Krebs on Security
MAY 30, 2023
A number of Discord communities focused on cryptocurrency have been hacked this past month after their administrators were tricked into running malicious Javascript code disguised as a Web browser bookmark. This attack involves malicious Javascript that is added to one’s browser by dragging a component from a web page to one’s browser bookmarks.
Schneier on Security
MAY 30, 2023
It’s neither hard nor expensive : Unlike password authentication, which requires a direct match between what is inputted and what’s stored in a database, fingerprint authentication determines a match using a reference threshold. As a result, a successful fingerprint brute-force attack requires only that an inputted image provides an acceptable approximation of an image in the fingerprint database.
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Tech Republic Security
MAY 30, 2023
Admins can force users to reset their respective passwords during their next Windows 11 login by making a few simple changes on a difficult-to-find configuration screen. The post Windows 11: Enforcing password resets for local group users appeared first on TechRepublic.
Trend Micro
MAY 30, 2023
In this blog entry, we analyze BlackSuit ransomware and how it compares to Royal Ransomware.
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.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 30, 2023
Learn ethical hacking and other cybersecurity skills to protect your business from potential attacks. The post Get 9 cybersecurity courses for just $46 appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 30, 2023
A new Android malware distributed as an advertisement SDK has been discovered in multiple apps, many previously on Google Play and collectively downloaded over 400 million times. [.
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InfoWorld on Security
MAY 30, 2023
It’s late on a Friday. You get a call from your CIO that data has been removed from XYZ public cloud server, and they need it back ASAP. It gets worse. First, there is no current backup copy of the data. The backups you expected your cloud provider to perform on your behalf only include the provider’s core system backups. That means it’s functionally unusable.
eSecurity Planet
MAY 30, 2023
In March, Microsoft announced its Security Copilot service. The software giant built the technology on cutting-edge generative AI – such as large language models (LLMs) – that power applications like ChatGPT. In a blog post , Microsoft boasted that the Security Copilot was the “first security product to enable defenders to move at the speed and scale of AI.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 30, 2023
A new campaign distributing the RomCom backdoor malware is impersonating the websites of well-known or fictional software, tricking users into downloading and launching malicious installers. [.
Dark Reading
MAY 30, 2023
The government-sponsored dental and oral healthcare provider warned its customers that a March attack exposed sensitive data, some of which was leaked online by the ransomware group.
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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.
CSO Magazine
MAY 30, 2023
Cybersecurity pioneer Mikko Hyppönen began his cybersecurity career 32 years ago at Finnish cybersecurity company F-Secure, two years before Tim Berners-Lee released the world's first web browser. Since then, he has defused global viruses, searched for the first virus authors in a Pakistani conflict zone, and traveled the globe advising law enforcement and governments on cybercrime.
Dark Reading
MAY 30, 2023
A Trojan SDK snuck past Google Play protections to infest 101 Android applications, bent on exfiltrating infected device data.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 30, 2023
By Hananel Livneh, Head of Product Marketing, Adaptive Shield Successful cyberattacks tend to hit companies with the force of an 80-foot wave. The initial damage is quickly apparent. Like ships that lose railings and experience instability, businesses are immediately faced with lost data, ransom payments, and revenue losses, depending on the nature of the attack.
Security Boulevard
MAY 30, 2023
Intellexa mercenary spyware chains five unpatched bugs—plus ‘Alien’ technology The post ‘Predator’ — Nasty Android Spyware Revealed appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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
MAY 30, 2023
Automattic, the company behind the open-source WordPress content management system, has started force installing a security patch on millions of websites today to address a critical vulnerability in the Jetpack WordPress plug-in. [.
We Live Security
MAY 30, 2023
A peek under the hood of a cybercrime operation and what you can do to avoid being an easy target for similar ploys The post Tricks of the trade: How a cybercrime ring operated a multi‑level fraud scheme appeared first on WeLiveSecurity
Bleeping Computer
MAY 30, 2023
Apple has recently addressed a vulnerability that lets attackers with root privileges bypass System Integrity Protection (SIP) to install "undeletable" malware and access the victim's private data by circumventing Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) security checks. [.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 30, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a disruptive force across various industries, and its potential impact on healthcare is nothing short of revolutionary. With advancements in machine learning and data analytics, AI has the ability to transform healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and enhance overall efficiency. This article explores the key areas where AI is making a significant impact in healthcare and discusses the benefits and challenges associated with its implementation.
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.
Security Boulevard
MAY 30, 2023
Everyone should be familiar with ransomware and its impact on businesses by now. But while you may understand the very basics of ransomware, you can’t really protect your organization until you are familiar with the entire ransomware attack life cycle from the time threat actors get into your system until you make the decision whether. The post Understanding the Progression of a Ransomware Attack appeared first on Security Boulevard.
CSO Magazine
MAY 30, 2023
By Microsoft Security Hybrid and multicloud adoption are par for the course for enterprise businesses, with 86% of organizations planning to increase their investment in the technology. And while cloud technology does bring inherent advantages—namely flexibility, cost-effectiveness, improved disaster recovery, increased security, better compliance, and better performance—it can also lead to increased cybersecurity risks if not managed properly.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 30, 2023
Introduction Today you look at the Global/Multi-site Enterprise Security Architecture of an organization and see a myriad of concerns. Increased levels of complexity, difficulties managing multiple third parties, difficulties implementing consistent levels of security, and so on. This makes it imperative for organizations to identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and generally improve their infrastructure wherever possible.
CSO Magazine
MAY 30, 2023
Finding qualified staff to replace vacancies or build out an expanding team can be a nightmare for already overburdened CISOs, especially given there’s a pernicious and ongoing shortage of skilled cybersecurity workers in the job market. One creative alternative to frustratedly trolling job-search sites is to look inward, rather than outward — to find capable, smart people already working at a company in other areas and train them to fill roles on the cyber team.
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Bleeping Computer
MAY 30, 2023
The premium WordPress plugin 'Gravity Forms,' currently used by over 930,000 websites, is vulnerable to unauthenticated PHP Object Injection. [.
Dark Reading
MAY 30, 2023
On-demand human solvers are now augmenting automated website cyberattacks, offering a better way around tougher anti-bot puzzles.
The Hacker News
MAY 30, 2023
Enterprise security firm Barracuda on Tuesday disclosed that a recently patched zero-day flaw in its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances had been abused by threat actors since October 2022 to backdoor the devices. The latest findings show that the critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-2868 (CVSS score: N/A), has been actively exploited for at least seven months prior to its discovery.
Security Boulevard
MAY 30, 2023
Cyber threats have steadily intensified each year since I began writing about privacy and cybersecurity for USA TODAY in 2004. Related: What China’s spy balloons portend A stark reminder of this relentless malaise: the global cyber security market is … (more…) The post Author Q&A: Former privacy officer urges leaders to prioritize security as part of cloud migration appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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Dark Reading
MAY 30, 2023
Tightening access controls and security clearance alone won't prevent insider threat risks motivated by lack of trust or loyalty.
Bleeping Computer
MAY 30, 2023
Network and email security firm Barracuda today revealed that a recently patched zero-day vulnerability had been exploited for at least seven months to backdoor customers' Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances with custom malware and steal data. [.
Dark Reading
MAY 30, 2023
Targeted attacks against Saudi Arabia and other Middle East nations have been detected with a tool that's been in the wild since 2020.
The Hacker News
MAY 30, 2023
Multiple security flaws uncovered in Sonos One wireless speakers could be potentially exploited to achieve information disclosure and remote code execution, the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) said in a report published last week.
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