Schneier on Security
JULY 29, 2022
Yet another article about cyber-weapons arms manufacturers and their particular supply chain. This one is about Windows and Adobe Reader zero-day exploits sold by an Austrian company named DSIRF. There’s an entire industry devoted to undermining all of our security. It needs to be stopped.
Krebs on Security
JULY 29, 2022
The 911 service as it existed until July 28, 2022. 911[.]re, a proxy service that since 2015 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, announced this week that it is shutting down in the wake of a data breach that destroyed key components of its business operations. The abrupt closure comes ten days after KrebsOnSecurity published an in-depth look at 911 and its connections to shady pay-per-install affiliate programs that secretly bundled 911’s proxy so
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Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
With summer vacations taking employees out of the office, phishing attacks are on the rise. Here are three ways companies can stay prepared. The post Prevent email phishing attacks this summer with 3 defensive measures appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 29, 2022
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) warned Americans of an increasing wave of SMS (Short Message Service) phishing attacks attempting to steal their personal information and money. [.].
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.
Security Boulevard
JULY 29, 2022
DSIRF GmbH codenamed ‘Knotweed’ by Microsoft and RiskIQ. The post Solved: Subzero Spyware Secret — Austrian Firm Fingered appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JULY 29, 2022
. The next time you are firing an employee for their low performance or doing it for any other reason, please make sure that the data they possess has been handover to you perfectly, i.e. scientifically. Otherwise, they could get involved with threat actors and target your organization with a sophisticated cyber attack that can shut down your organization on a permanent note.
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Security Affairs
JULY 29, 2022
Threat actors are actively exploiting the recently patched critical flaw in Atlassian Confluence Server and Data Center. Recenlty Atlassian released security updates to address a critical hardcoded credentials vulnerability in Confluence Server and Data Center tracked as CVE-2022-26138. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit the vulnerability to log into unpatched servers.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
Organizations often struggle to achieve an effective security posture because of the complexity of managing disparate point security solutions that don’t integrate well. The prevalence of remote workers and cloud apps has also eroded strict perimeters. A new generation of firewalls can address this challenge by providing application workload control and network control on premises, The post The Future of Firewalling: How a Platform Approach Can Lower Security Costs appeared first on TechRepublic
CSO Magazine
JULY 29, 2022
While summer may be vacation season, criminals never take a day off. Researchers are also always busy following their methods and digging into their possible path for exploit. Here are a few interesting research initiatives making headlines this month. Fake Android apps keep popping up in Google Play. When folks download mobile applications from a trusted app source, obviously the expectation is the apps with be safe to use.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
Businesses today are more than standalone organizations. They have complicated ecosystems with intersections between the corporation and their customers, suppliers, and partners. Every day, businesses contend securing the billions of connections made between their people, devices, and data, while also dealing with constantly shifting work patterns, like hybrid work.
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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.
Security Boulevard
JULY 29, 2022
Public proof-of-concepts (POCs) may be helping cybercriminals more than the organizations they were designed to protect. Sophos’ Active Adversary Playbook 2022 provides an in-depth analysis of cyberattacker behavior, tactics and tools from throughout 2021. The report found a number of instances where public proofs-of-concept (POC) of web shell exploits coincided with major spikes in attacks. .
Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
The digital transformation era is changing how organizations leverage technology to fulfill their business objectives. One key change is in the approach to security. Traditional security architecture focused on a hardened perimeter with a vulnerable interior. Modern security practices focus instead on multiple key control points, such as the network, endpoints, applications, and identities.
Security Affairs
JULY 29, 2022
Passwords no longer meet the demands of today’s identity and access requirements. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed. “ Usernames and passwords are insufficient and vulnerable means of authentication on their own; therefore, it is essential to employ strong authentication techniques like multi-factor authentication (MFA) to confirm users’ identities before granting secure access to resources,” Sarah Lefavrais, Product Marketing Manager, Thales states in her recent article.
The Hacker News
JULY 29, 2022
A malicious campaign leveraged seemingly innocuous Android dropper apps on the Google Play Store to compromise users' devices with banking malware. These 17 dropper apps, collectively dubbed DawDropper by Trend Micro, masqueraded as productivity and utility apps such as document scanners, QR code readers, VPN services, and call recorders, among others.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 29, 2022
CISA has added a critical Confluence vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-26138 to its list of bugs abused in the wild, a flaw that can provide remote attackers with hardcoded credentials following successful exploitation. [.].
Security Affairs
JULY 29, 2022
Microsoft linked the recently discovered Raspberry Robin Windows malware to the notorious Evil Corp operation. On July 26, 2022, Microsoft researchers discovered that the FakeUpdates malware was being distributed via Raspberry Robin malware. Raspberry Robin is a Windows worm discovered by cybersecurity researchers from Red Canary, the malware propagates through removable USB devices.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
Cisco commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying Secure Firewall. The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of Secure Firewall on their organizations. To better understand the.
CSO Magazine
JULY 29, 2022
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been investigating attacks exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability in third-party products like VMware Horizon and Unified Access Gateway (UAG). The agency published indicators of compromise (IOCs) collected from incidents it investigated as recently as June, highlighting the long-lasting impact of this vulnerability that's over six months old.
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.
Dark Reading
JULY 29, 2022
In a Black Hat USA talk, Katie Moussouris will discuss why bug-bounty programs are failing in their goals, and what needs to happen next to use bounties in a way that improves security outcomes.
We Live Security
JULY 29, 2022
Learn to spot some of the threats that you can face while browsing online, and the best tips to stay safe on the web. The post Staying safe online: How to browse the web securely appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Naked Security
JULY 29, 2022
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CyberSecurity Insiders
JULY 29, 2022
Hive Ransomware group has reportedly locked down a school from digital access and is demanding £500,000 to free up data from encryption. Yes, what is being read is true as Wootton Upper School in Bedfordshire-part of Wootton Academy Trust was victimized by the file encrypting malware spreading gang and are adamant in their demand. Kimberley College, also a part of Wootton Academy Trust was also victimized in the incident as the threat actors have messaged the parents, students and staff about th
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Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
Network firewalls are a critical line of defense in securing enterprise networks and protecting their vital data. The rapid transition to cloud infrastructure makes managing networks quite complex and cumbersome, leaving security and information technology (IT) teams with the overwhelming task of determining proper restrictions and access. Since 1984, Cisco Systems (Cisco) has served as.
Security Affairs
JULY 29, 2022
Threat actors used multiple npm packages to target Discord users with malware designed to steal their payment card data. A malicious campaign targeting Discord users leverages multiple npm packages to deliver malware that steals their payment card information, Kaspersky researchers warn. The malicious code hidden in the packages, and tracked as Lofy Stealer, is a modified version of an open-source token logger called Volt Stealer, “The Python malware is a modified version of an open-source
Quick Heal Antivirus
JULY 29, 2022
PowerShell was originally intended as a task automation and configuration management program for system administrators. However, it. The post PowerShell: An Attacker’s Paradise appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.
Heimadal Security
JULY 29, 2022
Most people are already aware of the risks associated with clicking links in emails, but only a few acknowledge the dangers of clicking links in text messages. Because users are more inclined to trust text messages, the smishing technique is often profitable for threat actors looking to steal credentials, financial information, and personal data. Smishing […].
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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.
Security Boulevard
JULY 29, 2022
On July 11, 2022, the Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) published a report on Log4Shelstating that organizations should be prepared to address Log4j vulnerabilities for years to come. We're taking a look at the reasons why Log4shell is not going to go away. The post Why the Log4Shell vulnerability will never become yesterday’s news appeared first on Invicti.
Malwarebytes
JULY 29, 2022
Uber covered up the 2016 data breach that affected its 57 million customers and drivers. The confession came as part of the settlement between the DOJ (US Department of Justice) and the taxi company, which will see it avoid criminal prosecution. In a press release from the DOJ , Uber “admits that its personnel failed to report the November 2016 data breach to the FTC despite a pending FTC investigation into data security at the company.” If you may recall, cybercriminals breached Ube
CompTIA on Cybersecurity
JULY 29, 2022
After a 25-year career in the U.S. Navy, Steve Upshaw took some time to upskill and prepare for his next chapter – a career in cybersecurity.
CSO Magazine
JULY 29, 2022
Cyberthreat intelligence company Flashpoint said in a report issued this week that it detected a total of 11,860 vulnerabilities in the first half of 2022, with almost a third of them missed or not detailed by the public MITRE CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) database. The report, "State of Vulnerability Intelligence," includes disclosures—security vulnerabilities in hardware and software products reported by vendors and cybersecurity experts—collected by Flashpoint's in-house vulnerab
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