Schneier on Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
The USB Rubber Ducky is getting better and better. Already, previous versions of the Rubber Ducky could carry out attacks like creating a fake Windows pop-up box to harvest a user’s login credentials or causing Chrome to send all saved passwords to an attacker’s webserver. But these attacks had to be carefully crafted for specific operating systems and software versions and lacked the flexibility to work across platforms.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
Scammers are using invoices sent through PayPal.com to trick recipients into calling a number to dispute a pending charge. The missives — which come from Paypal.com and include a link at Paypal.com that displays an invoice for the supposed transaction — state that the user’s account is about to be charged hundreds of dollars. Recipients who call the supplied toll-free number to contest the transaction are soon asked to download software that lets the scammers assume remote cont
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Troy Hunt
AUGUST 18, 2022
Right off the back of a visit to our wedding venue (4 weeks and counting!) and a few hours before heading to the snow (yes, Australia has snow), I managed to slip in a weekly update earlier today. I've gotta say, the section on Shitexpress is my favourite because there's just so much to give with this one; a service that literally ships s**t with a public promise of multiple kinds of animal s**t whilst data that proves only horse s**t was ever shipped, a promise of 100% anonymity whils
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
By using a legitimate service like AWS to create phishing pages, attackers can bypass traditional security scanners, says Avanan. The post How phishing attacks are exploiting Amazon Web Services appeared first on TechRepublic.
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.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 18, 2022
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation music video of 1989 has officially been declared a security vulnerability as it freezes some models of hard drives on older computers. [.].
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
Learn about the top facial recognition technology vendors. Find out how it works, what it can and can't do, and its current state. The post Facial recognition: Top software vendors appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
Browser extensions are amazing tools but sometimes not what they pretend to be. Some are in fact malicious and might be a great risk to the user or his/her data. The post Browser extension threat targets millions of users appeared first on TechRepublic.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 18, 2022
Google announced to have blocked the largest ever HTTPs DDoS attack, which reached 46 million requests per second (RPS). Google announced to have blocked the largest ever HTTPs DDoS attack that hit one of its Cloud Armor customers. The IT giant revealed that the attack reached 46 million requests per second (RPS). The attack took place on June 1st, at 09:45, it started with more than 10,000 requests per second (rps) and targeted a customer’s HTTP/S Load Balancer.
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2022
Google Cloud has claimed to have blocked the largest Layer 7 (HTTPS) DDoS attack to date after a Cloud Armor customer was targeted by a series of attacks that peaked at 46 million requests per second (rps). Google stated the attack, which occurred on June 1, was at least 76% larger than the previously reported HTTPS DDoS record and showed characteristics that link it to the M?
Security Affairs
AUGUST 18, 2022
Apple addressed two zero-day vulnerabilities, exploited by threat actors, affecting iOS, iPadOS , and macOS devices. Apple this week released security updates for iOS, iPadOS , and macOS platforms to address two zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by threat actors. Apple did not share details about these attacks. The two flaws are: CVE-2022-32893 – An out-of-bounds issue in WebKit which.
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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
AUGUST 18, 2022
A survey of 722 C-level executives published today by PwC finds 40% of business leaders now rank cybersecurity as being the number one serious risk their organizations face today. In addition, 58% of corporate directors said they would benefit most from enhanced reporting around cybersecurity and technology. Nearly half of respondents (49%) said as a.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 18, 2022
Apple released Safari 15.6.1 for macOS Big Sur and Catalina to address a zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in the wild. Safari 15.6.1 for macOS Big Sur and Catalina addressed an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2022-32893. The flaw is an out-of-bounds write issue in WebKit and the IT giant fixed it with improved bounds checking.
CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 18, 2022
Everything Everywhere shortly and widely known as EE, a UK based company that offers super-fast telecom and data network services based on 5G says that it has officially blocked 200 million phishing texts and over 11 million scammed calls to its users in the month of this year’s July alone. The revelation comes just after a couple of days when another network provider revealed scamsters are circulating fake messages induced with the Apple Pay, Evri and NHS links that aren’t genuine in real and,
Digital Shadows
AUGUST 18, 2022
Now over 20-years-old, the Honker Union of China (HUC) is one of the originals of Chinese hacktivism. But when it. The post Honker Union: Has the grandfather of Chinese Hacktivism returned? first appeared on Digital Shadows.
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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
AUGUST 18, 2022
A Google Cloud Armor customer was hit with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack over the HTTPS protocol that reached 46 million requests per second (RPS), making it the largest ever recorded of its kind. [.].
We Live Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
LinkedIn privacy settings are just as overwhelming as any other social media settings. There’s a lot of menus, a lot buttons to enable, select, accept or reject. To make sure you have control over your information we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to enjoy LinkedIn safely. The post A step‑by‑step guide to enjoy LinkedIn safely appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 18, 2022
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have an opportunity to protect themselves against the scourge of ransomware by following guidance offered by the Blueprint for Ransomware Defense released by the Ransomware Task Force (RTF) from the Institute for Security and Technology (IST). A sizable number of cyberattacks (43%) “target small businesses, but only 14% are prepared.
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 18, 2022
Microsoft has released Sysmon 14 with a new 'FileBlockExecutable' option that lets you block the creation of malicious executables, such as EXE, DLL, and SYS files, for better protection against malware. [.].
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.
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2022
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosted its first workshop yesterday on the Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, an update to the CSF 1.1 released in 2018, which was itself an update to the original CSF released in 2014. Many cybersecurity professionals, and some NIST experts, consider the framework to be the "Rosetta stone" for managing all organizations' cybersecurity risks.
Hacker Combat
AUGUST 18, 2022
In the Amazon Ring app for Android, Amazon has patched a high-severity vulnerability that may have let hackers download customers’ recorded camera footage. The flaw was spotted and reported to Amazon on May 1st, 2022 by security researchers working for the application security testing company Checkmarx. The flaw was quickly repaired by Amazon after it was discovered.
WIRED Threat Level
AUGUST 18, 2022
The best end-to-end encrypted messaging app has a host of security features. Here are the ones you should care about.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 18, 2022
A new version of the BlackByte ransomware appeared in the threat landscape, version 2.0 uses extortion techniques similar to LockBit ones. BlackByte ransomware Version 2.0 appeared in the threat landscape after a short break, the latest version has a new data leak site. It is interesting to note that the group introduced some novelties in the extortion strategy.
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CyberSecurity Insiders
AUGUST 18, 2022
Lockbit ransomware group has claimed that it breached the computer network of Entrust business on July 18th this year and stole some sensitive files from the internal systems. Entrust that is into data card and information protection business said that it has notified its customers about the incident and has taken measures to block all such attacks in the future.
Security Boulevard
AUGUST 18, 2022
If you read our last blog and have the basics covered, you’re off to a good start. However, NOTHING in […]. The post How to Get Started in Cybersecurity: Learning Some Tools appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Heimadal Security
AUGUST 18, 2022
The BlackByte ransomware has returned with an advanced version of its operation, including a new data leak website using novel extortion strategies that were taken from LockBit. More About the BlackByte Ransomware Gang The BlackByte ransomware started targeting corporate networks throughout the globe in July 2021, when it first appeared on the scene.
SecureBlitz
AUGUST 18, 2022
Online shopping is an easy and convenient way to buy items. Many people enjoy the experience of going to a. Read more. The post Macropay Scam Alert: Fake E-Commerce Sites appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
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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.
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2022
If you partake in fairly current movies, television shows, games, and books, it’s likely you’ve seen (and maybe even believed?) the stereotypes often associated with threat actors. They’re often portrayed as antisocial/awkward geniuses (think “Mr. Robot” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”), super-sleuth law enforcement types (think “Untraceable”), and even groups formed to take down/assist government organizations (think “Homeland” and “24”).
The Hacker News
AUGUST 18, 2022
Pentesting and vulnerability scanning are often confused for the same service. The problem is, business owners often use one when they really need the other. Let's dive in and explain the differences. People frequently confuse penetration testing and vulnerability scanning, and it's easy to see why.
CSO Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2022
When Stephanie Franklin-Thomas joined facility management provider ABM Industries in early 2021 as the company’s first CISO, she says she found a security approach that had a lot of the right components. That was a plus. But Franklin-Thomas says those components weren’t fully assembled, and that was a negative—one that created a less-than-optimal security posture for the company. [ Learn what it takes to build a zero trust network. | Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].
Identity IQ
AUGUST 18, 2022
How Can I Find Out If Someone is Using My Social Security Number? IdentityIQ. As the threat of identity theft continues to rise yearly, it’s important to watch out for signs that someone is using your Social Security number (SSN). Criminals can use SSNs to obtain government-issued documents and identification, apply for loans or credit cards, file fraudulent tax returns, falsely claim government benefits and more.
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