Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Citizen Lab is reporting on two zero-click iMessage exploits, in spyware sold by the cyberweapons arms manufacturer NSO Group to the Bahraini government. These are particularly scary exploits, since they don’t require to victim to do anything, like click on a link or open a file. The victim receives a text message, and then they are hacked. More on this here.
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Over the past 15 years, a cybercrime anonymity service known as VIP72 has enabled countless fraudsters to mask their true location online by routing their traffic through millions of malware-infected systems. But roughly two weeks ago, VIP72’s online storefront — which ironically enough has remained at the same U.S.-based Internet address for more than a decade — simply vanished.
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Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Juliana Barile, the former employee of a New York credit union, pleaded guilty to accessing the financial institution's computer systems without authorization and destroying over 21 gigabytes of data in revenge. [.].
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The White House-hosted cybersecurity summit on August 25, 2021 was an opportunity for representatives from the private and public sectors to discuss how they can collaborate to address pressing information and computer security issues. Many of the leading technology companies, such as Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft, made commitments to expand cybersecurity funding and to.
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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
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Microsoft has announced that Window Server 2022, a Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release with ten years of support, is generally available starting today. [.].
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Even people that have been involved in cybersecurity for over 20 years make mistakes. I’m not sure whether that is a comforting thought for anyone or whether everyone should be worried now. But it is what it is and I make it a habit of owning my mistakes. So here goes. With the aid of Google I was able to “spy” on my wife’s whereabouts without having to install anything on her phone.
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CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has started a list of what it deems to be bad security practices. The two on the list so far instruct any organization that provides national critical functions (NCF) what not to do. They are so broad in their “badness,” however, that any organization should take notice and ensure they are not doing them.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Bangkok Airways, a major airline company in Thailand, confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack earlier this month that compromised personal data of passengers. [.].
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
A report published in ‘The Register’ states that information related to Britain’s gun enthusiasts was leaked in a sophisticated cyber attack targeted a few weeks ago leading to the exposure of sensitive details such as home addresses, contact details and names of over 111,295 people holding license to own and operate a gun. National Crime Agency officials have been assigned the task to investigate the incident that took place on the servers of ‘Gun Trader’ platform which has reportedly kept a re
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Microsoft is kicking unsupported Windows 11 devices out of the Windows 11 preview program without warning, even though it said that wouldn't happen until the new Windows version was released. [.].
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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.
Heimadal Security
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
So you got hacked or forgot your login credentials and lost access to your email or social media account. What now? First, let’s start with what you shouldn’t do: panic. You’re not the first person to go through this, and you will not be the last. Big companies know this and have come up with ways […]. The post How to Recover Your Gmail, Yahoo, Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Account appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
In January 2018, a man named Andrew Schober was busy moving $800k worth currency in Bitcoins from one virtual wallet to other. However, he failed in doing so, as some hackers tried to intercept the transaction and somehow diverted the funds to their personal wallets. Andrew contacted the wallet companies to track down the culprits, but in vain. So, he contacted some private investigators by spending $10,000 to discover those behind the cyber incident that stole almost his life’s earnings.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
LockBit ransomware operators have breached Bangkok Airways, the airline confirmed it was the victim and discloses a data breach impacting its passengers. Bangkok Airways, a regional airline based in Bangkok, discloses a data breach as a result of a ransomware attack orchestrated by the LockBit ransomware operators. The ransomware gang had posted a message on their leak site claiming to have breached the airline and threatening to leak stolen data if the company will not pay the ransom.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Twitter has introduced today Safety Mode, a new feature that aims to block online harassment attempts and reduce disruptive interactions on the platform. [.].
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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.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The FBI and CISA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory to warn organizations to remain vigilant against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The FBI and CISA warn organizations to keep high their defenses against ransomware attacks during weekends or holidays. The government agencies have observed an increase in ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends, the choice of these period is motivated by the lower level of defense due to the reduced presence of the personnel. R
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
According to a report compiled by Comparitech, Ransomware Attacks on schools and colleges operating in United States could have fetched a $6 billion loss to the institutes on a combined note in 2020 alone. The only good news is that the research team found that the average downtime was witnessed to have decreased from 14 days to 7 days, while the recovery time improved from 73.8 days to 55.4 days.
TrustArc
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Adequacy decisions are the easiest way to transfer personal data out of the EU. Once the European Commission has determined the level of protection in a country or region is essentially equivalent to European standards, data can flow freely without any prior authorizations or specific contractual requirements. In the case of the United Kingdom, almost […].
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
FBI and CISA on a joint note issued a public alert that computer networks of government and corporate companies were on the verge of being targeted by a cyber attack on this coming Labor Day weekend, i.e on September 6th of 2021. So, companies are being urged to step-up their security of systems proactively to safeguard their IT Infrastructure from potential data breaches from cyber attacks.
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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.
Bleeping Computer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Microsoft released Windows Terminal Preview v1.11 yesterday, and comes numerous improvements and features, including the ability to open a Terminal window by dropping a folder on the new tab button. [.].
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
5G is fundamentally different from anything we’ve ever seen. By 2023, the new technology is predicted to host 25 billion device connections , jumping to 75 billion by 2025. That’s more than 9 devices per person on earth. . 5G offers more than just the ability to see videos faster. Compared to 4G, it offers a higher transmission speed, lower latency and increased bandwidth. .
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Government organizations worldwide are at risk online. In this era of digitization, cyber criminals are more empowered than ever, leaving governments around the globe on unsure footing. Government entities globally have become one of the most popular targets amongst threat actors. With different economic and political motivations, cyber criminals have targeted several government institutions over […].
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Threat actors are capitalizing on the growing popularity of proxyware platforms like Honeygain and Nanowire to monetize their own malware campaigns, once again illustrating how attackers are quick to repurpose and weaponize legitimate platforms to their advantage.
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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.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
If you’re a cybersecurity professional, there might be three things keeping you awake at night: The job is getting busier and harder as threat of a breach is ever increasing You’re working too hard and burnout is prevalent in the industry You’ve got no means of demonstrating the results of your hard work and therefore. The post Best Practices for Cybersecurity Performance Management appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Threatpost
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Threat actors recently have used long holiday weekends -- when many staff are taking time off -- as a prime opportunity to ambush organizations.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Here are the top security stories from recent weeks: . T-Mobile Hacker Brute-Forced Way Through Company Network. Boston Public Library Victim of Cyberattack that Resulted in System-wide Outage. Ragnarok Ransomware Group Shuts Down, Releases Master Decryption Keys. Microsoft Power Apps Portals Exposes 38 Million Sensitive Data Records. Cloudflare Stops Largest Reported DDoS Attack.
CyberSecurity Insiders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
According to a media update released by US Census Bureau, hackers launched a cyber attack on the website database in January 2020 with an intention to access or steal data. However, the IT staff of the government organization took control of the situation and blocked the access and the malicious intentions before any serious incident took place. The Census Bureau issued an update that the attack took place as hackers tried their best to exploit a Citrix Vulnerability to remotely execute a malici
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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?
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
On August 23, following an update to Apple’s XProtect system—one of the security features built into macOS—some Mac users began to see security alerts about some of their apps, claiming that they “will damage your computer,” and offering users the option to “report malware to Apple.” This has led to much confusion online, and to an influx of requests in our support system asking about this malware.
Threatpost
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Cybercrooks are posting help-wanted ads on dark web forums, promising to do the technical work of compromising email accounts but looking for native English speakers to carry out the social-engineering part of these lucrative scams.
The Hacker News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Network-attached storage (NAS) appliance maker QNAP said it's currently investigating two recently patched security flaws in OpenSSL to determine their potential impact, adding it will release security updates should its products turn out to be vulnerable. Tracked as CVE-2021-3711 (CVSS score: 7.5) and CVE-2021-3712 (CVSS score: 4.
SecureBlitz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Are you on this page for the best home security cameras Reddit? Yes, you just landed on the right page. Although, this website may not be the Reddit forum, but it is the better option for you. Why? Because the home security cameras discussed on this page were selected by experts who went on Reddit. The post Best Home Security Cameras According To Reddit Users appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
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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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