Krebs on Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
On Dec. 23, 2022, KrebsOnSecurity alerted big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian that identity thieves had worked out how to bypass its security and access any consumer’s full credit report — armed with nothing more than a person’s name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number. Experian fixed the glitch, but remained silent about the incident for a month.
Schneier on Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
The head of both US Cyber Command and the NSA, Gen. Paul Nakasone, broadly discussed that first organization’s offensive cyber operations during the runup to the 2022 midterm elections. He didn’t name names, of course: We did conduct operations persistently to make sure that our foreign adversaries couldn’t utilize infrastructure to impact us,” said Nakasone. “We understood how foreign adversaries utilize infrastructure throughout the world.
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Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
A new study finds that due to the growing threat surface from hybrid work and third-party vendors, only half of organizations have the budget to meet current cybersecurity needs. The post Survey: Cybersecurity budgets aren’t matching cybersecurity challenges appeared first on TechRepublic.
Quick Heal Antivirus
JANUARY 25, 2023
As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, it’s crucial for security researchers and professionals. The post AsyncRAT Analysis with ChatGPT appeared first on Quick Heal Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.
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
JANUARY 25, 2023
If Portainer is your go-to GUI for Docker and Kubernetes, you should consider adding a bit of extra security to the deployment. The post How to force Portainer to use HTTPS and upload your SSL certificates for heightened security appeared first on TechRepublic.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2023
At a time when cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high, an alarming statistic is emerging: Professionals in this field are experiencing high levels of stress and burnout. The post Cybersecurity is Facing a Cataclysmic Problem appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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We Live Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
Looking for an alternative to Twitter and thinking about joining the folks flocking to Mastodon? Here’s how the two platforms compare to each other. The post Mastodon vs.
Tech Republic Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
The 2023 Masters in Cyber Security Certification Bundle includes full online training prep for key cybersecurity exams. The post Learn cutting-edge ethical hacking techniques for just $39.99 appeared first on TechRepublic.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 25, 2023
United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) along with two other agencies; National Security Agency (NSA) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have issued a warning to federal agencies against a phishing scam taking place through Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Software. The advisory was issued after two government firms fell prey to the attack and more is being investigated.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 25, 2023
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing outage impacting multiple Microsoft 365 services after customers have reported experiencing connection issues. [.
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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.
Trend Micro
JANUARY 25, 2023
Trend Micro researchers discovered a new ransomware that abuses the APIs of a legitimate tool called Everything, a Windows filename search engine developed by Voidtools that offers quick searching and real-time updates for minimal resource usage.
CSO Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2023
Johanna Wood was an armored crewman with Lord Strathcona’s Horse, a Canadian Army regiment. At first glance, Wood’s military role may seem incompatible with civilian work; there’s not a lot of call for tank operators in private companies. But Wood believes her experience working in tanks gives her a significant edge as she enters the cybersecurity profession.
Jane Frankland
JANUARY 25, 2023
As we kick off the beginning of a New Year, I’d like to share some disheartening news that I’m sure you won’t have missed: Tech layoffs and the potential negative effects on women. Unfortunately, this is an issue that will have grave impacts on our industry if not adequately addressed. In 2023, there will be widespread layoffs. We’re already seeing them, especially in the tech industry.
The Hacker News
JANUARY 25, 2023
A massive campaign has infected over 4,500 WordPress websites as part of a long-running operation that's been believed to be active since at least 2017. According to GoDaddy-owned Sucuri, the infections involve the injection of obfuscated JavaScript hosted on a malicious domain named "track[.]violetlovelines[.]com" that's designed to redirect visitors to unwanted sites.
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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.
CyberSecurity Insiders
JANUARY 25, 2023
By Immanuel Chavoya, Emerging Threat Expert, SonicWall 2022 saw a shifting cybersecurity landscape as rising geopolitical conflicts brought new tactics, targets, and goals for cybercrime. According to recent threat intelligence from SonicWall, global ransomware attempts declined 31% YoY as cybercriminals and nation-state actors opted for never-before-seen malware variants, IoT malware, and cryptojacking in attacks motivated by financial gain and state-sponsored hacktivism.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2023
Skyhawk Security this week added a runtime protection capability to its integrated cloud security portfolio. Skyhawk Security CEO Chen Burshan said the Synthesis Security Platform brings a cloud threat detection and response (CDR) capability to the cloud security posture management (CSPM) platform that Skyhawk previously made available. Skyhawk Security is also now making the core.
Heimadal Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
The largest Russian ISP, Rostelecom, reports that DDoS attacks against Russian businesses hit an all-time high in 2022. In distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS), threat actors try to make a website or service that uses the internet inaccessible by flooding it with so many requests that the server can’t accept any more connections. This […] The post DDoS Attacks in 2022 Exceeded All Records, Says Russia’s Largest ISP appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2023
The Log4Shell vulnerability is considered to be one of the most significant software bugs in recent years, because of its severity, pervasiveness and long-lasting impact on organizations. The post Lessons from Log4Shell: 4 key takeaways for DevSecOps teams appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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
JANUARY 25, 2023
Organizations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and China have been recently facing attacks from Chinese threat actor DragonSpark. The threat actor was observed using the open-source tool SparkRAT for its attacks, according to a report by SentinelOne. SparkRAT is multi-platform, feature-rich, and frequently updated with new features, making the remote access Trojan (RAT) attractive to threat actors.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2023
An internal review confirmed that on December 20, 2022, unauthorized parties could use account holders’ login credentials to access their PayPal accounts. In response to what is being called a credential stuffing attack, PayPal warned affected customers to take steps to protect their personal information. “No information suggesting that any of your personal information was.
CSO Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2023
For years attackers have used Office documents with malicious macros as one of the primary methods of infecting computers with malware. Microsoft finally took steps to disable such scripts by default in documents downloaded from the internet, forcing many groups to change tactics and increasingly choose LNK (shortcut) files as a delivery mechanism. This trend has led to the creation of paid tools and services dedicated to building malicious LNK files.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2023
Does waking up each morning to an earful about the latest cyber disasters leave you worried about your personal security? With all ransomware attacks, identity theft scams, and countries hacking one another, it's enough to make anyone wonder… How about starting off with a cup of clarity instead? In this blog post, we’ll cover [.] The post 7 Ways To Improve Your Personal Security Right Now appeared first on Hurricane Labs.
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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.
Dark Reading
JANUARY 25, 2023
The security vulnerability allows attackers to spoof a target certificate and masquerade as any website, among other things.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2023
Bolster's 2022 report predicted the growth of cyberfraud in a digital-first society. Q3 2022 saw a new record high of 1.27M phishing attacks. Stay tuned for Bolster's 2023 report for more insights on evolving trends. The post Phishing Trends: 2019-2022 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Identity IQ
JANUARY 25, 2023
Tax Prep Checklist: What You Need to File Your Taxes and Help Prevent Tax Fraud IdentityIQ With the New Year comes the time for filing your taxes. You should already be preparing to get your information together to file last year’s taxes. When the time comes to officially file, you do not want to end up with missing documents or information. This can significantly lengthen the filing process and even result in delays in getting a tax refund.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2023
Social-Engineer, LLC (SECOM) actively works with financial institutions to test and give guidance on their employees’ resilience against phone phishing, […] The post Vishing Financial Institutions appeared first on Security Boulevard.
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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.
Heimadal Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
Last week, video game developer Riot Games, which is behind popular games such as League of Legends and Valorant had its development environment compromised by threat actors through a social engineering attack. This week, the attackers demanded a $10 million ransom for source code stolen from League of Legends. The LA-based publisher took to Twitter […] The post Riot Games Receives a $10 Million Ransom Demand appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2023
It is difficult to predict with certainty what the top trends in cyberinsurance will be in 2023, as the field is constantly evolving and new developments are emerging all the time. However, based on current trends and expert analysis, there are several areas that are likely to be particularly important in the coming years. Here. The post CyberInsurance Predictions for 2023 appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Graham Cluley
JANUARY 25, 2023
What are prisoners getting up to with mobile phones? Why might ransomware no longer be generating as much revenue for cybercriminals? And how on earth did an airline leave the US government's "No Fly" list accessible for anyone in the world to download? All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of the award-winning "Smashing Security" podcast by computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Maria Varmazis.
Heimadal Security
JANUARY 25, 2023
Google has been sued by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) for exploiting its market dominance in online advertising. Tuesday, 24 January 2023, a lawsuit was filed by the DOJ along with eight states: Virginia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. Why Is Google in the Wrong? The American firm is […] The post Google Sued for Monopolizing the Online Ad Market appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.
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