Backing up data is more important as people work from home during COVID-19
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
TechRepublic writer Erik Eckel gives tips on how to make sure your data is safe if you're working from home.
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Netwalker ransomware hit K-Electric, the major Pakistani electricity provider
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
K-Electric, the electricity provider for the city of Karachi, Pakistan, was hit by a Netwalker ransomware attack that blocked billing and online services. K-Electric, the electricity provider for Karachi (Pakistan) is another victim of the Netwalker ransomware gang, the infection disrupted billing and online services. K-Electric (KE) (formerly known as Karachi Electric Supply Company / Karachi Electric Supply Corporation Limited) is a Pakistani investor-owned utility managing all three key stage
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First day of school shut down by ransomware attack in Connecticut
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin said the attackers did not make a specific ransom demand after shutting down systems for 40 schools.
War of Linux Cryptocurrency Miners: A Battle for Resources
Trend Micro
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
This blog will discuss the ruthless battle for computing power among the different cryptocurrency-mining malware that target Linux systems. We also discuss the shifts in entry points that cover Docker environments and applications with open APIs.
The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software
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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.
Microsoft issues 129 security fixes as part of Patch Tuesday September
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
This month's patch Tuesday includes patches for 15 Microsoft products, including 23 critical CVEs.
Why We Need to Pay Attention to Attacks on the Smart-Built Environment
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Are attacks on IoT physical security devices real or just theoretical? Why professionals need to be aware of the real-life examples in an effort to guard against future attacks on their own businesses.
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Ransomware Attacks Disrupt School Reopenings
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
A flurry of recent attacks is complicating attempts to deliver classes online at some schools in different parts of the country.
Spyware Labeled ‘TikTok Pro’ Exploits Fears of US Ban
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Malware can take over common device functions as well as creates a phishing page to steal Facebook credentials.
Legality of Security Research to be Decided in US Supreme Court Case
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
A ruling that a police officer's personal use of a law enforcement database is "hacking" has security researchers worried for the future.
Critical Flaws in 3rd-Party Code Allow Takeover of Industrial Control Systems
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
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IDC Analyst Report: The Open Source Blind Spot Putting Businesses at Risk
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.
Backing up data is more important as people work from home during COVID-19
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
TechRepublic writer Erik Eckel gives tips on how to make sure your data is safe if you're working from home.
Using OPA to safeguard Kubernetes
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
As more and more organizations move containerized applications into production, Kubernetes has become the de facto approach for managing those applications in private, public and hybrid cloud settings. In fact, at least 84% of organizations already use containers in production, and 78% leverage Kubernetes to deploy them, according to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.
Multiparty Encryption Allows Companies to Solve Security-Data Conundrum
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
An interdisciplinary research team constructs a way for companies to share breach data without revealing specific details that could exposes businesses to legal risk.
Google Squashes Critical Android Media Framework Bug
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The September Android security bulletin addressed critical- and high-severity flaws tied to 53 CVEs overall.
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024
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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.
Top 5 Identity-Centric Security Imperatives for Newly Minted Remote Workers
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, today's remote workforce is here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. And with it, an increase in identity-related security incidents.
Zeppelin Ransomware Returns with New Trojan on Board
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The malware has popped up in a targeted campaign and a new infection routine.
Chart: Does Lack of Diversity Impact the Skills Shortage?
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Yes, according to 21% of security pros who participated in the 2020 Black Hat Attendee Survey.
NopSec Drives the Vulnerability Management Standards with Latest Release of Program Intelligence Module
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
NopSec’s Vulnerability Risk Management Platform Enables Organizations to Better Manage Business Risk. New York, NY – NopSec,Inc. , a leader in vulnerability and cyber threat management, today announced that the Program Intelligence Module will extend the power of the Unified VRM , addressing additional use cases to strengthen the security posture of customers.
Beware of Pixels & Trackers on U.S. Healthcare Websites
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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.
7 Cybersecurity Priorities for Government Agencies & Political Campaigns
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
As election season ramps up, organizations engaged in the process must strengthen security to prevent chaos and disorder from carrying the day. Here's how.
Your AST Guide for the Disenchanted: Part 1
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
At ForAllSecure, we’ve observed an increasing uptick in organizations looking for alternatives to mainstream application security tools. Why? Organizations are finding that today’s AST tools aren’t servicing their objectives to develop software faster and deploy frequently. In this blog series, we’ll chronicle the top challenges of incorporating application security testing in DevOps workflows.
Meet the Middlemen Who Connect Cybercriminals With Victims
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
An analysis of initial access brokers explains how they break into vulnerable organizations and sell their access for up to $10,000.
US Space Cybersecurity Directive
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The Trump Administration just published “ Space Policy Directive – 5 “: “Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems.” It’s pretty general: Principles. (a) Space systems and their supporting infrastructure, including software, should be developed and operated using risk-based, cybersecurity-informed engineering. Space systems should be developed to continuously monitor, anticipate,and adapt to mitigate evolving malicious cyber activities that could manipulate,
5 Key Findings From the 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report
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Inova Suffers Third-Party Data Breach
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A DHS Official Says He Was Punished for Not Pushing Trump's Agenda
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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
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Delve's automated vulnerability platform provides insight on high-risk vulnerabilities across an organization's network, endpoints, and cloud.
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