OpenAI’s Sora Generates Photorealistic Videos
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Sora is in red teamers' and selected artists' hands for now, as OpenAI tries to prevent AI video from being used for misinformation or offensive content.
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U.S. CISA: hackers breached a state government organization
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
U.S. CISA revealed that threat actors breached an unnamed state government organization via an administrator account belonging to a former employee. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed that a threat actor gained access to an unnamed state government organization’s network environment via an administrator account belonging to a former employee.
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What Is a Passphrase? Examples, Types & Best Practices
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Learn about passphrases and understand how you can use these strong yet memorable phrases to safeguard your accounts against hackers.
CISA Warning: Akira Ransomware Exploiting Cisco ASA/FTD Vulnerability
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a now-patched security flaw impacting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, following reports that it's being likely exploited in Akira ransomware attacks.
Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience
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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.
Microsoft Exchange vulnerability actively exploited
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
As it turns out, there was another actively exploited vulnerability included in Microsoft’s patch Tuesday updates for February. When Microsoft said in its update guide for CVE-2024-21410 that the vulnerability was likely to be exploited by attackers, they weren’t kidding. Soon after they changed the status to “Exploitation Detected”. Today, I was alerted to the fact after spotting a warning by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) about the same vulnerability, Something the BS
US gov offers a reward of up to $10M for info on ALPHV/Blackcat gang leaders
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The U.S. government offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang leaders. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of the key figures behind the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware operation.
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CISA adds Microsoft Exchange and Cisco ASA and FTD bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Exchange and Cisco ASA and FTD bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog : CVE-2020-3259 Cisco ASA and FTD Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVE-2024-21410 Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability The vulnerability CVE-2020-3259
Leak of Russian ‘Threat’ Part of a Bid to Kill US Surveillance Reform, Sources Say
WIRED Threat Level
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A surprise disclosure of a national security threat by the House Intelligence chair was part of an effort to block legislation that aimed to limit cops and spies from buying Americans' private data.
Russia-linked Turla APT uses new TinyTurla-NG backdoor to spy on Polish NGOs
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Russia-linked APT group Turla has been spotted targeting Polish non-governmental organizations (NGO) with a new backdoor dubbed TinyTurla-NG. Russia-linked cyberespionage group Turla has been spotted using a new backdoor dubbed TinyTurla-NG in attacks aimed at Polish non-governmental organizations. The Turla APT group (aka Snake , Uroburos , Waterbug , Venomous Bear and KRYPTON ) has been active since at least 2004 targeting diplomatic and government organizations and private businesse
Malicious 'SNS Sender' Script Abuses AWS for Bulk Smishing Attacks
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A malicious Python script known as SNS Sender is being advertised as a way for threat actors to send bulk smishing messages by abusing Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Notification Service (SNS).
Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap
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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.
GoldPickaxe Trojan steals your face!
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Well, the GoldPickaxe Trojan does not literally steal your face, but it does steal an image of your face in order to be able to identify as you. Researchers have found a family of Trojans, attributed to a financially motivated Chinese group, which come in versions for iOS and Android. Cybercriminals try to trick victims into scanning their faces along with identification documents.
Google Open Sources Magika: AI-Powered File Identification Tool
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Google has announced that it's open-sourcing Magika, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool to identify file types, to help defenders accurately detect binary and textual file types.
PoC Published for Critical Mastodon Vulnerability – CVE-2024-23832 (CVSS 9.8)
Penetration Testing
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Mastodon, the decentralized social media platform that’s rapidly gained popularity, faces a critical security threat. A recently patched vulnerability (CVE-2024-23832) has been exposed, with proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code now freely circulating in the wild.... The post PoC Published for Critical Mastodon Vulnerability – CVE-2024-23832 (CVSS 9.8) appeared first on Penetration Testing.
RustDoor macOS Backdoor Targets Cryptocurrency Firms with Fake Job Offers
The Hacker News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Several companies operating in the cryptocurrency sector are the target of a newly discovered Apple macOS backdoor codenamed RustDoor. RustDoor was first documented by Bitdefender last week, describing it as a Rust-based malware capable of harvesting and uploading files, as well as gathering information about the infected machines.
Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management
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DoD Email Breach: Pentagon Tells Victims 12 Months Late
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
3TB Email FAIL: Personal info of tens of thousands leaks. Microsoft cloud email server was missing a password. The post DoD Email Breach: Pentagon Tells Victims 12 Months Late appeared first on Security Boulevard.
SolarWinds fixes critical RCE bugs in access rights audit solution
Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
SolarWinds has patched five remote code execution (RCE) flaws in its Access Rights Manager (ARM) solution, including three critical severity vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated exploitation. [.
Okta vs. Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) 2024: IAM Software Comparison
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In this guide, we compare BeyondTrust and CyberArk—two Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
How Systems Integrators Can Integrate MDR Successfully
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Integrating MDR into client offerings allows systems integrators to provide greater value while staying focused on their core strengths. The post How Systems Integrators Can Integrate MDR Successfully appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder
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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.
LogMeOnce vs Bitwarden (2024): Which Password Manager is Better?
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
While LogMeOnce features a useful password scoring system, Bitwarden’s more polished user interface and open source software make it a better pick for most businesses.
2024 Duo Trusted Access Report: 5 Key Findings for MSPs to Strengthen Security
Duo's Security Blog
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
For managed service providers (MSPs), navigating the ever-evolving landscape of access security can be a daunting task. With complex identity stacks and a constant influx of new devices and endpoints, ensuring secure access across your clients' infrastructure requires comprehensive data-driven insights. Duo’s latest annual Trusted Access Report , aptly titled "Navigating Complexity," peels back the layers on the ever-evolving world of access management and analyzes real-world data f
Volt Typhoon Disrupts US Organizations, CISA Issues Alerts
eSecurity Planet
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Volt Typhoon, a notorious cyber group linked to the People’s Republic of China, has expanded its operations beyond illegal access and data theft. This state-backed hacker collective, also known as Vanguard Panda, BRONZE SILHOUETTE, Dev-0391, UNC3236, Voltzite, and Insidious Taurus, has infiltrated the networks of critical infrastructure sectors ranging from aviation to maritime in a strategic bid for future catastrophic cyberattacks.
Wyze investigating 'security issue' amid ongoing outage
Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Wyze Labs is investigating a security issue while experiencing a service outage that has been causing connectivity issues since this morning. [.
The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult
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PoC Exploit Released for Microsoft Outlook RCE Flaw – CVE-2024-21413
Penetration Testing
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The pressure to update to the latest versions of Microsoft Outlook has hit boiling point with the release of proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code against a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-21413), patched this week, and now in... The post PoC Exploit Released for Microsoft Outlook RCE Flaw – CVE-2024-21413 appeared first on Penetration Testing.
ALPHV ransomware claims loanDepot, Prudential Financial breaches
Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the recent network breaches of Fortune 500 company Prudential Financial and mortgage lender loanDepot. [.
CVE-2024-23476 & 23479: Pre-Authentication RCE Flaws Found in SolarWinds ARM
Penetration Testing
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Security researchers have uncovered a dangerous cluster of vulnerabilities affecting the popular SolarWinds Access Rights Manager (ARM) software. Of the five disclosed flaws, three carry the potential for unauthenticated remote code execution – meaning... The post CVE-2024-23476 & 23479: Pre-Authentication RCE Flaws Found in SolarWinds ARM appeared first on Penetration Testing.
Receive a Locked PDF? It May Be Phishing for Your Personal Info
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
This scam sends you a fake PDF that asks you to login and unlock it, then steals your credentials. Tripwire explains: Attackers are using fake encrypted PDF documents to try to phish for unsuspecting users’ login credentials. John Bambenek, a handler at SANS Internet Storm Center, disclosed the phishing campaign on 4 January. He found that the offending fraudsters are targeting users who lack a high level of security awareness.
The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report
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Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.
How to Defend Against the 10 Most Dangerous Privileged Attack Vectors
Heimadal Security
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Since the earliest days of technology, hackers and cybersecurity professionals have been locked in a cat-and-mouse game, each inventing more innovative ways of outsmarting the other. In 2024, that resulted in an increasingly complex landscape of privileged threat vectors for organizations to defend against. This creates a key challenge for security teams.
4 Ways to Better Protect Big Data
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
These new security implementations could really help improve your company's big data governance. Tech Republic explains: As companies continue to redefine IT processes to cope with the semi-structured and unstructured data that characterize big data, they are also recognizing that standard data security practices that grew up with fixed-record, transactional data no longer address every big data security concern.
eHIDS: Linux Host-based Intrusion Detection System based on eBPF
Penetration Testing
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
eHIDS A Linux Host-based Intrusion Detection System based on eBPF. Implementations & Functionalities： TCP network data capture UDP network data capture DNS information capture in uprobe mode Process data capture Uprobe way to achieve... The post eHIDS: Linux Host-based Intrusion Detection System based on eBPF appeared first on Penetration Testing.
North Korean hackers now launder stolen crypto via YoMix tumbler
Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The North Korean hacker collective Lazarus, infamous for having carried out numerous large-scale cryptocurrency heists over the years, has switched to using YoMix bitcoin mixer to launder stolen proceeds. [.
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