keeping up with annual updates for my R/{sf} U.S. foliage post which you can find on GH. This year, we have Quarto, and it comes with so many batteries included that you’d think it was Christmas. One of those batteries is full support for the Observable runtime. These are used in {ojs}. Continue reading ?. The post Fall Foliage: JavaScript/OJS Edition appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How Do You Help Your IT Team Stay Ahead of Threats?

Security Boulevard

The post How Do You Help Your IT Team Stay Ahead of Threats? appeared first on Digital Defense. The post How Do You Help Your IT Team Stay Ahead of Threats? appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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XKCD ‘First Internet Interaction’

Security Boulevard

The post XKCD ‘First Internet Interaction’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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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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IronNet’s September Threat Intelligence Brief 2022

Security Boulevard

Microsoft releases a report on its disruption of a Russian cyber-espionage group called SEABORGIUM (COLDRIVER) that has targeted over 30 organizations since the beginning of 2022, primarily in NATO countries and in the sectors of defense consulting, NGOs, IGOs, think tanks and higher education. The post IronNet’s September Threat Intelligence Brief 2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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How API Security Can Help You Prepare For FedRAMP

Security Boulevard

Cloud companies that wish to do business with the United States federal government can only do so if they receive authorization under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). For a cloud service or product to get authorized through FedRAMP, its maker must demonstrate that it meets certain security standards. Given the importance and predominance of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in cloud computing, API security is a critical factor in achieving FedRAMP authoriz

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BSides Vancouver 2022 – Shelly Giesbrecht’s ‘Tailoring Evidence Preservation For Incident Objectives’

Security Boulevard

Our sincere thanks to BSides Vancouver for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel. Permalink. The post BSides Vancouver 2022 – Shelly Giesbrecht’s ‘Tailoring Evidence Preservation For Incident Objectives’ appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Use Terraform and Delphix together to automate your data for DevOps

Security Boulevard

Use Terraform and Delphix together to automate your data for DevOps. jasonaxelrod. Fri, 09/09/2022 - 11:36. The new Terraform Provider for Delphix allows users to automatically provision fresh, compliant, and complete test data environments. Brian Muskoff. Sep 08, 2022. Introducing the new Terraform Provider for Delphix. Over the last decade, almost all parts of the enterprise application stack have been automated.

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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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What’s most important for a CISO in API security?

Security Boulevard

As threats to networks and systems have changed, so have CISOs’ priorities. API security has grown more important with everything as a service and in the cloud. Today’s CISOs must ensure they have a plan for protecting APIs. To learn what’s most crucial when protecting APIs, we surveyed CISOs and other security specialists. Below find [.]. The post What’s most important for a CISO in API security?

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