Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Researchers have calculated the quantum computer size necessary to break 256-bit elliptic curve public-key cryptography: Finally, we calculate the number of physical qubits required to break the 256-bit elliptic curve encryption of keys in the Bitcoin network within the small available time frame in which it would actually pose a threat to do so. It would require 317 × 10 6 physical qubits to break the encryption within one hour using the surface code, a code cycle time of 1 μ s, a reaction

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

To keep your Facebook Messenger conversations private and secured, you should start using the new end-to-end encryption feature. Jack Wallen shows you how. The post How to enable end-to-end encryption in Facebook Messenger appeared first on TechRepublic.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A malicious cyber attack has reportedly hit Vodafone Portugal servers, bringing the 4G and 5G network across the country to a complete halt since February 7th,2022. And news is out that the company couldn’t restore its servers even after 24 hours, deeply affecting wired landline services, SMS, mobile internet, digital TV and call services on a wholesome note.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Researchers found three critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in the PHP Everywhere plugin for WordPress, used by over 30,000 websites worldwide. [.].

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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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By Jenna Bunnell – Senior Manager, Content Marketing, Dialpad. With 53% of businesses saying it’s likely their enterprise will experience a cyberattack in the next 12 months, cybersecurity has never been more important. Software development companies can’t afford to release vulnerable products – but they also have to balance the time it takes to run security checks against the pressure to release software rapidly in a competitive market.

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Security Through Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

At Social-Engineer, LLC (SECOM), we define social engineering as “any act that influences a person to take an action that may or may not be in their best interest.” If you Google “social engineering,” you will get a very different and more negative definition. However, I prefer our definition, with more broad and general terms, because I feel that social engineering is not always negative.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

An advanced persistent threat (APT) group with ties to Iran has refreshed its malware toolset to include a new backdoor dubbed Marlin as part of a long-running espionage campaign that started in April 2018.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Russia and Ukraine have had a particularly tense relationship since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. In the past weeks, The post Growing Tension Between Russia and Ukraine: Should you be concerned? first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

If you don’t know how to host a website on Namecheap, you are at the right place. Don’t stop now, read on! Hosting a website on Namecheap is a cinch and can be done by you, even if you have no experience. This article will show you how to do it with two steps. How. The post How To Host Website on Namecheap appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Delta Air Lines CISO Debbie Wheeler has a vast environment to secure, ranging from the corporate systems that are typical for any business to customer interfaces to kiosks sitting in airports around the world—and the slew of data coming in from all the applications that they house. Moreover, Wheeler and her security team have responsibility for not only traditional IT systems but operational technology and internet of things deployments in locations from Asia to Africa to the Americas.

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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.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Microsoft is shutting a couple of security holes, including one that has been a favored target of attackers for years and another that the enterprise software giant recently learned could be exploited to install a malicious package. At the same time, the federal government is now adding another Microsoft flaw to its list of known vulnerabilities , giving federal agencies until Feb. 18 to patch a bug in all unpatched versions of Windows 10 and urging private and commercial organizations to remedi

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Russia is all set to launch a war against Ukraine and from the past couple of weeks is busy preparing itself to corner the said nation from all spheres. The Putin led nation also issued an informal alert to Europe and United States that if they support Ukraine, then they should be ready to face economic chaos as all of their financial institutions will be disrupted through a cyber attack within no time.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A cyberattack resulting in data theft impacted News Corp, an American media and publishing enterprise extended across various domains like news media, book publishing, cable television, and real estate data. The company owns many news brands. Who Was Targeted and What Data Was Accessed? According to CyberNews, the threat actors targeted journalists working for big […].

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

If you are asking the question- how to host website on Hostinger? – it means you’ve chosen Hostinger as your hosting provider but you don’t know how to get your website to go live on the internet. We assure you, it’s easy-peasy and won’t take your time. You can get it done from the comfort. The post How To Host Website On Hostinger appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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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.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In January 2022, BlackBerry’s researchers published findings about the Prometheus traffic direction system (TDS) efforts to target U.S. infrastructure through their crimeware-as-a-service (CaaS) offering. The Prometheus effort was originally identified by the Russian entity Group-IB in August 2021. The BlackBerry report goes on to note that “Prometheus can be considered a full-bodied service/platform that allows.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Microsoft has drastically reduced Microsoft Teams' power requirements in calls and meetings since June 2020, improving experience consistency and making it more friendly with low-end devices. [.].

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Digital Guardian

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

New charges unsealed this week allege a China-based company stole valuable trade secrets – source code and hardware designs - over the course of 13 years.

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SecureBlitz

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

This post will show you the GoDaddy Webhosting review. GoDaddy is best known for Domain name registration boasting over 80 million domain names registered. GoDaddy is also known for a variety of internet-based services, including web hosting. In this GoDaddy review, I will be taking a closer look at GoDaddy web hosting services to help. The post GoDaddy Web Hosting Review 2022 [Unbiased] appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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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.

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TrustArc

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

What are the top 4 data privacy trends experts expect to see in the year ahead? Get a jump start on the changing data privacy regulation landscape.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has warned admins to patch a set of severe security flaws dubbed ICMAD (Internet Communication Manager Advanced Desync) and impacting SAP business apps using Internet Communication Manager (ICM). [.].

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

At its core, WordPress is a CMS (Content Management System). To manage content, it needs to be able to store it. WordPress does this through folders and files, and a database. We have previously covered the WordPress filesystem in a separate article; we will focus on the database this time around. In this article, we […]. The post The ultimate guide to the WordPress database appeared first on WP White Security.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The Palestinian-aligned APT group tracked as TA402 (aka Molerats) was spotted using a new implant named 'NimbleMamba' in a cyber-espionage campaign that leverages geofencing and URL redirects to legitimate websites. [.].

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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.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

At Social-Engineer, LLC (SECOM), we define social engineering as “any act that influences a person to take an action that […]. The post Social Engineering from the Attacker Perspective appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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We Live Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A view of the T3 2021 threat landscape as seen by ESET telemetry and from the perspective of ESET threat detection and research experts. The post ESET Threat Report T3 2021 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The costs and impacts of the SolarWinds breach were a wakeup call for third-party software vendors and their insurers. By the end of 2021, SolarWinds had spent more than $40 million on response and repairs, according to an end of year analysis by Cybersecurity Dive. Insurers are aware that third-party software is being targeted, which is driving up insurance rates, says Rob Beeler, CTO and cofounder of Trava Security.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Threat actors have started distributing fake Windows 11 upgrade installers to users of Windows 10, tricking them into downloading and executing RedLine stealer malware. [.].

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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?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

As the number and complexity of APIs continue to grow, companies face increasing challenges when securing their APIs. The dilemmas facing companies I’ve worked at include: The post Shift Left API Testing: The Manual API Testing Process appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) on Tuesday announced the arrest of a married couple in connection with conspiring to launder cryptocurrency worth $4.5 billion that was siphoned during the hack of the virtual currency exchange Bitfinex in 2016.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

It may not be a new source of threats, but it has emerged as one of the most widespread: Nine out of 10 organizations are vulnerable to cloud misconfiguration-linked breaches. These breaches cost enterprises $3.18 trillion a year with 21.2 billion records exposed. Keep in mind that these numbers are extremely conservative as 99% of all. The post How to Avoid a Cloud Misconfiguration-Caused Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Security experts in South Korea have discovered a new wave of activity from the Kimsuky threat actors, which includes the use of commodity open-source remote access tools delivered with their tailored malware, Gold Dragon. What Is Kimsuky? Kimsuky (also known as Velvet Chollima, Thallium, or TA406) is a state-sponsored cybercrime organization based in North Korea […].

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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.