Krebs on Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
Email scammers sent an Uber to the home of an 80-year-old woman who responded to a well-timed email scam, in a bid to make sure she went to the bank and wired money to the fraudsters. In this case, the woman figured out she was being scammed before embarking for the bank, but her story is a chilling reminder of how far crooks will go these days to rip people off.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
With more people using their mobile devices for work and personal use, hackers are exploiting the vulnerabilities these activities create. The post Verizon: Mobile attacks up double digits from 2021 appeared first on TechRepublic.
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CSO Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2022
In the world of espionage and intrigue, China has always played the long game, planning far beyond the next quarter, looking over the horizon at the next generation. For this reason, it should come as no surprise that China and Chinese government-supported companies like Huawei will look at every avenue to advance the long-term goals of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
More than 40% of IT pros surveyed by Menlo Security said they worry about ransomware evolving beyond their knowledge and skills. The post One in three organizations now hit by weekly ransomware attacks appeared first on TechRepublic.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 4, 2022
The Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) was forced to shut down all of its IT systems and switch off digital services, telephones, and email servers, in response to a cyberattack. [.].
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
Windows finally includes a tool to manage local admin passwords, but admins will still need to do some work to make it useful. The post Protect domain-joined computer passwords with Windows’ Local Administrator Password Solution appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
Ensure your data receives maximum protection with the 13-in-1 Docking Station with Dual HDMI. The post Protect your data and work from anywhere with this docking station appeared first on TechRepublic.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 4, 2022
A new botnet called 'RapperBot' has emerged in the wild since mid-June 2022, focusing on brute-forcing its way into Linux SSH servers and then establishing persistence. [.].
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
Erik Eckel walks you through the process of adjusting or adding Touch ID to your MacBook Pro. The post How to change Touch ID settings on a MacBook Pro appeared first on TechRepublic.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 4, 2022
Cisco fixes critical remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-20842, impacting Small Business VPN routers. Cisco addressed a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-20842, impacting Small Business VPN routers. The flaw resides in the web-based management interface of several Small Business VPN routers, including Cisco RV340, RV340W, RV345, and RV345P Dual WAN Gigabit VPN Routers.
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.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 4, 2022
The CVE-2022-27535 local privilege-escalation security vulnerability in the security software threatens remote and work-from-home users.
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 4, 2022
It’s been a couple of decades since data tapes delivered by trucks made encryption a standard enterprise cybersecurity practice. Yet even as technology has changed, sending and receiving data remains a major vulnerability, ensuring encryption’s place as a foundational security practice. Attackers can intercept data transfers, and from there gain access to all manner of sensitive data.
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2022
Red teams are a necessary evil – literally – in today’s cyber threat landscape. Motivations for engaging in offensive testing activities can vary from regulatory requirements to certification aspirations. Truly proactive and progressive security programs incorporate offensive operations almost immediately as security is built and defined. Most organizations start with vulnerability scanning and then move into penetration testing (pentesting) , taking the vulnerability scan one step farther from
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 4, 2022
According to a security report published by Check Point Research (CPR), some nations are using cyber attacks as state level weapons to terrorize politicians and country populace. The midyear report highlighted two terms ‘Country Extortion’ and State affiliated ‘Hacktivism’ and stressed on the fact that these two terms will emerge as a major threat in near future that will inflict more damage than witnessed in military conflicts.
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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.
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2022
Drawing from its acquisition of RiskIQ, Microsoft is releasing Defender External Attack Surface Management and Defender Threat Intelligence.
InfoWorld on Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
A zero-knowledge proof, also known as ZKP protocol, attempts to establish a fact between parties with a minimum amount of information exchange. In cryptography, it is intended to limit the transfer of information during authentication activities. ZKP's originators explicitly studied the movement of information, or knowledge, in computer proofs. The zero-knowledge proof was a significant advancement in introducing a new area of study at the time.
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2022
The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) has been under intense political fire since mid-July when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General's office told Congress that the text messages surrounding the important events of January 6 had been permanently deleted for twenty-four key agents. The USSS currently operates under DHS. The facts of this high-stakes national drama are unclear, and conflicts between lawmakers and DHS and DHS and the Secret Service further muddy the waters.
We Live Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
Are you on Tinder? With 75 million monthly active users, you might be able to find the right one. However there are also traps you need to look out for. Read more about catfishing, sextortion, phishing and other practices used by scammers. The post Don’t get singed by scammers while you’re carrying the torch for Tinder appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
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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.
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2022
Palo Alto Networks this week announced the immediate availability of Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response ( MDR ), a service providing on-call cybersecurity specialists to track and respond to security threats in real time. The idea is to back Palo Alto’s existing automated Cortex extended detection and response ( XDR ) platform with human expertise, dedicating members of the company’s threat response team and others to minimizing unnecessary alerts and prioritizing those from serious threats.
The State of Security
AUGUST 4, 2022
The rising number of cyber attacks against software applications has emphasized how security must serve as an important factor in software development. More than the traditional Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) procedures, now security-integrated development lifecycles are being widely adapted. These aren’t the typical security assessments that are performed at the very end of development of […]… Read More.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 4, 2022
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a list of the topmost detected malware strains last year in a joint advisory with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). [.].
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 4, 2022
Now that students are back to in-person learning, school administrators should be on the lookout for an uptick in bullying behavior when the school year begins. Why? Because it happened before, and it can happen again. According to research from Boston University and shared by Edweek, search activity around bullying decreased during the pandemic. But […].
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The losses companies suffered in 2023 ransomware attacks increased by 74% compared to those of the previous year, according to new data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The true figure is likely to be even higher, though, as many identity theft and phishing attacks go unreported. Ransomware attackers can potentially paralyze not just private sector organizations but also healthcare facilities, schools, and entire police departments.
The Hacker News
AUGUST 4, 2022
A threat actor is said to have "highly likely" exploited a security flaw in an outdated Atlassian Confluence server to deploy a never-before-seen backdoor against an unnamed organization in the research and technical services sector.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 4, 2022
An unknown threat actor is targeting Russian organizations with a new remote access trojan called Woody RAT. Malwarebytes researchers observed an unknown threat actor targeting Russian organizations with a new remote access trojan called Woody RAT. The attackers were delivering the malware using archive files and Microsoft Office documents exploiting the Follina Windows flaw ( CVE-2022-30190 ).
Dark Reading
AUGUST 4, 2022
At Black Hat USA, Igal Gofman plans to address how machine identities in the cloud and the explosion of SaaS apps are creating risks for IAM, amid escalating attention from attackers.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 4, 2022
Security researchers found a new service called Dark Utilities that provides an easy and inexpensive way for cybercriminals to set up a command and control (C2) center for their malicious operations. [.].
Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera
Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?
Security Affairs
AUGUST 4, 2022
A critical flaw in multiple models of DrayTek Vigor routers can allow unauthenticated, remote attackers to fully compromise affected devices. Tens of router models from Taiwanese SOHO manufacturer DrayTek are affected by a critical, unauthenticated, remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-32548, that can be exploited to fully compromise a vulnerable device and gain unauthorized access to the broader network.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 4, 2022
Researchers at Trellix have discovered a critical unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability impacting 29 models of the DrayTek Vigor series of business routers. [.].
Dark Reading
AUGUST 4, 2022
It's a myth that consuming and processing alerts qualifies as security. Today's technology allows better detection and prevention, rather than accepting the low bar for protection set by ingrained incident response reactions.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 4, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned that attackers could exploit critical security vulnerabilities in unpatched Emergency Alert System (EAS) encoder/decoder devices to send fake emergency alerts via TV and radio networks. [.].
Speaker: Erika R. Bales, Esq.
When we talk about “compliance and security," most companies want to ensure that steps are being taken to protect what they value most – people, data, real or personal property, intellectual property, digital assets, or any other number of other things - and it’s more important than ever that safeguards are in place. Let’s step back and focus on the idea that no matter how complicated the compliance and security regime, it should be able to be distilled down to a checklist.
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