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Cold War Bugging of Soviet Facilities

Schneier on Security

Found documents in Poland detail US spying operations against the former Soviet Union. The file details a number of bugs found at Soviet diplomatic facilities in Washington, D.C., New York, and San Francisco, as well as in a Russian government-owned vacation compound, apartments used by Russia personnel, and even Russian diplomats’ cars. And the bugs were everywhere : encased in plaster in an apartment closet; behind electrical and television outlets; bored into concrete bricks and threaded into

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CloudBees CEO: Software delivery is now ‘release orchestration’

Tech Republic Security

Enterprise software delivery company CloudBees has a new SaaS offering to discuss, and the firm's CEO gets philosophical. The post CloudBees CEO: Software delivery is now ‘release orchestration’ appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Defend your organization from ransomware attacks with Cisco Secure Endpoint

Cisco Security

Ransomware is one of the most dangerous threats organizations face today, so it’s no wonder that Cisco Talos Incident Response named it the top threat of the year in 2021. These attacks continue to grow and become more advanced, with ransomware attacks (see Figure 1 below). 1 Stopping ransomware attacks isn’t easy either, as adversaries continue to change their techniques and attacks become increasingly sophisticated.

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Launch an IT career after taking these eight courses for under $50

Tech Republic Security

Get a great deal on 110 hours of IT training in these online courses focused on tech basics in the CompTIA and Microsoft certification exams. The post Launch an IT career after taking these eight courses for under $50 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

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.

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Threat actors use Quantum Builder to deliver Agent Tesla malware

Security Affairs

The recently discovered malware builder Quantum Builder is being used by threat actors to deliver the Agent Tesla RAT. A recently discovered malware builder called Quantum Builder is being used to deliver the Agent Tesla remote access trojan (RAT), Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers warn. “Quantum Builder (aka “Quantum Lnk Builder”) is used to create malicious shortcut files.

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Ethernet VLAN Stacking flaws let hackers launch DoS, MiTM attacks

Bleeping Computer

Four vulnerabilities in the widely adopted 'Stacked VLAN' Ethernet feature allows attackers to perform denial-of-service (DoS) or man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks against network targets using custom-crafted packets. [.].

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10 Steps to Cybersecurity: From Risk Management to Incident Response

SecureWorld News

This comes from our friends across the pond at the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It's a little over a year old but a great list of 10 steps organizations can take to build their security posture. Here's a quick breakdown. 1. Risk-based Management Taking risks is part of businesses, and it's good to have a "don't be afraid to fail" attitude.

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ONLINE DISINFORMATION: Under the hood of a Doppelgänger

Security Affairs

ONLINE DISINFORMATION is one of the defining issues of our time and the influence of fake news has become an acute threat to our society. Disinformation undermines true journalism and steers the public opinion in highly charged topics such as immigration, climate change, armed conflicts or refugee and health crises. Social media platforms are the battlefield of disinformation.

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IRS warns Americans of massive rise in SMS phishing attacks

Bleeping Computer

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned Americans of an exponential rise in IRS-themed text message phishing attacks trying to steal their financial and personal information in the last few weeks. [.].

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22 notable government cybersecurity initiatives in 2022

CSO Magazine

Cybersecurity continues to be high on the agenda of governments across the globe, with both national and local levels increasingly working to counter cybersecurity threats. Much like last year , 2022 has seen significant, government-led initiatives launched to help to address diverse security issues. Here are 22 notable cybersecurity initiatives introduced around the world in 2022.

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Why Giant Content Libraries Do Nothing for Your Employees’ Cyber Resilience

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.

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Cryptominers hijack $53 worth of system resources to earn $1

Bleeping Computer

Security researchers estimate that the financial impact of cryptominers infecting cloud servers costs victims about $53 for every $1 worth of cryptocurrency threat actors mine on hijacked devices. [.].

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API Security Incidents Rise, Despite Confidence in Protection

Security Boulevard

Organizations are battling a rising number of targeted attacks on application programming interfaces (APIs) and while confidence in API protection is high, the onslaught of attacks indicates a disconnect between adequate protection and the semblance of security. A Noname Security survey of 600 senior cybersecurity professionals in the U.S. and UK found that while 71%.

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Auth0 warns that some source code repos may have been stolen

Bleeping Computer

Authentication service provider and Okta subsidiary Auth0 has disclosed what it calls a "security event" involving some of its code repositories. [.].

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Optus breach – Aussie telco told it will have to pay to replace IDs

Naked Security

Licence compromised? Passport number burned? Need a new one? Who's going to pay?

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

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.

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Bl00dy ransomware gang started using leaked LockBit 3.0 builder in attacks

Security Affairs

The recently born Bl00Dy Ransomware gang has started using the recently leaked LockBit ransomware builder in attacks in the wild. The Bl00Dy Ransomware gang is the first group that started using the recently leaked LockBit ransomware builder in attacks in the wild. Last week, an alleged disgruntled developer leaked the builder for the latest encryptor of the LockBit ransomware gang.

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Chaos Malware Resurfaces With All-New DDoS & Cryptomining Modules

Dark Reading

The previously identified ransomware builder has veered in an entirely new direction, targeting consumers and business of all sizes by exploiting known CVEs through brute-forced and/or stolen SSH keys.

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Go-based Chaos malware is rapidly growing targeting Windows, Linux and more

Security Affairs

A new multifunctional Go-based malware dubbed Chaos is targeting both Windows and Linux systems, experts warn. Researchers from Black Lotus Labs at Lumen Technologies, recently uncovered a multifunctional Go-based malware that was developed to target devices based on multiple architectures, including Windows and Linux. The malicious code was developed to target a broad range of devices, including small office/home office (SOHO) routers and enterprise servers.

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Military and Weapons Contractors Targeted in Recent Cyberattack

Heimadal Security

Security researchers have uncovered a new campaign aimed at multiple military contractors responsible for weapon manufacturing, including an F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft component supplier. The highly focused attacks start with an employee-specific phishing email, which triggers a multi-stage infection with several persistence and detection avoidance methods.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

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.

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The Evolution of Vulnerability Scanning and Pentesting

Security Boulevard

An awareness of unprotected vulnerabilities and risks is the starting point for determining the best way to align resources with cybersecurity. By conducting regular real-world attack testing, security operations can illuminate weaknesses while gaining control over risks. Cybersecurity testing is deployed to eliminate risk, improve business continuity and meet compliance requirements.

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A cracked copy of Brute Ratel post-exploitation tool leaked on hacking forums

Security Affairs

The Brute Ratel post-exploitation toolkit has been cracked and now is available in the underground hacking and cybercrime communities. Threat actors have cracked the Brute Ratel C4 (BRC4) post-exploitation toolkit and leaked it for free in the cybercrime underground. The availability of the cracked version of the tool was first reported by the cybersecurity researcher Will Thomas (@ BushidoToken ), ICYMI, threat actors on multiple underground forums are sharing around a copy of a cracked version

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American Fast Company website shutdown after Cyber Attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

Fast Company that offers technology and business news through print and online circulation was hit by a cyber-attack recently, promoting the company to shut it down on a temporary note. Details are in that the hackers took control of the Content Management System and sent obscene messages to the home screens of Apple news subscribers from Tuesday night.

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Akamai Reports Massive Spike in Malicious Domain Acitivity

Security Boulevard

Akamai reported today it identified nearly 79 million malicious domains in the first half of 2022, which collectively represent a little more than 20% of all the newly observed domains (NODs) accessed via its content delivery network (CDN) and other services the company provides. That roughly equates to 13 million malicious domains per month, the. The post Akamai Reports Massive Spike in Malicious Domain Acitivity appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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At least 72% of children were hit by cyber threats in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

A recent survey made by a Saudi based firm has discovered that about 72% of children were hit by cyber threats last year, i.e., 2021 and estimates are in that there can be a rise by 10% in such attacks by this year’s end. Saudi based Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in association with Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) indulged in a survey to find why children are unsafe online and discovered that most of them were vulnerable to hackers as they reveal more than intended information online.

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Massive Smishing Attacks Impersonating the IRS Hit Billions of Americans

Heimadal Security

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in IRS-themed texting scams, large-scale campaigns spreading hundreds of thousands of messages. These smishing attacks are targeting taxpayers trying to steal personal and financial information. Fake SMS are using diverse lures like unpaid bills, bank account problems, or law enforcement actions.

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UK organizations, Ukraine's allies warned of potential "massive" cyberattacks by Russia

CSO Magazine

The head of the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Lindy Cameron has given an update on Russia’s cyber activity amid its war with Ukraine. Her speech at Chatham House today comes just a few days after Ukraine’s military intelligence agency issued a warning that Russia was “preparing massive cyberattacks on the critical infrastructure of Ukraine and its allies.

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Stronger Cloud Security in Azure Functions Using Custom Cloud Container

Trend Micro

In this entry, we discuss how developers can use custom cloud container image and the distroless approach to minimize security gaps in Azure Functions.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

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.

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Cryptojacking, DDoS attacks increase in container-based cloud systems

CSO Magazine

Cryptojacking is the most common form of attack against container- based systems running in the cloud, while geopolitical motivations—mainly related to Russia's war against Ukraine—factored into a fourfold increase in DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attacks this year, according to a new report from cybersecurity company Sysdig.

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Hackers Using PowerPoint Mouseover Trick to Infect System with Malware

The Hacker News

The Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as APT28 has been found leveraging a new code execution method that makes use of mouse movement in decoy Microsoft PowerPoint documents to deploy malware. The technique "is designed to be triggered when the user starts the presentation mode and moves the mouse," cybersecurity firm Cluster25 said in a technical report.

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The secrets of Schneider Electric’s UMAS protocol

SecureList

UMAS (Unified Messaging Application Services) is a proprietary Schneider Electric (SE) protocol used to configure and monitor Schneider Electric PLCs. Schneider Electric controllers that use UMAS include Modicon M580 CPU (part numbers BMEP* and BMEH*) and Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*). Controllers are configured and programmed using engineering software – EcoStruxure™ Control Expert (Unity Pro), EcoStruxure™ Process Expert, etc.

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Hackers now sharing cracked Brute Ratel post-exploitation kit online

Bleeping Computer

The Brute Ratel post-exploitation toolkit has been cracked and is now being shared for free across Russian-speaking and English-speaking hacking communities. [.].

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!